Brite screens etc

Dan Daniel · Nov 16, 2023

Jeremy Mudd said:
It's worth you cracking open your Yashica A and taking a look at the mirror. If it isn't pitted to hell and flaking, then give it a go at cleaning.

FYI, you can get a good look at the mirror in a TLR by opening the focus hood and looking in from the front of the viewing lens. Often very easy to see the tarnish and flaking, especially on the edges.

Melvin J Bramley · Nov 16, 2023

Dan Daniel said:
FYI, you can get a good look at the mirror in a TLR by opening the focus hood and looking in from the front of the viewing lens. Often very easy to see the tarnish and flaking, especially on the edges.

Thanks for that ; mine needs pressure washing!

btaylor · Nov 16, 2023

George Mann said:
I am interested in the MP as well. I am just wondering how well it will work with the f/3.5 viewing lens.

It works just fine with the f/3.5 lens. I have the Oleson screens on my ‘cord, Automat and 3.5f.

Jeremy Mudd · Nov 17, 2023

btaylor said:
It works just fine with the f/3.5 lens. I have the Oleson screens on my ‘cord, Automat and 3.5f.

Agreed. I have it on my Automat and some Rolleicords. It did wonders for an older Rolleicord 1 with the 4.5 Triotar lens - it makes focusing much more enjoyable now.

Renato Tonelli · Nov 17, 2023

I have been looking for a bright screen for my Rollei SL66 for some time. I will probably order one after the holidays from Bill Maxwell (hopefully he's still in business). I have a couple of screens by him and Beattie (remember them?); Bill Maxwell's are superior by far.

ymc226 · Nov 17, 2023

wiltw said:
I have long used Bill Maxwell focus screen on 4x5 monorail. I don't know that he still offers products. Last known contact information

(404) 317 6825
maxwellprecisionoptics@yahoo.com

Thank you. I sent an email and left a voicemail. Hopefully he answers in the affirmative.

Melvin J Bramley · Nov 24, 2023

ymc226 said:
Thank you. I sent an email and left a voicemail. Hopefully he answers in the affirmative.

FYI,

Maxwell and Oleson Focusing Screens Side-by-Side — Edward Goodwin Photography

Part 2 of 2 - Maxwell Focusing Screen and Oleson Focusing Screen comparison and thoughts on use with Rolleiflex TLR 2.8

www.edwardgoodwinphotography.com

Hope it helps.

locutus · Nov 25, 2023

Renato Tonelli said:
I have been looking for a bright screen for my Rollei SL66 for some time. I will probably order one after the holidays from Bill Maxwell (hopefully he's still in business). I have a couple of screens by him and Beattie (remember them?); Bill Maxwell's are superior by far.

For the SL66, keep a look out for the Rollei High-D screens (same Minolta licensed technology as mentioned) they pop up on ebay and such once in a while, i paid 50 euros for mine.

I found them to be significantly better then chinese fresnel screens and at that price cheaper than Maxwell/Oleson/MagicFlex.

Note that the Rollei 6000 versions of those screens fit the SL66.

Renato Tonelli · Nov 25, 2023

locutus said:
For the SL66, keep a look out for the Rollei High-D screens (same Minolta licensed technology as mentioned) they pop up on ebay and such once in a while, i paid 50 euros for mine.

I found them to be significantly better then chinese fresnel screens and at that price cheaper than Maxwell/Oleson/MagicFlex.

Note that the Rollei 6000 versions of those screens fit the SL66.

Excellent heads-up.

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