[Leica] Katz Eye Focusing Screens

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

Hi Richard,

Thanks for introducing the Katz Eye screen to those of us not  
familiar with the brand.

The D40X has focus confirmation built in. Doesn't it work? I find it  
works very well on my D2X and D200. The interesting thing about the  
Katz screen is they claim it doesn't darken in low light.

With that said I found that the focus confirmation adapters I've used  
on my Canon bodies are not that accurate. I installed Canon's split  
image screen on my 1Ds Mk II body and find it gives me much more  
accurate focus then the confirmation adapters for Leica R and Nikon  
lenses. The issue I would have with the D40X is how to install the  
screen. I don't think it's meant to be user changed. If you can get  
by that issue I would be willing to spend the $98 and give it a try.

And I would tend to trust a company located in Adams, Mass. My end of  
the state.

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Best,
Len


On Jan 24, 2008, at 9:55 AM, Richard Taylor wrote:

> If any of you have experience with the Katz Eye focusing screens  
> I'd be interested in hearing your opinion of them.  They offer one  
> with a split image rangefinder and microprism surround that I'm  
> thinking of getting for my D40x so I can focus manually in dim light.
>
> TIA.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dick
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