Discoloration of EC-B on the Nikon F5

Under what conditions will discoloration of the EC-B occur on the Nikon F5? I have only read about the problem. I just bought a grey Nikon F5 and have tested out the metering, batteries etc.. All 5 rolls were exposed well and all other functions worked perfectly. However, I am wondering how serious this discoloration of the EC-B screen could get? Does changing a new EC-B screen solve the problem? Is it worth paying $100 more for the US model so that this problem could be fixed if it happens? Thank you for your help.

The "conditions" are simple--it happens over time. The more you use

it, the faster it happens. It's more a nuisance than a real problem.

Nikon will replace the screens under warranty. A new EC-B screen is

fairly expensive if you decide to replace it without warranty.

 

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Only the EC-B screen is affected, so if you're like me and use an E

screen, it's not a problem.

Danny, your reponse has helped greatly. I am now deciding to buy the

US model instead because EC-B screens cost $93.50 and US model in only

$100 more. However, there is one thing I do no understand. Does the

discoloration of EC-B occur due to both passage of time and usage?

For example, if a F5 was left in shelf of a store for 3 years with no

usage, will discoloration still happen?

 

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Why do you use the E screen? It it just because you do not want

discoloration or are there some benefits of using the E screen?

 

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Thanks

I have one EC-B that has never been used--after a year it does not

show the discoloration. I thinks it's an electro-chemical reaction

that causes the change.

 

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I use an E screen because like the grid. Using it loses both the on-

screen focus indication and the movable spot meter function, but I

find the grid to be of more practical advantage, and it's easy enough

to switch back (although I never do).

Thank you Danny for all your help!:)