Originally posted by barondla Got the Pentax red dot in to replace the Tasco. Like the Pentax better. It is sealed, has "stretchy string" connected lens caps that have clear openings. The finder can be usd with the caps on. This saves a lot of time on a grab shot. Also like the intensity settings can be seen from behind the camera vs the side. The Pentax also has full length rails that fit my hotshoe adapter much better than the Tasco. Only down side is the Pentax is a little bigger (1/2-3/4 inch longer). Not a big deal. Hope the weather and eagles cooperate tomorrow!
thanks
barondla
I have some totally "newbie" questions here (and it may look like stupid questions too):
Why would you have this "red dot finder" as shown here?
I have never (yet) tried mounting my DA*300/4 on my Q camera (did not get the adapter yet), so I only assume this is to get a better "approximation" of the subject since it would be a quite a distance ?
Also, you mention that "
it can also be used on the K5 in af for birds in flight" (quote), now how would that be?
Again, sorry for the misunderstanding and for my limited knowledge.
Cheers.
JP