K100d Super Focus Screen

shifter · 08-29-2008, 10:32 AM

Hi All im a Numpty!!!!!

Had a couple of drinks one night decided to clean my focus screen on my k100d super and now It's scratched and the most annoying thing is now all i see is scratches .

Could anyone give me any advice as to where i could get a new screen PLEASE ????? How could anyone be so STUPID.

Thank You For Looking

ve2vfd · 08-29-2008, 10:43 AM

Shifter, take this disaster and turn it onto an opportunity for an upgrade!

If you don't mind spending a few $$ (or ££ in your case) you can get a Cats-Eye screen upgrade (or a cheap chinese imitation). It makes the use of manual lenses a lot easier.

PentaxDSLRs - Katz Eye Optics

Pat

nixcamic · 08-29-2008, 11:59 AM

The general opinion is that the chinese nockoffs are decent, at least as good as the focus screens you would have in your old film slr. The katz eye however is something special (apparently, I don't own one). However, you will loose spot metering with either one, and unless you manual focus lots, theres no point to either.

bluesmonster · 08-29-2008, 12:12 PM

What is the benefit of this focusing screen compared to Pentax's OEM focusing screens?

Malo1961 · 08-29-2008, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by nixcamic

The katz eye however is something special (apparently, I don't own one). However, you will loose spot metering with either one, and unless you manual focus lots, theres no point to either.

Sorry, but this isn't true. The Katz eye screen handles spot metering well. You only have to adjust about +0,7 stop. They mention that at their website btw.

The major advantage of using a Katz eye is the fact, it won't black out until F11.
The cheaper ones usually start at f4.0- f 5.6

Fact is: once you have used one, you never want something else. even if you keep on using af lenses. It's expensive, The standard one with no extras is $ 105 at the moment. Plus vat, customs etc....(add 20%)

A very happy( longterm) Katz eye user.
Martin.

ftpaddict · 08-29-2008, 02:24 PM

If Katz eye screens aren't your fancy, you can buy a new focusing screen from here:

PentaxWebstore - Home.

Or ask for them at your local Pentax dealer.

dave sz · 08-29-2008, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

If Katz eye screens aren't your fancy, you can buy a new focusing screen from here:

PentaxWebstore - Home.

Or ask for them at your local Pentax dealer.

he has a k100d, all that site has are k10d screens...

little laker · 08-29-2008, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Malo1961

Sorry, but this isn't true. The Katz eye screen handles spot metering well. You only have to adjust about +0,7 stop. They mention that at their website

With my K100D that would mean that it's be just about right.
It's under around -.7 stops.

shifter · 08-30-2008, 12:02 AM

Thanks To All Who Replied To My Question

Will Check Out

Regards Tony

ftpaddict · 08-30-2008, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by dave sz

he has a k100d, all that site has are k10d screens...

They are identical in every way, as far as I know.

dave sz · 08-30-2008, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

They are identical in every way, as far as I know.

I was told otherwise. They are different thicknesses and maybe even dimensions. Otherwise people with k100d would be buying the k10/k20/k200 screens from ebay...

BBear · 10-01-2009, 08:23 AM

hey, i need to bring this back from the dead!!

Is the K100D the same or not as the other Pentax bodies??

Thanks guys!

08-29-2008, 10:32 AM	#1
shifter New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 9	K100d Super Focus Screen Hi All im a Numpty!!!!! Had a couple of drinks one night decided to clean my focus screen on my k100d super and now It's scratched and the most annoying thing is now all i see is scratches . Could anyone give me any advice as to where i could get a new screen PLEASE ????? How could anyone be so STUPID. Thank You For Looking

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08-29-2008, 10:43 AM	#2
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Shifter, take this disaster and turn it onto an opportunity for an upgrade! If you don't mind spending a few $$ (or ££ in your case) you can get a Cats-Eye screen upgrade (or a cheap chinese imitation). It makes the use of manual lenses a lot easier. PentaxDSLRs - Katz Eye Optics Pat

08-29-2008, 11:59 AM	#3
nixcamic Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Guatemala Posts: 354	The general opinion is that the chinese nockoffs are decent, at least as good as the focus screens you would have in your old film slr. The katz eye however is something special (apparently, I don't own one). However, you will loose spot metering with either one, and unless you manual focus lots, theres no point to either.

08-29-2008, 12:12 PM	#4
bluesmonster Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PYONGYANG Posts: 1	What is the benefit of this focusing screen compared to Pentax's OEM focusing screens?

08-29-2008, 12:33 PM	#5
Malo1961 Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 41	Originally posted by nixcamic The katz eye however is something special (apparently, I don't own one). However, you will loose spot metering with either one, and unless you manual focus lots, theres no point to either. Sorry, but this isn't true. The Katz eye screen handles spot metering well. You only have to adjust about +0,7 stop. They mention that at their website btw. The major advantage of using a Katz eye is the fact, it won't black out until F11. The cheaper ones usually start at f4.0- f 5.6 Fact is: once you have used one, you never want something else. even if you keep on using af lenses. It's expensive, The standard one with no extras is $ 105 at the moment. Plus vat, customs etc....(add 20%) A very happy( longterm) Katz eye user. Martin.

08-29-2008, 02:24 PM	#6
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	If Katz eye screens aren't your fancy, you can buy a new focusing screen from here: PentaxWebstore - Home. Or ask for them at your local Pentax dealer.

08-29-2008, 08:24 PM	#7
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by ftpaddict If Katz eye screens aren't your fancy, you can buy a new focusing screen from here: PentaxWebstore - Home. Or ask for them at your local Pentax dealer. he has a k100d, all that site has are k10d screens...

08-29-2008, 10:29 PM	#8
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by Malo1961 Sorry, but this isn't true. The Katz eye screen handles spot metering well. You only have to adjust about +0,7 stop. They mention that at their website With my K100D that would mean that it's be just about right. It's under around -.7 stops.

08-30-2008, 12:02 AM	#9
shifter New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thanks To All Who Replied To My Question Will Check Out Regards Tony

08-30-2008, 12:32 AM	#10
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by dave sz he has a k100d, all that site has are k10d screens... They are identical in every way, as far as I know.

08-30-2008, 03:12 PM	#11
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by ftpaddict They are identical in every way, as far as I know. I was told otherwise. They are different thicknesses and maybe even dimensions. Otherwise people with k100d would be buying the k10/k20/k200 screens from ebay...

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10-01-2009, 08:23 AM	#12
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	hey, i need to bring this back from the dead!! Is the K100D the same or not as the other Pentax bodies?? Thanks guys!