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 Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 5:45 pm Post subject: Which 5D Focus Screen? |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
I've just won a 5D classic on evilbay.
As I'll be using it to MF mainly I wondered if other 5D users could share their experiences with focus screens that they've used. I have a modified K3 screen in my 40D which works well, but as Canon make some interesting screens for the 5D I was wondering which might be better.
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Carlsson wrote:
Congratulations! 
I'm very happy with the Canon Ee-S screen. It's darker stopped down, but between f1.2-f2.8 the sharpness will pop out of the viewfinder.
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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ludoo wrote:
I have an EE-S cut to size for my Pentax, and it's a really nice screen. I prefer it over the traditional split screens.
BTW congrats on your purchase! Can you divulge how much you paid for it? |
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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hexi wrote:
Congrats Martin, i'm sure you'll enjoy it as hell 
for me the EE-D original screen was good, but i switched for an EE-S way much brighter. It is very usable in bright conditions up to f8.
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| Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: Which 5D Focus Screen? |
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hinnerker wrote:
| martinsmith99 wrote: |
I've just won a 5D classic on evilbay.
As I'll be using it to MF mainly I wondered if other 5D users could share their experiences with focus screens that they've used. I have a modified K3 screen in my 40D which works well, but as Canon make some interesting screens for the 5D I was wondering which might be better.
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Hi,
it depends on what lenses do you prefer..
The original screen works better for not so fast lenses >f.2.8 and slower.
The EE-s screen is constructed for lenses faster then 2.8. For this lenses it gives the best focus accuracy, especcial for 1.4 and 1.2 lenses.
If the used lens is slower then 2.8, the screen is going to be darker then the normal screen. But you can use that also ..
Me, i did use the EE-s and now on my 5D MKII the EG-s Pendant for all my lenses. Works great! Its the best screen you can get for "little money" and fits perfect on the cam. Dont forget to register the Screen in the Menue of the cam for measurment accuracy..
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 12:44 am Post subject: |
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hk300 wrote:
Martin congrats with your 5D!
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 9:46 am Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Congratulations, Martin!
The 5D I bought from Henry has the EE-S instelled. And I really like it.
Thus, I'd like to second his recommendation.
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visualopsins wrote:
Congratulations! (is there an echo in here? ) I sense there will be some wide angle photos posted soon.
Ee-S focus screen works well for focusing lenses opened faster than f/2.8; the faster the lens the more the focus pops. The fast screen gets darker with smaller apertures (bigger f/#), but no big problem when there is enough light. (hmmm, that echo again...)
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Ee-S screen now purchased due to unanimous views and installed!!
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| Congratulations! (is there an echo in here?) I sense there will be some wide angle photos posted soon. |
Yup, been having fun with the 19mm Vivitar thus far but nothing worth posting yet.
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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hexi wrote:
Coooooooooongraaaaaaaaaaaaaats ( echo ) ^.^
as i said the ee-s allows viewable subject until f8 in good light conditons, read = sunny. even more if you have an af confirm adapter you can focus then go until the smallest stop.
ok now Martin we want pix !
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martinsmith99 wrote:
| hexi wrote: |
| ok now Martin we want pix ! |
Ok ok, I'm dodging showers but off now! 
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