Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/03/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Canon 5D accepts replacement screens as standard. I changed the standard screen for a Brightscreen with rangefinder and microprism. I've found it makes focussing a lot easier. Steve -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+lug=steveunsworth.co.uk@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+lug=steveunsworth.co.uk@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Nathan Wajsman Sent: 28 February 2006 06:14 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Tina's wisdom (WAS: Back to Leica R lenses- insteadof Panasonic lust) Ed, the Canon 1 series bodies have user-replaceable focusing screens, and Canon sells several varieties. I have installed one in my 1DII to help focusing with the 100mm Apo Macro. Nathan Eduardo Albesi wrote: > I was never able to manual focus properly in accuracy or speed with > the stock 20d focusing screen. I got a 3rd party replacement with > microprism/split image and never missed focus again (at least due to > the focusing screen). > Do 5d or 1dMkII users enjoy a more manual-focus-friendly screen, or a > Canon original split image one? > > Ed -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 03/03/2006