Katzeye on order do I need shims? (K20D)

**PPPPPP42** · 02-07-2012, 08:01 PM

I have my Katzeye focusing screen on order for my K20D, site says its a 2-3 week backlog so I'm going to be pissed if it gets here and then it needs shims I don't have yet. Is there a focusing screen shim kit of high quality (or from pentax) that you can just order? I hear about people making them but Id rather not do anything that I could screw up and have it lopsided or something. If they come in a variety and are not expensive I'd rather waste money and have a pile of them in advance.

Philoslothical · 02-07-2012, 08:16 PM

I seem to remember another post around here that said you could order them straight from Pentax by calling their parts dept. but I don't remember the number, sorry.

**Jetfin** · 02-07-2012, 08:21 PM

I just received and installed a Katz-Eye for my K200D. No shims were needed. I believe Katz-Eye screens are made to the same thickness as the stock screen. I'm really happy with the improvement the screen makes for manual focus lenses. Good luck with yours.

Belcik · 02-07-2012, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Jetfin

I just received and installed a Katz-Eye for my K200D. No shims were needed. I believe Katz-Eye screens are made to the same thickness as the stock screen. I'm really happy with the improvement the screen makes for manual focus lenses. Good luck with yours.

I personally was unhappy with KatzEye. The lines that were drawn on Screen where not visible enough. The other functions were remarkable. OptiBright does help, but the screen does cost some big bucks...

sterretje · 02-07-2012, 09:59 PM

My K10D needed shimming; local Pentax repair center did it for me but it's still not perfect

Lot better though, but want to do it myself now.

02-07-2012, 08:01 PM	#1
PPPPPP42 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 951	Katzeye on order do I need shims? (K20D) I have my Katzeye focusing screen on order for my K20D, site says its a 2-3 week backlog so I'm going to be pissed if it gets here and then it needs shims I don't have yet. Is there a focusing screen shim kit of high quality (or from pentax) that you can just order? I hear about people making them but Id rather not do anything that I could screw up and have it lopsided or something. If they come in a variety and are not expensive I'd rather waste money and have a pile of them in advance.

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02-07-2012, 08:16 PM	#2
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	I seem to remember another post around here that said you could order them straight from Pentax by calling their parts dept. but I don't remember the number, sorry.

02-07-2012, 08:21 PM	#3
Jetfin Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 23	I just received and installed a Katz-Eye for my K200D. No shims were needed. I believe Katz-Eye screens are made to the same thickness as the stock screen. I'm really happy with the improvement the screen makes for manual focus lenses. Good luck with yours.

02-07-2012, 09:49 PM	#4
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Originally posted by Jetfin I just received and installed a Katz-Eye for my K200D. No shims were needed. I believe Katz-Eye screens are made to the same thickness as the stock screen. I'm really happy with the improvement the screen makes for manual focus lenses. Good luck with yours. I personally was unhappy with KatzEye. The lines that were drawn on Screen where not visible enough. The other functions were remarkable. OptiBright does help, but the screen does cost some big bucks...

02-07-2012, 09:59 PM	#5
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	My K10D needed shimming; local Pentax repair center did it for me but it's still not perfect Lot better though, but want to do it myself now.