Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/07/02

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Subject: [Leica] Speaking of medium format, I've picked up a 1954Rolleicord...
From: Jim at hemenway.com (Jim Hemenway)
Date: Sat Jul 2 14:35:51 2005
References: <PPEMKHMMLHABPPNHMADMGEPLCOAA.phong@doan-ltd.com>

Agreed, I wouldn't replace my 6008 screens with a Maxwell or anything
else but it's fine for an old 'Cord... unless you want to deal with
custom fitting another screen.  A Beatty is another alternative.

Jim

Phong wrote:

> 
> 
> The Maxwell screen is very good, but does not deserve
> all the public adulation in my opinion.  For example
> the GX screen is brighter and also much easier to focus 
> with.  So is the Hasselblad Acumat D screen, or for
> that matter, the Mamiya RZ standard screen.
> 
> Personally, I think the Maxwell screen, while very good,
> is quite pricey.  I have it on a Rolleicord V, but decided
> it's not worth it fot my 2.8F.  I am looking into buying
> a Mamiya screen and have it cut down to fit.
> 
> I suppose these matters are quite subjective.
> 
> - Phong





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