Focusing Screen Installation Guide
For the Canon 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 1000D
(Rebel XT, Rebel XTi, Rebel XSi, Rebel T1i, Rebel XS)
©2006 Katz Eye™ Optics
August 29, 2009
Page 1: ...Focusing Screen Installation Guide For the Canon 350D 400D 450D 500D 1000D Rebel XT Rebel XTi Rebel XSi Rebel T1i Rebel XS 2006 Katz Eye Optics August 29 2009 ...
Page 2: ...IES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE KATZ EYE OPTICS ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USING THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD DAMAGE OCCUR AS A RESULT OF FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS THE USER WILL ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION KATZ EYE OPTICS LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS SUPPLIED BY KATZ EYE OPTICS AT O...
Page 3: ...n in the photos below The foam is only being lifted to show the catch it is generally not necessary to lift the foam to this degree to release the clip Try not to displace the foam more than necessary and exercise care to ensure the foam doesn t become damaged Release the screen retainer clip by inserting your screwdriver into the small notch in the clip and gently pry the retainer clip out from u...
Page 4: ... to store the OEM screen Click Photo to Enlarge 8 The shim s behind the focusing screen should not be removed they are shown below with the focusing screen and retainer for reference only The number of shims present will vary depending on Canon s calibration of the camera there may only be one shim or there may be several All of the shims should be left in place to maintain the factory calibration...
Page 5: ...ecome damaged Click Photo to Enlarge Click Photo to Enlarge 10 Insert the screen into the camera The screen may require a slight nudge to fall completely flat into its recess It is VERY IMPORTANT that the screen sit completely flat In the 450D and 1000D models Rebel XSi and XS the screen is a very close fit and make take several tries to get completely seated Click Photo to Enlarge Click Photo to ...
Page 6: ...ck slightly with your fingertip and press the clip home in the same motion Only a small amount of force will be required If the clip is difficult to latch please do not use excessive force check for correct seating of focusing screen before proceeding Click Photo to Enlarge 13 If necessary blow any dust out of the mirror chamber with the bulb blower Attach a lens and test the camera functions If t...
Page 7: ...including your name and phone number and we will call you back as soon as possible and always within 24 hours If you do not wish to complete the installation yourself Katz Eye Optics can provide installation services Please visit the Katz Eye Optics website www katzeyeoptics com to purchase our installation service We would also be happy to advise your choice of local camera shop regarding the ins...
