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Marcoz · 03-03-2009, 06:52 AM

Focusing Screen

they have split prism screen for mz-s available, cut out from canon's.

Gooshin · 03-03-2009, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Marcoz

Focusing Screen

they have split prism screen for mz-s available, cut out from canon's.

thats like 70 USD, plus shipping and taxes....

wlachan · 03-03-2009, 09:51 AM

The MZ-M split screen will fit too, and much brighter, but you need to call Pentax parts department for it as it's not being sold as an accessory.

k100d · 03-03-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by wlachan

The MZ-M split screen will fit too, and much brighter, but you need to call Pentax parts department for it as it's not being sold as an accessory.

fits the MZ-S? i guess it must be removed using unconventional methods?

Zivelot · 07-20-2009, 10:30 PM

Hey my fellow Pentaxians!

I've been reading this thread and been shocked about how you butcher your old cameras to get a split image screen for your loved MZ-S. Though I am a new member, not quite new to the brand, camera repair and mechanics. So just help you out here I can tell the secret (as a user and owner of two (2) MZ-S bodies) that you do not need hardcore actions for a manoeuvre like this. The most apparent solution is:

GET A FOCUSING SCREEN OF AN MX

It needs to be adjusted to the MZ-S, but takes only about 2 minutes as it is practically the same size as the MZ-S's screen. Kudos Pentax!!!
Pentax MX screen is about 0.3-0.5mm bigger both in lenght and width, and the small pin on its front is placed by about 0.8mm towards the center. So the extra needs to be removed from the mentioned places and there you go. The adjustment has no serious effect on the screens' usability on an MX if it comes to that one day again.

As soon as I have some time I'll post a detailed, pictured thread how to do this. Till then feel free to ask any questions about this.

07-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#20
Zivelot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Great Plain, Hungary Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 204	No need to sacrifice... Hey my fellow Pentaxians! I've been reading this thread and been shocked about how you butcher your old cameras to get a split image screen for your loved MZ-S. Though I am a new member, not quite new to the brand, camera repair and mechanics. So just help you out here I can tell the secret (as a user and owner of two (2) MZ-S bodies) that you do not need hardcore actions for a manoeuvre like this. The most apparent solution is: GET A FOCUSING SCREEN OF AN MX It needs to be adjusted to the MZ-S, but takes only about 2 minutes as it is practically the same size as the MZ-S's screen. Kudos Pentax!!! Pentax MX screen is about 0.3-0.5mm bigger both in lenght and width, and the small pin on its front is placed by about 0.8mm towards the center. So the extra needs to be removed from the mentioned places and there you go. The adjustment has no serious effect on the screens' usability on an MX if it comes to that one day again. As soon as I have some time I'll post a detailed, pictured thread how to do this. Till then feel free to ask any questions about this. Last edited by Zivelot; 07-30-2009 at 11:22 PM.

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03-03-2009, 06:52 AM	#16
Marcoz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milan Posts: 39	Focusing Screen they have split prism screen for mz-s available, cut out from canon's.

03-03-2009, 09:23 AM	#17
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marcoz Focusing Screen they have split prism screen for mz-s available, cut out from canon's. thats like 70 USD, plus shipping and taxes....

03-03-2009, 09:51 AM	#18
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	The MZ-M split screen will fit too, and much brighter, but you need to call Pentax parts department for it as it's not being sold as an accessory.

03-03-2009, 12:16 PM	#19
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by wlachan The MZ-M split screen will fit too, and much brighter, but you need to call Pentax parts department for it as it's not being sold as an accessory. fits the MZ-S? i guess it must be removed using unconventional methods?

Will ME focus screen fit in an MZ-S, answer: YES

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