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Gear Talk => Camera Talk => Topic started by: Harald on October 12, 2016, 19:57:54

Title: D810 and Df: Same focussing Screen?
Post by: Harald on October 12, 2016, 19:57:54

Hi,

are the screens identical on the mechanics side? :)

Harald

Title: Re: D810 and Df: Same focussing Screen?
Post by: Erik Lund on October 13, 2016, 20:00:55

Here is a thread Sten posted ;)

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,701.0.html

Title: Re: D810 and Df: Same focussing Screen?
Post by: Harald on October 13, 2016, 20:24:11

Hi Erik,

Thanks. :) The modification is easy. But i can Get the d810 S-Type Screen. Will it fit to my Df?

Harald

Title: Re: D810 and Df: Same focussing Screen?
Post by: Erik Lund on October 13, 2016, 20:48:51

Should work,,,

Title: Re: D810 and Df: Same focussing Screen?
Post by: richardHaw on October 14, 2016, 03:55:36

https://richardhaw.com/2016/09/11/mod-nikon-df-split-prism/

This is the one that I used. mine is still OK so far. The key is to seat it properly and lock in properly :o :o :o

there are also some feed backs there from some other people who have done the same mod using different or similar finders

Title: Re: D810 and Df: Same focussing Screen?
Post by: Harald on October 14, 2016, 09:09:00

Hi,

thanks for your reply. :) Inwill give Feedback next week.

Harald

Title: Re: D810 and Df: Same focussing Screen?
Post by: Harald on October 17, 2016, 14:40:32

Quote from: Erik Lund on October 13, 2016, 20:48:51

Should work,,,

Hi Erik,

you where right! :) I added also one of the plastic shims. Perfect Focus with my 50 1.2 and 85 85 1.4! Paid 45€ ununsed.

Harald

Title: Re: D810 and Df: Same focussing Screen?
Post by: Erik Lund on October 17, 2016, 14:52:51

God to hear! Have fun ;)