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Author Topic: Alternative Focusing Screens  (Read 2682 times)
Dream Merchant
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« on: February 27, 2008, 06:06:48 PM »
Alternatives to the Canons, Haoda and Katz Eye.

http://www.focusingscreen.com/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=a926a92a9f3339dccd3e088530c5befa

They seem to re-cut quite a few screens from the ones for the 1D series. Cut and fit?
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2008, 06:33:19 PM »
omg. that's $112 SGD. close to a brand new $90 canon screen.

but the split prism stuff is amazing.

i'd take the Ec-A or the Ec-L but never the Ec-B
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2008, 07:18:21 PM »
Hehehe ... why is it that I figured you would be da first to be interested in this thread?  giggling...

In fact, I wanted to post up, specifically, the link to the 5D page then I thought ... nah, got to be fair. 

$112 is perfectly OK by me considering that you're getting otiginal Canon screens so exposure/compatibility would not be a problem. Also the added versatility the screens offer over the usual stuff for the 5D, especially if you start getting into manual focus and other non-AF applications.

Seems that the Katz Eye is the only one that offers specifically made screens for Canon (yeah, I know what you feel about KE), where as the Haoda are sourced refurbished (normally Minolta) screens.
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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2008, 07:22:04 PM »
i'm actually en-route to get the Canon Ee-S one

no split prism, more matte and makes the OOF and IF images very clearly known.

best part is USD 35.
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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2008, 11:33:37 PM »
I'm looking at changing screens too. Any recommendations?

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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2008, 11:36:18 PM »
Depends on personal/shooting needs.

Which was why I've always liked medium and large formats. You can easily mask/mark out whatever on the screen anytime you need. Focusing was a snap, in general because the ground glass was fairly rough.
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2008, 11:41:16 PM »
I paid $120 for my 20d split prism screen, and have to install by myself.
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2008, 12:07:50 AM »
Por ting Unker Choy! Sayang Sayang!  giggling...
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2008, 12:13:04 AM »
 giggling...
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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2008, 07:47:36 AM »
Quote from: Dream Merchant on February 28, 2008, 12:07:50 AM
Por ting Unker Choy! Sayang Sayang!  giggling...

please I don't fashion this type, how about pass me your big mama lens instead? 
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2008, 09:01:33 AM »
But ... but ... but ... I don't have a Big Mama, or a Bigma or a Sigmon or a Sigwitzer. 
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2008, 11:00:47 AM »
Tried to order, but they have no stocks. Launched in Feb and now out of stock. Must be a real hot seller!

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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2008, 11:59:14 AM »
wahah, 5D Ec-A got stock!
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2008, 02:07:19 PM »
 :wow:this is what i'm looking for. have been used to the manual focusing screen since i started until the digital autofocusing thing. actually i feel more comfortable focusing manually(except for the speed).
just like to know if anyone of you installed one already?
i'm keen on getting one.
seems like that are more screens for 300D-400D and 10D-30D
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2008, 04:46:14 PM »
Err dun tink anyone here has tried this particular supply yet.

Perssonally speaking, the Ec-B grid looks like something I could really use.

U wanna try one first and let us know?  giggling...
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