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francotirador
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:06 am Post subject: Split Image Focus Screen for Canon 5D |
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francotirador wrote:
Anyone have experience with the focusing screens split image bought on eBay? Which of all works?
Thank you very much in advance.
Here is one of them.
http://www.ebay.es/itm/Split-Image-Focus-Screen-for-Canon-5D-mark-II-MKII-/200319878937?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item2ea3fec719#ht_1450wt_1326 _________________ Canon 5D II-Sony nex 6
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dani9batan
Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 218 Location: Madrid (Spain)
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:41 am Post subject: |
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dani9batan wrote:
I'm interested in this topic, I have Canon EG-S screen on 5D Mark II but I would like a focusing screen split in my camera. _________________ Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Contax 167MT
Contax Distagon T* 2,8/28
Contax Planar T* 1,7/50 (x2)
Contax Planar T* 1,4/85
Contax Sonnar T* 2,8/135
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ForenSeil
Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 2726 Location: Kiel, Germany.
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Split Image Focus Screen for Canon 5D |
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ForenSeil wrote:
Not with this one, but I've already bought a similar focusing screen.
Quality is quite good.
But be careful when you're substituting it with the original. The screens are usually made of a very very soft plastic.
And you have to work as clean as on an brain surgery if you want no dust in your viewfinder.
Because you can see really every singel dust particle in the viewfinder after the operation.
You need very soft foreceps, good powder free gloves, one new and unused microfibre towel, a bellow, ,maybe a soft and very clean brush and a clean environment (something to wear on you hair should be also good). You should cover your table with aluminium foil or something similar clean unsticky and dust free before you start the operation.
They also don't like undistilled water, alcohol, lens cleaning aids etc. _________________ I'm not a collector, I'm a tester
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poilu
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 10472 Location: Greece
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
dani9batan wrote: |
I'm interested in this topic, I have Canon EG-S screen on 5D Mark II but I would like a focusing screen split in my camera |
the split screen is not an option anymore for dslr with liveview, it is a slower method than lv and don't work for aperture faster than f2,8 or slower than f8
the Eg-s is the best way for fast shooting and fast aperture _________________ T* |
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dani9batan
Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 218 Location: Madrid (Spain)
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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dani9batan wrote:
poilu wrote: |
dani9batan wrote: |
I'm interested in this topic, I have Canon EG-S screen on 5D Mark II but I would like a focusing screen split in my camera |
the split screen is not an option anymore for dslr with liveview, it is a slower method than lv and don't work for aperture faster than f2,8 or slower than f8
the Eg-s is the best way for fast shooting and fast aperture |
Thank you poilu, you are very kind. _________________ Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Contax 167MT
Contax Distagon T* 2,8/28
Contax Planar T* 1,7/50 (x2)
Contax Planar T* 1,4/85
Contax Sonnar T* 2,8/135
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hoanpham
Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 2575
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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hoanpham wrote:
poilu wrote: |
dani9batan wrote: |
I'm interested in this topic, I have Canon EG-S screen on 5D Mark II but I would like a focusing screen split in my camera |
the split screen is not an option anymore for dslr with liveview, it is a slower method than lv and don't work for aperture faster than f2,8 or slower than f8
the Eg-s is the best way for fast shooting and fast aperture |
Sure about this?
All split screen needs re-calibration somehow. Except for lenses with field curvature and focus shift, split screen when correctly calibrated, they are great aid for MF lenses. Sure I cannot live without them.
Live view focus on sony nex with focus peak is awesome, but that may not be the case for live view on most dslr. Also I think the evf on nex5n/nex7, with electronic magnifying, it is better than optical view finder. _________________ La migliore cura di LBA � imparare una nuova lingua. Le meilleur rem�de de LBA est d'apprendre une nouvelle langue. La mejor cura del LBA es aprender una nueva lengua. |
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francotirador
Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 894
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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francotirador wrote:
poilu wrote: |
dani9batan wrote: |
I'm interested in this topic, I have Canon EG-S screen on 5D Mark II but I would like a focusing screen split in my camera |
the split screen is not an option anymore for dslr with liveview, it is a slower method than lv and don't work for aperture faster than f2,8 or slower than f8
the Eg-s is the best way for fast shooting and fast aperture |
Many thanks Poilu, one more question.
For a shot at f5, 6. It is better, EG s?
I have a focusing screen split . But is adapted from a Pentacon and has a small margin of error, besides the circle is very small and I delays shot.
Greetings _________________ Canon 5D II-Sony nex 6
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Contax RTS II y Minolta SRT 303 - 28-135 3.6 Tokina - Minolta MD 45 f2.0 - Minolta Zoom 80 200 4.5 (Leica)
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ForenSeil
Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 2726 Location: Kiel, Germany.
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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ForenSeil wrote:
poilu wrote: |
dani9batan wrote: |
I'm interested in this topic, I have Canon EG-S screen on 5D Mark II but I would like a focusing screen split in my camera |
the split screen is not an option anymore for dslr with liveview, it is a slower method than lv and don't work for aperture faster than f2,8 or slower than f8
the Eg-s is the best way for fast shooting and fast aperture |
Sure about this?
I used it for some months on an DSLR with LiveView and didn't hat any problems. Everything worked as before except that I had also a "splitscreen" in the the liveview.
What means "slower method than lv"?
My splitscreen worked good with F2 and F1.8 lenses wide open and also AF did also work like before.
hoanpham wrote: |
Live view focus on sony nex with focus peak is awesome, but that may not be the case for live view on most dslr. Also I think the evf on nex5n/nex7, with electronic magnifying, it is better than optical view finder. |
+1 _________________ I'm not a collector, I'm a tester
My camera: Sony A7+Zeiss Sonnar 55/1.8
Current favourite lenses (I have many more):
A few macro-Tominons, Samyang 12/2.8, Noritsu 50.7/9.5, Rodagon 105/5.6 on bellows, Samyang 135/2, Nikon ED 180/2.8, Leitz Elmar-R 250/4, Celestron C8 2000mm F10
Most wanted: Samyang 24/1.4, Samyang 35/1.4, Nikon 200/2 ED
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 10970 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
francotirador wrote: |
poilu wrote: |
dani9batan wrote: |
I'm interested in this topic, I have Canon EG-S screen on 5D Mark II but I would like a focusing screen split in my camera |
the split screen is not an option anymore for dslr with liveview, it is a slower method than lv and don't work for aperture faster than f2,8 or slower than f8
the Eg-s is the best way for fast shooting and fast aperture |
Many thanks Poilu, one more question.
For a shot at f5, 6. It is better, EG s?
I have a focusing screen split . But is adapted from a Pentacon and has a small margin of error, besides the circle is very small and I delays shot.
Greetings |
The Ex-S focus screen at f/5.6 will be darker than the stock screen, not a lot darker, a problem only in low light. _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
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M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX-A ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (151B), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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francotirador
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:37 am Post subject: |
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francotirador wrote:
visualopsins wrote: |
francotirador wrote: |
poilu wrote: |
dani9batan wrote: |
I'm interested in this topic, I have Canon EG-S screen on 5D Mark II but I would like a focusing screen split in my camera |
the split screen is not an option anymore for dslr with liveview, it is a slower method than lv and don't work for aperture faster than f2,8 or slower than f8
the Eg-s is the best way for fast shooting and fast aperture |
Many thanks Poilu, one more question.
For a shot at f5, 6. It is better, EG s?
I have a focusing screen split . But is adapted from a Pentacon and has a small margin of error, besides the circle is very small and I delays shot.
Greetings |
The Ex-S focus screen at f/5.6 will be darker than the stock screen, not a lot darker, a problem only in low light. |
But at f5.6, you can focus easily, despite the low light?
Greetings _________________ Canon 5D II-Sony nex 6
Canon L 80-200 f 2.8 - Canon L 135 f2 - Canon FD 135/2.5 convert to EOS - Yashica 50 1.4 ML - Canon FD 50 1.2 - Distagon 35mm 2.8 T AEJ - Minolta MC 24mm f 2.8 - Canon LTM 85 1.9- Canon LTM 85mm 1.9 convert to EOS - Rodenstock Heligon 50 1.9 - Color Skopar 50 2.8 & MAte Box & filters 4X4
Contax RTS II y Minolta SRT 303 - 28-135 3.6 Tokina - Minolta MD 45 f2.0 - Minolta Zoom 80 200 4.5 (Leica)
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 10970 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
For me easy to focus depends on how well I can see the image on the focus screen.
At f/5.6 the stock screen will be brighter in low light, easier to see. So the light level can be a little lower when using the stock screen.
In my experience there is not much gain -- when light level is too low to see Ee-S image, it is very nearly too dark to see stock screen image too.
In low light I focus with lens wide open, Ee-S is necessary to accurate focus fast lens. _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
Lenses:
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX-A ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (151B), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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