D3 - split prism focussing screen installed

[stenrasmussen]

Hi, I am a lurker that finally registered and this is my first posting here.
Anyways, I just like to open my postings here by telling you I got the Canon EB-C, modified it slightly, installed it - and it works really well!
Metering seems to be as before. The screen is very bright btw.

 

[Bob]

How much is slightly?
-bob

 

[stenrasmussen]

Bob, it took me about half an hour to modify it. Piece of self adhesive 240 grit sandpaper stuck to a flat surface. The Canon screen is ca. 0.8mm wider than the D3's. On both of the short sides there is also a "knob". I started by sanding off about 0.4mm on each side. After sanding there is still a little bit left of the knobs which are easily removed with a sharp knife. Finally, the big "tweezer"-tab needs to be sanded off.
Here's a couple of pics of the new viewfinder (yes, I know...still need to clean it!):

 

[stenrasmussen]

Here's an illustration of what must be removed.