[rollei_list] Re: maxwell screen
- From: ERoustom <eroustom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:09:59 -0500
Thank you for the help. I will try this later when the dog and 7 year
old are out of range.
The maxwell does make it a bit easier to focus because it's bright,
but there was something about the soft image the ground glass gave
that to me resembled more closely the photograph that was to be
expected. I wish the split area was bigger, without the outer rings,
and the Fresnel (?) lines weren't so strong. It works alright, but I
miss something of the original.
E.
On Feb 10, 2008, at 10:22 AM, Mike Kovacs wrote:
> This is within the do-it-yourselfer realm.
>
> There are 4 soft brass screws holding the viewfinder hood to the
> camera. Remove them carefully with a properly fitting screwdriver.
> They are very easy to damage, so take your time. Remove the hood.
>
> The focus screen is held against the bottom of the viewfinder as
> already
> stated. Simply remove the screws and clips, carefully remove the
> screen
> and any shims that may have been added.
>
> When you install the old screen you will find out whether or not the
> installer found it necessary to adjust the viewfinder lens or not. If
> there are no shims and the focus is out, you're out of luck unless you
> want to go further and readjust the viewfinder lens.
>
> I can't imagine why I would ever go back from my Maxwell on my
> 2.8E. I
> prefer one with a plain grid, no focus aids, so its just like the
> original just a heck of a lot easier to focus and see IMO.
>
>
> Choiliefan@xxxxxxx wrote:
>> Eric, if it weren't for a split image I wouldn't be able to focus
>> at all so
>> count your blessings while you still can.
>> Far as replacing the screen, iirc the thing is held in place with
>> two spring
>> steel strips and small screws. You'll need a very steady hand
>> and proper
>> screwdriver but I see no reason you can't do it yourself. If the
>> Maxwell is
>> shimmed remove those and put the original back and lock it down.
>> I'm usually wrong this early in the day so take my advise with a
>> grain of
>> salt and wait for the experts to chime in.
>> Health, Peace
>> Lance
>> Selma, NC 27576
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 2/10/2008 9:00:45 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> eroustom@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> After using my maxwell screen for a while now, I'm not so sure I
>> like
>> it as much as the original plain ground glass - or maybe I'm
>> remembering with a little regret at the expense. Do any of you who
>> are used to working with your Rolleis think that I can make the swap
>> myself? Or are the shims that are in there mean that a bit of
>> calibration is going to be required? It's 2.8C by the way.
>>
>> With the Rolleikin in place, the viewfinder is almost completely
>> filled by that annoying split prism.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Elias
>>
>>
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