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Nikon D2H Focusing Screen

KatzEye™ Focusing Screen for the
Nikon® D2H/D2Hs


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General Information

The KatzEye™ focusing screen for the Nikon D2H/D2Hs is a laser matte with a split prism circle and a microprism collar, very similar to the one you would find in many classic SLRs. It is a direct replacement for the original, with no modifications required to the camera at all. The split prism with microprism ring is a great combination for focusing in a variety of situations. The screen will have NO effect on the functioning of the autofocus sensors of the camera and the AF point indicators will continue to function as normal.

Viewfinder Appearance

Nikon D2H Split Prism Viewfinder
Nikon D2H Viewfinder with Split Prism & Microprism Ring

Viewfinder Markings

The KatzEye™ focusing screen for the Nikon D2H/D2Hs has no effect on existing viewfinder information. All active viewfinder information, including the focusing points will still function normally.

Metering Information

The KatzEye™ focusing screen for the Nikon D2H/D2Hs shows only a very minimal effect on light metering. In our testing, the KatzEye™ screen tested within +/- 1/3 stop of nominal. The only exception is when using spot metering mode with lenses having a maximum aperture slower than f3.5 (higher numerical f-stop). With lenses slower than f3.5, it is advisable to use either centerweighted average metering or matrix metering to preserve accurate meter response. In the event that spot metering mode must be used with a slow lens, it is advisable to set an appropriate exposure compensation by reading the histogram of a test shot.

The “Plus” Prism

The KatzEye™ focusing screen for the Nikon D2H/D2Hs is available exclusively in the KatzEye™ “Plus” version . The “Plus” version has a unique prism design which delays the prism ‘blackout’ phenomenon until well after f11. Ordinary split prisms will black out by about f5.6, rendering them difficult to use with slower zoom lenses, teleconverters, or in extreme macro photography... but not the KatzEye™ “Plus”. More information about the KatzEye™ “Plus” can be found here.

Installation

The KatzEye™ screen is a direct replacement for the original and no modifications to the camera are required. Because the D2H/D2Hs was designed with user replaceable focusing screens, the installation is quite straightforward. The correct installation tool will be provided with your purchaase and installation instructions can be found in your factory owners manual.

If you do not wish to perform the installation yourself and you do not have a trusted local shop, we’d be happy to install your new focusing screen for you here at KatzEye™ Optics. Please see the Installation Service page to order installation with your focusing screen. Installation service at KatzEye™ Optics costs $65, plus the cost of return shipping of your camera.

Brightness Enhancement

Like all screens made by KatzEye Optics, the D2H/D2Hs screen can be OptiBrite brightness enhanced for the ultimate appearance. The OptiBrite treatment affects only the matte portion of the screen; it does not change the prism in any way and it will have no significant effect on light metering in the D2X. Click here for more information about the OptiBrite treatment.

Composition Aids

All KatzEye™ focusing screens are available with optional guide patterns to aid in proper composition. We have a variety of standard patterns of grid lines and crop guides available or we can provide a custom pattern to your design. Click here for more information about our grid line and crop guide options.


Prism Type

KatzEye “Plus” Split Prism w/Microprism Collar
OptiBrite Treatment

OptiBrite™ Brightness Enhancement Treatment

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Yes - Add $55.00
Composition Markings

Click here to read more about our various composition aid patterns.

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  Price: $105.00 /ea.

Manufacturing Time

All KatzEye™ focusing screens are custom made to order and are usually not available to ship the day the order is placed. As of 09/02/2010 production is running normally and orders are being completed in 1-3 business days from the date they were placed.



Supported Models
Canon® DSLRs

Fuji® DSLRs

Kodak® DSLRs

Leica® DSLRs

Nikon® DSLRs

Olympus® DSLRs

Panasonic® DSLRs

Pentax® DSLRs

Samsung® DSLRs

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