istDL split image focus viewfinder?

speedfoos · 08-12-2011, 07:01 PM

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Howdy!

So my wife won't share her K7 with me as often as I'd like so instead of lumping her up a bit, I bought an istDL instead. I like it and will mainly be using manual primes on it and have discovered the need for a split focus viewfinder screen, but since the istDL is "so old", I can't find a direct match on Ebay.

Does anyone know what will work on this camera?

ripit · 08-12-2011, 11:57 PM

not sure if this will help but here is one for the dl
Split Image Focus Screen for Pentax ist D DL K10d K100D | eBay
I didn't bother to check it out (not sure if its a good one), but the more important thing is it fits the d, dl and k10d. If nothing else it give you a broader range of cameras to search for if they use the same size.

AOShep · 08-13-2011, 02:24 AM

If you are willing to go new, Katzeye makes split image screens for all Pentax DSLRs.
Pentax DSLRs - KatzEye Optics

speedfoos · 08-13-2011, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by ripit

not sure if this will help but here is one for the dl
Split Image Focus Screen for Pentax ist D DL K10d K100D | eBay
I didn't bother to check it out (not sure if its a good one), but the more important thing is it fits the d, dl and k10d. If nothing else it give you a broader range of cameras to search for if they use the same size.

Ah. I feel sheepish. I didn't try any variants of istDL in my search on Ebay and missed this one as a result. Thanks for finding it!

Originally posted by AOShep

If you are willing to go new, Katzeye makes split image screens for all Pentax DSLRs.
Pentax DSLRs - KatzEye Optics

I'm trying for budget and those Katzeyes aren't in it. Saw them and I'm sure they're nice, but they cost nearly as much as I paid for the camera. Thanks for the suggestion though!

ripit · 08-13-2011, 06:18 AM

I have an ist-ds. I'm not sure what the proper form for the name is but I have found when searching for info or accessories on it if you put the dash in you get the best results. If I search istds I usually get little or nothing. I probably had to figure that out the hard way at one point myself. I guess search engines are not as smart as they would like to be.

Originally posted by speedfoos

Ah. I feel sheepish. I didn't try any variants of istDL in my search on Ebay and missed this one as a result. Thanks for finding it!

I'm trying for budget and those Katzeyes aren't in it. Saw them and I'm sure they're nice, but they cost nearly as much as I paid for the camera. Thanks for the suggestion though!

08-12-2011, 07:01 PM	#1
speedfoos Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Bragg Photos: Albums Posts: 105	istDL split image focus viewfinder? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Howdy! So my wife won't share her K7 with me as often as I'd like so instead of lumping her up a bit, I bought an istDL instead. I like it and will mainly be using manual primes on it and have discovered the need for a split focus viewfinder screen, but since the istDL is "so old", I can't find a direct match on Ebay. Does anyone know what will work on this camera?

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08-12-2011, 11:57 PM	#2
ripit Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NewYork Posts: 899	not sure if this will help but here is one for the dl Split Image Focus Screen for Pentax ist D DL K10d K100D \| eBay I didn't bother to check it out (not sure if its a good one), but the more important thing is it fits the d, dl and k10d. If nothing else it give you a broader range of cameras to search for if they use the same size.

08-13-2011, 02:24 AM	#3
AOShep Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastern PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 293	If you are willing to go new, Katzeye makes split image screens for all Pentax DSLRs. Pentax DSLRs - KatzEye Optics

08-13-2011, 05:23 AM	#4
speedfoos Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Bragg Photos: Albums Posts: 105 Original Poster	Originally posted by ripit not sure if this will help but here is one for the dl Split Image Focus Screen for Pentax ist D DL K10d K100D \| eBay I didn't bother to check it out (not sure if its a good one), but the more important thing is it fits the d, dl and k10d. If nothing else it give you a broader range of cameras to search for if they use the same size. Ah. I feel sheepish. I didn't try any variants of istDL in my search on Ebay and missed this one as a result. Thanks for finding it! Originally posted by AOShep If you are willing to go new, Katzeye makes split image screens for all Pentax DSLRs. Pentax DSLRs - KatzEye Optics I'm trying for budget and those Katzeyes aren't in it. Saw them and I'm sure they're nice, but they cost nearly as much as I paid for the camera. Thanks for the suggestion though!

08-13-2011, 06:18 AM	#5
ripit Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NewYork Posts: 899	I have an ist-ds. I'm not sure what the proper form for the name is but I have found when searching for info or accessories on it if you put the dash in you get the best results. If I search istds I usually get little or nothing. I probably had to figure that out the hard way at one point myself. I guess search engines are not as smart as they would like to be. Originally posted by speedfoos Ah. I feel sheepish. I didn't try any variants of istDL in my search on Ebay and missed this one as a result. Thanks for finding it! I'm trying for budget and those Katzeyes aren't in it. Saw them and I'm sure they're nice, but they cost nearly as much as I paid for the camera. Thanks for the suggestion though!

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