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I'm thinking of getting a split focus screen for my D300 dose anyone here have any experiance of these and which one would you reccomend.

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Have a look at

http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/

I haven't got one but when I had a bug behind my screen, they forwarded me the instructions to remove it FOC.

Good customer service.

If you buy one say Mark (with the bug sent you )
 
I've put a Katzeyes split screen on my 30D....mainly for accurate manual focus when using an MP-E65.....works a treat for me.

Bob
 
If I may, I have a few questions on this, especially as I am now doing more manual focus shots ...

- Can I have this fitted somewhere here in UK?
- How easy are they to fit?
- What's the point of the "grid" option, since most cameras have this option from within the viewfinder? Will putting one of these change my ability to "switch" on / off the viewfinder's grid?
- Is it worth going for the standard screen, or one with OptiBright?

Thanks for any feedback.
 
Wail said:
- Can I have this fitted somewhere here in UK?
- How easy are they to fit?
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I'm sure that there are places that would fit it for you but it's not a difficult task and having done it once then it becomes quick to change back and forth as required. The first time can be a worry...similar to doing your first sensor clean.

Wail said:
- What's the point of the "grid" option, since most cameras have this option from within the viewfinder? Will putting one of these change my ability to "switch" on / off the viewfinder's grid?
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There's no point if your body has a grid option.

Wail said:
Is it worth going for the standard screen, or one with OptiBright?
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It really depends on how much light you'll have when you're focussing. For high powered macro (2-3x and upwards) then the OptiBright would be a benefit. For regular macro and non-macro shots it isn't really an issue with faster glass.....I guess f/5.6 on a dull day may be a little testing.

Hope that helps.......

Bob
 
Bob,

Thank you for the feedback, this is very helpful indeed.

I came across these a while ago, but didn't think of taking thigns futher as I was purely on autofocus, which worked very nicely for me. But with my recent shift to manual focus I will need something like this to help me get things dead-on.

One last question ... I guess if I buy this it will come with detailed instructions?

Again, thank you for the feedback.
 
Wail said:
One last question ... I guess if I buy this it will come with detailed instructions?
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It didn't include instructions but there are numerous documents available on the web detailing the procedure.....it may even be in your Nikon manual.

Bob
 
Canon Bob said:
It didn't include instructions but there are numerous documents available on the web detailing the procedure.....it may even be in your Nikon manual.

Bob
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Katzeyes normally email a link to a downloadable pdf with instructions for each camera.

that is what they gave me for my D300
 
I have a few more questions, to anyone using these ...

- Are there any negative issues with using this, that you've personally experiences?
- Anyone in UK sell & install these? I've checked with the manufacturer, but they say no one sells them in UK!

Thanks for any feedback.
 
The only "downside" is that it gives a darker viewfinder in the area outside the centre prism region.

Bob
 
Thanks, Squirrel-Bob :p

Do you, by any chance know of someone here who sells & installs them?
 
Wail said:
Thanks, Squirrel-Bob :p

Do you, by any chance know of someone here who sells & installs them?
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Don't think anyone does as it is a really simple task.
 
Wail said:
Thanks, Squirrel-Bob :p

Do you, by any chance know of someone here who sells & installs them?
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There's no agent here but you can install it with four thumbs and failing eyesight...I did.

Bob
 
:lol:

OK, thanks; I will give that a try, then :thumbs:
 
Bob

Have you noticed any difference in focus, meaning have you noticed any discrepency with the cameras autofocus focussing or not?

I dont mean with the installation of the screen

Dave
 
dcash29 said:
Bob

Have you noticed any difference in focus, meaning have you noticed any discrepency with the cameras autofocus focussing or not?

I dont mean with the installation of the screen

Dave
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It can't impact on the AF as the AF light path is separate from the focussing screen path....if I understand your question.

Bob
 
It can't impact on the AF as the AF light path is separate from the focussing screen path....if I understand your question.
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Sorry i didnt explain that well, If you use A/F did you notice a difference meaning did the camera A/F correctly or did you notice by the Katzeye the camera was slightly out or not?

Would i notice easier focussing in landscapes?

Dave
 
dcash29 said:
Sorry i didnt explain that well, If you use A/F did you notice a difference meaning did the camera A/F correctly or did you notice by the Katzeye the camera was slightly out or not?

Would i notice easier focussing in landscapes?

Dave
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Ah, sorry, I'm with you now.
I'll have to try it. I fitted the split screen in a body that I only use for macro and hence only focus manually. I'll pop a lens or two on it tomorrow and see if the AF agrees with the screen image when used for distance shots.

Bob
 
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