Just located and purchased a technika 2000. It was advertised to come with a beattie screen. Price was Ok and it was advertised to be like new. Got the camera and it was pretty much as advertized.
Made a new friend who has offered to help get me started. Wonderful gentleman who is very generous with information and advice. On our first meeting face to face, he handed me a new fuji 180 (on board) so I could try out the camera. Thats rare in today society
I am minimally familiar with LF, but have extensive experience in photography (both 35mm and MF). Something with the screen is wrong. The screen appears to bow with any pressure(from placing loupe). On closer examination, there is only one screen, it is brightish on one side, somewhat frosty with grid on the other. Using a soft cleaning cloth, I can feel a very fine fresnel on the rear surface facing me. The film plane is obviously not accurate as it is bowed in normal position and is flexable. All that is in the camera is the plastic screen. Am I missing the ground glass screen? Seems so but I don't have any experience with LF viewing systems.
There are two silver hold down clips on each side of the current gg (?) , unused at present. What do I need to do to get the situation repaired?
No wonder the guy sold the camera, lousy focus. may be a blessing is disguise.
Thanks for any advice,
Bob
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