erikhaugsby
killer of threads
yes, yes, it's an SLR. yes, yes, it's digital. Right now I don't care because I trust you guys more than any other forum.
Has anybody here replaced the focusing screen on their 20D with one from the likes of KatzEye? I'm getting a 24/1.4 for my birthday and really can't find myself easily focusing wider lenses even with bright apertures; thus I'd like to revert back to an Manual focus-style split prism focusing screen.
I'd mostly like your opinion on the quality/usefulness of screens, as I've found plenty of easy tutorials on the web for the actual replacement process.
thanks
Has anybody here replaced the focusing screen on their 20D with one from the likes of KatzEye? I'm getting a 24/1.4 for my birthday and really can't find myself easily focusing wider lenses even with bright apertures; thus I'd like to revert back to an Manual focus-style split prism focusing screen.
I'd mostly like your opinion on the quality/usefulness of screens, as I've found plenty of easy tutorials on the web for the actual replacement process.
thanks
Avotius
Some guy
I didnt know you oculd replace the focus screens in the 20D, I have one, if it can be done look for a nice manual focus screen indeed!
nemjo
Avatar Challenge
Hi,
I've used a KatzEye screen on an E300.
It was very useful, however not easy to install.
nemjo
I've used a KatzEye screen on an E300.
It was very useful, however not easy to install.
nemjo
back alley
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erikhaugsby
killer of threads
back alley said:
Thanks joe, I couldn't find it in the sidebar and forgot to click the 'forums' link until after the post...
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Kin Lau
Guest
We also have a sister site called dslrx.com
Anyhow, I have a Haoda screen in my 20D and a KatzEye screen in my 300D. The KatzEye is a bit brighter, but pentaprism in the 20D compensates.
I changed them both myself, and the only tool you really need is a strong toothpick - seriously. Tweezers can be useful, but only the toothpick is necessary.
Anyhow, I have a Haoda screen in my 20D and a KatzEye screen in my 300D. The KatzEye is a bit brighter, but pentaprism in the 20D compensates.
I changed them both myself, and the only tool you really need is a strong toothpick - seriously. Tweezers can be useful, but only the toothpick is necessary.
fgianni
Trainee Amateur
I got a focusing screen for my 20D off ebay, did a silly thing (used canned air to dust the area fter removing the screen, and the shim scratched the screen with the focusing indicators, so I had to order and fit a replacement (about £7 so not a big damage) now everything is im place and works a treat.
SO if U plan to use canned air remove the shim first!
SO if U plan to use canned air remove the shim first!