Manual Focus Cameras: How to Use Split Prism and Microprism Focusing Screens

New to manual focus film photography and wondering how to nail your focus? A focusing screen is one way! My Minolta X-700 35 mm film camera uses both a split prism and a microprism system. I'll show you what they both do, and you can follow along with whatever camera you're using!

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Intro: 0:00
Explanation of what split prims and microprisms do: 1:17
Skip to microprism explanation: 1:36
Skip to split prism explanation: 2:03
Example through the viewfinder focusing in and out: 2:41
Example through the viewfinder with moving subject: 4:35

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