On Wed, Jan 11, 2006 at 10:26:33PM -0500, Phillip Moore wrote:
> Anyone use a third party focus screen like the one from
> Brightscreen? I've been thinking about getting one of these number 5
> styles with split image and microprism collar. I'm not really sure
> what to expect though. My first real SLR was a 10D. I've heard older
> cameras had these sorts of screens, but I"ve never used one before.
> Will it be helpful for say just normal shooting or are they just good
> for a few types of photography? I've heard the split screen stuff
> requires you find some sort of straight line to make it useful.
Yes, they were common on MF bodies. I missed them when I moved to AF, so since
I found them I've used Brightscreens on most of my bodies. They're useful for
any MF shooting you do. Yes, using a split circle is most useful when there is
a line of some sort to divide with it.
John
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