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04-27-2010, 01:25 AM   #1
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Pentax K-7 DIY split screen

I have found this DIY for pentax k-7 split screen..quite cool

you guys can see it at Pentax DSLR and can try it..

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Interesting. Honestly I would not do it for my K7, it was too expensive to try going DIY on it )
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i think can do for other model too..as long as the focusing screen is exchangeable
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Did a DIY split screen for my K-7 and i am still not entirely sure about the accuracy of the manual focusing. somehow it seems the split screen is off a little and but i have no idea how i could fix that.

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QuoteOriginally posted by jan rinze Quote
Did a DIY split screen for my K-7 and i am still not entirely sure about the accuracy of the manual focusing. somehow it seems the split screen is off a little and but i have no idea how i could fix that.
Find LanceB's thread on shimming the screen. Your screen is likely too close to, or not far enough away from the prism (or it's in upside down). The result gives the Effect of front or back focusing.

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QuoteOriginally posted by jan rinze Quote
Did a DIY split screen for my K-7 and i am still not entirely sure about the accuracy of the manual focusing. somehow it seems the split screen is off a little and but i have no idea how i could fix that.
You have to buy the shims from Pentax
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I did it!

QuoteOriginally posted by v3t0 Quote
I have found this DIY for pentax k-7 split screen..quite cool

you guys can see it at Pentax DSLR and can try it..
Just made my own split screen for my K10 yesterday. Works perfectly

I dissected an old Pentax ME and cut its screen to fit. Sharpness is spot on, I'd say. The may be a tiny difference between AF an MF because of the AF adjustment I made on the camera, but both are within DOF.

That guy seems to work very precisely, mine looks far worse (but is fully functional). However, I can not recommend using scissors, I almost cracked mine while trying . Use sandpaper, a file or grind it.

Glad I tried, I almost can't remember how MF was possible without one!

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Anyone know how to take out the screen from a K1000? I can't seem to remove the top of the camera to get at the screen.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Noisychip:
Just made my own split screen for my K10 yesterday. Works perfectly

I dissected an old Pentax ME and cut its screen to fit. Sharpness is spot on, I'd say. The may be a tiny difference between AF an MF because of the AF adjustment I made on the camera, but both are within DOF.

That guy seems to work very precisely, mine looks far worse (but is fully functional). However, I can not recommend using scissors, I almost cracked mine while trying . Use sandpaper, a file or grind it.

Glad I tried, I almost can't remember how MF was possible without one!
Glad to hear you made it and work perfectly. I think your scissors not good enough to cut thick plastic.

Now i also created my own grid using knife on my focusing screen..no need to buy expensive focusing screen with the grid..hehe
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