Pentax makes two alternate focusing screens for the *ist-D/s/s2 series
of cameras, they are user replaceable. I'm not sure if the DL can use
them as well. Unfortunately none of these screens has a built in
focusing aid either split image or micro prism. There was a third party
making one a while ago. I don't know if any others are available.
Jay Taylor wrote:
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays everyone out there in PDML land. I am
wondering if anyone has successfully had a different type focusing
screen installed to replace the stock one on any of the digital
cameras *istD, DS, DL or DS2? I am assuming this would be something
that an authorized Pentax service center would need to for someone if
they wanted it or would it be a fairly easy DIY install? Not that
there is much lacking in the stock focus screen/viewfinder, but I was
just looking thru my old Minolta X700 with the horizontal matte field
with central split image focusing aid that perked my curiosity. I've
seen a few posts on focus screens, but no real testimony of these
being modified on the digitals.
Thanks,
Jay T
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