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Focusing screens for K10D
so ...about the original issue:apart from the over priced KatzEye, any split screen in mind? Actually I have a very large split screen tucked away somewhere. Bought it off a Chinese ebayer who had hacked down an old (Minolta?) screen to the right size. Fitted fine on the *ist-D, but I found the view...
Posted by MattMatic on 19/09/2007 - 05:44
Focusing screens for K10D
But I am sure the Katz Eye is in a different league all together ;) I bought a Katz Eye to go in my D and was very pleased with it. When I got the K10D, I moved the Katz Eye over. As a replacement to go in the D, I bought one of these Chinese Minolta-derived screens for about £12 inc P&P. ...
Posted by Reuben0 on 19/09/2007 - 13:32
ist DS focusing screens
Hi, Why don't you consider buying a Katz Eye split prism screen for your *istDS ? 95 usd exclusive VAT. But be careful :) Once looked thru your VF with this screen, and you want another one for your K10D. regards, Martin.
Posted by Malo1961 on 10/10/2007 - 20:23
ist DS focusing screens
Hi Martin, thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately you misunderstand (or perhaps I didn't explain well enough) I don't have a DS, just a DL2 and a K10D. The reason I want a DS screen is that I have heard here and elsewhere that they fit the K10D and that a K10D with a DS screen meters properly w...
Posted by Mongoose on 10/10/2007 - 22:15
Cheapy focusing screen
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Split-Image-Focusing-Microprism-Screen-Pentax-K10D_W0QQitemZ200186425417QQihZ010QQcategoryZ50508QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Split Image Focusing Microprism Screen Pentax K10D on eBay, also, LCD Hoods Screens, Digital Camera Accessories, Photography (end time 02-Jan-0...
Posted by SilverJON on 24/12/2007 - 21:36
Cheapy focusing screen
In this case again the rule: you get what you pay for, comes to mind. Of course 18 pounds isn't breaking the bank, and with sufficient light to work with, there will be little to no problems. But........., there is a reason that the Katz Eye Company asks a lot more. If you are willing to pay that ...
Posted by Malo1961 on 29/12/2007 - 21:46
K100D and focus screen
You ask: Why Not. Thats simple to answer. Buy the Katz-eye and you know why not :) There are several users of the Katz-eye here on the forum. Just use the search function and you find a lot of info. The main reason to buy the right stuff and swallow the bitter pill price wise, is the fact the sc...
Posted by Malo1961 on 21/05/2008 - 18:02
Something growing dim
Not sure why the Ebay ones are warned against. I got one and it works just fine. Only problem is my ineptitude at installing it -- scratched the heck out of it. Many times cheaper than Katz Eye. Came with shim I did not need. $25 from jinfinance. Also got an installation kit of three items but if yo...
Posted by rparmar on 13/07/2008 - 02:10
Something growing dim
Thanks guys, bite the bullet time, ordered today Katz Eye with Optibrite, I'll let you know in a couple of weeks time when it is due to arrive, how I get on. Till then, jus gonna have sum fuzzy ones :lol:
Posted by kerrowdown on 19/07/2008 - 21:37
Something growing dim
Ok folks update time, got the Katz Eye, installed first time no probs, viewfinder now just amazing bright etc. Focus easy and swift, if you manual focus, jus get one of these, truly mega.:lol::lol: Even though sent USPS, UK customs still caught me, I had to pay another 16.49 VAT & 13.50 Parcelfor...
Posted by kerrowdown on 04/08/2008 - 20:15
Something growing dim
Ok folks update time, got the Katz Eye, installed first time no probs, viewfinder now just amazing bright etc. Focus easy and swift, if you manual focus, jus get one of these, truly mega.:lol::lol: Even though sent USPS, UK customs still caught me, I had to pay another 16.49 VAT & 13.50 Parcelfor...
Posted by Clarky on 05/08/2008 - 03:47
Something growing dim
Hi Clarky, got the standard Katz Eye focusing screen for the Pentax K10D & K20D. Which is the prism type, Katz Eye plus split prism w/microprism collar, I paid for the extra for the optibrite treatment, I just want everything as bright as it can possible be, if not even brighter. :lol: I didn'...
Posted by kerrowdown on 05/08/2008 - 19:15
Something growing dim
This is day two with Katz eye and still a very happy bunny. :lol: Any news on the spot metering issues they report on their web site?
Posted by ChrisA on 05/08/2008 - 19:54
Auto focus making people lazy?
I still have an older collection of Pentax fast glass (A series) lenses, so manaul is the way to go for me as autofocus is not an option. :? Also hoping I can focus better when the Katz Eye turns up later this week. I must admit that I do like the twiddly bit when it comes to focusing, guess I...
Posted by kerrowdown on 28/07/2008 - 21:45
Auto focus making people lazy?
Thanks to a Katz Eye focusing screen, I'm no more lazy with AF than I am with MF. I can (usually) tell whether the AF is focusing accurately on what I want. If I see that camera has done the work wrongly, I will make it try again, or I will switch to MF. AF does save me effort and time in most ca...
Posted by iceblinker on 28/07/2008 - 23:36
Pentax-M 85mm portrait lens
Hi William, firstly the lens you're using is a great piece of glass; I only changed mine when I acquired the faster f1.4 version. You’re right it would cost a lost more to get a comparable lens now, something like the FA 77mm f1.8 Limited (₤529 @ SRS). I have found certainly a lot easier to...
Posted by kerrowdown on 24/08/2008 - 15:25
Pentax-M 85mm portrait lens
I have found certainly a lot easier to get good consistent focusing once a changed the standard focus screen to a Katz eye screen on the K10D. This gives a much more familiar screen like the LX and if I remember correctly the ME Super, a split circle and micro prism ring. This for me gives much more...
Posted by William on 24/08/2008 - 17:48
Pentax-M 85mm portrait lens
I have found certainly a lot easier to get good consistent focusing once a changed the standard focus screen to a Katz eye screen on the K10D. This gives a much more familiar screen like the LX and if I remember correctly the ME Super, a split circle and micro prism ring. This for me gives much more...
Posted by William on 24/08/2008 - 17:53
Manual Focusing tips
The Katzeye website lists for *istD, *istDs, *istDs2, *istDL, K100D, K1000D super, K110D and K200D. So these must also be changeable, but by whom I do not know. They also list for the K10D and K20D on http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pentax-DSLRs--cat_pentax.html K20D uses the same screen as the...
Posted by iceblinker on 12/11/2008 - 22:50
Pentax K200D's disadvantage: viewfinder !
The only complaint I have is the viewfinder. Even with the 1.2x adapter I have a hard time manual focusing with my older lenses. You might like a Katz Eye focusing screen. They are expensive, but hold their value well should you ever sell it or the camera. See www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pentax-DS...
Posted by iceblinker on 17/11/2008 - 13:25
