LX viewfinder

**Baard-Einar** · 05-30-2017, 10:23 AM

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Hey,

The FA-2 eye-level finder for the LX seem to be scarce and expensive. But why pay more for the finder than the camera? There are two for sale now on eBay, the most expensive is at $828. Wow.

Look at this on eBay [TOP MINT IN BOX!!]Pentax FA-2 Prism Finder Eye Level For LX From Japan

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pschlute · 05-30-2017, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Hey,

The FA-2 eye-level finder for the LX seem to be scarce and expensive.

But why pay more for the finder than the camera?

If you do a search for completed listings you will find that no-one does

**RuiC** · 05-30-2017, 11:51 AM

*Ex+ Very CLEAN GLASS!!* Pentax FA-2 Prism Finder Eye Level For LX w/case 6765

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-30-2017, 02:25 PM - **1 Like**

SLRs looked better before manufacturers added the hot shoe. I never use shoe-mount flash anyway.
When I had my Pentax LX I looked for an FA-2 but wasn't interested enough to spend that kind of money.

Chris

**Baard-Einar** · 05-30-2017, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

SLRs looked better before manufacturers added the hot shoe. I never use shoe-mount flash anyway.
When I had my Pentax LX I looked for an FA-2 but wasn't interested enough to spend that kind of money.

Chris

I agree, it looks really nice without the shoe. Unfortunately the FA-2 lacks the judas window.

When new, the FA-2 was the cheapest alternative of all eye-level finders for the LX. About 25% lower than FA-1. The FA-2 costed apprx 195USD in Norway in 1986, adjusted for inflation.

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-30-2017, 03:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Unfortunately the FA-2 lacks the judas window.

Never noticed that; I guess I never looked close enough. Now I'm glad I never got one.

Chris

LesDMess · 05-30-2017, 08:27 PM

I reviewed that in the accessories section here -> Pentax LX FA-2 review

I believe the Pentax LX maybe the last production SLR with an unobstructed viewfinder with exception of the Voigtlander Bessaflex TM which was a very limited specialty item.

leekil · 05-30-2017, 09:44 PM

I assume it's a combination of:

1) Nobody bought them back in the day, because then you couldn't use your flash mounted on the camera
2) Higher demand now because people think it makes their camera look extra cool

05-30-2017, 10:23 AM	#1
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	LX viewfinder Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hey, The FA-2 eye-level finder for the LX seem to be scarce and expensive. But why pay more for the finder than the camera? There are two for sale now on eBay, the most expensive is at $828. Wow. Look at this on eBay [TOP MINT IN BOX!!]Pentax FA-2 Prism Finder Eye Level For LX From Japan Look at this on eBay 2436#J Pentax FA-2 Eye Level Finder for LX Excellent+++

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ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Unfortunately the FA-2 lacks the judas window. Never noticed that; I guess I never looked close enough. Now I'm glad I never got one. Chris

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leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	I assume it's a combination of: 1) Nobody bought them back in the day, because then you couldn't use your flash mounted on the camera 2) Higher demand now because people think it makes their camera look extra cool