just received this from Katz Eye:
"Dear Fellow Photographer, We are writing you today because you expressed an interest in the Katz Eye Optics focusing screen for the Pentax K-7 camera. We are pleased to announce that this model is now available! Thank you very much for your patience during our development period. A complete description of the new K-7 focusing screen can be found at: http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/item--Pentax-K-7-Focusing-Screen--prod_K7.html Orders can also be placed at the URL above. A brief summary of the features is as follows: Prism Type: Katz Eye "Plus" Split Prism with Microprism Collar Matte Type: Katz Eye standard high precision laser matte Original Viewfinder Markings: AF brackets optional, all other VF markings unaffected. AF System: AF function unaffected. Installation: No modifications to camera required. User-replaceable. Tool included. Light Metering: Minimal effects, only spot metering mode is affected, and only when using slow lenses. Brightness: Standard and OptiBrite versions available. Standard viewfinder brightness is similar to that of the original screen with most lenses. OptiBrite screen noticeably brighter than original screen with all lenses. Grid Lines: Full complement of standard Katz Eye patterns available. Custom patterns available upon request. Compatibility: Pentax K-7 only. There is no compatibility with any other camera models. Thank you once again for your interest in Katz Eye products and your patience during our development period. If you have any questions about our new offering that are not answered in the full product description, please feel free to ask. We look forward to your business and thank you for the opportunity to be part of your photographic experience. Best wishes in your photography and we hope the world favors you with abundant and beautiful photo opportunities! Best regards, Katz Eye Optics Tel. +1.413.743.2523 Fax +1.888.251.5477 www.katzeyeoptics.com" -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

