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Gear Talk => What the Nerds Do => Topic started by: stenrasmussen on July 11, 2015, 19:04:25

Title: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 11, 2015, 19:04:25
Patient sedated and meself...well, somewhat sedated as well via a taste from the nice Chàteauneuf-du-Pape  :)
Let's see how this project fares...
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 11, 2015, 19:26:16
That went swell.
A S-type screen from www.focusingscreen.com (actually meant for a D600 but fits like a glove).
First attemt with stock shims showed back focus. Added one of the supplied plastic shims and Bob'me uncle. Tested with 50/1.2 and nailin' focus is much easier. Next trial will be with f/3.5 lenses to assess darkness.
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on July 11, 2015, 19:36:15
That's quite brave...! On my FM2n's changing those was like a breeze, but I wouldn't dare doing it on those DSRL cameras. Maybe also because the original glass of the Df is quite sufficient for me as I was used to focus on plain grounded glass :-)
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 11, 2015, 19:55:09
Nah, it's not that difficult...as long as some precautions are taken.
I see I have some dust in there but I'll save that for another rainy day.
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: pluton on July 11, 2015, 20:50:30
I've got a few f/3.5 and f/4 lenses, so I'll be watching to see what you conclude.
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: Frank Fremerey on July 11, 2015, 21:19:41
The alcoholic part is always very important. Cote du Rhone is one of my favorite wine styles.
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 18, 2015, 20:38:55
Quote from: pluton on July 11, 2015, 20:50:30
I've got a few f/3.5 and f/4 lenses, so I'll be watching to see what you conclude.

Although the viewfinder appears a little darker with the 3.5-4 lenses it is still easier to nail focus.
I have the 105/2.5 Ai-S (chipped) on today and the S-type REALLY makes MF snappy!!!
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on July 18, 2015, 20:54:59
Probably will replace the screen of just one of my Df cameras. Thus intersting to learn what observations you have re different lenses and their behaviour.
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: Erik Lund on July 29, 2015, 11:27:34
Very interesting Sten! Thanks ;)
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: chris dees on July 29, 2015, 11:54:08
I would like to replace the screen of my Df as well for assisting with MF-lenses, but I don't have the guts to do it.  :(
Besides that I'm not sure which screen would be the best.
Does it influence AF?
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 29, 2015, 12:08:19
You could practice releasing the screen technique on an older camera if you have one. The procedure is similar.
Wearing surgical type gloves you should manage to release the retaining steel spring with your finger(nail) only.
I like the matte screen with no prism in the centre as I've found the prism to influence spot metering (the light meter is housed in the prism area). AF is not influenced at all as the AF module is placed in the bottom of the camera.
Title: Re: Getting ready to replace the focussing screen on my Df
Post by: pluton on July 29, 2015, 19:09:21
A modified Canon Type-S screen for my D800E should be arriving soon.  I shall report on relative screen brightness and installation, including before and after brightness measurements.