For those of you that have done this, what have you found with regards to manual focusing?
I have tried a 5D with an EE-S screen, but my hit rate is very low. For this to be a viable setup, I need to be able to focus accurately thru the viewfinder. I know the 5D II with live view will provide accurate focus, but this is only practical for tripod shoots.
My goal is to get a 90%+ hit rate; i.e., it needs to be nearly as reliable as using a film body. Chimping doesn't really work well on the 5D as the LCD is not good outdoors.
Am I asking too much?
I have one unchipped and one chipped adapter (of unknown origin.) The chipped adapter will indicate focus, but it's not accurate either. Perhaps getting a known current revision chip might help?
Also, anyone who has used a 5D with ZE lenses...how accurate do you find the focus confirmation and are you using an alternative focusing screen?
I've tried a Nikon FE and a Contax focusing screen, both need trimming/shimming. This may be the best route, but it's a lot of trial and error...
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Robert
I have tried a 5D with an EE-S screen, but my hit rate is very low. For this to be a viable setup, I need to be able to focus accurately thru the viewfinder. I know the 5D II with live view will provide accurate focus, but this is only practical for tripod shoots.
My goal is to get a 90%+ hit rate; i.e., it needs to be nearly as reliable as using a film body. Chimping doesn't really work well on the 5D as the LCD is not good outdoors.
Am I asking too much?
I have one unchipped and one chipped adapter (of unknown origin.) The chipped adapter will indicate focus, but it's not accurate either. Perhaps getting a known current revision chip might help?
Also, anyone who has used a 5D with ZE lenses...how accurate do you find the focus confirmation and are you using an alternative focusing screen?
I've tried a Nikon FE and a Contax focusing screen, both need trimming/shimming. This may be the best route, but it's a lot of trial and error...
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Robert