focus problem

Dick gutliph · 01-26-2020, 03:40 PM

Using a k100d and noticed that the pics were as sharp as ever but no matter which lens or focus setting (M or L) the view finder pic is not sharp... I'm sure the problem has a simple solution but that is beyond me.... any suggestions??

**Ex Finn.** · 01-26-2020, 04:07 PM

Did you try adjusting the diopter?

Lake · 01-26-2020, 04:08 PM

Check the diopter adjustment. It's the little slider above the viewfinder. It might have gotten bumped out of focus

**aslyfox** · 01-26-2020, 04:29 PM

in case the OP needs a copy

here is a link to the owner's manual

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k100d.pdf

pg 39 discusses the diopter and its adjustment

Dick gutliph · 01-27-2020, 10:38 AM

Thanks guys that was it, not sure how it got changed as it is hard to move and difficult to get to.... Guess my old eyes aren't getting worse, whew!

brewmaster15 · 01-27-2020, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by Dick gutliph

Thanks guys that was it, not sure how it got changed as it is hard to move and difficult to get to.... Guess my old eyes aren't getting worse, whew!

I've done that many times! Glad you can see clearly now !

al

01-26-2020, 03:40 PM	#1
Dick gutliph New Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 8	focus problem Using a k100d and noticed that the pics were as sharp as ever but no matter which lens or focus setting (M or L) the view finder pic is not sharp... I'm sure the problem has a simple solution but that is beyond me.... any suggestions??

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01-26-2020, 04:07 PM	#2
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Did you try adjusting the diopter?

01-26-2020, 04:08 PM	#3
Lake Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 104	Check the diopter adjustment. It's the little slider above the viewfinder. It might have gotten bumped out of focus

01-26-2020, 04:29 PM	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	in case the OP needs a copy here is a link to the owner's manual http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k100d.pdf pg 39 discusses the diopter and its adjustment

01-27-2020, 10:38 AM	#5
Dick gutliph New Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thanks guys that was it, not sure how it got changed as it is hard to move and difficult to get to.... Guess my old eyes aren't getting worse, whew!

01-27-2020, 10:42 AM	#6
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Originally posted by Dick gutliph Thanks guys that was it, not sure how it got changed as it is hard to move and difficult to get to.... Guess my old eyes aren't getting worse, whew! I've done that many times! Glad you can see clearly now ! al