Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/27

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Tina's wisdom (WAS: Back to Leica R lenses- instead of Panasonic lust)
From: nathan at nathanfoto.com (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Mon Feb 27 22:14:26 2006
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Ed, the Canon 1 series bodies have user-replaceable focusing screens, 
and Canon sells several varieties. I have installed one in my 1DII to 
help focusing with the 100mm Apo Macro.

Nathan

Eduardo Albesi wrote:
> I was never able to manual focus properly in accuracy or speed with 
> the stock 20d focusing screen. I got a 3rd party replacement with 
> microprism/split image and never missed focus again (at  least due to 
> the focusing screen).
> Do 5d or 1dMkII users enjoy a more manual-focus-friendly screen, or a 
> Canon original split image one?
>
> Ed
>
>
> El 28/02/2006, a las 01:56, Nathan Wajsman escribi?:
>
> Hi Tina,
>
> Why not share these hints more widely? We are several who are using 
> the Leica R/Canon EOS combo here...
>
> Nathan
>
> Tina Manley wrote:
>> Great!  When you get it, I have a few hints that might help with the 
>> focusing.  Have fun!
>>
>> Tina
>>
>>
>> Tina Manley, ASMP
>> http://www.tinamanley.com
>>
>>
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>
> --Nathan Wajsman
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>
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Nathan Wajsman
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