Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Cameras, Lenses & Accessories Canon Digital Cameras 
Thread started 29 Nov 2004 (Monday) 08:17
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

20D/300D Manual Focus

 
Koontsa
Member
Avatar
63 posts
Joined Aug 2004
     
Nov 29, 2004 08:17 |  #1

I currently have a 300D, and am having major issues attaining focus manually. I have good eye sight in one of my eyes, which is the one i use. I'm considering upgrading to the 20D and was wondering if it had a way to get the "half-circle" focusing tool?




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
slin100
Senior Member
976 posts
Likes: 1
Joined Sep 2003
Location: Cupertino, CA
     
Nov 29, 2004 09:26 |  #2

Unfortunately, no. Unlike its 1 Series cameras, Canon does not offer alternative focusing screens for the 20D. Even if one was available by a 3rd party, it would likely interfere with the center AF sensor.


Steven
7D, 10D, 17-40/4L, 50/1.8 Mk I, 85/1.8, Tamron 28-75/2.8, 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS, 80-200/2.8L, 550EX, Pocket Wizard

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Koontsa
THREAD ­ STARTER
Member
Avatar
63 posts
Joined Aug 2004
     
Nov 29, 2004 10:01 |  #3

Is the viewfiner atleat bigger on the 20D as compared to the 300D?




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Scottes
Trigger Man - POTN Retired
Avatar
12,842 posts
Likes: 10
Joined Nov 2003
Location: A Little North Of Boston, MA, USA
     
Nov 29, 2004 10:07 |  #4

I find manual focus on the 20D to be *much* easier than on the 10D. I tried the 100-400 L + Canon 1.4 TC on the 10D and never got a focused shot. On the 20D I can managed a decently focused shot most of the time.


You can take my 100-400 L away when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers.
Scottes' Rum Pages - Rum Reviews And Info (external link)
Follower of Fidget - Joined the cult of HAMSTTR©

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

1,823 views & 0 likes for this thread, 3 members have posted to it.
20D/300D Manual Focus
FORUMS Cameras, Lenses & Accessories Canon Digital Cameras 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member was a spammer, and banned as such!
2001 guests, 127 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.