5D Mark II Focusing Screen Replacement

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/18/2012 04:49:22 AM · #1

Earlier today I noticed there was a few specks of dirt/dust appearing when looking through the viewfinder of my 5D. So I took the lens off and while looking into the viewfinder I saw that there were several scratches across the focusing screen which is not visible when a lens is attached.

That being said I'm fairly certain that these scratches will not affect the image quality so I'm not in a rush to replace it right now. Although, I am just curious to know if Canon has stopped production on the Canon Eg-D Precision Matte Focusing Screen with Grid? If it's like the VF Grid Display on the 7D this would be something nice to have around.

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/18/2012 04:56:24 AM · #2

the focussing screen does not effect image quality as it not inline of the sensor....

you can get different screens for the 5d mk2

//www.learn.usa.canon.com/app/pdfs/quickguides/CDLC_FocusingScreens_QuickGuide.pdf

etc etc

//www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/590409-REG/Canon_3356B001_Eg_D_Precision_Matte_Focusing.html

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

12/18/2012 05:24:10 AM · #3

Thanks for that PDF. I was curious about the installation and it seems simple enough to do.

Yeah, I've been looking at that EG-D Focusing Screen in particular, but it's pretty much out of stock everywhere, including directly from Canon's store. Hopefully BH will get some in stock early next year.

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/18/2012 10:20:17 AM · #4

I have them in both my 5D and my 5D2. Installation is a snap. I have a hard time living without a grid in the viewfinder.

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

12/18/2012 07:09:30 PM · #5

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I have them in both my 5D and my 5D2. Installation is a snap. I have a hard time living without a grid in the viewfinder.

Are the grids difficult to make out in low light situations?

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/18/2012 07:12:31 PM · #6

Originally posted by crack_seed:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I have them in both my 5D and my 5D2. Installation is a snap. I have a hard time living without a grid in the viewfinder.

Are the grids difficult to make out in low light situations?

Depends what you mean by "low light": at night, sure they are. In dim lighting situations I can see the grid fine, though.