Spots in my viewfinder

Arlington3900 · 02-10-2015, 04:02 PM

Hello Pentax forum.

When I use my almost brand new Pentax K50 (400 shots in one month) and see thru the viewfinder I can see two little black spots (one in bottom center and another in the right up corner) but when I check the pictures in the PC there are not anymore.

Where those spots are? in the viewfinder? in the lens? mirror?

How can I fix it?

Adam · 02-10-2015, 04:04 PM

That would be dust on your focusing screen. Take the lens off and use a blower to get rid of it

stillshot2 · 02-10-2015, 05:19 PM

There's also the chance they could be on top of your focusing screen if they don't go away after a few puffs with a blower. Although I have successfully unhooked the focusing screen and blew dust off the top of it and then reassembled it, it's a little scary to do since there is a chance to break something or make things even dirtier. In other words, if they won't come off after a few puffs I'd consider leaving them alone since they are near the edges of the viewfinder anyways.

Arlington3900 · 02-11-2015, 10:01 AM

Thanks for your advices, I will try and see how it works.

02-10-2015, 04:02 PM	#1
Arlington3900 New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 6	Spots in my viewfinder Hello Pentax forum. When I use my almost brand new Pentax K50 (400 shots in one month) and see thru the viewfinder I can see two little black spots (one in bottom center and another in the right up corner) but when I check the pictures in the PC there are not anymore. Where those spots are? in the viewfinder? in the lens? mirror? How can I fix it?

02-10-2015, 04:04 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	That would be dust on your focusing screen. Take the lens off and use a blower to get rid of it 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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02-10-2015, 05:19 PM	#3
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	There's also the chance they could be on top of your focusing screen if they don't go away after a few puffs with a blower. Although I have successfully unhooked the focusing screen and blew dust off the top of it and then reassembled it, it's a little scary to do since there is a chance to break something or make things even dirtier. In other words, if they won't come off after a few puffs I'd consider leaving them alone since they are near the edges of the viewfinder anyways.

02-11-2015, 10:01 AM	#4
Arlington3900 New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thanks for your advices, I will try and see how it works.