On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:11:08 +1100, Andrew Fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>
> 'cos with ageing eyes like mine, a split image finder would be a VERY
> great help when using manual lenses like OM Zuikos. We're talking about
> a very small finder and what looks sharp on the screen afterwards often
> is not. And standing there chimping to check focus at 100% size is
> bloody useless unless you're doing landscapes or macro.
> If a split image screen was available at a reasonable cost, I'd fit one
> tomorrow. Early high level EOS bodies had them available. Using the
> Zuik 18mm on a 10D I've had a significant number of focus failures -
> that's why I succumbed and got the Canon 17-40mm.
> AndrewF
you have the the 10D? write me, off list, please? msidd004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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