With SLRs, how effective (accurate) split image finders are depends on the focal length and aperture of the lens you are using. You'll find them pretty much useless at extremes, long tele or ultra wide. That's why cameras like the LX allow you to change focussing screens so that you can use the optimum type for the lens in use at the time.
With rangefinder cameras, it's a bit different, the rangefinder can be much more accurate than any split image screen in an SLR. Furthermore, it retains its accuracy with all of the lenses that can be used directly on the camera, and is totally independent of focal length and aperture. Len --- -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 12:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Split Image Or Not Split Image Hi Everyone, Back after a nice break in NYC :) I've been recently "trying out" (i.e. I bought one but now I'm going to sell it) a Leica M6 and I've grown to thinking: as a current K1000 owner I never gave much thought about split image finders but after using the Leica and my little Canonet I've thought more about the SLR Split Image finders. Do any of you prefer the Split Image over the other finders ? What cameras do you use that have the split image finders if any ? I've been considering a second SLR body to go with the K1000 that may have this feature. All responses appreciated Cheers, Dave - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
