While I do agree they get in the way sometimes, I find a proper
(diagonal, not too large) split very useful. Assuming interchangeable
screens, my default would be a split, the secondary matte. Assuming no
interchangeable, would select the split over the matte - small margin
and sad about it. :-)
LF
Adam Maas escreveu:
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:17 PM, Graydon <[email protected]> wrote:
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:05:06PM -0400, Christian scripsit:
Graydon wrote:
proper split-prism viewfinder
For me, the above phrase is an oxymoron. Give me a nice matte screen.
Mind if I ask why?
I could not begin to use manual focus successfully with the shipped
matte screen of the K20D. The Katzeye split-prism I can at least begin;
distant birdies benefit greatly from focus-confirm, but most nearby
things I can manage to use manual focus.
-- Graydon
The AF-oriented matte screens do suck for manual focus. But a good
matte screen intended for manual focus is arguably the penultimate
focusing screen. I use them or grid screens (essentially the same
outside of the scribing) in all the cameras I've been able to get
screens for. The disadvantage of split-prisms is the split prism
itself. It's designed solely for focusing in the centre and actually
can interfere with focusing slightly off centre. A good matte screen
allows you to focus accurately anywhere in the frame with no
distractions.
--
Luiz Felipe
luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br
http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/
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