The only camera I had to compare it to was a SP500. I put a
Super-Takumar f1.8 55mm on each of them to minimize any differences. The
split-image model seems to have more contrast. I am not sure it is any
brighter, but because of the difference in contrast it seems easier to
focus. With the addition of the split-image, it is much easier to
focus.
Steve Larson wrote:
>
> Hi Ken,
> The screen that was installed, does it seem brighter?
> Steve Larson
> Redondo Beach, California
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 8:36 PM
> Subject: Spotmatic SPII SE
>
> > I know there are a few of us old geezers on the list that have a problem
> > with focusing, especially on a Spottie. I had just about made the
> > decision to forgo all my screwmount lens because I couldn't focus the
> > camera. I had already traded in my K1000 for a K1000 SE and picked up a
> > couple of Me Supers because of the split-image viewfinder.
> >
> > I had seen offers on ebay to change out the focus screens on a K1000 to
> > a split-image. Then, lo and behold, Camera Repair Service of Pittsburg,
> > PA, came out with the same thing for a Spotmatic. I had a Spotmatic
> > SPII I picked up on ebay that, after selling off the case and strap,
> > cost me a total of $38.00. For an additional $59.00, I got a CLA and a
> > split-image viewfinder and I can see again.
> >
> > One caveat. Mark Roberts had express disappointment over a repair
> > manual that he bought from Camera Repair Service and I saw others in
> > their feedback with the same view toward their manuals. But I can tell
> > you they did a first-rate CLA on my camera and that split-image
> > viewfinder has put me back into the screwmount fold.
> >
> > For what it's worth, I am a happy camper again.
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