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Sparky_ · 07-10-2012, 02:20 PM

I love my K-01 camera I have 2 prime lens and the pictures are great.
Please please please Pentax could you make a viewfinder that I could clamp onto the flash slot.
I'd pay good money and this would make the camera perfect for me.
Only thing it's lacking for me

Thanks

And a cheaper bag

lammie200 · 07-10-2012, 03:54 PM

I think that you could use the one that is made for the Q, but it wouldn't give you a true representation for all of your lens focal lengths. You could also do one of those hood things that attaches to the rear lcd. Someone had that set up and an external mike attached to the hot shoe. Killer!

Sparky_ · 07-10-2012, 04:01 PM

I think Pentax should make one for the K-01. I'd buy it in a heart beat. I'm sure loads of people would

pinholecam · 07-10-2012, 10:49 PM

You should be able to get the Leitz or even cheapo Russian optical viewfinders off eaby.
These were made for RF cameras and match various common focal lengths.
Only problem is that the FOV will be a bit off due to the APS-C crop factor.

RonHendriks1966 · 07-11-2012, 01:14 AM

Originally posted by lammie200

I think that you could use the one that is made for the Q, but it wouldn't give you a true representation for all of your lens focal lengths.

The O-VF1 from Q isn't good matching. The field of view is the same, comparing to the FA31mm, but the allignment isn't good, there is a shift down, so you can't see it very well.

NickLarsson · 07-11-2012, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

You should be able to get the Leitz or even cheapo Russian optical viewfinders off eaby.
These were made for RF cameras and match various common focal lengths.
Only problem is that the FOV will be a bit off due to the APS-C crop factor.

Well, one looks a bit more threatening with it then

pinholecam · 07-11-2012, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

Well, one looks a bit more threatening with it then

Cool!

It always reminds me of a 6 shooter.

53bicycles · 07-12-2012, 02:47 PM

here's a DIY fix
and another
perfect for us cheapskates

Medium FormatPro · 07-12-2012, 04:56 PM

There was a forum member that made a red dot finder for their Pentax Q. It would also be great if anyone made one for a K-01.

Darn I'd almost business back this person to give them starters into their own business. That red dot "gizmo" is nothing short of an excellent idea and also adaptation.

Just be careful when using it anywhere near DC

07-10-2012, 02:20 PM	#1
Sparky_ New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	Focus viewfinder I love my K-01 camera I have 2 prime lens and the pictures are great. Please please please Pentax could you make a viewfinder that I could clamp onto the flash slot. I'd pay good money and this would make the camera perfect for me. Only thing it's lacking for me Thanks And a cheaper bag

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07-10-2012, 03:54 PM	#2
lammie200 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Francisco Photos: Albums Posts: 1,033	I think that you could use the one that is made for the Q, but it wouldn't give you a true representation for all of your lens focal lengths. You could also do one of those hood things that attaches to the rear lcd. Someone had that set up and an external mike attached to the hot shoe. Killer!

07-10-2012, 04:01 PM	#3
Sparky_ New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Original Poster	I think Pentax should make one for the K-01. I'd buy it in a heart beat. I'm sure loads of people would

07-10-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,710	You should be able to get the Leitz or even cheapo Russian optical viewfinders off eaby. These were made for RF cameras and match various common focal lengths. Only problem is that the FOV will be a bit off due to the APS-C crop factor.

07-11-2012, 01:14 AM	#5
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by lammie200 I think that you could use the one that is made for the Q, but it wouldn't give you a true representation for all of your lens focal lengths. The O-VF1 from Q isn't good matching. The field of view is the same, comparing to the FA31mm, but the allignment isn't good, there is a shift down, so you can't see it very well.

07-11-2012, 07:27 AM	#6
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by pinholecam You should be able to get the Leitz or even cheapo Russian optical viewfinders off eaby. These were made for RF cameras and match various common focal lengths. Only problem is that the FOV will be a bit off due to the APS-C crop factor. Well, one looks a bit more threatening with it then

07-11-2012, 10:33 PM	#7
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,710	Originally posted by NickLarsson Well, one looks a bit more threatening with it then Cool! It always reminds me of a 6 shooter.

07-12-2012, 02:47 PM	#8
53bicycles New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO Posts: 22	here's a DIY fix and another perfect for us cheapskates

07-12-2012, 04:56 PM	#9
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	There was a forum member that made a red dot finder for their Pentax Q. It would also be great if anyone made one for a K-01. Darn I'd almost business back this person to give them starters into their own business. That red dot "gizmo" is nothing short of an excellent idea and also adaptation. Just be careful when using it anywhere near DC

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