Maxwell Focusing Screen - Better than Acute Matte D

[cg]

I just got my Maxwell HiLux split/rangefinder screen today and it was

worth the wait. The Maxwell screen is equal in brightness to the

Acute Matte D but better. The image produced by the Maxwell screen is

very life-like with excellent color and higher contrast than the

Acute Matte D. Thanks to all the photo.net posters who influenced my

decision to get this screen.

[andreatau]

Hi, right post at the right time: I am thinking of buying this focusing screen as well for my 500cm. May I ask you where you found it and whether it was expensive? Thanks

 

Andrea

[paulrumohr]

I agree. I just purchased Maxwell Screens for both my Hassy and 4X5. $185

for one and $195 for the other.

 

There is something about them that let you really see things coming in and

out of focus. Bill puts some kind of "tooth" on his screens that the acute matt

doesn't seem to have.

 

Both of my screens are Matt focus with no aids. I still lock on focus very easily,

even in very very dim light.

 

The only caveat on the Hassy screens would be their delicate nature. On the

4X5, the screen is covered with glass and protected. I use a WL with the

Hassy, and if any dirt or grit gets on the screen, I have to blow it off with air

because the top of the screen is acrylic and not covered with glass. Bill warns

that even a microfiber cloth is like sandpaper to his focusing screens. If you

are using a prism, there shoudn't be a problem.

 

Even with this, it is an excellent, excellent buy.

 

The only way to contact Bill Maxwell is to call him (404) 244-0095.

[christian deichert]

Chris, glad you had a good experience with Bill. You have got to love that guy and his products. How long did he talk to you on the phone before you actually got your order in? :)

[cg]

Maxwell Precision Optics now has email: maxwellprecisionoptics@toast.net or

maxwellprecisionoptics@yahoo.com

 

Maybe one day if we're lucky he'll have a website. I find that it's best to give Bill a call and he will be more than willing to answer all your questions about his screens or life in general.

[luc_desjardins]

Had Bill make me two for my Rollei-wide TLR's...incredible!!!, but my phone bill was a little high after three calls to him from Paris.

 

Luc.

[jeffrey_krenzel5]

Great screens, but under no circumstances ask him about his divorce! He'll tell you.