Viewfinder cap for K-x

alphalt · 05-06-2010, 10:50 PM

Hello,

Older Pentax (and not only Pentax) cameras had viewfinder cap in the box. It was intended to use when shooting from tripod to close the additional light coming from viewfinder. K-x does not have this cap. So the question is: is it safe to shoot from tripod and not cover viewfinder ? Will additional light have influence on light metering or on photo itself ?

**kiwi_jono** · 05-07-2010, 01:40 AM

Hi. It is recommended to cover the viewfinder for long exposures on a tripod.

I have seen some effects of this in some photos I took. Not so much at night though.

Not sure what you are meant to use. Not of aware of any cover being available.

alphalt · 05-07-2010, 01:44 AM

Hi,

I just bought viewfinder magnifier and it has this cap, so problems is solved

I thought that as long as we have no cap in box for K-x then we don't need it, but apparently we need.

cmilian · 05-10-2010, 01:06 PM

Where did you buy it? Was it for Pentax K-x?

alphalt · 05-10-2010, 10:29 PM

Hello,

I bought it on eBay. Its 3rd party magnifier Tenpa. I'm still waiting for it to arrive.

05-06-2010, 10:50 PM	#1
alphalt Guest	Viewfinder cap for K-x Hello, Older Pentax (and not only Pentax) cameras had viewfinder cap in the box. It was intended to use when shooting from tripod to close the additional light coming from viewfinder. K-x does not have this cap. So the question is: is it safe to shoot from tripod and not cover viewfinder ? Will additional light have influence on light metering or on photo itself ?

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05-07-2010, 01:40 AM	#2
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Hi. It is recommended to cover the viewfinder for long exposures on a tripod. I have seen some effects of this in some photos I took. Not so much at night though. Not sure what you are meant to use. Not of aware of any cover being available.

05-07-2010, 01:44 AM	#3
alphalt Guest	Hi, I just bought viewfinder magnifier and it has this cap, so problems is solved I thought that as long as we have no cap in box for K-x then we don't need it, but apparently we need.

05-10-2010, 01:06 PM	#4
cmilian New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 6	Where did you buy it? Was it for Pentax K-x?

05-10-2010, 10:29 PM	#5
alphalt Guest	Hello, I bought it on eBay. Its 3rd party magnifier Tenpa. I'm still waiting for it to arrive.