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Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement

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    1. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement, Focusing Screen: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement, Focusing Screen: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement, Focusing Screen: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Push in the button next to the lens.

      • While holding the button twist the lens counter-clockwise.

      • Pull up and remove lens from camera.

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    2. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Inside toward the top you will find a small slit in the plastic piece.

      • Insert a flat head screw driver into the slit and pull down to access the focusing screen.

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    3. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
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      • Using tweezers grab the focusing screen on the side by the two tabs that are on it.

      • Do not grab the focusing screen in the middle as this will damage it.

      • Pull out and remove focusing screen from camera.

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    4. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • When inserting new screen make sure to orient it where the two tabs are facing towards you with the smaller tab facing up.

      • Angle the focusing screen to make installation easier.

      • Lay the new focusing screen into the plastic tray.

      • It does not snap into place.

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    5. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Insert screw driver into the slit and push up to close.

      • You can also use your thumb, if you are careful not to touch the screen as this could leave a smudge on it.

      • You will hear a click when the plastic tray is back in place.

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    6. Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Alpha DSLR- A850 Focusing Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • When re-installing the lens line up the orange dots that are one both lens and camera.

      • Fit lens into place and turn clockwise to secure it back to camera.

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Conclusion

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