[Leica] Focusing screens

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With the Canon "1" line you can use any screen that was made from at 
least the old film 1n on to the modern 1DsIII.  Back in the mid to late 
90's when I got a 1N I HATED the stock screen and replaced them with 
Beattie Intensscreens.  I have moved those screens to all of my new "1" 
bodies.  First I used them in the 1N, then the original 1D, then the 
1DII and now my 1DsIII.  Even though the 1D line has a smaller sensor it 
uses the same screens as the full frame versions.

Even with better screens they still are nowhere as good as the old F1 
with a type SJ laser matte screen.


Philip Forrest wrote:
> Dear Nikon, Canon, et al,
> Can we have our focusing screens back?
>
> The only digital camera out on the market now with a range of focusing
> screens that aid using manual focus is the Canon 1DS series. Frankly,
> I'd rather stick with a 5D if I were to go with an SLR, but there are
> no focusing screens with focus aids available for anything less than
> the flagship camera. Nikon looks like they have two focusing screens
> available for their D700 but neither have actual focusing aids; just a
> bunch of little brackets getting in the way of composing the image.
> So as far as manual focus goes on digital cameras, the Leica M8 is on
> top.
> I just wish these manufacturers offered the system compatibility that
> they once did. Instead of companies which make outstanding cameras,
> Nikon and Canon have become camera companies that make an outstanding
> amount of money through tactics of vendor lock-in. It's really
> disappointing.
>
> Phil Forrest
>
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