- Feb 1, 2003
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I have had a Katz Eye custom focusing screen for my D200 for several weeks now but just tonight mustered the gumption to install it.
Not being blessed with the "hands of a surgeon" I was apprehensive about futzing around with the delicate optics inside the camera.
I had a problem with the little spring clip that holds the screen coming loose and after my first attempt it was obvious something was amiss. Upon reentering the camera I found the screen was not seated properly. The second round went much smoother and all seems well.
I've only took a few quick test pics with it but the split prism focusing screen seems to make it much quicker and easier to determine when you have absolute focus. Should be helpful when using my old manual 105mm f/4 micro lens. Particularly when using it with companion pn-11 adapter/tube for macro shots.
Some of the older manual telephoto lenses are much more plausible to me now.
Anyone others have experience with the Katz Eye screens on non professional digital bodies?
Not being blessed with the "hands of a surgeon" I was apprehensive about futzing around with the delicate optics inside the camera.
I had a problem with the little spring clip that holds the screen coming loose and after my first attempt it was obvious something was amiss. Upon reentering the camera I found the screen was not seated properly. The second round went much smoother and all seems well.
I've only took a few quick test pics with it but the split prism focusing screen seems to make it much quicker and easier to determine when you have absolute focus. Should be helpful when using my old manual 105mm f/4 micro lens. Particularly when using it with companion pn-11 adapter/tube for macro shots.
Some of the older manual telephoto lenses are much more plausible to me now.
Anyone others have experience with the Katz Eye screens on non professional digital bodies?
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