[rollei_list] Re: maxwell screen

  • From: eroustom@xxxxxxxxxxx
  • To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:38:21 +0000

> but as I age I rely a bit more on the flip up magnifier to
> ensure I am focused properly

I just turned 40 and I have 20/20 vision and I *need* the magnifier for fine 
focus.
I really find the Rolleiflex a bit difficult to focus, even if it is just about 
the best for composition.

or I should visit an eye doctor...

E.



 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx>
> The one without the split prism is a bit brighter edge-to-edge. For me it is
> easier to focus, but as I age I rely a bit more on the flip up magnifier to
> ensure I am focused properly. I even replaced the regular magnifier in the
> flip up with a Rollei +1 diopter to help. Wish I could do that with my T.
> On Feb 11, 2008 8:46 AM, Mike Kovacs <mskovacs@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > This is also what I have installed in my 2.8E TLR and my SL66 SLR.
> > Never having used the focus aid types of Maxwell, I am uncertain whether
> > the Hi-lux has a different matte focusing area or not than the one you
> > have.
> >
> > Peter K. wrote:
> > > Elias,
> > > I uses the Hi-lux mate screen as it does not have the split prism. I
> > much
> > > prefer this to the split prism for older Rollei. I have one of each for
> > my
> > > Rollei T. Maybe if you are unhappy with the screen, you can swap it. May
> > be
> > > worth a phone call.
> > >
> > > Peter K
> > >
> > >
> >
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