Frantisek, Thanks for the info. The cost might be prohibitive, since I have already spent $180CDN each over the past 2-3 years on repairs to my beloved SPF's(CLA'd & meter repair/replaced with K1000 parts).
Since my once brilliant local repair shop has been bought out by the jokers from Vancouver, I don't trust them any longer. Also, won't such a retrofit need both the focusing and light meter recalibrating? James ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frantisek Vlcek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 3:46 PM Subject: Re: Sleeper Lens / another 35mm 2450 scan > JA> lenses, which helps a lot. Although the focusing screens on the ME, MES, > JA> Program Plus, Nikon Photomic FTn, KR-10 and XR-X 2000 are way better than > JA> the Spotmatics, I don't know how my eyesight effects focusing with a > JA> split-screens. Does anyone know how the split-screen technique works? > JA> James. > Hi James, it is possible to retrofit the spotmatic with a K1000 screen > (which is both brighter and does have a split-screen focusing aid). > This operation needs a competent repairman though, and not everybody > has heard about this nor are they willing to do such a swap (it needs > focus recalibration). > > The split-aid should work regardless of eyesight, however, to be effective > you must see it well. > > Good light, > Frantisek Vlcek >
