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Re: [OM] OM-5D for me

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-5D for me
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:58:54 -0500
Thanks.  I've never tried it with an f/2 lens.  I'll have to try one of 
the 50mm lenses or the 85/2.  But I don't have them with me.

Chuck Norcutt


On 1/25/2012 10:03 PM, C.H.Ling wrote:
> I have different experience, I only use MF lenses on my 5D II, before the
> EG-S was available I wasn't able to focus accurately on the standard
> focusing screen with the F2 Zuikos. The OM 28-48 F4 was the standard lens on
> my 5D II during that time. But I agree it is a big drawback without the
> grid. On the film age, the Minolta Screen 7 type L (with grid) was my
> standard focusing screen on the OM body.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Norcutt"<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>> Didn't make much difference for me either.  But, even if it works, it
>> has a big drawback.  I have to give up the Ee-D grid-type focusing
>> screen which is what lives in my camera all the time.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>> On 1/25/2012 10:34 AM, Johnny Johnson wrote:
>>> Hi Joel,
>>>
>>> I once tried the E-es screen on my 5D and, to my eyes, it didn't really
>>> make much of a difference in focusing. I finally ended up going with a
>>> third party split image screen.
>>>
>>> Let me know if you'd like to try a E-es screen for a week or two before
>>> putting your money down and I'll rummage around for mine and mail it to
>>> you
>>> for testing.
>>>
>>> Later,
>>> Johnny
>>> ---------------------
>>> Johnny Johnson
>
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