Heretix said:Actually, I have a similar query too. Does anyone know where we can get these screens in Singapore?
#38571 LF-60 AF Frame Matte
#38572 LL-60 AF Divided Matte
#38573 LI-60 AF Scale Matte
Whenever I look at the viewfinder of my Pentax MX, I feel like crying... the difference between the DSLR viewfinders and the film SLR viewfinders are like night and day (literally). One thing I would LOVE to have, is to at least have a better focusing screen to help in manual focusing (since most of my lenses are MF).
Anyone has any idea where to get these?
Cheers!
Heretix said:Actually, I have a similar query too. Does anyone know where we can get these screens in Singapore?
#38571 LF-60 AF Frame Matte
#38572 LL-60 AF Divided Matte
#38573 LI-60 AF Scale Matte
Whenever I look at the viewfinder of my Pentax MX, I feel like crying... the difference between the DSLR viewfinders and the film SLR viewfinders are like night and day (literally). One thing I would LOVE to have, is to at least have a better focusing screen to help in manual focusing (since most of my lenses are MF).
Anyone has any idea where to get these?
Cheers!
kelvinang said:But interestingly, Pentax doesn't offer a split-image/microprism screen for the *ist DS...
kelvinang said:I don't think any of the old Pentax camera's screen will fit in the new DSLRs. Even if you cut it down to size, it may not be correctly calibrated for accurate focusing, and it will most likely screw up your metering due to the difference in brightness (exposure sensors are located within the viewfinder).
Heretix said:Actually, I have a similar query too. Does anyone know where we can get these screens in Singapore?
#38571 LF-60 AF Frame Matte
#38572 LL-60 AF Divided Matte
#38573 LI-60 AF Scale Matte
Heretix said:Yep, and from what i've read from other forums where users have emailed or asked Pentax staff in real life, the reply they've got is that the old split-image focusing screens that we know and love from the film SLRs cannot be implemented on the *istD/S/L as it interferes with the AE. :/
GTRen said:thanks for the advice. tried J&J but wasnt much help. In the end, i ordered it from Pentax US and got a friend to bring it back for me. Cost about US$68.