jaapv Posted May 22, 2014 Share #21  Posted May 22, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Like Charlie, a split screen is one of my pet hates. Useless for longer lenses, especially at apertures of 4.0 and smaller. With an extender absolutely hopeless. I always use a plain matte screen. Mirrorless EVF does not even come close….  Not for nothing better SLRs used to offer a number of interchangeable screens, like for instance  A matte screen for expert use and maximum accuracy, indispensable for long lenses, macro, low light, high contrast or very slow lenses. A microprism spot screen for medium to wide lenses A clear screen with crosshairs for microscope use and astrophotography A split screen with microprism ring as an universal screen, easiest to use for beginners at the most popular focal lengths.  The last screen was also the standard fitting for cheaper SLRs with a fixed screen.  I feel like a fossil having to post this :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TomB_tx Posted May 23, 2014 Share #22 Â Posted May 23, 2014 Another fossil - I agree plain matte groundglass is most accurate, even if dimmer than fancy screens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telyt Posted May 23, 2014 Share #23 Â Posted May 23, 2014 One more fossil here - plain matte has been my viewscreen of choice since the 1970s. I have this screen with DMR crop marks in both of my R8 bodies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 29, 2014 Share #24 Â Posted May 29, 2014 This fossil recalls that if you move your eye in relation to the viewfinder window, just a bit, you'll find a spot where both halves of the split image tansmit light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_rufctr Posted May 29, 2014 Share #25 Â Posted May 29, 2014 I'm 49. Does that make me a Fossil? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted May 29, 2014 Share #26 Â Posted May 29, 2014 This fossil recalls that if you move your eye in relation to the viewfinder window, just a bit, you'll find a spot where both halves of the split image tansmit light. Â This is a useful technique if the subject isn't moving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcwerner Posted June 21, 2014 Share #27  Posted June 21, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) i have some R lenses, i used them on a NEX-7. Now i plan to upgrade my camera, which one is better for R lenses, DMR or A7R? Not from feelings just for effect.:  Although my DMR was still going strong after all the years, I am very satisfied with the Sony A7R. After using it for a month I sold my R9+DMR and am now going to sell my Nikon D700 outfit.  Here the Main Points for my decision:  - Image quality: excellent color rendition, low noise and sharpness even in low light  - Full format, a 50mm lens behaves like a 50mm and not like a 75ish  - Clear and sharp electronic viewfinder  - Fast and effective Focus Assist with Leica R and other manual lenses  - Variable ISO up to ISO 409,600, which allows me to get excellent results at a shutter speed of 1/2000 even in low light. This has become my standard speed, for practically all my shooting, eliminating the effect of camera shake when hand held. In SCN/Sports mode the camera adjusts the ISO value while keeping both the shutter speed and aperture set by the user.  - Ease of handling makes it as enjoyable to use as the DMR  I hope this helps you in your decision. Let us know what you have decided for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptZoom Posted June 21, 2014 Share #28  Posted June 21, 2014 You're getting useable photos at ISO 409,600?  Although my DMR was still going strong after all the years, I am very satisfied with the Sony A7R. After using it for a month I sold my R9+DMR and am now going to sell my Nikon D700 outfit.   Here the Main Points for my decision:    - Image quality: excellent color rendition, low noise and sharpness even in low light    - Full format, a 50mm lens behaves like a 50mm and not like a 75ish    - Clear and sharp electronic viewfinder    - Fast and effective Focus Assist with Leica R and other manual lenses    - Variable ISO up to ISO 409,600, which allows me to get excellent results at a shutter speed of 1/2000 even in low light. This has become my standard speed, for practically all my shooting, eliminating the effect of camera shake when hand held. In SCN/Sports mode the camera adjusts the ISO value while keeping both the shutter speed and aperture set by the user.    - Ease of handling makes it as enjoyable to use as the DMR    I hope this helps you in your decision. Let us know what you have decided for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcwerner Posted June 22, 2014 Share #29 Â Posted June 22, 2014 You're getting useable photos at ISO 409,600? Until now the camera usually does not go higher than ISO=6400, only once to ISO=12800 in a dimly lighted room and at these values the results are quite good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted June 27, 2014 Share #30 Â Posted June 27, 2014 On this one a have to agree with that man people love to hate: Ken Rockwell. I use both the a7 and a7r all the time and the lees expensive a7 gives you the same results for all practical purposes. It's the one to buy in the poster's case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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