Focus Screen for the K20D

Hi,
I am searching for a new focusing screen for my K20D and there seems to be a world shortage. Does anybody out there have any ideas where I can get one? Also, is it worth changing the original screen for a split screen type and are the OEM versions any good?

Thanks

Anstonian

Having tried a split screen one I eventually settled on the Pentax grid one. Given that the K20 is getting on a bit now, eBay might be the best place

Thanks for this Gartmore,
The only ones I can see on Ebay are from abroad, incurring all manner of tax. Are you aware of any available in the UK? I see some non Pentax screens for about £15. Are you aware if these non Pentax ones are any good?

Anstonian

Why don't you give SRS a call, they may have stock that isn't listed on their web site.

The advantage of genuine Pentax ones is that they come in a case and have the correct, essential IMO, removal tool.

One option is the Katzeye screen - still one of the best on the market. I had one on my K20D and was very pleased with it. They are not cheap but are good quality and easy to fit

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Import duties are not massive on an item costing this amount.

Or if you want the original from a UK company (although I have not heard of them and it may be worth researching them a bit before buying:

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Carl

Before getting a Katzeye from a forum member I used a Pentax LL80 screen which I liked because of it's thirds markings. link link

I bough tfocusing screen from Bristol cameras for my K5 at vert reasonable price
Derek

I have a Katzeye screen on my K20, with the bright coating - expensive but makes manual focusing very easy. A downside is that it interferes with the metering - particularly on 'spot.'

Or you can try www.focusingscreen.com as they have good replacement screens too.

I use the S-Type screen on my K5

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