I ordered two, one each for a Rolleiflex and a Minolta autocord.
They are being shipped from China.
Just got a notice and tracking number from eTone. Looks like mine might be coming from China.
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.
Good to hear. Mine still hasn't gotten here yet, but should shortly since I think I ordered slightly before you.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.
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!
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!).I miss the frame lines
Reading through the thread, I am curious. Got a couple TLRs but have seen the chinese screens mostly interested for a P645n; the screen I have is damaged and as a AF camera, these had no Microprism or split screen by default.Several companies (or maybe only one?) from China advertise bright Rolleiflex screens on eBay.
I am tempted to try one of the screens made for Hasselblad. They come mounted in an aluminum frame for direct drop-in. Genuine AcuteMatte screens (which may have been sourced from Minolta) in good condition are selling in the $400+ range. The Chinese screens are only $40, so it is an inexpensive experiment.
"Possible" yes, but pleasurable, maybe not so much. The factory screen on my Rolleicord V was satisfactory for focusing in most situations. However, for framing, I thought it was unacceptable. After shooting slide film for several decades, I became very aware of what is happening at the edges of the frame; there is no cropping with slides. So I got very frustrated with my Rolleicord V because the edges of the viewfinder were usually so dark I could not really see what was going on. My replacement Brightscreen is no better than the factory screen for focusing (maybe not quite as good). But for framing, the Brightscreen made the difference between me enjoying the camera and using it -- or hating the camera and not using it....most of us will find it quite possible to use any of these
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Any time I see photography equipment from China, I'm leery. They will undercut any other price just to get the business. Their QC, in my opinion, is questionable.
Thirty years ago, probably true. The quality from Chinese manufacturers, even some knockoffs, has vastly improved and the quality can be quite satisfactory. It’s valid to have a bias against bad products/companies but not against entire nations. The eTone products, in particular, are quite good.
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!
He said the C330f screens were difficult to make since they weren't a simple rectangle (compared to Rollei screens).
Isn't the Mamiya screen a two layer? Plastic lower layer with a protective glass on top?
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