+3 diopter eyesight correction

SunnyReggie · 09-05-2016, 12:50 AM

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Hell members,

Thank you for adding me to the forum!

I am seriously considering the K1 but can not find ant reference to a +3d eyesight correction lens. I know the K1 will go up to +1.2d but this is not strong enough for me. Have asked the distributors here in Australia and they advised that "maybe the type M would do the trick", but that's a bit too hit and miss for me to base a buying decision on. Does anyone have any idea whether Ricoh intend to support the K1 with accessories that Nikon and Canon etc (even Olympus) provide for their respective systems.

Thank you in anticipation of your feedback and comments.

photolady95 · 09-05-2016, 01:06 AM

Read this:

PENTAX Diopter Correction Lens Adapter M reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Might be what you're looking for to use.

Unregistered User 8 · 09-05-2016, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by SunnyReggie

+3 diopter eyesight correction

Hi SunnyReggie. Welcome to the Pentax forums mate. photolady95 just beat me to it !!!

A good opportunity though to let you know that the databases here are very extensive. Cameras, lenses and miscellaneous accessories are all here to take a squiz at. Good to have you here.

photolady95 · 09-05-2016, 01:14 AM

IMO, they are a bit too much, price wise. There's one on Ebay that is located in Japan:

Pentax 3 Diopter Adjustment Correction Lens Adapter for Ricoh Camera Finder New | eBay

Giklab · 09-05-2016, 01:31 AM - **1 Like**

I had my local optician cut one of my old glasses' lenses which I then squeezed under the eyecup rubber.

Unregistered User 8 · 09-05-2016, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by Giklab

I had my local optician cut one of my old glasses' lenses which I then squeezed under the eyecup rubber.

I always had a feeling that Pentax users were smarter than average, but that idea proves it for me !!!

photolady95 · 09-05-2016, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by Giklab

I had my local optician cut one of my old glasses' lenses which I then squeezed under the eyecup rubber.

I knew someone here would post the best solution.

I've never needed that in recent years, the built in diopter is good enough for my eyes.

Giklab · 09-05-2016, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by pjv

I always had a feeling that Pentax users were smarter than average, but that idea proves it for me !!!

Thanks

Well I had to do something, and the original Pentax stuff was way too expensive.

Originally posted by photolady95

I knew someone here would post the best solution.

I've never needed that in recent years, the built in diopter is good enough for my eyes.

Sadly, I'm at -4/-3.75 already so the viewfinder is a blurry mess. I just have to hope it doesn't get worse with age :|

photolady95 · 09-05-2016, 04:08 AM

Three years ago I had cataracts removed and new lenses put in. Before this, I was right eye dominant but the eyes couldn't see. After the surgery, I'm left eye dominant with 20/20 vision and the right eye is still blurry to some extent.

**UncleVanya** · 09-05-2016, 04:43 AM

My astigmatism adjustment alone is nearly 5. My worst eye is nearly -14 base.

09-05-2016, 12:50 AM	#1
SunnyReggie New Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 1	+3 diopter eyesight correction Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hell members, Thank you for adding me to the forum! I am seriously considering the K1 but can not find ant reference to a +3d eyesight correction lens. I know the K1 will go up to +1.2d but this is not strong enough for me. Have asked the distributors here in Australia and they advised that "maybe the type M would do the trick", but that's a bit too hit and miss for me to base a buying decision on. Does anyone have any idea whether Ricoh intend to support the K1 with accessories that Nikon and Canon etc (even Olympus) provide for their respective systems. Thank you in anticipation of your feedback and comments.

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Read this: PENTAX Diopter Correction Lens Adapter M reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database Might be what you're looking for to use.

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by SunnyReggie +3 diopter eyesight correction Hi SunnyReggie. Welcome to the Pentax forums mate. photolady95 just beat me to it !!! A good opportunity though to let you know that the databases here are very extensive. Cameras, lenses and miscellaneous accessories are all here to take a squiz at. Good to have you here.

09-05-2016, 01:14 AM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	IMO, they are a bit too much, price wise. There's one on Ebay that is located in Japan: Pentax 3 Diopter Adjustment Correction Lens Adapter for Ricoh Camera Finder New \| eBay

09-05-2016, 01:31 AM - 1 Like	#5
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	I had my local optician cut one of my old glasses' lenses which I then squeezed under the eyecup rubber.

09-05-2016, 01:35 AM	#6
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Giklab I had my local optician cut one of my old glasses' lenses which I then squeezed under the eyecup rubber. I always had a feeling that Pentax users were smarter than average, but that idea proves it for me !!!

09-05-2016, 01:56 AM	#7
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Giklab I had my local optician cut one of my old glasses' lenses which I then squeezed under the eyecup rubber. I knew someone here would post the best solution. I've never needed that in recent years, the built in diopter is good enough for my eyes.

09-05-2016, 02:50 AM	#8
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by pjv I always had a feeling that Pentax users were smarter than average, but that idea proves it for me !!! Thanks Well I had to do something, and the original Pentax stuff was way too expensive. Originally posted by photolady95 I knew someone here would post the best solution. I've never needed that in recent years, the built in diopter is good enough for my eyes. Sadly, I'm at -4/-3.75 already so the viewfinder is a blurry mess. I just have to hope it doesn't get worse with age :\|

09-05-2016, 04:08 AM	#9
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Three years ago I had cataracts removed and new lenses put in. Before this, I was right eye dominant but the eyes couldn't see. After the surgery, I'm left eye dominant with 20/20 vision and the right eye is still blurry to some extent.

09-05-2016, 04:43 AM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	My astigmatism adjustment alone is nearly 5. My worst eye is nearly -14 base.