Focusing screen identification

Belcik · 12-07-2020, 12:46 PM

Hello,

I have 3 focusing screens that I want to sell. I know that two of them are cheap Chinese and one is KatzEye - any ideas how to differentiate?

**UncleVanya** · 12-07-2020, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Belcik

Hello,

I have 3 focusing screens that I want to sell. I know that two of them are cheap Chinese and one is KatzEye - any ideas how to differentiate?

I assume you don’t have them in original packaging. Lol. That’s how I tell my Katz eye.

Belcik · 12-08-2020, 03:01 AM

I have packages, but I feel i messed them up...

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Benz3ne · 12-08-2020, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Belcik

Hello,

I have 3 focusing screens that I want to sell. I know that two of them are cheap Chinese and one is KatzEye - any ideas how to differentiate?

I'm guessing focusing screens for DSLR rather than film cameras?
Only reason I'm seeking clarification is because one of my MX screens is a little grubby, so could do with a new one :P

Edit: ignore the above - I've sort of answered my own question by re-reading your original post.

Belcik · 12-08-2020, 03:04 AM

Is there a significant difference? Those are split screens for improved focusing for manual lenses

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**UncleVanya** · 12-08-2020, 09:35 PM

I pulled my boxed Katzeye out. I have posted some pictures in case it helps you identify yours.

Belcik · 12-08-2020, 09:36 PM

I would appreciate that.

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**UncleVanya** · 12-08-2020, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by Belcik

I would appreciate that.

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See above. I edited my response adding shots. I’m not sure these are detailed enough. If I need to I can get out the D FA 100 tomorrow and give more detail. My screen needs cleaning so ignore the grime it was a used acquisition. One things for sure, there aren’t any special markers on the tab, but the tab is grooved/lined to make it have texture - at least that’s how it looks to me.

Belcik · 12-09-2020, 11:28 AM

Thanks! It is to late to wobble around as kindergarden is about to sleep

Will try tomorrow.

12-07-2020, 12:46 PM	#1
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Focusing screen identification Hello, I have 3 focusing screens that I want to sell. I know that two of them are cheap Chinese and one is KatzEye - any ideas how to differentiate?

12-08-2020, 09:35 PM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	I pulled my boxed Katzeye out. I have posted some pictures in case it helps you identify yours. Attached Images

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12-07-2020, 01:07 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by Belcik Hello, I have 3 focusing screens that I want to sell. I know that two of them are cheap Chinese and one is KatzEye - any ideas how to differentiate? I assume you don’t have them in original packaging. Lol. That’s how I tell my Katz eye.

12-08-2020, 03:01 AM	#3
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377 Original Poster	I have packages, but I feel i messed them up... Отправлено с моего iPhone используя Tapatalk

12-08-2020, 03:03 AM	#4
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by Belcik Hello, I have 3 focusing screens that I want to sell. I know that two of them are cheap Chinese and one is KatzEye - any ideas how to differentiate? I'm guessing focusing screens for DSLR rather than film cameras? Only reason I'm seeking clarification is because one of my MX screens is a little grubby, so could do with a new one :P Edit: ignore the above - I've sort of answered my own question by re-reading your original post.

12-08-2020, 03:04 AM	#5
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377 Original Poster	Is there a significant difference? Those are split screens for improved focusing for manual lenses Отправлено с моего iPhone используя Tapatalk

12-08-2020, 09:36 PM	#7
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377 Original Poster	I would appreciate that. Отправлено с моего iPhone используя Tapatalk

12-08-2020, 09:41 PM	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by Belcik I would appreciate that. Отправлено с моего iPhone используя Tapatalk See above. I edited my response adding shots. I’m not sure these are detailed enough. If I need to I can get out the D FA 100 tomorrow and give more detail. My screen needs cleaning so ignore the grime it was a used acquisition. One things for sure, there aren’t any special markers on the tab, but the tab is grooved/lined to make it have texture - at least that’s how it looks to me.

12-09-2020, 11:28 AM	#9
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377 Original Poster	Thanks! It is to late to wobble around as kindergarden is about to sleep Will try tomorrow.