Could you elaborate on that a bit?  How does it increase exposure?  Does it
require a greater exposure time for the same results as the original
screen, or less?

The focus looks pretty good on the pics you posted ....

Shel



> [Original Message]
> From: Don Sanderson

> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7573618765
>
> Here are the focus accuracy results using the microprism center:
>
> http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/istD_FocusScreen.htm
>
> This is with a Sigma 50/2.8 macro wide open, focus point was the
> highlight in the top birdies eyeball, manual focus.
> Seems absolutely spot on to me, though the screen seems a bit
> less bright than the original, focusing was very easy, the
> microprism effect was quite pronounced.
>
> Autofocus seems to not be affected in any way.
>
> The new screen seems to increase exposure by about 1/2 stop.
>
> All in all, a good $30.00 spent for a focus challenged person
> such as myself. ;-)
>
> One Caution: The new screen is a bit thicker so it loads the
> springs on the closed retainer frame a bit more.
> When you release it, be ready to catch it as it pops out!


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