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Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.9 stars
(based on 16 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(4), Easy to use(15), Improves function(8), Lightweight(3)
Best Uses:
Everyday(4), Everyday use(8), Landscape photography(4), Macro photography(5), Travel(9)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(4), Photo enthusiast(5), Semi-pro photographer(3)
Was this a gift?:
No(3)
 
Very useful little extra
By Magell-AnnVerified Reviewer from Vancouver, Canada on 6/11/2011
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday Use, Macro Photography, Traveling, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

I was getting lots of wonky horizons with my new 60D so decided to invest in the focus screen grid. It was easy to install after watching the useful video on Canon's website and now, not only are my horizons better but also I find the grid is really helpful for composing any shot.

 
Wow
By SSVerified Purchaser from MS on 3/14/2011
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Function
Best Uses:
Everyday Use
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

Love the lines!!
A must have. Super easy to change.

 
Why did I wait so long
By RaymondVerified Purchaser from Chester, VA on 1/12/2011
Pros:
Improves Function
Best Uses:
Action Shots, Everyday Use, Macro Photography, Traveling, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

What the camera should come with. Help with horizon and thirds. Love it.

 
Nice addition to my Canon 50D
By DaveVerified Purchaser from Blue Springs, MO. on 1/11/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Improves Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday Use
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

This a a great addition to my Canon 50D. Helps to compose shot and keep the horizon level on my landscapes.

 
GREAT ITEM - SHOULD BE STD FOCUS SCREEN
By maxdogVerified Purchaser from Sylmar, CA on 9/2/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Improves Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Traveling, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

Extremely easy to install and improves your photos. Helps with keeping your photos aligned to the horizon. No more slanted photos!

 
A must for nice level shots and the thir
By tanglefoot47Verified Purchaser from tulalip WA on 6/10/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Everyday Use
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

Great product very easy to install

 
Excellent addition to 40D
By JVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 5/27/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Install, Easy to Use, Improves Function
Best Uses:
Everyday Use, Traveling, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

No cons - only a bit pricey - but it adds enhanced functionality to the 40D- easier to line up straight shots, and compose landscape shots.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It works...
By BeachpixVerified Purchaser from The Outer Banks of North Carolina on 5/13/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Function
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Any time you shoot, Everyday Use, Macro Photography, Traveling, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

It's easy to install, and the little plastic case now safely houses my original screen. What I really wanted was a 4/5 finder, but this is all that's available for the 40D. The grid lines help me to keep my horizon horizontal and the outside lines are close enough to 4/5 to help with composing for 8x10's and such. After all those years shooting 6x7, composing this long skinny format is no longer instinctual. I'm very happy with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone with a 40D who shoots outside or needs to compose for a variety of aspect ratios.

 
Keeps those horizon lines straight
By bfs208Verified Purchaser from Goleta, CA on 5/13/2009
Pros:
Easy to Use, Improves Function
Best Uses:
Everyday Use
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

Easy to install and provides reference lines in the viewfinder to allow you to make sure the horizon line is not tilted.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good
By rfpotterVerified Purchaser from Sumner Wa on 2/20/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

Its a Focusing Screen

 
Simple, easy, works
By MoscaVerified Purchaser from Mt Top, PA on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

Easy to install, works as described.

 
Very nice easy to install
By MikeVerified Purchaser from NB Ohio on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

I had one a Pentax LX and missed it, this is very nice and east to install

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
What a cheap and simple upgrade!
By TrainchaserVerified Purchaser from Phoenix on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Portraits, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

This is a great, cheap investment to add to your camera. You will be able to get your shots level now on the first shot and not have to worry about post processing for leveling. It is easy to install. I heard a lot of horror stories and in fact it was quite simple. It took a total of about 5 minutes including reading the instructions to complete. Well worth the money in my opinion. I was even trying to see if they made one for my dads Rebel XT.

the grid lines are a little overwhelming at first, I was used to the standard viewfinder. After shooting some I asked myself why I waited so long to purchase this.

 
Wonderful
By RichVerified Purchaser from Barbados on 12/29/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

the best upgrade to the 40D

 
It was way to easy to change.... !!!!
By TroyVerified Reviewer from New Orleans, LA on 12/1/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Improves Product Function
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

I love the guide lines...It was very easy to change yourself. I lost the tool and used regular tweezers with the tips wrapped in a small piece of elec. tape. You lift the little clip and the focus screen in its holder pops out in an angle for you grab it and replace. WAY TO EASY !!!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Amazing upgrade
By Freeman88Verified Reviewer from Portland, OR on 8/1/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Improves Product Function
Cons:
No cons on this product
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Macro Photography, Portraits, Sporting Events, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon Canon Focusing Screen EF-D for EOS 40D, Precision Matte Surface with Etched Grid Lines.:

This is a most effective way of focusing, and lining up your shot. In the few days since I had my new screen installed, my shots are more dynamic.

They say you can install it yourself, I'm not so sure about this statement. Unless you are fully confident in your ability to do close in work, I suggest you take the "Special Tool" included and go to your local camera store. It cost me $5.00 to make the switch. It was the best $5.00 I've spent in a long while.

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