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Splitscreen for 1000D arrived-with no instructions

Started Aug 13, 2014 | Discussions thread
nyer82
nyer82 Senior Member • Posts: 1,613
Re: 'might not be worth it'

Sorry I didn't explain "might not be worth it". Lemming explained it pretty well. Regarding the focus confirm lights.. I think the focusing screen actually needs special etching in order to catch whatever contraption is emitting the red lights. Without the etchings... they don't show.

Whatever you want to do.. make sure to save the original screen and keep it in good condition if the split-prism FS doesn't work out for you. Since f/5.6 is really the smallest max aperture we're usually going to see through the viewfinder with our cameras, (I guess we could count DOP button, but usually we don't focus with that). please make sure to test the viewfinder with this. Just twist the kit lens to 55mm and look through the viewfinder.

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