focusing screens
Dec 14, 2011 14:05:34 #
Back in the day, I easily replaced my Nikon F2 screen with a 45-degree split-screen. I am not sure if I can do the same for my D90 and D5000.
I have camera repairman Rick Riggins, http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-9370-1.html#201481 , looking for 45-degree split-screens. He will replace quite affordably.
I have camera repairman Rick Riggins, http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-9370-1.html#201481 , looking for 45-degree split-screens. He will replace quite affordably.
Dec 14, 2011 14:36:20 #
nyweb2001 wrote:
I have diabetes and am gradually losing sight in my right eye. I just ordered a magnified viewfinder for my Nikon and hope it helps as I also hate using liveview. Right now I'm pretty much at the mercy of the camera and manual focus is practically impossible. This is a Nikon product made for specific Nikon cameras and was $36.00---not too big of an investment if it doesn't work. You might want to check with your local dealer and see if one is available for a Canon. I say check with your dealer because Nikon didn't have it posted on their website but my camera guy pulled it up at the store. When I get it I will certainly write a review of my opnion of it...........I could just use a little bigger view finder, maybe with a little magnification ! It's tough focusing with glasses, not to mention bi-focals ! I must be one of the minority that has a tough time setting up a shot with live view....hate it !
Dec 14, 2011 14:56:16 #
Chet wrote:
I changed the focusing screen on my Pentax K-7 from the default screen to a split image screen. It works great for manual focus but not much difference in auto focus. The kit includes instructions and a tool for changing the screen. Hope this helps.
Auto Focus is a completely different animal.
In your SLR (DSLR) cameras you have an optical prism and mirror assembly that catches the light coming in from the lens and directs the light to the optical viewfinder. Just below the optical prism is where the focusing screens are installed.
Auto focus is performed before the light is re-directed to the viewfinder. Different focusing screens can be a big aid when you use Auto Focus for the initial setting, and then turn off AF to change the HFD range.
Michael G
Dec 14, 2011 15:28:50 #
English_Wolf wrote:
http://www.focusingscreen.com/
They seem to have them for digital cameras... check if yours is listed.
There are clear instructions on how to do it. It seems (not clear) that they provide the tools with the kits.
For my 300... http://www.focusingscreen.com/work/d300en.htm
They seem to have them for digital cameras... check if yours is listed.
There are clear instructions on how to do it. It seems (not clear) that they provide the tools with the kits.
For my 300... http://www.focusingscreen.com/work/d300en.htm
Not exactly fluent in the English language, are they?
Dec 14, 2011 15:45:18 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I have seen much worse coming from Taiwan.Not exactly fluent in the English language, are they?
Dec 14, 2011 15:50:47 #
coco1964 wrote:
quote=nyweb2001 I could just use a little bigger ... (show quote)
That's what I'm interested in ! Where did you get it !
Dec 14, 2011 15:59:52 #
This is what I'm looking for....I think !! They're out of just about all of them, but it's Christmas !!! I'm just not sure how much magnification I want....+1, +2, +3.....all I'm looking for is a little magnification to be able to focus a little easier as I never wear my glasses !!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12414-REG/Canon_2838A001_3_Diopter_E.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12414-REG/Canon_2838A001_3_Diopter_E.html
Dec 14, 2011 16:14:35 #
nyweb2001 wrote:
This is what I'm looking for....I think !! They're out of just about all of them, but it's Christmas !!! I'm just not sure how much magnification I want....+1, +2, +3.....all I'm looking for is a little magnification to be able to focus a little easier as I never wear my glasses !!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12414-REG/Canon_2838A001_3_Diopter_E.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12414-REG/Canon_2838A001_3_Diopter_E.html
But this isn't a "magnifier" it's for correction to not to have wear glasses. It makes what you see in the viewfinder clearer, not bigger. Same thing binoculars have on one of the eye pieces. My Nikon has a little wheel next to the viewfinder that adjusts the diopter. My old film Nikons had screw in diopters to accomplish the same thing
Dec 14, 2011 16:25:58 #
Bob.J wrote:
quote=nyweb2001 This is what I'm looking for....I... (show quote)
Well, maybe it's not what I want then. The diopter wheel gives me a sharp image, bigger would be better !
Dec 14, 2011 16:54:28 #
nyweb2001 wrote:
quote=Bob.J quote=nyweb2001 This is what I'm loo... (show quote)
The do make magnifiers for the viewfinders, usually right angle. I don't know what Coco1964 found from Nikon for $36? You can't find a Nikon coffee mug for 36 bucks...
B&H has them listed, Nikon that is.
I have one for my F3, used it for macro & copy stuff
Dec 14, 2011 17:03:29 #
Bob.J wrote:
Different then diopter---had that on my camera so then I wouldn't have had to buy magnifer. If it was made to make things clearer they wouldn't have called it a magnifer. You simply remove your current eyepiece and replace it with this one. Considering their eyepeice replacement is $5, $36 is a little more expensive. Wait until I get it and I'll let you know how it works......... quote=nyweb2001 This is what I'm looking for....I... (show quote)
Dec 14, 2011 17:39:36 #
coco1964 wrote:
quote=Bob.J quote=nyweb2001 This is what I'm loo... (show quote)
Very sorry, I am wrong, they do make a magnifying eyepiece.
Here's what I found in some of my old literature
looks like it will magnify 1.7x
First I looked this up, read the text, it explains diopters (those are my notes)
I assume this is what you ordered
Here's what I have, from my F3HP days
Dec 14, 2011 18:38:59 #
Dec 14, 2011 18:41:40 #
Bob.J wrote:
quote=coco1964 quote=Bob.J quote=nyweb2001 This... (show quote)
That's it....now if they have them for Canon.....
Dec 14, 2011 22:16:36 #
nyweb2001 wrote:
quote=Bob.J quote=coco1964 quote=Bob.J quote=n... (show quote)
You know NYWeb, when I was posting that I wondered what camera you had? I guess we have gone off on a tangent
on another note, where in Rochester? I used to live in Penfield
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