Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/16

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Subject: [Leica] R Focusing Screen Questions
From: "George J. Nozicka" <gnozicka@qrc.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:24:43 -0500

Hi,
I'm a relatively new list member, who thus far has only listened and 
learned.  I have an R4 and a fairly new R8, both of which I really 
like.  In the past few months, I've gotten quite interested in bird 
photography and bought a 400mm/5.6 Telyt on eBay.  It's a fine lens, but I 
really need a plain groundglass focusing screen to use it effectively.  Now 
for the questions: (1) Can anyone suggest a good store that might have R4 
and/or R8 screens in stock? I've tried several with no luck. (2) Should I 
go for a plain screen or for one with grid lines?  (3) Has anyone used the 
"Brightscreen" brand focusing screens and, if so, are they worth the extra 
money? and (4) Is a right angle finder available for the R4?  If so, I'd 
appreciate knowing the Leica part number.
Thanks all,
George Nozicka