Split Screen for AF Cameras
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Ecclesiasm
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pai said:
I've checked with seller. He has this for the 5D.
Do i smell an MO? :think:
Ecclesiasm
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sidetrack a little....
Anyone here has experienced changing or removal of 5D focussing screen before?
Heard from 1 member that it's very difficult.
Anyone?
Anyone here has experienced changing or removal of 5D focussing screen before?
Heard from 1 member that it's very difficult.
Anyone?
tankm
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Have checked price with the seller. He does have the screen for KM 5D.
1pc is around SG$132
5pc is around SG$128 per piece w/gst (US$72 x 5 + US$8 + 5% GST as it's more than SG$400). If escape GST will be around SG$122 per piece.
The price is high compare to KM original charges for KM7D, plus have to self install.:think:
1pc is around SG$132
5pc is around SG$128 per piece w/gst (US$72 x 5 + US$8 + 5% GST as it's more than SG$400). If escape GST will be around SG$122 per piece.
The price is high compare to KM original charges for KM7D, plus have to self install.:think:
Ecclesiasm said:I've checked with seller. He has this for the 5D.
Do i smell an MO? :think:
Del_CtrlnoAlt
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tankm said:
can ask seller to reduce his invoice lor, den if u wan can ask pay him more for extra insurance coverage if u feel unsafe...
hmm a few dollars here and there not such an issue, since it's already so ex :sticktong
i'm definitely interested lah, but curious about how it performs. and of course i'm worried about installation - don't have steady hands, and AS is not going to help this time hehe.
wonder how well it works with macro lens, wonder how dark it will be with my slow slow lenses, wonder if the original focus points will be kept or not, wonder if it affects metering, esp spot meter...
someone buy and try leh... :devil:
i'm definitely interested lah, but curious about how it performs. and of course i'm worried about installation - don't have steady hands, and AS is not going to help this time hehe.
wonder how well it works with macro lens, wonder how dark it will be with my slow slow lenses, wonder if the original focus points will be kept or not, wonder if it affects metering, esp spot meter...
someone buy and try leh... :devil:
some reviews and threads about this screen...
http://home.kc.rr.com/educ/screen/index.html
http://hmetalsblog.blogspot.com/2005/08/haodas-split-image-focusing-screen-for.html
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic2/264655
http://journalshaodasplitimagefocusscreen.blogspot.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/screen4DSLR/message/156
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1019&thread=14260874&page=1
http://home.kc.rr.com/educ/screen/index.html
http://hmetalsblog.blogspot.com/2005/08/haodas-split-image-focusing-screen-for.html
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic2/264655
http://journalshaodasplitimagefocusscreen.blogspot.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/screen4DSLR/message/156
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1019&thread=14260874&page=1
tankm
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The focus point is intact, there are two screens on the 5D as well. The screen with focus indicator is not touch at all.
As for the price, buying more does not save much at all. Less than SG$5 difference.
PAI....you interested in the screen ? If want I can inquire just buying two and pay for one shipping price ony. For 2 piece no need to pay GST as well.
From what I read, for the canon users, they indicated is either the same or slightly brighter after the change. Other concern raised is the way the item is shipped. Not to well protected. It is pack in individual plastic bag only.
For installation, can help you but no guarantee. I have removed the 5D screen before to blow dust away.
As for the price, buying more does not save much at all. Less than SG$5 difference.
PAI....you interested in the screen ? If want I can inquire just buying two and pay for one shipping price ony. For 2 piece no need to pay GST as well.
From what I read, for the canon users, they indicated is either the same or slightly brighter after the change. Other concern raised is the way the item is shipped. Not to well protected. It is pack in individual plastic bag only.
For installation, can help you but no guarantee. I have removed the 5D screen before to blow dust away.
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fastshot
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I had not cut a focusing screen before, but I can suggest the following:
- check the thickness of the screens. If they are very close, then OK to try, otherwise forget it (I think the DSLR screen is thinner than SLR screen).
- make appropriate measurements and markings on the screen to be cut to size.
- use a perspex cutter to make the deep grooves on the smooth side of the screen. Find a nice sharp edge to snap the extra bits off the screen. (practice on some other hard plastics first).
- Use a Dremel tool with attachments such as sand paper or fine sanding stone then grind the edges of the screen down to size.
Note that the grooved side of the screen is extremely delicate and is easily damaged by force or use of cleaning chemicals. So chances is that you will screw it up unless you are DIY expert. But it's worth a try and tell us your experience. Good luck
- check the thickness of the screens. If they are very close, then OK to try, otherwise forget it (I think the DSLR screen is thinner than SLR screen).
- make appropriate measurements and markings on the screen to be cut to size.
- use a perspex cutter to make the deep grooves on the smooth side of the screen. Find a nice sharp edge to snap the extra bits off the screen. (practice on some other hard plastics first).
- Use a Dremel tool with attachments such as sand paper or fine sanding stone then grind the edges of the screen down to size.
Note that the grooved side of the screen is extremely delicate and is easily damaged by force or use of cleaning chemicals. So chances is that you will screw it up unless you are DIY expert. But it's worth a try and tell us your experience. Good luck
tankm
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Thanks for the info.....
fastshot said:I had not cut a focusing screen before, but I can suggest the following:
- check the thickness of the screens. If they are very close, then OK to try, otherwise forget it (I think the DSLR screen is thinner than SLR screen).
- make appropriate measurements and markings on the screen to be cut to size.
- use a perspex cutter to make the deep grooves on the smooth side of the screen. Find a nice sharp edge to snap the extra bits off the screen. (practice on some other hard plastics first).
- Use a Dremel tool with attachments such as sand paper or fine sanding stone then grind the edges of the screen down to size.
Note that the grooved side of the screen is extremely delicate and is easily damaged by force or use of cleaning chemicals. So chances is that you will screw it up unless you are DIY expert. But it's worth a try and tell us your experience. Good luck
tankm
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Got the Haoda split screen today. The split screen works great to confirm focus and handy for manual focusing.
However have problem getting it to align properly with the focus point screen as can be seen in the photo. Contacting the supplier if anything can be done to correct this mis-alignment.
The center circle area is brighter than the surrounding. The surrounding brighten up when it's in focus but still slightly darker than the center area.
However have problem getting it to align properly with the focus point screen as can be seen in the photo. Contacting the supplier if anything can be done to correct this mis-alignment.
The center circle area is brighter than the surrounding. The surrounding brighten up when it's in focus but still slightly darker than the center area.
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