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janos.tronkos · 07-30-2010, 08:33 PM

Hi everyone,I just purchased my camera 2 weeks ago,I really like it,but some thing is really annoying me about it. When I look through the viewfinder,it looks like it has got small spots(glaze) everywhere on it-it doesnt show on the pictures,its noticable especially when the camera is pointed toward the sky.Also it looks like fingerprints on one corner of the picture.Now the viewfinder-lens-mirror-sensor-is completely clean.So in my opinion it can only be the focusing screen,or can it be that I see the coating on the lens?Thanks for any thoughts on it.Also the lens that I have is the kit 18-55WR that came with it.

JohnBee · 07-30-2010, 09:08 PM

If it doesn't show in the images, I'd be tempted to say it's not the lens.
One question....

Have you tried to adjust the DIOPTER adjuster above the viewfinder?
Many people don't know this, but an out of focus diopter can and will do what you are describing.

Check it out let us know how it goes.

Marc Sabatella · 07-30-2010, 10:32 PM

You're describing the normal micro-lens pattern on a DSLR focus screen. It's a bit more prominent (and thus effective) on most Pentax DSLR's compared to others, but all have it.

Wheatfield · 07-30-2010, 10:42 PM

The focus screen has a fine texture impressed on it. I suspect this is what you are seeing.

janos.tronkos · 07-31-2010, 10:58 AM

Thank You all for the feedback-really appreciated.

07-30-2010, 08:33 PM	#1
janos.tronkos New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sidney,BC Posts: 2	Pentax K7 Focusing Screen Hi everyone,I just purchased my camera 2 weeks ago,I really like it,but some thing is really annoying me about it. When I look through the viewfinder,it looks like it has got small spots(glaze) everywhere on it-it doesnt show on the pictures,its noticable especially when the camera is pointed toward the sky.Also it looks like fingerprints on one corner of the picture.Now the viewfinder-lens-mirror-sensor-is completely clean.So in my opinion it can only be the focusing screen,or can it be that I see the coating on the lens?Thanks for any thoughts on it.Also the lens that I have is the kit 18-55WR that came with it.

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07-30-2010, 09:08 PM	#2
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	If it doesn't show in the images, I'd be tempted to say it's not the lens. One question.... Have you tried to adjust the DIOPTER adjuster above the viewfinder? Many people don't know this, but an out of focus diopter can and will do what you are describing. Check it out let us know how it goes.

07-30-2010, 10:32 PM	#3
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	You're describing the normal micro-lens pattern on a DSLR focus screen. It's a bit more prominent (and thus effective) on most Pentax DSLR's compared to others, but all have it.

07-30-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	The focus screen has a fine texture impressed on it. I suspect this is what you are seeing.

07-31-2010, 10:58 AM	#5
janos.tronkos New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sidney,BC Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thank You all for the feedback-really appreciated.

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