Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/06/14

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Subject: [Leica] Re:KatzEye
From: dcm at pobox.com (David C. Mason)
Date: Wed Jun 14 12:57:09 2006
References: <4dccee3d0606141232u6f2e34kc58952f771308cdf@mail.gmail.com> <006f01c68ff3$23ff32f0$0a01a8c0@MacPhisto>

I can't tell a difference to be honest. I don't think its brighter
(except in the focusing ring in the middle where its clear). And it
certainly doesn't change the metering as far as I can tell.

On 6/14/06, Christopher Williams <leicachris@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
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--Dave

Replies: Reply from scott at adrenaline.com (Scott McLoughlin) ([Leica] Re:KatzEye)
In reply to: Message from dcm at pobox.com (David C. Mason) ([Leica] KatzEye)
Message from leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams) ([Leica] Re:KatzEye)