Who's making aftermarket focusing screens for TLRs these days?

Xylo

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You can get them directly on Aliexpress.
I ordered a few things from eTone before just to check the quality of what they make and I must say I was happily surprised.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how you like their screens.
 

Melvin J Bramley

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Xylo said:
You can get them directly on Aliexpress.
I ordered a few things from eTone before just to check the quality of what they make and I must say I was happily surprised.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how you like their screens.
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Two screens from e Tone arrived today.
I installed one in a Rolleiflex ( had to trim the sides) and i am so far pleased with the results.
The screen is considerably brighter than the Rolleiflex but I miss the frame lines.
I have another one to install in a Minolta Autocord.
 

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Good to hear. Mine still hasn't gotten here yet, but should shortly since I think I ordered slightly before you.
 

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weatherproof said:
I'm aware of the Olsen Brightscreens, but curious if there's anyone making screens out of glass these days.

Sadly, I missed out on buying a Maxwell screen for my C330f.

Are there any Chinese manufacturers who've stepped up?

Thanks!
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My experience with the Chinese ones has been not great. They fit but are not all that bright. Get an Olsen FTW.
 

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Melvin J Bramley said:
I miss the frame lines
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When I got my Yashica A, I took out the screen to clean it (a bit too properly) and lost the frame lines that were printed on it (oops!).
So, I just took a ruler and a fine point sharpie to add them back.
And on my Burke & James, the grid lines were almost completely gone, so I took a scratchy tool and a ruler to "etch" them back in.

I must say that the sharpie is guaranteed to work perfect. And if you take a paint pen instead, you'll get really permanent results.
 
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