Re: Split image focusing screen 4 K cameras

2004-11-01 Thread Lon Williamson
Shel, I doubt you'll find many KM/KX samples out there with the optional horizontal split screen. I must be in a minority because I actually prefer the standard microprism. Here's what I don't like about the Ricoh XR2 I own: * Top and bottom plates plastic; this is ok for the top, but the bottom fl

Re: Split image focusing screen 4 K cameras

2004-10-31 Thread Paul Stregevsky
I used to own a KX. If you like its simplicity, rugged construction, large viewfinder, and wide film guides, please give the Ricoh XR-1 (manual exposure; = Sears KSX?), XR-2 (manual/auto), or XR-2s (manual/auto; = Sears KS Auto) a try. They are very similar to the KX in size, specs, build quality,

Re: Split image focusing screen 4 K cameras

2004-10-29 Thread Sam Jost
d say. Sam - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 5:53 PM Subject: Split image focusing screen 4 K cameras Having been recently introduced to the pleasures of the KM, KX cameras, and

Split image focusing screen 4 K cameras

2004-10-29 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Having been recently introduced to the pleasures of the KM, KX cameras, and knowing that a split image focusing screen was available, I wonder if a standard screen can be replaced by a split image screen. If so, I'd suppose finding a split image screen may be a bit of a challenge. Are screens fro