Viewfinder blinds

zapp · 06-16-2017, 08:55 AM

K1 is a serious camera that does nicely for long exposure. Blinds for the viewfinder would be a nice feature. Expensive to add, a "nice to have" spec, but extremely useful...
The current cover is easily lost and does not feel well.

**BigDave** · 06-16-2017, 10:19 AM

I am experienced in large format (view camera) photography and I usually just drape the dark cloth over the film area when exposing. For view finder cameras, a cleaning cloth over the area does the trick nicely.

pschlute · 06-16-2017, 03:24 PM

Never heard of blue-tack ?

**jatrax** · 06-17-2017, 06:36 PM

Some of the more expensive Canon and Nikon models have built in blinds. Would be a nice addition to the K-1 given it's 'field camera' designation. Even an external finder cup with blinds would be a welcome addition for those that do long exposure photography. A piece of gaffer tape will work as will a bit of dark cloth.

I built a cover that works and there are directions in this thread: K-3 underexposes with ND filter - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

And a lot of info in this thread: Viewfinder blind - PentaxForums.com

zapp · 07-09-2017, 08:38 AM

These days, I tear business cards apart as cover. Simple blinds would be nice.... to have.

06-16-2017, 08:55 AM	#1
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,388	Viewfinder blinds K1 is a serious camera that does nicely for long exposure. Blinds for the viewfinder would be a nice feature. Expensive to add, a "nice to have" spec, but extremely useful... The current cover is easily lost and does not feel well.

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06-16-2017, 10:19 AM	#2
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	I am experienced in large format (view camera) photography and I usually just drape the dark cloth over the film area when exposing. For view finder cameras, a cleaning cloth over the area does the trick nicely.

06-16-2017, 03:24 PM	#3
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Never heard of blue-tack ?

06-17-2017, 06:36 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Some of the more expensive Canon and Nikon models have built in blinds. Would be a nice addition to the K-1 given it's 'field camera' designation. Even an external finder cup with blinds would be a welcome addition for those that do long exposure photography. A piece of gaffer tape will work as will a bit of dark cloth. I built a cover that works and there are directions in this thread: K-3 underexposes with ND filter - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com And a lot of info in this thread: Viewfinder blind - PentaxForums.com

07-09-2017, 08:38 AM	#5
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,388 Original Poster	These days, I tear business cards apart as cover. Simple blinds would be nice.... to have.