I needed to replace a dim focusing screen on Rolleicord III

[MIkhail]

First I was going to try and use "Satin Snow" guy- Dave Parker I think his name is. I send him an e-mail and received no response, but then later I read that he had some problems and orders are usually being delayed now.
Meanwhile I cam across this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170137145555#ebayphotohosting
I emailed him my dimensions Saturday. Next Monday (!) he was sending me two pieces of glass. It came well packed, fit well and it did improve the ability to focus!
Just wanted to share this pleasant experience. Prices are quite modest too.
Mikhail

 

[MIkhail]

Forgot to mention- he did put a grid on my glass.
Very nice.

 

[Keith]

Thanks for that info ... I have a Rolleicord and the damned thing is near useless in low light. This is a reasonably priced option for these cameras comapred to other types of screens I've seen! 🙂

 

[MIkhail]

Thanks for that info ... I have a Rolleicord and the damned thing is near useless in low light. This is a reasonably priced option for these cameras comapred to other types of screens I've seen! 🙂

The lens on it worth every effort. Otherwise - lots of cameras are better, practically all of them are more convinient. 🙂
I will try and do the comparison pictures of the screen before and after over the weekend.

 

[Vics]

I put Beattie Intenscreens on both of my Rolleis, and they work fine, very bright. I'm told that the Maxwell screen is really good at "snapping" into focus. I think these are both about the same price, about $120. The thing is that the focus will probably have to be adjusted. Hope this helps. I got mine at B&H.
VS

 

[ChrisN]

How's the mirror in the Rolleicord III? I put a new one into my Rollei Automat last night - brilliant! Cheap too, from http://www.uscamera.com/rflextlr001.htm. Now you have me considering another option for the focusing screen. How thick is this one?

 

[KoNickon]

Check out Rick Oleson's screens: http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-175.html Excellent quality, reasonably priced. Rick is good to deal with also.