Originally posted by victormeldrew Regardless of the model, Pentax does not offer alternative focusing screens at all, only alternative composition screens. Many people would like better ways of manually focusing and a split prism or similar works much better in a lot of cases than matte screens do. It would be nice to have that option without hacking CaNikon products.
Call it what you like but the viewfinder ground glass is a focusing screen regardless of the etchings or
focusing aids such as microprisms and split image prisms. If you don't believe me remove the "composition screen" from your Pentax and try to focus manually through the viewfinder.
It is unfortunate that Pentax/Ricoh does not offer screens with better manual focusing capabilities. They may not perceive the need since you can use Liveview for MF. Be thankful that there are hacks.
Or you could switch to Canon or Nikon and not have to deal with hacks - except for adapters and modifying your Pentax MF lenses.
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