Josh Root
16-Jan-2006, 14:19
I just can't stand the focusing screen on this Tech IV that I am using. It is just too dim.
Given the replies to my previous Tech IV questions, here is what I see as my options:
1. Linhof Super Screen $100ish: Seems to get good reviews, but do I have to have someone install it for me? Possible bowing problems?
2. Satin Snow $10: Very inexpensive, but is there a better option? I hear they have long order/delivery times.
3. Beattie Intenscreen $300+: Ouch! What a price. Any real reason to consider this?
4. BossScreen $145: Have to order it from Europe. Company seems to have had some financial problems. That's always a little sketchy.
5. Drop in Fresnel from BAdger Graphics $150?: Can't really find much out about this one.
Lenses I'm using are:
-Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 150/4.5
-S/K Angulon 90/6.8
-S/K Tele-Xenar 360/5.5
-Voigtlander Braunschweig Heliar 210/4.5
I'd like to get a 75mm. But I don't know that I will in the near future.
Does anyone have thoughts? I tink I could cinvince myself to buy the Linhof screen, if I didn't hav eto spend an arm/leg to get it installed. I could probably even convince myself to buy the Boss, if it wasn't a hassle to order from across the pond. The Beattie is probably out of my price range. And of course the SatinSnow is affordable, and if it works, it's a great deal. Can I instal any of them myself? Or do I need a pro to do it for me?
Yes, I have read the LFP page on focusing screens.
Given the replies to my previous Tech IV questions, here is what I see as my options:
1. Linhof Super Screen $100ish: Seems to get good reviews, but do I have to have someone install it for me? Possible bowing problems?
2. Satin Snow $10: Very inexpensive, but is there a better option? I hear they have long order/delivery times.
3. Beattie Intenscreen $300+: Ouch! What a price. Any real reason to consider this?
4. BossScreen $145: Have to order it from Europe. Company seems to have had some financial problems. That's always a little sketchy.
5. Drop in Fresnel from BAdger Graphics $150?: Can't really find much out about this one.
Lenses I'm using are:
-Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 150/4.5
-S/K Angulon 90/6.8
-S/K Tele-Xenar 360/5.5
-Voigtlander Braunschweig Heliar 210/4.5
I'd like to get a 75mm. But I don't know that I will in the near future.
Does anyone have thoughts? I tink I could cinvince myself to buy the Linhof screen, if I didn't hav eto spend an arm/leg to get it installed. I could probably even convince myself to buy the Boss, if it wasn't a hassle to order from across the pond. The Beattie is probably out of my price range. And of course the SatinSnow is affordable, and if it works, it's a great deal. Can I instal any of them myself? Or do I need a pro to do it for me?
Yes, I have read the LFP page on focusing screens.