Logic would suggest that if exposure were affected by a change of screen, it
would be off by a consistent amount in a specific direction. If exposure is
"all over the place," I would think that it can't possibly be the fault of the
focusing screen.
Paul
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From: Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> On Feb 14, 2006, at 16:52, Fred wrote:
>
> >> Spent several hours reading the reports once I got on the forum
> >> from the
> >> DPReview. The KatzEye looks like a winner, so now am just waiting
> >> for the
> >> money to fall into my hands :-)
> >
> > Well, the latest report thread really criticizes the Katz Eye
> > screens. The
> > current consensus (at least for those speaking the loudest lately)
> > is that
> > the focus aids are great for focusing, but that the effect on
> > exposure is
> > deleterious (very inconsistent exposures, generally overexposing by
> > unpredictable amounts). However, I have one, and I'm not about to
> > give it
> > up yet
>
> [snip!]
>
> ..and I have noticed no effect at all on exposures. I believe that
> the changes are there for people, but I guess I'm just a putz who
> can't see it.
>
> It's just wonderful to be able to pop the exact focus in. So nice
> that I've had the autofocus turned off for the last week and a half -
> even with the kit lens in place!
>
> I live in fear that one day I'll discover a big exposure problem
> somewhere, but so far I haven't noticed anything.
>
> -Charles
>
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