Olympus OM 4Ti - Focussing screen 2-13

[Avispartner]

Hi all,

I have been trying to find this focussing screen 2-13 for my recently purchased OM-4Ti, but with no success.

I get along well with the standard 1-13 screen which I have in all my OM's, but just wanted to try this as this seems to be quite a bit brighter.

What do you think: is it actually worth trying to find this brighter focussing screen? Does anyone have an idea what the price level is for this?

Thanks for your ideas.

Cheers from Switzerland.
Rob

[chioque]

It's very rare, unless you purchase the OM-3Ti, which comes with the 2-13 as standard .

[mopar_guy]

I have seen two of these sell on e-bay in the last two years. If I remember correctly, price was over $200.

[nsurit]

Beattie also makes a brighter screen.

[Jeff L]

Doesn't Maxwell make bright screens for 35mm? I just got one for my Rollei. Bill Maxwell was very pleasant to talk to. Worth a try.
Jeff

[darinwc]

Wont changing the focusing screen in an OM4 / OM4t change the metering values?
I dont think they use off-the-film metering like the OM2.

[MattKing]

The OM4/4t were designed to be used with the 2 series screens.

If you use one of the 1 series screens in them, the meter reading will be in error.

[John Hermanson]

The 2S, 3, 3Ti, 4, 4T etc. meter through the semi silvered mirror to a cell in the mirror box floor. Focus screen has no affect on metering. 2-4 and 2-13 are very hard to find and expensive. You can buy Beattie Intenscreen, though new they will still run about $120 ea. If the cameras mentioned DIDN'T meter through the mirror, you wouldn't need a special screen because the finder would be as bright as an OM-1/1N/2/2N. John

[MattKing]

Thanks for the correction John .

[Avispartner]

Thanks for your ideas.

Well I guess I'll just stick to the current 1-13 which suits me well, the cost for an alternative screen to be more than 100$ seems too stiff to me.

Happy Xmas to all