Canon EC-CIV Focusing Screen for EOS 1D - Laser Matte
The Canon EC-CIV Focusing Screen for EOS 1D - Laser Matte used a shaping method improved over the EC-C111. It achieves easier focusing and good background blur. It is brighter, less grainy and better balanced.
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Pros
- Easy to use (4)
- Durable (3)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro photography (4)
- Everyday (3)
- Portraits (3)
- Studio (3)
- Travel (3)
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Pros
- Aids in focusing
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EC-CIV Focusing Screen for EOS 1D - Laser Matte:
adds to a very light & sharp viewfinder for focusing aid
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Canon EC-CIV Focusing Screen for EOS 1D - Laser Matte:
I had no idea this little screen existed before I accidentally opened the compartment my previous one was hiding in and scratched it! This product was reasonably priced, easy to replace and works beautifully - I love little magic fixes like that :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Improves Function
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Everyday Use
- Macro Photography
- Traveling
- Wildlife
Comments about Canon EC-CIV Focusing Screen for EOS 1D - Laser Matte:
Canon packages everything needed to quickly and painlessly change out the focusing screen: the focusing screen, 'screen tweezers,' instructions, and it all comes in a nice little box.
I replaced the III-series focusing screen in my 1Ds2 with a IV. The slightly deeper parabola in the matte does do a good job of aiding focus.
The viewfinder is brighter, but not "wow" brighter as I was expecting. Perhaps the real benefit will come from squeezing out that little extra light for focus near twilight, or in a dark church.
One great aesthetic point is that the graininess of the III's matte is gone, and out-of-focus areas are rather pleasant in their smoothness. I don't want to use the "b" word, but yeah, you know the one I mean.
Overall a good item. Is it possible to live without? Yes. Is it nice to have if you have a minute and a few dollars to spend on a trivial upgrade? Yes.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Canon EC-CIV Focusing Screen for EOS 1D - Laser Matte:
Installed focusing screen in a 1DS MKII. View finder is much brighter and focus "snap" much greater. Easy to install.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Improves Product Function
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Canon EC-CIV Focusing Screen for EOS 1D - Laser Matte:
Easy Instructions. When I got it I just put it in and all was great.
Tony
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- Price: $32.50
- GBP 20.70
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