Right-angle Viewfinder for Pentax K-5

b.gun · 02-20-2011, 03:40 PM

Hello,
i'm looking for an right-angle finder for Pentax K-5. I have found some in an internet shop, but I'm not sure if that is compatible:

1. Asahi Pentax finder
2. Olympus Varimagni finder
3. Olympus VA-1

My question is, is one of these compatible with the K5 without changing what's on the camera?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Sorry for my english, but i hope, you understand me. I speak German better than English ...

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JeffJS · 02-20-2011, 04:22 PM

I can tell you for certain that #2, the Olympus Varimagnifier is compatible. It greatly limits your view of the entire finder though, especially at 2.5x. If you goal is real critical focus of something, it'll work fine for you.

30v iPentax · 02-21-2011, 02:17 AM

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henryk · 02-21-2011, 04:53 AM

I have the Asahi right-angle finder, left over from my Spotmatic days. It does NOT fit the Pentax DSLRs; the mount is too small.

Instead I use the Seagull right-angle finder. Not as well made as the Asahi but remarkably good for the price. Comes with adapters for a variety of cameras, including the Pentaxes. Find it here:

Amazon.com: Seagull 1x-2x Right Angle Finder for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Fuji, Olympus and Leica SLR cameras: Electronics

kenyee · 02-22-2011, 08:25 AM

The Olympus works fine....nice heavy piece of old gear too.

**merengue** · 02-22-2011, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by henryk

I have the Asahi right-angle finder, left over from my Spotmatic days. It does NOT fit the Pentax DSLRs; the mount is too small.

Instead I use the Seagull right-angle finder. Not as well made as the Asahi but remarkably good for the price. Comes with adapters for a variety of cameras, including the Pentaxes. Find it here:

Amazon.com: Seagull 1x-2x Right Angle Finder for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Fuji, Olympus and Leica SLR cameras: Electronics

I also have a Asahi Pentax Right-Angle viewfinder and it fits my K-10.

Earl

henryk · 02-22-2011, 11:01 AM

It must be a later version of the right-angle finder. Mine was originally made for the H1a and H3v and fit the Spotmatic.

30v iPentax · 02-22-2011, 11:59 AM

Kulma etsin ei auta jos joutuu kuvaamaan ruohonjuuri tasolla. joutuu silti menemään kuralammikkoon polvilleen.

henryk · 02-22-2011, 12:40 PM - **1 Like**

When I get down to photograph the grassroots level, my aging knees go "kuralammikkoon" too.

(This is an English joke. I am not making fun of Finnish. Not when I love nisu so much.)

sewebster · 02-22-2011, 04:40 PM

I have something that looks basically exactly like the #2 one and it fits on my k200d. It only has a mirror though, so the image is reversed. I also need to vastly adjust the diopter when I put it on and switch magnifications though. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

JeffJS · 02-22-2011, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by sewebster

I have something that looks basically exactly like the #2 one and it fits on my k200d. It only has a mirror though, so the image is reversed. I also need to vastly adjust the diopter when I put it on and switch magnifications though. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

Sounds like you are doing it correctly.

les3547 · 02-27-2011, 09:45 PM

Does anyone have experience with this Seagull 1x-2x Right Angle Finder? The reviews at Amazon are pretty good:

bobmaxja · 02-27-2011, 09:47 PM

I just bouight the seagull, quality is very good for $55

les3547 · 02-27-2011, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

I just bouight the seagull, quality is very good for $55

Lol, yes, I just changed my question to ask about that. Is the image upside down? Thanks.

30v iPentax · 02-28-2011, 01:05 AM

Aputure Wireless Gigtube

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02-20-2011, 04:22 PM	#2
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	I can tell you for certain that #2, the Olympus Varimagnifier is compatible. It greatly limits your view of the entire finder though, especially at 2.5x. If you goal is real critical focus of something, it'll work fine for you.

02-21-2011, 02:17 AM	#3
30v iPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suomi , Finland Posts: 368	Olisiko joku tälläinen vaihtoehto parenpi ja monipuolisenpi, Aputure Gigtube Wireless Remote etsin. Itse ole jotakin vastaavaa etsimässä. Eikä hinnatkaan ole kalliinpia, kun näissä vanhoissa kulmaetsimissä.

02-21-2011, 04:53 AM	#4
henryk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Evanston IL Posts: 62	I have the Asahi right-angle finder, left over from my Spotmatic days. It does NOT fit the Pentax DSLRs; the mount is too small. Instead I use the Seagull right-angle finder. Not as well made as the Asahi but remarkably good for the price. Comes with adapters for a variety of cameras, including the Pentaxes. Find it here: Amazon.com: Seagull 1x-2x Right Angle Finder for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Fuji, Olympus and Leica SLR cameras: Electronics

02-22-2011, 08:25 AM	#5
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	The Olympus works fine....nice heavy piece of old gear too.

02-22-2011, 10:16 AM	#6
merengue Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 117	Originally posted by henryk I have the Asahi right-angle finder, left over from my Spotmatic days. It does NOT fit the Pentax DSLRs; the mount is too small. Instead I use the Seagull right-angle finder. Not as well made as the Asahi but remarkably good for the price. Comes with adapters for a variety of cameras, including the Pentaxes. Find it here: Amazon.com: Seagull 1x-2x Right Angle Finder for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Fuji, Olympus and Leica SLR cameras: Electronics I also have a Asahi Pentax Right-Angle viewfinder and it fits my K-10. Earl

02-22-2011, 11:01 AM	#7
henryk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Evanston IL Posts: 62	It must be a later version of the right-angle finder. Mine was originally made for the H1a and H3v and fit the Spotmatic.

02-22-2011, 11:59 AM	#8
30v iPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suomi , Finland Posts: 368	Kulma etsin ei auta jos joutuu kuvaamaan ruohonjuuri tasolla. joutuu silti menemään kuralammikkoon polvilleen.

02-22-2011, 12:40 PM - 1 Like	#9
henryk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Evanston IL Posts: 62	When I get down to photograph the grassroots level, my aging knees go "kuralammikkoon" too. (This is an English joke. I am not making fun of Finnish. Not when I love nisu so much.)

02-22-2011, 04:40 PM	#10
sewebster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 544	I have something that looks basically exactly like the #2 one and it fits on my k200d. It only has a mirror though, so the image is reversed. I also need to vastly adjust the diopter when I put it on and switch magnifications though. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

02-22-2011, 05:13 PM	#11
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by sewebster I have something that looks basically exactly like the #2 one and it fits on my k200d. It only has a mirror though, so the image is reversed. I also need to vastly adjust the diopter when I put it on and switch magnifications though. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Sounds like you are doing it correctly.

02-27-2011, 09:47 PM	#13
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I just bouight the seagull, quality is very good for $55

02-27-2011, 09:52 PM	#14
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	Originally posted by bobmaxja I just bouight the seagull, quality is very good for $55 Lol, yes, I just changed my question to ask about that. Is the image upside down? Thanks.

02-28-2011, 01:05 AM	#15
30v iPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suomi , Finland Posts: 368	Aputure Wireless Gigtube Markkinoiden paras langaton etsinkuvan lähetin. Näet etsinkuvan ja voit ottaa kuvia .