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Old 06-24-2008, 04:19 AM   #1
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Grainy Viewfinder
Im not sure this is the best description for it though. Not complaining or anything just wanting to clarify something. I was out taking some sky/cloud shots and noticed that the viewfinder looked grainy on the blue sky. I havent noticed this on other images but there is generally alot of colors and shapes on my other images. Coming from a camera with an EVF, I'm not sure what the clarity of the viewfinder should look like. Does this sound weird? There is nothing wrong with the images other than underexposing (which I need to get used to and adjust), I just kinda imagined it would be like looking through clear glass.
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Old 06-24-2008, 04:34 AM   #2
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I think your just hunting for things to worry about. Its fine. Enjoy your camera. Take some pictures lol
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Old 06-24-2008, 04:43 AM   #3
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Ingrid, the interchangeable Pentax viewfinder screens use a matte finish, which can be seen as a slight graininess as you report. It helps most folks to recognize when manual focus has been achieved without being too obtrusive when using auto focus. What you saw is normal for this type of screen. Not to worry!
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yeah dont worry, i noticed it on my k100d too...
it dont effect pictures ans its bearly visably any how.....

just ignor it and take that great shot...
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Old 06-24-2008, 10:48 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by christinelandon View Post
Ingrid, the interchangeable Pentax viewfinder screens use a matte finish, which can be seen as a slight graininess as you report. It helps most folks to recognize when manual focus has been achieved without being too obtrusive when using auto focus. What you saw is normal for this type of screen. Not to worry!
This is good information. I am also wondering what that grainy stuff on my K100D and K10D too. It's a relief to read posts such as this.
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Old 06-24-2008, 03:15 PM   #6
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Thanks guys. Now back to taking photos
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I was actually wondering the same thing myself ... but never bothered to ask.
Good to know it is normal.
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Originally Posted by ingi View Post
the viewfinder looked grainy
Ingrid, this question received a very good response in reply #9 in thread K10D Viewfinder Question..

Basically, the grain is a side effect of making transparent glass matte. All SLR (film and digital) have it.
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Originally Posted by Mechan1k View Post
I was actually wondering the same thing myself ... but never bothered to ask.
Good to know it is normal.
Well lucky I asked for you ...... Makes me feel less of a newbie for wanting to know.

Originally Posted by falconeye View Post
Ingrid, this question received a very good response in reply #9 in thread K10D Viewfinder Question..

Basically, the grain is a side effect of making transparent glass matte. All SLR (film and digital) have it.
Thanks for the link. Excellent info.
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