K2 prism replacement

jake.astig · 05-23-2008, 12:01 AM

Hello,

I am thinking of acquiring a K2 at a very low cost. All the functions seem to be working. The only problem is that the prism needs replacing.

Does anybody here know if I could use the K1000 prism (or a prism from other K series bodies) as a replacement? I should be able to find non-working bodies for parts.

Thanks!

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-23-2008, 03:16 PM

IIRC Pentax advertised the K2 as having a special silver coating on the pentaprism,
though it doesn't seem any brighter than other K series bodies to me.

I'm not sure about interchangeability. To be safe I'd look for a non-working K2 parts body...

Chris

05-23-2008, 12:01 AM	#1
jake.astig Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 160	K2 prism replacement Hello, I am thinking of acquiring a K2 at a very low cost. All the functions seem to be working. The only problem is that the prism needs replacing. Does anybody here know if I could use the K1000 prism (or a prism from other K series bodies) as a replacement? I should be able to find non-working bodies for parts. Thanks!

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05-23-2008, 03:16 PM	#2
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	IIRC Pentax advertised the K2 as having a special silver coating on the pentaprism, though it doesn't seem any brighter than other K series bodies to me. I'm not sure about interchangeability. To be safe I'd look for a non-working K2 parts body... Chris