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Paul2660
I am looking for a screen split image style for the Mamiya 645 AFDII. On Beattie's site, they never show AFDII, but they have these screens.

http://www.display-optics.com/products_med...rmat_mamiya.htm

Do other think that the 83344 will fit the 645 AFDII?

Thanks
Paul C
Beachconnection
No, the screens for the Super and Pro cameras are very different from the 645 AFD, II and III series camreas. Neither Mamiya, Beattie or Brightscreen make a split-image screen for the AFD series. It may be that since the screens are quite thin, compared to the much thicker glass screens on the M645 cameras, that a split-image type is not pratical.

Before I gave up I would check with Maxwell Precision Optics. Try this link to contact them - http://www.mattclara.com/maxwell/index.html - I understand that they do custom screens.
Paul2660
Thanks for the answer, as these are special order, I didn't want to get one that wouldn't work.

Paul C
Paul2660
Since I posted this, I found a older post in regards to replacing the screens on a AFDII and possibly having to have Mamiya recalibrate the focus. Coming from the world of 35mm I find that hard to believe especially since Mamiya makes interchangeable screens for the AFDII.

What are the experiences of others in regards to swapping out the screens, and maintaining focus/or having to have the camera recalibrated for the new screen.

Paul C
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