focusing screens
Dec 13, 2011 18:24:29 #
I wear glasses....bi-focals !! Hard to use with a camera !! I even tried one of those extended rubber eye piece covers ! Need a view finder that's a little magnified !
Dec 13, 2011 22:10:03 #
I've only removed the one on my N90s once to clean some lint off the top side. It was a bit of a bear to get it back in, but I'm sure I could get it down if I did it a few more times.
Dec 14, 2011 05:42:21 #
My Nikon D80 has a removable focus screen. It is a matter of removing the lens, flipping the camera upside down and releasing a metal clip. Once the clip is swung up the focus screen drops out. Reassemble in reverse. As to if I would have the stones to try this is another thing. If you send your camera to the people selling the focus screens they have a service to do it for you. I agree, it would be nice to have an old fashion slr split screen focus on my D80.
Dec 14, 2011 05:52:29 #
Thats how the F/N90 works. The problem I have is I can get the lint ant dust out, but I end up with a fingerprint on the edge. I guess I should get some latex gloves. Luckily, it doesn't affect the photos.
edit: fixed typo.
edit: fixed typo.
Dec 14, 2011 06:09:51 #
On type of focusing screen you look thru the view finder you will see a little circle that is divided into two parts. As you focus the two parts come together forming a perfect circle, you are now focused 100%. on the newer type cameras you have a circle that lights up, if you notice you can move your focus a little each way and the circle light is still on which means there is room for error, not 100% focused.
nyweb2001 wrote:
Wait a minute...are we talking about the same thing ? I'm talking about the eye piece view finder...what I look through to take a pic....I never use the live view.
Dec 14, 2011 06:23:32 #
I am in the same boat. Age is starting to make the old eye not so good in the dark view finder. I am saving my pennies for this http://www.katzeyeoptics.com
One of my friends has them on two of his cameras. I have played with them and it makes a big difference. It is on my Christmas list too, ha.
Erv
One of my friends has them on two of his cameras. I have played with them and it makes a big difference. It is on my Christmas list too, ha.
Erv
Dec 14, 2011 06:31:17 #
I have a Canon 60D with live view. When I have the time for the shot I use it with the 10x magnification. It's great.
But if you have to make quick shots such as when I shoot the Harlem Globe Trotters or Gymnastic competitions and other sports as I do often it's not practical to use.
George
But if you have to make quick shots such as when I shoot the Harlem Globe Trotters or Gymnastic competitions and other sports as I do often it's not practical to use.
George
Dec 14, 2011 06:32:20 #
I forgot to add they make one that makes the view finder brighter two. They call it OptiBrite. This really makes a big difference. This is what my friend has.
Erv
Erv
Dec 14, 2011 06:50:40 #
I installed a screen in my Nikon D70s. Got the split image screen from afocussingreen.com (or was it .net ?)..Came with explicit directions...No problems installing it. Nikon dosn't list my camera as being able to change out the screens.
Dec 14, 2011 07:08:49 #
Focusing screens are discussed in the instruction manual for the Canon 60D on page 259. Available at Amazon - Canon focussing screens.
MrMikeMartin wrote:
I'm a view finder person also, (My friend has a 7D with live view) he never uses it. I wear bi-focals and tend to see some softness even when the autofocus is turned on. I just think it's my old eye's trying to adjust. This is why I'd like to go back to using the split screen.
Dec 14, 2011 07:10:26 #
Dec 14, 2011 07:10:49 #
Focusing screens are discussed in the instruction manual for the Canon 60D on page 259. Available at Amazon - Canon focussing screens.
MrMikeMartin wrote:
I'm a view finder person also, (My friend has a 7D with live view) he never uses it. I wear bi-focals and tend to see some softness even when the autofocus is turned on. I just think it's my old eye's trying to adjust. This is why I'd like to go back to using the split screen.
Dec 14, 2011 07:12:43 #
Dec 14, 2011 07:33:43 #
I own a Canon 40D---I just bought a new focusing screen with the grids from www.adorama.com
http://www.adorama.com/SearchSite/Default.aspx?searchinfo=canon+40d+focusing+screen
Cost was $40.00---I just put it in last week, SUPER easy, seriously took me less than 30 seconds. I love the new grid. Once that is changed all I had to do was go to my Menu Settings and under the focusing screen menu changed it to the one I bought which was the EF-D. I find it helps a ton with lining up shots, especially Architectural and Landscapes---I noticed I tended to have a bit of a crooked eye.
I highly recommend getting the one you like.
Jeff
http://www.adorama.com/SearchSite/Default.aspx?searchinfo=canon+40d+focusing+screen
Cost was $40.00---I just put it in last week, SUPER easy, seriously took me less than 30 seconds. I love the new grid. Once that is changed all I had to do was go to my Menu Settings and under the focusing screen menu changed it to the one I bought which was the EF-D. I find it helps a ton with lining up shots, especially Architectural and Landscapes---I noticed I tended to have a bit of a crooked eye.
I highly recommend getting the one you like.
Jeff
Dec 14, 2011 07:42:51 #
MrMikeMartin wrote:
I'm looking for any information about focusing screens.
If anyone has modified thier camera with these and any issues they have encountered.
I miss my focusing screen from my SLR days. I know it's still available on some upper end models but thats about it.
I have found a website that sells kits for pretty much any make\model. I'm just looking for some more information before persuing this further. Thanks in Advance.
mrm
If anyone has modified thier camera with these and any issues they have encountered.
I miss my focusing screen from my SLR days. I know it's still available on some upper end models but thats about it.
I have found a website that sells kits for pretty much any make\model. I'm just looking for some more information before persuing this further. Thanks in Advance.
mrm
Are you talking about split-image focusing screens?
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