Cory Papenfuss wrote: >> sorry, see later posts, apparently the DL and DL2 >> bodies were cost reduced such that you >> cant change the screen yourself, you would >> need Pentax to do it but I doubt they >> would install a third party screen like >> this for you. >> ............. >> jco >> > So the fact that my friend with a DL has already done it isn't > true? > > Weird... > > -Cory >
Well, with a bit of further research and little gentle working with a jewelers screwdriver I have the answer. It would appear everyone is right... Pentax did indeed remove the user changable screen on the DL, no idea why, I read the manual for the DL and DS, they appear to be near identical in function. The differences appear to be the DL lacks the user replaceable focusing screens but has a bigger LCD. Given that, the DL's screen is in fact replaceable, but it is just not so convenient, it has a rather awkward clip affair that has to be wiggled with a screwdriver to get it to release. Not something I would recommend for the clumsy as a single slip will ruin your screen. So I now have a focusing screen with diagonal triple wedge microprism and ground glass ring, cut down from an old Praktica BC1. If anyone is interested the screen size is 26.3 x 17.9, just make sure you get the split image bit in the middle!! As JCO says.. makes a huge difference, it feels like a proper camera now. Oh yes, an SD card case makes a good makeshift case for your old screen. Cheers Andy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
