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**sibyrnes** · 08-09-2017, 06:25 PM

Anyone know where I can get an original focusing screen for my K1? Mine has some minor scratches - no big deal but in case I want to replace it some day. Are they even available? I hope I don't have to send my camera in as a repair somewhere just to replace the screen.

Last edited by sibyrnes; 08-09-2017 at 06:33 PM.

MarkJerling · 08-09-2017, 06:50 PM

How did it get scratched, if you don't mind me asking?

**sibyrnes** · 08-09-2017, 06:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

How did it get scratched, if you don't mind me asking?

Not sure, probably careless cleaning on my part. They seem to have a much softer, easier to damage surface than my old LX screens. I think I just bumped it with my finger nail.

MarkJerling · 08-09-2017, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by sibyrnes

Not sure, probably careless cleaning on my part. They seem to have a much softer, easier to damage surface than my old LX screens. I think I just bumped it with my finger nail.

Ah. That's soft indeed!

Not a Number · 08-09-2017, 07:18 PM

Pentax used to sell screens on the old Pentax Webstore but they were no longer listed when Ricoh US moved the store to the Ricoh Imaging US website.

Since Ricoh lists the screen on the K-1 as non-User interchangeable it is doubtful they will sell you a screen anyway.

Adam · 08-09-2017, 08:58 PM

Yeah, you may have to send it in unless the screen from another model can be used, which sounds unlikely.

Pekito22 · 03-08-2018, 04:02 PM

Í hace same problem. Í read Natural Bright Matte III focusing screen is in the k3... this work in mi k1

gerard_bekking · 01-07-2023, 01:32 AM

A Canon Ec screen seems to fit after removing the tab. Iacidently ordered a Canon E type L screen. These come in a metal frame, after the removal of the frame they are a bit smaller than the Pentax screen but can also be used. Unfortunately, I scratched mine because I had no plastic pliers. It focuses very well and seems to be brighter than the original. The autofocus seems to improve also, faster and more precise. But I did not test that extensively. Also, I need to test it in bright light to check the exposure, in low light that seems to be ok.
The biggest drawback is that it seems to be not perfectly centered.
I am very happy with the result for now.

I am planning to collect several Ec screens as they seem to fit correctly according to a post on this site, I just ordered an EC-A,after I removed the tab and placed it in the camera I will add the result to this post.

Not a Number · 01-07-2023, 01:07 PM

I doubt an APS-C sized screen will fit on the K-1.

shy_shy_sorry · 03-29-2023, 04:13 AM

Focusing Screen

08-09-2017, 06:25 PM	#1
sibyrnes Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 447	Original Replacement Focusing Screen for K1 Anyone know where I can get an original focusing screen for my K1? Mine has some minor scratches - no big deal but in case I want to replace it some day. Are they even available? I hope I don't have to send my camera in as a repair somewhere just to replace the screen. Last edited by sibyrnes; 08-09-2017 at 06:33 PM.

08-09-2017, 08:58 PM	#6
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08-09-2017, 06:50 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	How did it get scratched, if you don't mind me asking?

08-09-2017, 06:55 PM - 1 Like	#3
sibyrnes Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 447 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling How did it get scratched, if you don't mind me asking? Not sure, probably careless cleaning on my part. They seem to have a much softer, easier to damage surface than my old LX screens. I think I just bumped it with my finger nail.

08-09-2017, 07:02 PM	#4
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by sibyrnes Not sure, probably careless cleaning on my part. They seem to have a much softer, easier to damage surface than my old LX screens. I think I just bumped it with my finger nail. Ah. That's soft indeed!

08-09-2017, 07:18 PM	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Pentax used to sell screens on the old Pentax Webstore but they were no longer listed when Ricoh US moved the store to the Ricoh Imaging US website. Since Ricoh lists the screen on the K-1 as non-User interchangeable it is doubtful they will sell you a screen anyway.

03-08-2018, 04:02 PM	#7
Pekito22 New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1	Í hace same problem. Í read Natural Bright Matte III focusing screen is in the k3... this work in mi k1

01-07-2023, 01:32 AM	#8
gerard_bekking New Member Join Date: May 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5	A Canon Ec screen seems to fit after removing the tab. Iacidently ordered a Canon E type L screen. These come in a metal frame, after the removal of the frame they are a bit smaller than the Pentax screen but can also be used. Unfortunately, I scratched mine because I had no plastic pliers. It focuses very well and seems to be brighter than the original. The autofocus seems to improve also, faster and more precise. But I did not test that extensively. Also, I need to test it in bright light to check the exposure, in low light that seems to be ok. The biggest drawback is that it seems to be not perfectly centered. I am very happy with the result for now. I am planning to collect several Ec screens as they seem to fit correctly according to a post on this site, I just ordered an EC-A,after I removed the tab and placed it in the camera I will add the result to this post.

01-07-2023, 01:07 PM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I doubt an APS-C sized screen will fit on the K-1.

03-29-2023, 04:13 AM	#10
shy_shy_sorry New Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Photos: Albums Posts: 8	Focusing Screen

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