Best focussing screen?

[jip]

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Hello,

I've got the R8 with the standard focussing screen [matte/prism/wedge] and the [matte/prism] focussing screen.

 

Now I wondered what the best focussing screen is for the R8/R9 for focussing close up with fast lenses like 90f/2 80f/1.4 etc. I find the prism screen very nice, and barely use the 'wedge' on the standard screen.

 

But might a full matte be better?

 

Thanks!

[wildlightphoto]

Hello,

I've got the R8 with the standard focussing screen [matte/prism/wedge] and the [matte/prism] focussing screen.

 

Now I wondered what the best focussing screen is for the R8/R9 for focussing close up with fast lenses like 90f/2 80f/1.4 etc. I find the prism screen very nice, and barely use the 'wedge' on the standard screen.

 

But might a full matte be better?

 

Thanks!

 

There's a lot of personal taste involved. If the microprism screen isn't a problem don't fix it! The microprism is a problem (it's obvious) for those of us who use slower lenses.

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[masjah]

It really is what works for you. Towards the end of the R9 lifespan, Leica brought out a variant of the standard screen (matte, microprism doughnut and split wedges) with additional grid lines. I prefer that one as I do a lot of architecture, and find the extra facilities help compared with the older simple grid screen.

 

My ideal screen I can't have because it doesn't exist, which would be the SL2 screen with additional grid lines on an R9!

[jip]

So I think I'm good with the screen with only the microprisms. Basically the same as the standard but without the wedges. I don't like that I can't accurately focus with the middle part of the lens.

 

So that's why I ordered the matte + microprisms only. Sounds like the screen for new, I might also order a normal matte only with lines.

[jaapv]

Incorrect: read here:

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-r-leica-flex/330602-do-i-need-dmr-a7r-2.html#post2698973

It is a good choice for some applications and a decent one for a few more, but the most accurate and universal screen is the plain matte one.

You are wise to get rid of the standard one, it is a jack of all trades and excels at none.

Edited May 24, 2014 by jaapv

[tobey bilek]

Plain "ground glass" for close up. The visoflex system excels in this respect and I used one in the R6 & R7.

 

If you work from a tripod with stationary subjects, crosshair lines can not be improved. one moves his head and when the subject does not move with respect to the cross, perfect focus is achieved. The focoslide is set up this way for copy work.

[willi1960]

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Hello

 

I´ve four screens for my R8 , standard , plain mate , grid and microprism.

90 % used is the microprism screen.. for nearly all kind of work.espacially close up , and macro... but with fast leses... 2/90 , 1,4/90 , 2,8/180

Seldom i use the grid screen for architecture work with wide angel 21 -24 - PA Curtagon.

 

The split image is not as easy for me as the microprism screen because i allways wearing eye glasses.(+7) .

 

I recommend the microprism screen for "normal" use...

 

In other cameras (espicially the old Canon F1 or the Nikon F2) i use the split image because the standart micro are much darker than Leica R ... o.k. the Nikon G and H screens are better but you have to correct the light meter.

 

Many greetings from germany.

 

Willi

[CrisRose]

I just have the standard one... where would i get a different one?

[jip]

I contacted transcontinenta which is the leica distributor in the Netherlands I bought two for only 40 euro. Brand new in the sealed packaging.

[tobey bilek]

Incorrect: read here:

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-r-leica-flex/330602-do-i-need-dmr-a7r-2.html#post2698973

It is a good choice for some applications and a decent one for a few more, but the most accurate and universal screen is the plain matte one.

You are wise to get rid of the standard one, it is a jack of all trades and excels at none.

 

Matt is best of all. For lenses 35 to 180 and at least 2.8, the wedge type serves nicely. For stationary macro work, crosshairs is best. Can not be used with a handheld camera, but it is superb from a tripod.