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K20D Focusing Screen
The cheap ones are rubbish. See https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/split-image--between-ebay--splitscreen-com-and-katz-eye--16045/p-0#comm_164448 and https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/search/katz-eye I have no doubt! Time to decide if i really need one, having never tried one though i just...
Posted by SteveT on 30/12/2009 - 01:17
K20D Focusing Screen
The cheap ones are rubbish. See https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/split-image--between-ebay--splitscreen-com-and-katz-eye--16045/p-0#comm_164448 The only person in that thread saying they are rubbish is ... oh wait, it's you :D They're not bad, considering they are a quarter of the price....
Posted by thoughton on 30/12/2009 - 01:28
where can i get a focusing screen
Katz eye worth a too I'm about to pull one out of a defunct Pentax MG and size it down for my K100D :) Pete
Posted by Transit on 23/06/2009 - 01:54
where can i get a focusing screen
I thought the DL didn't have an interchangeable screen but I might be wrong. They don't (officially), but they can be replaced. I did so with a DL 2. (which has the same as the DL) Katz eye has them on stock for the ! Martin.
Posted by Malo1961 on 23/06/2009 - 18:01
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Also there is small metal shim that separates the focus screen from the pentaprism/mirror. I have a k20d, and bought a Katzeye focus screen. The Katzeye was a tiny bit thicker than the original Pentax focus screen. Accurate focus is so easy to detect with the split prism, and it was disconcerting...
Posted by rlebleu on 27/06/2009 - 15:58
Size of K100D focus screeen question
Thanks, for answering. It confirms my thoughts on that. The exposure problems occurring with the K10D/20D are screen related when using NON A lenses. Martin. I think it's the "Bright" coatings that the more recent screens get to make them bearable for use with slower (f/4-f/5.6) consumer zooms t...
Posted by hefty1 on 30/06/2009 - 16:59
Split screen disappointment.
I put down "yes" although in truth I'd be happy with the standard screen but I'd like Pentax to offer a split screen as an optional extra (at the same price as the other optional screens offered, rather than the Katz Eyes price).
Posted by hefty1 on 17/07/2009 - 15:44
Need input from manual focus lens users.
Heres link to Katzeye Focussing Screens, They Claim that their horizontal Split overcomes the shortcomings of a diagonal split, Though i doubt if it would help in Astrophotography it would almost certaily be of help with a long lens. I`m certainly considering one. Regards - Pete I love my Katz ...
Posted by rlebleu on 30/09/2009 - 17:49
K20D focus screen shims
Hi Tim, Pete That has not been my experience. Rachel at Katz Eye sent me this information when I installed my screen in my k20d: The manual focus calibration is corrected by changing shims, as you have already found. The shims come in a variety of thicknesses and are available directly f...
Posted by rlebleu on 15/10/2009 - 16:21
K20D focus screen shims
There is no mention of "shim" in the Kateye installation guide for the K20D, though there is for the K100D and K200D, for examples. rlebleu, can you confirm that you have a K20D rather than a K200D. Thanks. Yes indeed. But the shim does not drop out with the focus screen. You have to lift a lit...
Posted by rlebleu on 15/10/2009 - 23:15
Viewfinder grid on K20D
I think you're right, JohnX. I can recommend the Katz Eye screen for those who want Rule of Thirds lines (optional) as well as a split prism.
Posted by iceblinker on 03/11/2009 - 15:44
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
Hi all. I am sure this question has been ask before by other member, yet i just want to get some more confirmation on three different types of focusing screen (split image) available now (as far as I know Pentax do not produce split image for DSLR) From googling, I found that there are three ...
Posted by Aufa on 12/11/2009 - 21:03
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
Aufa, I bought a cheapy from ebay. It arrived fine and looked the part. Peeling off the protective plastic revealed a delicate and impressive surface. But I find its quite some way out. It looks (by eye) slightly thicker than the normal screen. Also the diagonal split is not that great. Pers...
Posted by dougf8 on 12/11/2009 - 21:56
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
Hi fellow Dutchman. Welcome to the forum. I have used all three. IMO the Katz is the best. Very bright and a joy to use. But at a price, specially with some extra options. Like Optibrite treatment and extra grids and/or added focus points.Plus.....UPS will deliver only and not be prosecuted for the...
Posted by Malo1961 on 12/11/2009 - 22:10
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
The unbranded screen I got from eBay didn't cost much, but still that was money wasted. The split circle darkened too easily, and the edges of the prism were poorly made and overly large: distracting. Katz Eye screens are expensive, but you won't regret the purchase once you like the product. It ...
Posted by iceblinker on 12/11/2009 - 22:26
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
I've been thinking about a split image screen for a while and the conclusion seems to be that the Katzeye ones are the best. Several members past and present use them.
Posted by Hardgravity on 12/11/2009 - 22:46
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
By chance I just read on the subject today. I'm also tempted but I think I'll rather spend my money (and possibly hassle mounting) elsewhere.
Posted by Joe S on 12/11/2009 - 23:27
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
Changing the screen is very easy with the *ist DS, K10D, K20D and K-7, in my experience.
Posted by iceblinker on 13/11/2009 - 00:16
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
Martin - did you mean splitscreen.com or fiocussingscreens.com? I couldn't find splitscreen.com.
Posted by mikew on 13/11/2009 - 07:38
Split image (between ebay, splitscreen.com and KatZ eye)
The first. It is based on e-bay. Focussing.com is an other one on e-bay. I am at work, so can't search for them, right now.
Posted by Malo1961 on 13/11/2009 - 09:28
