K30 box has eye piece cover?

Joojoo2010 · 01-01-2014, 06:28 PM

My new k30 box did not have viewfinder cover inside box. Is this normal nowdays, before pentaxcams come with eyepiece cover?

Also warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?!

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-01-2014, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by Joojoo2010

My new k30 box did not have viewfinder cover inside box. Is this normal nowdays, before pentaxcams come with eyepiece cover?

Also warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?!

It has been over a year since I got mine, but I don't think it does come with the cover. Previously I had a K20D which did include it. I used to use it with the K20D when doing night shooting, however with the K30 I use live view on the tripod, no need for that cover.

Actually the Pentax or Ricoh Imaging website says the the "Finder Cap for ME" is included.

IchabodCrane · 01-01-2014, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by Joojoo2010

My new k30 box did not have viewfinder cover inside box. Is this normal nowdays, before pentaxcams come with eyepiece cover?

Also warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?!

I bought my K-30 about a year and a half ago and it didn't have the OVF cover despite what the contents claim. One call to Pentax customer service and they sent it to me.

**patrick9** · 01-01-2014, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

I bought my K-30 about a year and a half ago and it didn't have the OVF cover despite what the contents claim. One call to Pentax customer service and they sent it to me.

That is good to know. Mine didn't have one either I have had it right at a year now

Adam · 01-01-2014, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by Joojoo2010

My new k30 box did not have viewfinder cover inside box. Is this normal nowdays, before pentaxcams come with eyepiece cover?

Also warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?!

The VF cover comes with the K-5/K-3 but not the K-50/K-30.

IchabodCrane · 01-02-2014, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by Adam

The VF cover comes with the K-5/K-3 but not the K-50/K-30.

PENTAX - K-30 Black

lister6520 · 01-02-2014, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by Adam

The VF cover comes with the K-5/K-3 but not the K-50/K-30.

Neither my k-30 nor the K-3 had the eyepiece cover AFAIK, but now that you mentioned I'm going to dig up the K-3 box and look through it again, maybe it's there and I missed it.

**seventysixersfan** · 01-02-2014, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Joojoo2010

warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?!

Yes, this is a common practice by some (unauthorized) resellers of Pentax gear. That's how they can offer the body only for a price that seems like a very good deal compared to authorized dealers. Did you get the K-30 from electronics basket or other third party reseller on Amazon?

Adam · 01-02-2014, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by lister6520

Neither my k-30 nor the K-3 had the eyepiece cover AFAIK, but now that you mentioned I'm going to dig up the K-3 box and look through it again, maybe it's there and I missed it.

It's very easy to miss, but there should certainly be one in your K-3 box.

Joojoo2010 · 01-02-2014, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Yes, this is a common practice by some (unauthorized) resellers of Pentax gear. That's how they can offer the body only for a price that seems like a very good deal compared to authorized dealers. Did you get the K-30 from electronics basket or other third party reseller on Amazon?

This was local authorized reseller here, now i understand very low price...

lister6520 · 01-04-2014, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by Adam

It's very easy to miss, but there should certainly be one in your K-3 box.

Found it! It had gotten in between the cardboard partitions in the box. Thanks for pointing out that it should be in the box!

Strange that it wasn't in a plastic bag with the other small things.

dcBear78 · 01-04-2014, 07:32 AM

Is that what that thing is? What's the point of it?

Franc · 01-04-2014, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Is that what that thing is? What's the point of it?

you cover the eye piece as it leaks light during long exposures

Steven Chain · 01-06-2014, 06:58 PM

The inside lid of my K30 box list "Finder Cap for ME" as an optional accessory. BH has them for sale.

IchabodCrane · 01-06-2014, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by Steven Chain

The inside lid of my K30 box list "Finder Cap for ME" as an optional accessory. BH has them for sale.

As shown in the link from my prior post in this thread, the Pentax website claims the Finder Cap for ME is "in the box" (but it isn't). If the website is wrong, they've had a year and a half to fix it. Pentax sent me one no charge.

01-01-2014, 06:28 PM	#1
Joojoo2010 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 306	K30 box has eye piece cover? My new k30 box did not have viewfinder cover inside box. Is this normal nowdays, before pentaxcams come with eyepiece cover? Also warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?!

01-01-2014, 09:18 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by Joojoo2010 My new k30 box did not have viewfinder cover inside box. Is this normal nowdays, before pentaxcams come with eyepiece cover? Also warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?! The VF cover comes with the K-5/K-3 but not the K-50/K-30. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-02-2014, 01:05 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by lister6520 Neither my k-30 nor the K-3 had the eyepiece cover AFAIK, but now that you mentioned I'm going to dig up the K-3 box and look through it again, maybe it's there and I missed it. It's very easy to miss, but there should certainly be one in your K-3 box. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-01-2014, 08:35 PM	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,290	Originally posted by Joojoo2010 My new k30 box did not have viewfinder cover inside box. Is this normal nowdays, before pentaxcams come with eyepiece cover? Also warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?! It has been over a year since I got mine, but I don't think it does come with the cover. Previously I had a K20D which did include it. I used to use it with the K20D when doing night shooting, however with the K30 I use live view on the tripod, no need for that cover. Actually the Pentax or Ricoh Imaging website says the the "Finder Cap for ME" is included.

01-01-2014, 08:56 PM	#3
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by Joojoo2010 My new k30 box did not have viewfinder cover inside box. Is this normal nowdays, before pentaxcams come with eyepiece cover? Also warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?! I bought my K-30 about a year and a half ago and it didn't have the OVF cover despite what the contents claim. One call to Pentax customer service and they sent it to me.

01-01-2014, 09:14 PM	#4
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Originally posted by IchabodCrane I bought my K-30 about a year and a half ago and it didn't have the OVF cover despite what the contents claim. One call to Pentax customer service and they sent it to me. That is good to know. Mine didn't have one either I have had it right at a year now

01-02-2014, 07:20 AM	#6
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by Adam The VF cover comes with the K-5/K-3 but not the K-50/K-30. PENTAX - K-30 Black

01-02-2014, 10:24 AM	#7
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	Originally posted by Adam The VF cover comes with the K-5/K-3 but not the K-50/K-30. Neither my k-30 nor the K-3 had the eyepiece cover AFAIK, but now that you mentioned I'm going to dig up the K-3 box and look through it again, maybe it's there and I missed it.

01-02-2014, 10:33 AM	#8
seventysixersfan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Joojoo2010 warranty card says k30+18-55 kit even i did buy new body only. They did sell lens separately?! Yes, this is a common practice by some (unauthorized) resellers of Pentax gear. That's how they can offer the body only for a price that seems like a very good deal compared to authorized dealers. Did you get the K-30 from electronics basket or other third party reseller on Amazon?

01-02-2014, 03:01 PM	#10
Joojoo2010 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 306 Original Poster	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Yes, this is a common practice by some (unauthorized) resellers of Pentax gear. That's how they can offer the body only for a price that seems like a very good deal compared to authorized dealers. Did you get the K-30 from electronics basket or other third party reseller on Amazon? This was local authorized reseller here, now i understand very low price...

01-04-2014, 07:18 AM	#11
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	Originally posted by Adam It's very easy to miss, but there should certainly be one in your K-3 box. Found it! It had gotten in between the cardboard partitions in the box. Thanks for pointing out that it should be in the box! Strange that it wasn't in a plastic bag with the other small things.

01-04-2014, 07:32 AM	#12
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Is that what that thing is? What's the point of it?

01-04-2014, 07:44 AM	#13
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by dcBear78 Is that what that thing is? What's the point of it? you cover the eye piece as it leaks light during long exposures

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01-06-2014, 06:58 PM	#14
Steven Chain Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 27	The inside lid of my K30 box list "Finder Cap for ME" as an optional accessory. BH has them for sale.

01-06-2014, 08:48 PM	#15
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by Steven Chain The inside lid of my K30 box list "Finder Cap for ME" as an optional accessory. BH has them for sale. As shown in the link from my prior post in this thread, the Pentax website claims the Finder Cap for ME is "in the box" (but it isn't). If the website is wrong, they've had a year and a half to fix it. Pentax sent me one no charge.