Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sat, 28 July 2001, "Joe B." wrote: > > Can anyone tell me if I need to use the most recent grid screen in the > R6 or R7? Or whether the grid screen actually changed over the years > in any way since the R4? > > I've been offered a used grid screen 14306 from the R4 era but I think > this might not be as bright as the later screens and I'm also not sure > if the exposure metering would need some adjustment also, which would > make it far more trouble than it is worth. > > Joe B. The R4-era screens are not as bright ast the newer models but no exposure compensation would be needed. The meter reads the light passing through the mirror (which is semi-silvered) so the viewscreen does not affect the light the meter sees. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/