Exa split image focusing screen

je2a3

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I'm looking for a split image focusing screen to replace the plain ground glass that came with my recently acquired Exa camera.
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Can anyone confirm if this will work on my waist level viewfinder?

Thanks in advance!

je
 

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The earlier Exakta waist level finders (as yours appears to be) have a solid block of glass, rather than an interchangeable screen. I think some later waist level finders have interchangeable screens, though. The interchangeable screens of that type are held in by spring pressure/friction, and can be easily pulled out to swap them.
 
Here is one of the later waist level finders with interchangeable screens of that type.
Note the relatively thin screen, and the indentations on the bottom so your fingertips can grasp the screen to remove it.
 
Perry_B said:
The earlier Exakta waist level finders (as yours appears to be) have a solid block of glass, rather than an interchangeable screen. I think some later waist level finders have interchangeable screens, though. The interchangeable screens of that type are held in by spring pressure/friction, and can be easily pulled out to swap them.
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You're right, it's a solid block of glass.
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Will this one work?

Thanks!

je
 

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Perry_B said:
Here is one of the later waist level finders with interchangeable screens of that type.
Note the relatively thin screen, and the indentations on the bottom so your fingertips can grasp the screen to remove it.
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Now I see what you mean. I guess I have to get another waist level VF.

Thanks again!

je
 
Perry_B said:
The prism finders will accommodate the split-image screens, too. The later waist level finders are cosmetically designed to match the newer cameras with the flat-top (non-arched) nameplate, but I believe they will still fit on the older ones.

http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/exakta/finders.html
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Got it! Only the H3 version WLVF can accept RF/split image screens.

Thanks so much!

je
 
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