Right angle finder for K10D?

axl · 07-08-2010, 04:01 PM

Hi guys,
for those who know, is there a right angle finder to fit K10D?

Thanks for any pointers....

Peter

Groundloop · 07-08-2010, 05:36 PM

I'm pretty sure either the Pentax refconverter-M or the refconverter-A will work, the refconverter-A without any modification. More info at Bojiodar Dimitrovs page. Also, the Olympus Varimagni is compatible. All the above are only available used. There are a ton of aftermarket, universal finders that come with adapters for various camera brands. The one I have is the Seagull with 2x magnification. Picked it up on eBay for $80 or so. Not as nicely made as the one I had for my Contax 35mm system, but it gets the job done.

24X36NOW · 07-14-2010, 07:07 PM

I have a refconverter-A that I use with my K10D, works fine. You'll probably have to find a used one at this point, though, or a "new old stock" one. Otherwise, the Hoodman right angle finder has Pentax adapters available.

panoguy · 07-19-2010, 01:54 PM

There are multiple of questionable quality availble on fleaBay (Fotodiox, etc.), but I've borrowed a Hoodman Angle Finder and it was quite nice. See it here: Right Angle Viewer-Hoodman Corporation

Love that $20 "Pen-Tax" they add on for niche camera brands!

I've also read here that the Olympus "Varimagni" finder is great quality, can be found "new" and even fits Pentax!

Eds · 07-21-2010, 03:34 AM

axl- I use the Hoodman unit. Good quality, much less expensive than the Pentax units I've seen. For the frequency I need a right angle device, its perfect. Eds

axl · 07-23-2010, 02:57 AM

not all that much cheaper...
I checked it out. With pentax adapter it's $149 which is around £96 and I don't know about shipping + import duties...
I can get Pentax one "M" for £129...
Thanks anyway, I'll keep it in mind

Peter

GeneV · 07-23-2010, 12:36 PM

I'm using an old Olympus RA finder. Its reversed, but the optics are good and I get a sharp focus.

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07-08-2010, 05:36 PM	#2
Groundloop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 236	I'm pretty sure either the Pentax refconverter-M or the refconverter-A will work, the refconverter-A without any modification. More info at Bojiodar Dimitrovs page. Also, the Olympus Varimagni is compatible. All the above are only available used. There are a ton of aftermarket, universal finders that come with adapters for various camera brands. The one I have is the Seagull with 2x magnification. Picked it up on eBay for $80 or so. Not as nicely made as the one I had for my Contax 35mm system, but it gets the job done.

07-14-2010, 07:07 PM	#3
24X36NOW Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CT, USA Posts: 498	I have a refconverter-A that I use with my K10D, works fine. You'll probably have to find a used one at this point, though, or a "new old stock" one. Otherwise, the Hoodman right angle finder has Pentax adapters available.

07-19-2010, 01:54 PM	#4
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	There are multiple of questionable quality availble on fleaBay (Fotodiox, etc.), but I've borrowed a Hoodman Angle Finder and it was quite nice. See it here: Right Angle Viewer-Hoodman Corporation Love that $20 "Pen-Tax" they add on for niche camera brands! I've also read here that the Olympus "Varimagni" finder is great quality, can be found "new" and even fits Pentax!

07-21-2010, 03:34 AM	#5
Eds Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 35	axl- I use the Hoodman unit. Good quality, much less expensive than the Pentax units I've seen. For the frequency I need a right angle device, its perfect. Eds

07-23-2010, 02:57 AM	#6
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183 Original Poster	not all that much cheaper... I checked it out. With pentax adapter it's $149 which is around £96 and I don't know about shipping + import duties... I can get Pentax one "M" for £129... Thanks anyway, I'll keep it in mind Peter

07-23-2010, 12:36 PM	#7
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	I'm using an old Olympus RA finder. Its reversed, but the optics are good and I get a sharp focus.