This question is somewhat related to the messages. When I first started with the Pentax A3000, it had the split screen and I found it rather fun. I doubt any will work on the MZ-S, but is it possible to use that screen in an AF camera/lens? (switched to MF of course)
Brad Dobo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Walkden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 3:43 AM Subject: Re: Focus screen preferences? > Hi Rob, > > I like split-image microprism screens for focal lengths up to about > 100mm. This probbly partly because that was the supplied screen with > the MX, and what I got used to. I like to have several options for > checking the focus, but I use the ground glass a lot. > > From 100mm upwards I like plain matte because there's no centre-spot > to black out and because the image seems to 'pop' into focus better. > > I keep one slr body with a plain matte screen in permanently, and use > this for longer lenses. In the other 2 bodies I keep the split-image > screens, and use those for normal and wides. > > I have some grid screens, and other fancy bits, but almost never use them. > > All 35mm, all manual focus. > > --- > > Bob > > Sunday, October 27, 2002, 5:15:27 AM, you wrote: > > > Hi Team, > > > I'm interested to learn of other PDMLers focus screen preferences. I guess that > > there are really three main types as per the recent LX screens, split image, > > full matt and matt with grid. As you know I have sold a few screens recently > > and I was a little surprised by the fact that the split image and grid screens > > were so popular. > > > So if you care I wouldn't mind hearing of your screen type preference (based on > > the three main types, 35mm, 645 and 67) and why this is so? > > > My favourite screen by far is full matt, I find most any elements on the screen > > distracting, I prefer it for manual focus however I do usually have fast lenses > > mounted. > > > How about you? >
