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DS focusing screen
That brings me to my questions: is there any focusing screen like the AC3's for my DS? If so, where can I get it? Katz Eye Optics have just released a split prism screen for the Pentax *istD Series: http://www.katzeyeoptics.com It's a bit expensive at $100 + postage, but I ordered one of...
Posted by Reuben0 on 01/01/2006 - 22:29
DS focusing screen
John and Mike, thanks for the info! And Mike, please report back! The Katz screen seems very nice, with both the microprism collar and split-screen aids. Will you install it yourself? Although I would really like to have such a screen, I'm a bit afraid of what it might do to the autofocus and met...
Posted by Flink on 02/01/2006 - 19:46
DS focusing screen
And Mike, please report back! The Katz screen seems very nice, with both the microprism collar and split-screen aids. Will you install it yourself? Although I would really like to have such a screen, I'm a bit afraid of what it might do to the autofocus and metering systems. And installing it doe...
Posted by Reuben0 on 04/01/2006 - 12:59
DS focusing screen
Just picked up my Katz-eye screen for my K20D today from a forum member. I have one word to say on the matter: BLISS! I should have bought one ages ago. K.
Posted by womble on 04/05/2010 - 22:52
LBA hitting hard these days
Hi all, Maybe there is a medic over here who can help me :roll: Not so long ago i bought myself a nice *istDL2 with kitlens. Nothing wrong here, as i was happy as a clam and so was my better half. She was pleasantly surprised about the prices and if i am happy she is also :) Then i got to know t...
Posted by Malo1961 on 09/10/2007 - 21:52
Thoughts on cheap Ebay split image screen for K-m
Just thought I'd post my thoughts on my recently received split image screen for my K-m. I had fancied a split image screen for my K-m for a while, as I'm using manual focus lenses 90% of the time at the moment, but the cost had put me off. Decent screens from the more reputable suppliers (Katz E...
Posted by robbie_d on 24/03/2010 - 08:57
Thoughts on cheap Ebay split image screen for K-m
As far as I'm aware even the expensive ones (katzeye) black out above f8. The Chinese ones black out somewhere around one stop earlier. From reviews that I've read the opti-bright coating makes the katz-eye black out sooner, is this true?
Posted by Anvh on 31/03/2010 - 17:03
Thoughts on cheap Ebay split image screen for K-m
This is taken from Katzeye's site (so not an independent source, I know...): The Katz Eye™ “Plus” series of focusing screens has a unique split prism design which overcomes the "blackout" problem, without sacrificing large aperture sensitivity. In our testing, the split prism of the “Plus” screen...
Posted by giofi on 31/03/2010 - 17:55
What is best to buy
Use Autofocus and keep your specs on !!! :shock: I do !! :roll: That will be more than a challenge with a manual focus lens :wink: Colin, I would suggest a horizontal split prism focus screen from either Katz Eye optics or focusing screen.com
Posted by Greytop on 23/04/2010 - 16:12
What is best to buy
Use Autofocus and keep your specs on !!! :shock: I do !! :roll: That will be more than a challenge with a manual focus lens :wink: Colin, I would suggest a horizontal split prism focus screen from either Katz Eye optics or focusing screen.com Didn't catch the manual lens part :oops: still...
Posted by stu49 on 23/04/2010 - 16:18
Crossroads
As I said, I tried using one and drifted away from it. It wasn't a particularly conscious decision, I just found myself more often than not leaving the grip at home until now I can barely remember the last time I used it. I have power winders for the MX and ME series, the motordrive A and for my L...
Posted by womble on 15/05/2010 - 03:38
Where to buy non-DA autofocus lenses (in the UK)?
M-series IMO are best avoided for digital use. Unless I've being doing it completely wrong, M lenses require you to hold down the shutter release for metering. I find even using M42 lenses with an adapter much easier - just stop down and it meters no problem. Zaphod: Use your heads! :D T...
Posted by Arthur Dent on 22/11/2006 - 14:58
Help me spend some money: DA40/540FGZ Vs. FA43/360FGZ
Just to sound a different note, I had the 43L and found that autofocus on my K10D was dismal at wide apertures with this lens. I came to the K10D from a Canon DSLR, attracted by the better Pentax colours, but have found AF a constant problem with wide aperture lenses, both in terms of speed and acc...
Posted by wintoid on 28/09/2007 - 06:26
Help me spend some money: DA40/540FGZ Vs. FA43/360FGZ
I don't want to sound picky but it seems that you have more of a problem with the AF on the K10 rather than a problem with the 43. Although I generally prefer MF, I haven't found a problem with any of the faster lenses on the K10 and in any case the 43 is better damped for MF than most of the other ...
Posted by Kim C on 28/09/2007 - 08:41
What lens while waiting for the 16-50 da*
thanks for the reply mat i seem to be a bit missleading with my post's, due to the fact this is my first time using one :oops: i'm only having problems with focusing using mf lenses, but i have just read about the katz eye focus screen so this could be worth a go. i just wonder if the split ...
Posted by peter.wood on 03/10/2007 - 21:57
K10D and SMC-A lenses for sale
I hope this is not considered inappropriate for this forum. I would like to sell the following items: K10D body only with Katz Eye screen fitted (optibrite and rule of thirds) boxed as new with original accessories, 2x third party batteries, 1x2Gb Sandisk Extreme SD card £400 [SOLD] Pentax SM...
Posted by wintoid on 09/10/2007 - 20:14
Frustrated with pentax 1.7 50mm smc manual focus lens
Katz Eye screens are guaranteed to fit properly, and the split circle doesn't black out as easily as the ones on the cheaper screens. They are expensive, but you won't regret buying one.
Posted by iceblinker on 22/10/2008 - 03:02
manual focus
hi new to this forum if i put a pka lens from my super a on to a dslr how does the camera know when it is in focus when using manual focus as the dslr will not have a focussing screen or do they neil The dSLR does have a focusing screen, but the one that comes with the camera is a simple matt...
Posted by iceblinker on 28/12/2008 - 21:00
Prime lens focussing problems
1. Do you EVER get sharp results from these prime lenses? If never, then both lenses could be faulty. 2. Are you trying the same apertures that you use with your other lenses? If yes to both questions, I can't think what the problem could be. If trying larger apertures with the primes, focu...
Posted by iceblinker on 08/02/2009 - 17:16
Prime lens focussing problems
Sounds like a katz-eye (or equivalent) split screen focus screen is the way to go.
Posted by womble on 08/02/2009 - 22:56
