[Leica] Re:KatzEye

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

Looks good David. One thing that went away on with Nikon dSLR's - removable
prisms. How much brighter is it? Just wondering since the D200 VF is very
nice to begin with.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "David C. Mason"Subject: [Leica] KatzEye


> Sorry for being off topic but I wanted to pass on a really positive
> camera gear experience I've just had. I have a new Nikon d200 and I
> bought one of the new Zeiss ZF lenses for it. In my usual playing
> around I found KatzEye Optics: http://katzeyeoptics.com/ who makes
> *real* focussing screens for modern SLRs. I wanted it - I ordered one.
> To make a long story short, my d200 had a bit of a quality issue with
> the original screen and some shims that sit behind it. My installation
> was not easy - never fear, I emailed Rachel at Katzeye and she was on
> the phone minutes later (!!) and on the case. She gave me good
> options, and eventually installed the screen for me quickly and
> professionally.
>
> The screen itself is excellent - its so very nice to go back to
> superior technology - I'm now having a blast with my new manual lens.
> Quality product with amazing service.
>
> BTW, I have absolutely no connection to Katzeye except I'm a happy
customer.
>
> --Dave