Canon T6i, replace focus screen?

[rocket9244]

I seen a post about replacing the focus screen on a T6i, but its jumbled and written Very poorly. does anyone have a link to a video or understandable written directions? Thank You.

[rocket9244]

I paid $700 for it new. So putting another $300 in it isnt worth the price, considering they are going for around $500 now.

[rocket9244]

$10- $80

[John_]

Yes, I got my T6i about 5 months ago with 2 lenses for $550. Well then for 10-80 dollars give it a shot. Hopefully, it will go well and if not you can still sell it "as-is". I think the new T7's are going for around 700 now. From the posts I have seen the focus screen is just a remove and replace operation, no mention of calibration issues.

[ebiggs1]

"I paid $700 for it new. So putting another $300 in it isnt worth the price, considering they are going for around $500 now."

What you paid for the camera originally is not relevant.    Yours is broke so that factor is done.  You can't replace it for $300 dollars today most likely, "considering they are going for around $500 now.". That makes the $300 cost reasonable.  If you choose to upgrade to a new camera the $300 can theoretically be applied to it.

[Waddizzle]

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@rocket9244 wrote:

I seen a post about replacing the focus screen on a T6i, but its jumbled and written Very poorly. does anyone have a link to a video or understandable written directions? Thank You.

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I do not know where you purchased your screen, but a genuine Canon screen comes with instructions on how to change the screen, INCLUDING a special tool that you use to pick up the screen and set it down in place.

[rocket9244]

True.

[John_]

Just found this video for replacing a focus screen, different model camera but it looks easy and it comes with a tool to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j_9hlzlXlU

[rocket9244]

They are only like $10.00
If I put it on ebay, what should I start the bid at, $300?
I'll be basically using the money to buy a 6d, those are easy to replace if you want to lol..but, I'll treat the next camera better. I think this happened when I changed lenses at a lake, with strong winds that day. Crap flew in there and stuck to the screen.

[smithclarkson01]

i had but it is expired nw, sorry !!

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[rocket9244]

I hear you. I'm not sure what to do about it. In all reality it doesnt affect the pictures. I'll probably just use it until I get the 6D. No sense in trying to repair it myself, as it does work.