Hey guys, has anyone tried changing the focus screen on their K-X? Thinking of getting a split focus one for MF work. From some basic research it looks simple enough to replace and there are expensive screens but also cheap ebay ones. How do they compare to each other?
Split focus screen on K-X
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flowerpot
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many has changed, and many will recommend this
http://www.focusingscreen.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_103&products_id=896
got cheaper ones that work great as well...
easy to change unless ur leg like hand, hand like leg...:bsmilie:
http://www.focusingscreen.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_103&products_id=896
got cheaper ones that work great as well...
easy to change unless ur leg like hand, hand like leg...:bsmilie:
:bsmilie: but the cat was only doing what its instinct tells it to do...
if really butter-fingers, can get in touch with Kelvin at the emjay service centre and ask if he can help. not sure if there's a svc charge, but good to see first hand how a pro does it so that you can DIY next time with more confidence.
better buy the Nikon K3 type as it has a bigger split although it costs about USD 90 C&F.
The Nikon K3 for K-20D also fits the K-X neatly as you don't need to insert shim for spot on manual focus, cos I sold my K20D to a K-X user.
flowerpot
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anyway, to answer TS's question on comparison between cheap and expensive screens, i think most would recommend that budget permitting, get the K3 one from focusingscreen.com or the katzeye one.
cheap ones might give u a very dark VF and cause u pain and grief instead of helping u to MF more effectively :sweat:
i'm saving up for the K3 one.
cheap ones might give u a very dark VF and cause u pain and grief instead of helping u to MF more effectively :sweat:
i'm saving up for the K3 one.
aiya....i just itchy hands went to buy one online 
flowerpot....pentriot.....can someone help to change when it comes.....:embrass:
flowerpot....pentriot.....can someone help to change when it comes.....:embrass:
flowerpot
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I used one from Ebay. Felt it was too dark especially when using tele lens. Went back to the stock screen.
Please let me know how the K3 turn out on your K-X.
For alignment and as a compositional aid.
Really depends on the photographer's preference and actual usage. When I was shooting film a long time ago, I had a preference then for a focusing screen that was a clear ground glass focusing screen with no focusing aids.
But it's about 70USD!! faint... it's a luxury item for now. 1st I need to collect something from you (and I think that'll blow my budget for the month).
Ben, thank you! If I am going to get it, I will sure PM you.Sure, just drop me a line or PM.
i see. thanks =D am going to get one now. any recommendation on which k3 one i should get? i dont really know what i prefer yet, nor can i find any sample view through the viewfinder with or without the grid.
i wonder if the extra grid is really useful for the 1/3rds rule, or whether i'll find it annoying after a while?
The grids on the K3+Grid are translucent. It will not affect your focusing or view.
I replaced the Golden Ratio screen on my K-7 Silver with the K3+Grids. That's my choice, anyway. See link.
http://www.focusingscreen.com/work/divideden.htm
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