topic Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

Saraluminum — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:53:26 GMT

Hello!

I’m hoping someone may be able to point me on the right direction. I need to replace my focusing screen in my Rebel t6i. I had some issues while getting it repaired at the beginning of the year and it was scratched and smudged when it came back to me. After a long argument and not wanting to pay more for something I didn’t even cause I just took my camera back with the “broken” focusing screen. I was able to clean it off the best I could to be able to still use my camera for the most part, but I’m hoping someone can help me figure out what focusing screens are compatible with my camera so I can replace it. I’m a bit of a noob with the replacement parts and after trying to google it for a bit (and getting lost lol), I figured it was best to ask for help. If I am not providing enough info, please let me know and I will definitely explain anything in more detail.

thank you all in advance!

-Saraluminum

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

kvbarkley — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:10:47 GMT

Just what screen are you talking about? If it is the one in the mirror box, AFAIK these are not replacable on a rebel.

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

Saraluminum — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:22:19 GMT

Honestly I was pretty sure it was called a focusing screen, but I may be wrong. It was just the common term while googling. I’m talking about the removable (I’m assuming it’s plastic) piece that is towards the top of the camera. I’m adding a photo (not mine, I took it from the canon website) mine looks like this, but I wasn’t sure if all of the cameras used the same piece or if they are fit by model. I’ve seen a few different types when looking them up so I wasn’t sure if they did different things or were for different bodies. Thank you!

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

MikeSowsun — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:50:32 GMT

On some more advanced Canon cameras, the focus screen is easily relacable by the user with a simple tool that is included when you buy a Canon focus screen.

On other cameras like the T6i, it is not designed to be changed by the user, but it is possible if you follow the right procedure.

Canon EOS 600D/650D/700D/750D/760D Focusing Screen Installation Instruction

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

Saraluminum — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 19:55:41 GMT

Thank you Mike! I do know how to remove it already, I’m just trying to buy a replacement for it and want to make sure I am buying one that is compatible with my camera. I’m not sure if they are all alike or if I need a specific one 🙂

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

MikeSowsun — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:52:29 GMT

The Canon part number is CY3-1751-000

It appears as thought this same part number is used for the 750D/T6i, 760D/T6s, 800D/T7i and 77D.

Since you have already proven you have the skill needed to remove and replace this part, just make sure you order the correct one and you should be good to go...

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

Saraluminum — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:13:47 GMT

Thank you so much Mike, I really appreciate the help!

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

John_ — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:27:18 GMT

Where would one buy such parts Mike? I have a new T6i but it would be good to know...thanks!

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

MikeSowsun — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:48:42 GMT

eBay or Canon parts are two places I would buy such a part.

You can can also google the part number CY3-1751-000 and see what comes up.

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

John_ — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:22:16 GMT

Thanks Mike I think they removed any link you might have sent but I get the idea

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

Waddizzle — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:27:28 GMT

@MikeSowsun wrote:
eBay or Canon parts are two places I would buy such a part.

You can can also google the part number CY3-1751-000 and see what comes up.

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As near as I can tell, Canon does not sell or offer focusing screens for the Rebels. I have not found one in their Online Store, nor have I found one listed as an accessory. I can find eyecups, but no focusing screens. Might be related to why they are so hard to change.

Whatever you found on eBay, which I do not trust at all, is probably not made by Canon. Your part number does not resemble the part numbers for the focusing screens that they do offer for their high end cameras. Furthermore, I read the fine print in your image and it says focusing screen only. I would take to mean there is no included tool., which is another clue that it is probably not from Canon.

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:45:33 GMT

There are part numbers and there are part names. For example, for the 1D Mark IV, the focusing screen name is EC-CIV. Part number is CY3-1598-000.

You won't find a Rebel focusing screen in the OnLine Store because its not a consumer item, like it would be for higher level cameras.

It won't come with a tool because its not sold by Canon as a user replaceable part. But, as shown above, it can be bought and replaced by a user.

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

MikeSowsun — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:53:42 GMT

@Waddizzle wrote:
@MikeSowsun wrote:
eBay or Canon parts are two places I would buy such a part.

You can can also google the part number CY3-1751-000 and see what comes up.

As near as I can tell, Canon does not sell or offer focusing screens for the Rebels. I have not found one in their Online Store, nor have I found one listed as an accessory. I can find eyecups, but no focusing screens. Might be related to why they are so hard to change.

Whatever you found on eBay, which I do not trust at all, is probably not made by Canon. Your part number does not resemble the part numbers for the focusing screens that they do offer for their high end cameras. Furthermore, I read the fine print in your image and it says focusing screen only. I would take to mean there is no included tool., which is another clue that it is probably not from Canon.

Canon will sell you almost any part from almost any Canon camera so that they can be repaired. As I said earlier, this particular part is not considered to be user replaceable, but the part is available from Canon, just as any other part would be.

Re: Help. Focusing screen replacement Rebel t6i

rocket9244 — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 02:12:22 GMT

How hard was it to do?. Mine is scratched and needs replaced. I found a site where instructions are, but he is bad at explaining the procedure.
Do you have a video or link to hot to replace it?. Thanx.