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Focusing with Pentax
Hi, is the Katz eye just available from USA or are there suppliers in the UK ? DERYN Thank you very much for your inquiry. Unfortunately, we do not yet have any distributors in the UK. We do ship to your country almost daily, but there will of course be the unavoidable duties and taxes associa...
Posted by bforbes on 12/06/2009 - 14:32
A simple question.
To which there may not be a simple answer - why don't DSLRs have split prism focusing screens fitted as standard(does the K-7?) similar to film SLRs? Is it because of AF? I'm getting concerned that too many of my images are not focussed properly. I would like to fit a Katz Eyes focusing screen to...
Posted by HowardJ on 17/07/2009 - 13:57
Interview with Hiroshi Onoda, manager of Pentax Europe.
I think Pentaxophile has hit the nail on the head. Apart from a nice big LX-esque viewfinder I can see no point in going FF myself but everyone bangs on about it so much that I am beginning to feel that perhaps it might be a good idea after all. I know several people who have changed brands solely...
Posted by womble on 05/05/2010 - 02:17
which camera k20 ,kx,k7?
The K200D is a good camera and capable of producing excellent pictures. You won't necessarily do any better with the K-x. As to editing on the computer, you will have to do some if you want good photographs. You don't have to go overboard with HDR, cloning or whacky effects but digital images n...
Posted by womble on 07/05/2010 - 23:40
which camera k20 ,kx,k7?
The K200D is a good camera and capable of producing excellent pictures. You won't necessarily do any better with the K-x. As to editing on the computer, you will have to do some if you want good photographs. You don't have to go overboard with HDR, cloning or whacky effects but digital images n...
Posted by nigelxk on 07/05/2010 - 23:51
GX-10 (K10D) and Auto Bracketing????
You can get split circle focus screens on ebay, made in China apparently by grinding down screens from old film cameras, for very little (£5-15 if I recall correctly, I got mine years ago). Or you can get a made in America one from Katz Eye for about £100... The Katz Eye is supposed to have better Q...
Posted by thoughton on 13/10/2010 - 18:50
old lens on new camera ?
Thanks John. The focus trap sounds useful as well. Algy, no I *didn't* get confim on the olympus bodies. What was even more annoying was that if I used non-olympus lenses with an adapter I could get focus confim (using the right adapter with a chip in it) but that wasn't possible with olympus ...
Posted by blob on 08/11/2012 - 11:29
old lens on new camera ?
Algy, no I *didn't* get confim on the olympus bodies. What was even more annoying was that if I used non-olympus lenses with an adapter I could get focus confim (using the right adapter with a chip in it) but that wasn't possible with olympus MF lenses. I find plain screen focusing inexact - my...
Posted by SnoozeMoose on 08/11/2012 - 16:50
Split focus screen for K-30
Ok so results: I tested using live view and also using the calibration testing procedure that Rachael Katz from KatzEye suggested I use (taking photos of a printed scale at fixed distance and reviewing the output). The camera is front-focusing slightly so I think I will need to fit a thinner s...
Posted by eddyc on 15/10/2013 - 11:27
Split focus screen for K-30
Right! Finally the shims arrived today and I've fitted it and got it working correctly. It was actually really not too hard to fit. I got a bit daunted by the fact that the shim is not classed as a "user serviceable part" but it was all fine. For me the 0.25mm shim was the right one. Apparently m...
Posted by eddyc on 11/11/2013 - 22:48
Just a little showcase
If you're serious about manual focus then you'll probably end up buying a . At $105 (more if you start adding optional grid lines and coverings) these aren't cheap, but everyone who has one seems to swear by it. It utilises a split prism (like the old MF film cameras) which makes manual focussing a...
Posted by hefty1 on 03/08/2008 - 23:21
Just a little showcase
Thanks for that, I'll definately consider the Katz-Eye focus screen. But, does a viewfinder magnifier help with manual focusing?
Posted by OC_Photobug on 04/08/2008 - 09:59
Just a little showcase
Just a quick note to agree and confirm with pschlute, I use both the viewfinder magnifier O-ME53 and for the last week or so a Katz-Eye focus screen. I'm a very happy bunny, it makes a huge difference for me with my manual lenses, cos I'm an old fart with the eyesight going off. :lol:
Posted by kerrowdown on 07/08/2008 - 15:47
York
Had to go to a meeting in York so went a couple of hours early. These three photos are all with the SMC-K 135 f/2.5 Window near the minster Constantine the Great. Unfortunately the focus is a little off. The brooch on his shoulder is sharp. Must get a katz-eye screen! The st...
Posted by womble on 10/03/2009 - 22:21
Attempt at manual focus etc.
I tend to agree Kris. Colin was it you that mentioned you were interested in getting a Katz Eye split prism focus screen? It would help no end in just this sort of circumstance.
Posted by Greytop on 21/01/2010 - 00:13
Attempt at manual focus etc.
Yes, the pull is out of focus but the wall spot on. Keep trying Colin, manual focusing takes a lot of effort to get right, but once you get the hang it's well worth it. A Katz Eye screen would help if you intend doing a lot of manual stuff( note to self must get one some time!).8)
Posted by Hardgravity on 21/01/2010 - 08:34
Attempt at manual focus etc.
Hi Womble, Greytop & Hardgravity, I agree with the comments regarding focus, I will get a Katz Eye screen at some stage this year. But will also have another go (differant subject) ASAP. Thanks for the comments Regards
Posted by CoDa on 21/01/2010 - 11:42
Attempt at manual focus etc.
Seems a likely situation Malo. Sadly the dioptre adjustment for my K20D is as far over as it will go and that is just about OK. I have the FA-1W on my LX which is wonderful. I really must get a Katz-eye for my K20D. I have been thinking about it for ages but haven't bitten the bullet yet. I a...
Posted by womble on 21/01/2010 - 21:21
Attempt at manual focus etc.
The other problem I run into (especially in low light or with poor contrast) is that the camera doesn't always give focus confirmation. I know this as I've gone through "in focus" and out the other side without even a flicker! The only snag with the Katz Eye screens is the price, and the fact tha...
Posted by Dangermouse on 21/01/2010 - 21:44
Opteka 85mm f1.4
I wonder whether a split image screen (Katz Eye or similar) may also help? I may be tempted to do that before getting the magnifier, but then I have glasses and find the magnifier is not great when wearing them.
Posted by JonSchick on 11/03/2010 - 19:52
