Viewfinder magnifier for K-30

zreminder · 05-11-2013, 12:56 PM

I have been looking for a viewfinder magnifier, or the eyepiece for my k-30 for a while. So far I haven't found one that is explicitly stated that is compatible with k-30. Can someone recommend one ? I don't need anything fancy like right-angle one. Just a simple magnifier that can help me do manual focusing.

SteveB · 05-11-2013, 01:16 PM

The O-ME53 fits.

bluenose · 05-11-2013, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by SteveB

The O-ME53 fits.

I have one on my K-30, it is the optional eyepiece/magnifier for the K-30 as well as other models.

Regards

ChooseAName · 05-11-2013, 02:59 PM

I can confirm that, I have the O-ME53 on my K-30 right now

mbukal · 05-11-2013, 03:46 PM

I used the O-ME53 on Kx, Kr, now it passed and use the K30, happy, my recommendation

zreminder · 05-11-2013, 06:41 PM

Thanks. I think I know what I'm gonna get now.

jcdoss · 05-12-2013, 08:47 AM

Just in case there is doubt, I have one too, and it works pretty well.

Doug RC · 05-31-2013, 04:26 PM

I have gone through 2 of the Pentax O-ME53 units . . they are nice . . BUT . . the rubber that forms the eyecup is too flimsy and rips very very easily . .
after the second O-ME53 caught a branch and ripped I ordered the Tenpa MEA-P 1.36
Which fits perfectly . . and very pleased both with the quality and fit of the unit . . assembly is easy and if the directions are followed practically fool proof.
The rubber eye cup can be used (or not) the unit also comes with a shred-proof rubber jacket if you don't want to use the eyecup . . the eyecup can be turned
down or pulled out as desired . . This TENPA 1.36 Unit is head-and-shoulders above the Pentax unit a quality item . . the cameras own diopter lever is used
to focus on the focus screen bars (as is done for the stock viewfinder) . .
The quality is great . . I have read several commenters who say that the 'information' that is delivered to the eye piece from the K-30 is "hidden" by
the Tenpa unit . . but I have not found that to be the case at all . . in my opinion the Tenpa is the unit to buy (its a bit more costly than the Pentax but well worth it.

05-11-2013, 12:56 PM	#1
zreminder New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 4	Viewfinder magnifier for K-30 I have been looking for a viewfinder magnifier, or the eyepiece for my k-30 for a while. So far I haven't found one that is explicitly stated that is compatible with k-30. Can someone recommend one ? I don't need anything fancy like right-angle one. Just a simple magnifier that can help me do manual focusing.

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05-11-2013, 01:16 PM	#2
SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	The O-ME53 fits.

05-11-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
bluenose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: S. Ontario Posts: 227	Originally posted by SteveB The O-ME53 fits. I have one on my K-30, it is the optional eyepiece/magnifier for the K-30 as well as other models. Regards

05-11-2013, 02:59 PM	#4
ChooseAName Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southeast USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 390	I can confirm that, I have the O-ME53 on my K-30 right now

05-11-2013, 03:46 PM	#5
mbukal Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: zagreb Posts: 668	I used the O-ME53 on Kx, Kr, now it passed and use the K30, happy, my recommendation

05-11-2013, 06:41 PM	#6
zreminder New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thanks. I think I know what I'm gonna get now.

05-12-2013, 08:47 AM	#7
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,794	Just in case there is doubt, I have one too, and it works pretty well.

05-31-2013, 04:26 PM	#8
Doug RC New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 14	I have gone through 2 of the Pentax O-ME53 units . . they are nice . . BUT . . the rubber that forms the eyecup is too flimsy and rips very very easily . . after the second O-ME53 caught a branch and ripped I ordered the Tenpa MEA-P 1.36 Which fits perfectly . . and very pleased both with the quality and fit of the unit . . assembly is easy and if the directions are followed practically fool proof. The rubber eye cup can be used (or not) the unit also comes with a shred-proof rubber jacket if you don't want to use the eyecup . . the eyecup can be turned down or pulled out as desired . . This TENPA 1.36 Unit is head-and-shoulders above the Pentax unit a quality item . . the cameras own diopter lever is used to focus on the focus screen bars (as is done for the stock viewfinder) . . The quality is great . . I have read several commenters who say that the 'information' that is delivered to the eye piece from the K-30 is "hidden" by the Tenpa unit . . but I have not found that to be the case at all . . in my opinion the Tenpa is the unit to buy (its a bit more costly than the Pentax but well worth it.