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| 10-07-2010, 01:14 PM | #1 |
| Focusing screen with nothing on it
I have K10d that is mostly a takumar shooter these days. KPS magnifier is more than enough for me to manual focus, so i've been using the original screen. I find the etchings annoying though and would like to replace it with one that doesn't have anything on it. Does anyone know if something like that exist? And while we're on it, is it possible to disable metering on K10d / any pentax dslr? (so that there's no reading at all on the viewfinder) until I press the shutter. I've been simulating this by not pressing the shutter until I'm about to shoot, but that keeps me from using AF confirmation when I need it (more useful than shutter reading for me). It's always on Av mode anyway and I usually know roughly what the shutter speed will be. From a google search I figured that the Canon 1ds can do this... Any pointers?  Edit: I just noticed that K7 has this screen http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-Focusing-Screen-Digital-Camera/dp/B002DU4HMC/re...6482670&sr=1-7 Probably not compatible with the K10 though...  Can the K-7 disable metering? | |
| 10-07-2010, 01:53 PM | #2 |
 Originally posted by Andi Lo  And while we're on it, is it possible to disable metering on K10d / any pentax dslr? (so that there's no reading at all on the viewfinder) until I press the shutter. I've been simulating this by not pressing the shutter until I'm about to shoot, but that keeps me from using AF confirmation when I need it (more useful than shutter reading for me). It's always on Av mode anyway and I usually know roughly what the shutter speed will be. From a google search I figured that the Canon 1ds can do this... Any pointers? | |
| 10-07-2010, 03:45 PM | #3 |
| Originally posted by Andi Lo I have K10d that is mostly a takumar shooter these days. KPS magnifier is more than enough for me to manual focus, so i've been using the original screen. I find the etchings annoying though and would like to replace it with one that doesn't have anything on it. Does anyone know if something like that exist? Contact Rachel Katz at Katzeye Optics. If they don't show a plain focusing screen as a stock item, they can make you one that will fit your K10 for sure. It'll be the same price as their other models, so a little pricey, but it'll be a nice screen. Scott | |
| 10-07-2010, 08:27 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Dave and Scott  I'll definitely try it out | |
| 10-08-2010, 09:00 AM | #5 |
| Originally posted by alohadave Sure, de-couple the AF from the shutter button, and use the AF button to focus, and use the shutter button to meter/shoot.  | |
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