Pentax К-3 Installation Manual
Katzeye optics focusing screen installation
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- Page 1 Focusing Screen Installation Guide For the Pentax K-3, K-5, K-5II, K-7, K-30, K-50 & K-500 ©2009-2013 KatzEye™ Optics Revised: November 26, 2013...
- Page 2 Thank you very much for your purchase of a KatzEye™ focusing screen. This document provides installation instructions for the Pentax K-3, K-5, K-5II, K-7, K-30, K- 50 & K-500 cameras. While these instructions are based on a K-7 installation, the procedure is equally applicable to all models.
- Page 3 5. The end of the supplied tool has a small tab. Use this tab to gently lift the latch toward the lens mount and allow the retainer to come free. The latch is highlighted again in the right photo, from a slightly different angle. Remember to click the photos for a larger version online if necessary.
- Page 4 8. Place the original screen on the foam padded lid of the opened case of the KatzEye™ focusing screen. Carefully cut the seal off the bag containing the KatzEye™ screen with a scissors. Keep the special non-scratching bag to use for storing the original screen. Click Photo to Enlarge Click Photo to Enlarge 9.
- Page 5 11. Using the tip of the provided tool, carefully raise the retainer to the closed position. A slight click can be felt and/or heard as the latch catches the retainer. Click Photo to Enlarge 12. If necessary, blow any dust out of the mirror chamber with the bulb blower. Attach a lens and test the camera functions.
- Page 6 Addendum A: Screen Alignment & Focus Calibration Screen Alignment Because of the high precision manufacturing of the KatzEye™ focusing screen, the AF lights should align well to the prisms and markings of the KatzEye™ focusing screen with no special procedures. However, because of parallax, the position of your eye in the viewfinder can shift the apparent alignment considerably.
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