Asahi Pentax KX Aperture-reader window

dseeuu · 12-30-2016, 02:51 PM

So I just purchased this KX (with a 50M/1.4 leather carrying messenger box with original papers) and noticed the aperture-reader window was completely exposed... No idea what to do about this, or if it will inhibit functionality. Help?

Thanks!

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**arnold** · 12-30-2016, 04:10 PM

The first thing to do is protect the opening from debris getting in. Black tape will be unobtrusive over the hole. It is not essential to see the aperture via the view-finder.

AquaDome · 12-30-2016, 04:44 PM

It's a black KX, very high on my "Most Coveted" list. If it were me, I would put black tape over the hole like Arnold said and enjoy it as-is.

**gofour3** · 12-30-2016, 05:18 PM

Your "Judas" window is missed aligned/or gone, this is a common issue with the KX & K2DMD.

A trip to Eric will fix the issue and I'm sure he has spares, It's a feature that I would miss, so I would get it fixed.

Phil.

dseeuu · 12-30-2016, 05:20 PM

There's also this peculiar thing going on with the viewfinder. Looks like broken glass/a coating that's coming off maybe? It doesn't affect what's viewed. No idea what it's about either. I'll tape over it for the time being, but I'm just trying to refurbish it as much as I can. Give her some tlc you know?

---------- Post added 12-30-16 at 05:23 PM ----------

Originally posted by gofour3

Your "Judas" window is missed aligned/or gone, this is a common issue with the KX & K2DMD.

A trip to Eric will fix the issue and I'm sure he has spares, It's a feature that I would miss, so I would get it fixed.

Phil.

I've heard of this Eric fellow, but haven't had the pleasure of making his acquaintance.

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12-30-2016, 04:10 PM	#2
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	The first thing to do is protect the opening from debris getting in. Black tape will be unobtrusive over the hole. It is not essential to see the aperture via the view-finder.

12-30-2016, 04:44 PM	#3
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	It's a black KX, very high on my "Most Coveted" list. If it were me, I would put black tape over the hole like Arnold said and enjoy it as-is.

12-30-2016, 05:18 PM	#4
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Your "Judas" window is missed aligned/or gone, this is a common issue with the KX & K2DMD. A trip to Eric will fix the issue and I'm sure he has spares, It's a feature that I would miss, so I would get it fixed. Phil.