--- John Marcille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I'm planning to buy a second body (A2 is my primary
> one), and would like to
> be able to focus it with my eyes. Unfortunately,
> they are not all that good
> anymore, and a split-image rf screen would be ideal.
> As far as I know,
> this screen is not available for the A2.
>
> Can anyone tell me what older cameras can use the
> split-image screen, and
> who manufactures the screens? This idea camera for
> me would have spot
> metering and quiet wind-rewind as well. Probably
> this is all on some
> web site somewhere.
>
Hi John,
as far as the older bodies go, the 630/620/650 range
have interchangeable focusing screens. Canon made 2
split image screens for them - the E-B is a horizontal
split, the E-L is a horizontal/vertical split. The
630 (and maybe the others - not sure) has 6.5% partial
metering.
Two problems though - getting the screens may be
difficult as these cameras have been out of production
for 8-9 years. The other is that they are definitely
not in the quiet class when it comes to wind / rewind
noise (not if you're used to an A2).
I believe the EOS 1/1n may have similar screens
available, someone else may be able to confirm this.
You're correct about the lack of a split image screen
for the A2.
Regards
Gary Fisher
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