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from Indian Hills, CO on 8/24/2008
Makes it much easier to prevent distortion when shooting items with straight edges, such as buildings and art.
The item itself is extremely fragile, so handle with care; the tools and method of install are a bit difficult, and a bit archaic. Don't try to change screens when you're in a hurry.
The grids are very subtle and don't distract when using the viewfinder, so this one works fine to leave it installed for day-to-day shooting. You can also use the grids to balance compositions.
from Macon,Ga on 8/24/2008
This product is a great aid in leveling as well as composition. I had it with my EOS-3 camera and was accustomed to using it. When I realized that the screen was available with the EOS-5D, I ordered one.
from Lansing, MI on 7/10/2008
Not only is the grid screen a valuble tool for doing precision camera leveling; this kit has good instructions, a solid case, a removal/insertion tool, and even a place for both the grid screen and the screen you remove. You never have to touch or lay either screen on anything but the holders provided.
from reynosa tam. mx on 6/26/2008
great buy,easy to install,it increases the use of the camera,
from CT on 6/26/2008
These are a must have for me. Great for composition and keeping horizons and other lines straight. Canon provides a nice little kit for this too, with the tool. Piece of cake to install.
It's clear and it really makes it easy to line up I love it and it's the best thing I've done to my 5d, the instructions are very easy to fallow and it only takes about 5 min. to install.
from Reno, NV on 3/1/2008
One of the reasons I bought the Canon EOS 5D camera, besides the full-frame sensor etc, was the option to swap out focusing screens. I like using a grid for most situations, as a visual aid in composition. The lines are not distracting, I haven't noticed any impact on metering (you do have to switch C-Fn 00), and now it's my standard screen.
Even though I'm always a bit apprehensive about monkeying around with the delicate bits of an expensive camera, the installation was really easy and took less than 5 minutes. Good instructions, provided tool.
from Greece on 2/21/2008
I though that dividing in thirds would have been easier with that grid but once I got the picture in the pc, I found out that it wasn't that precise! So, it only helps me to hold a straight horizon.
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from boston, ma on 9/29/2007
excellent all around & I just enjoy looking at the world through grid screens-- could be a little bit brighter
from Sunny SoCal on 9/26/2007
The Canon Focusing Screen EE-D is an inexpensive addition that makes photo composition much easier. Don't bother with a bubble level to make sure your horizons are horizontal, and your verticals are straight. This screen is easy to install and makes squaring your images a snap.
from Upper Alabama on 9/26/2007
Makes it far easier to keep lines straight - I tend to tilt my camera and now horizons are straight without further manipulation.