Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/01

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Projection screen criteria for slides made with a Leica
From: "Joseph Codispoti" <joecodi@thegrid.net>
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 22:53:08 -0800

The best paint for projection purposes is flat "ceiling white" on a smooth
wall.  No screen can equal a perfectly flat surface that can be "repaired"
easily with a roller and a little paint.

JC



>Assuming that paint is used:
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> a]  What version of white should it be?  Modern paint catalogues show
>forms of white ranging from snow to dairy cream.  This is not meant to be
>a silly question.  Some screens are in silver after all.
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> b]  What finish works best?  I personally find screens with a beaded
>finish too bright  for those sitting in the centre, and too dim for those
>at the sides. So perhaps a matt finish?
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>All offerings gratefully received.
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>Regards.
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>JH
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