Inexpensive focusing screen well worth $29

VaughnA · 02-18-2009, 05:32 PM

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Will this work with the *ist DL? I've just bought one as my first DSLR, one of the reasons is to be able to focus and expose manually. I'd think this would help.

Thanks

jeddy · 02-20-2009, 07:53 PM

I noticed that this screen lists compatibility, I went and got one of the cheap Chinese screens that I had purchased for my DL and it was a bit too big, perhaps it was made to the wrong dimensions, but it fit the DL perfectly. Side note, I was super careful with it and still ended up spending 30 min getting the dust out of the viewfinder and it still isn't perfect and will bug me forever. (Suggestions anyone?)

Damn Brit · 02-20-2009, 08:06 PM

Moved to Accessories forum

Sodbuster · 02-21-2009, 04:46 PM

Define 'quickly'. I ordered that back on the 10th. I didn't think it would be here just yet, but you said 'quickly', so I'm curious.

ll_coffee_lP · 02-21-2009, 05:42 PM

Just bought one too (via ebay link). Can't wait to try it out. For $35 CDN how can you go wrong.

c[_]

s4v8 · 02-21-2009, 06:06 PM

For those of you who ordered from focusingscreen.com which one did you purchase? I see that some have bought the K3 by Nikon but there are also a number of Canon screens as well. Is it just personal preference?

I'm planning on getting one for my istDL.

Thanks

StevenVH · 02-23-2009, 08:35 PM

I just ordered the diagonal version from jinfinance. I'll post here when I get it.

kthung · 02-23-2009, 09:29 PM

I have a question about black out. You say it blacks out at small apertures, is this only when you are manually stopping down? Does this mean that if you use modern AF lenses, you won't run ino this problem?

jezza323 · 02-23-2009, 09:32 PM

it should only be an issue on the pentax digital bodies if you are using M42 lenses

even manual K mount lenses are focused wide open and stopped down only for the shot (or DOF preview, or Green button)

kthung · 02-23-2009, 09:42 PM

Alright, thanks. That's what I thought.

Jewelltrail · 02-24-2009, 12:57 AM

Quote:

it should only be an issue on the pentax digital bodies if you are using M42 lenses

even manual K mount lenses are focused wide open and stopped down only for the shot (or DOF preview, or Green button)

Quote:

kthung I have a question about black out. You say it blacks out at small apertures, is this only when you are manually stopping down? Does this mean that if you use modern AF lenses, you won't run ino this problem?

Well, that would be nice if it were entirely true. Unfortunately, on longer glass, even with modern AF, the blackout can be a problem wide open. Don't forget, wide open for some long glass is not uncommon @ f5.6--here are where problems can begin.

Confused · 02-24-2009, 05:47 AM

Hi StevenVH

Do you mean THIS one, by any chance ?

MJ² · 02-24-2009, 07:51 AM

just gave it a shot. it will be nice to have better confirmation of manual focus points.

I never shot film and was surprised when I got a hold of my grandfather's old cameras and they had the split prism. I wondered why they ever stopped supplying them.

IS050 · 02-24-2009, 10:17 AM

I am curious if there's any different in quality to purchase from these two Chinese company? Does anyone prefer one over the other?

Jinfinance $ 28.90
Diagonal Split Image Focus Screen 4 Pentax k10D k20D DS - eBay (item 350143195534 end time Mar-20-09 05:26:43 PDT)

Oneoson $29
Split Image Focus Screen Pentax K10D K200D K20D K100D - eBay (item 110324373454 end time Mar-10-09 02:29:47 PDT)

Thanks
Dave

newarts · 02-24-2009, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by kthung

I have a question about black out. You say it blacks out at small apertures, is this only when you are manually stopping down? Does this mean that if you use modern AF lenses, you won't run ino this problem?

It hasn't been a problem for me with the $29 prism yet as the focus feed back lamp continues to function even when the prism blacks out at 5.6-8.

I am more concerned about potential effects on metering but have yet to get that sorted out.

Dave

02-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#32
jeddy New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	focus screen compatibility I noticed that this screen lists compatibility, I went and got one of the cheap Chinese screens that I had purchased for my DL and it was a bit too big, perhaps it was made to the wrong dimensions, but it fit the DL perfectly. Side note, I was super careful with it and still ended up spending 30 min getting the dust out of the viewfinder and it still isn't perfect and will bug me forever. (Suggestions anyone?)

02-24-2009, 05:47 AM	#42
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi StevenVH Do you mean THIS one, by any chance ? Attached Images

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02-18-2009, 05:32 PM	#31
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	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. Will this work with the *ist DL? I've just bought one as my first DSLR, one of the reasons is to be able to focus and expose manually. I'd think this would help. Thanks

02-20-2009, 08:06 PM	#33
Damn Brit Guest	Moved to Accessories forum

02-21-2009, 04:46 PM	#34
Sodbuster Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	Define 'quickly'. I ordered that back on the 10th. I didn't think it would be here just yet, but you said 'quickly', so I'm curious.

02-21-2009, 05:42 PM	#35
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Just bought one too (via ebay link). Can't wait to try it out. For $35 CDN how can you go wrong. c[_]

02-21-2009, 06:06 PM	#36
s4v8 New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8	For those of you who ordered from focusingscreen.com which one did you purchase? I see that some have bought the K3 by Nikon but there are also a number of Canon screens as well. Is it just personal preference? I'm planning on getting one for my istDL. Thanks

02-23-2009, 08:35 PM	#37
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	I just ordered the diagonal version from jinfinance. I'll post here when I get it.

02-23-2009, 09:29 PM	#38
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359	I have a question about black out. You say it blacks out at small apertures, is this only when you are manually stopping down? Does this mean that if you use modern AF lenses, you won't run ino this problem?

02-23-2009, 09:32 PM	#39
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	it should only be an issue on the pentax digital bodies if you are using M42 lenses even manual K mount lenses are focused wide open and stopped down only for the shot (or DOF preview, or Green button)

02-23-2009, 09:42 PM	#40
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359	Alright, thanks. That's what I thought.

02-24-2009, 12:57 AM	#41
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: it should only be an issue on the pentax digital bodies if you are using M42 lenses even manual K mount lenses are focused wide open and stopped down only for the shot (or DOF preview, or Green button) Quote: kthung I have a question about black out. You say it blacks out at small apertures, is this only when you are manually stopping down? Does this mean that if you use modern AF lenses, you won't run ino this problem? Well, that would be nice if it were entirely true. Unfortunately, on longer glass, even with modern AF, the blackout can be a problem wide open. Don't forget, wide open for some long glass is not uncommon @ f5.6--here are where problems can begin.

02-24-2009, 07:51 AM	#43
MJ² Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lockport NY Posts: 54	just gave it a shot. it will be nice to have better confirmation of manual focus points. I never shot film and was surprised when I got a hold of my grandfather's old cameras and they had the split prism. I wondered why they ever stopped supplying them.

02-24-2009, 10:17 AM	#44
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	I am curious if there's any different in quality to purchase from these two Chinese company? Does anyone prefer one over the other? Jinfinance $ 28.90 Diagonal Split Image Focus Screen 4 Pentax k10D k20D DS - eBay (item 350143195534 end time Mar-20-09 05:26:43 PDT) Oneoson $29 Split Image Focus Screen Pentax K10D K200D K20D K100D - eBay (item 110324373454 end time Mar-10-09 02:29:47 PDT) Thanks Dave

02-24-2009, 11:04 AM	#45
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965 Original Poster	Originally posted by kthung I have a question about black out. You say it blacks out at small apertures, is this only when you are manually stopping down? Does this mean that if you use modern AF lenses, you won't run ino this problem? It hasn't been a problem for me with the $29 prism yet as the focus feed back lamp continues to function even when the prism blacks out at 5.6-8. I am more concerned about potential effects on metering but have yet to get that sorted out. Dave