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DennyT · 07-23-2021, 12:43 PM

I have a super program aand looking for the proper 90 degree viewer to use.
My old back is getting to make it hard to bend over for tripod shots while holder shutter cable

I see Them on eBay but most say for “ spotmatic. I think they are “ 953” model.
What fits a super program?
Is there better ones. ?

Would appreciate any info and or suggestion on subject.
Thanks in advance

stevebrot · 07-23-2021, 01:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DennyT

I have a super program and looking for the proper 90 degree viewer to use.

That would be the Refconverter M. The similar Refconverter A is available at a higher price point, and has an expanded view to support the displays on A-series and later bodies (current-model cameras too).

Steve

**Argos** · 07-23-2021, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by DennyT

I have a super program aand looking for the proper 90 degree viewer to use.
My old back is getting to make it hard to bend over for tripod shots while holder shutter cable

I see Them on eBay but most say for “ spotmatic. I think they are “ 953” model.
What fits a super program?
Is there better ones. ?

Would appreciate any info and or suggestion on subject.
Thanks in advance

what you need is an M- or A-type right angle finder, also called refconverter.

Not a Number · 07-23-2021, 01:38 PM

The refconverter M is easier to come by at a lower price than the refconverter A. There is a post on enlarging the cutout on M so the view covers as much as the "A". Try the forum search engine.

If you wear eyeglasses like me you should be used to viewfinder cutoff so maybe it doesn't matter in that case.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/pentax-refconverter-a.html

Last edited by Not a Number; 07-23-2021 at 01:41 PM. Reason: add link

**Derek** · 07-24-2021, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by DennyT

I have a super program aand looking for the proper 90 degree viewer to use.
My old back is getting to make it hard to bend over for tripod shots while holder shutter cable

I see Them on eBay but most say for “ spotmatic. I think they are “ 953” model.
What fits a super program?
Is there better ones. ?

Would appreciate any info and or suggestion on subject.
Thanks in advance

Olympus made a 90 degree viewfinder for their OM series that is plentiful, cheap and high quality. I believe it fits on Pentax M-series and later.

LesDMess · 07-24-2021, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Derek

Olympus made a 90 degree viewfinder for their OM series that is plentiful, cheap and high quality. I believe it fits on Pentax M-series and later.

Can't seem to find my OM Varimagni Finder at the moment but I was pleasantly surprised when I first got it that it fit my K, M and LX cameras - as well as a host of other brands and models.

Not a Number · 07-24-2021, 10:54 AM

I recall @stevebrot posting the the image in the OM angle finders is reversed but right-side-up. The Pentax Refconverters have the image right-side-up and not reversed.

See also this thread:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/210-pentax-k-3-iii/428119-right-angle-viewfinder.html

You might want to check out the Seagull right-angle finder as well.

Last edited by Not a Number; 07-24-2021 at 11:02 AM.

stevebrot · 07-25-2021, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Can't seem to find my OM Varimagni Finder at the moment but I was pleasantly surprised when I first got it that it fit my K, M and LX cameras - as well as a host of other brands and models.

Originally posted by Not a Number

I recall @stevebrot posting the the image in the OM angle finders is reversed but right-side-up. The Pentax Refconverters have the image right-side-up and not reversed.

See also this thread:
Right-angle viewfinder - PentaxForums.com

You might want to check out the Seagull right-angle finder as well.

Yes, the otherwise excellent Varimagni provides a reversed image.

Steve

DennyT · 08-05-2021, 08:05 PM

Thanks to all.

Denny

07-23-2021, 12:43 PM	#1
DennyT New Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 15	90 degree viewfinder I have a super program aand looking for the proper 90 degree viewer to use. My old back is getting to make it hard to bend over for tripod shots while holder shutter cable I see Them on eBay but most say for “ spotmatic. I think they are “ 953” model. What fits a super program? Is there better ones. ? Would appreciate any info and or suggestion on subject. Thanks in advance

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07-23-2021, 01:17 PM - 1 Like	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by DennyT I have a super program and looking for the proper 90 degree viewer to use. That would be the Refconverter M. The similar Refconverter A is available at a higher price point, and has an expanded view to support the displays on A-series and later bodies (current-model cameras too). Steve

07-23-2021, 01:33 PM	#3
Argos Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 132	Originally posted by DennyT I have a super program aand looking for the proper 90 degree viewer to use. My old back is getting to make it hard to bend over for tripod shots while holder shutter cable I see Them on eBay but most say for “ spotmatic. I think they are “ 953” model. What fits a super program? Is there better ones. ? Would appreciate any info and or suggestion on subject. Thanks in advance what you need is an M- or A-type right angle finder, also called refconverter.

07-23-2021, 01:38 PM	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	The refconverter M is easier to come by at a lower price than the refconverter A. There is a post on enlarging the cutout on M so the view covers as much as the "A". Try the forum search engine. If you wear eyeglasses like me you should be used to viewfinder cutoff so maybe it doesn't matter in that case. https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/pentax-refconverter-a.html Last edited by Not a Number; 07-23-2021 at 01:41 PM. Reason: add link

07-24-2021, 09:08 AM	#5
Derek Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Terrace, BC, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 122	Originally posted by DennyT I have a super program aand looking for the proper 90 degree viewer to use. My old back is getting to make it hard to bend over for tripod shots while holder shutter cable I see Them on eBay but most say for “ spotmatic. I think they are “ 953” model. What fits a super program? Is there better ones. ? Would appreciate any info and or suggestion on subject. Thanks in advance Olympus made a 90 degree viewfinder for their OM series that is plentiful, cheap and high quality. I believe it fits on Pentax M-series and later.

07-24-2021, 10:25 AM	#6
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Derek Olympus made a 90 degree viewfinder for their OM series that is plentiful, cheap and high quality. I believe it fits on Pentax M-series and later. Can't seem to find my OM Varimagni Finder at the moment but I was pleasantly surprised when I first got it that it fit my K, M and LX cameras - as well as a host of other brands and models.

07-24-2021, 10:54 AM	#7
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I recall @stevebrot posting the the image in the OM angle finders is reversed but right-side-up. The Pentax Refconverters have the image right-side-up and not reversed. See also this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/210-pentax-k-3-iii/428119-right-angle-viewfinder.html You might want to check out the Seagull right-angle finder as well. Last edited by Not a Number; 07-24-2021 at 11:02 AM.

07-25-2021, 11:24 AM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by LesDMess Can't seem to find my OM Varimagni Finder at the moment but I was pleasantly surprised when I first got it that it fit my K, M and LX cameras - as well as a host of other brands and models. Originally posted by Not a Number I recall @stevebrot posting the the image in the OM angle finders is reversed but right-side-up. The Pentax Refconverters have the image right-side-up and not reversed. See also this thread: Right-angle viewfinder - PentaxForums.com You might want to check out the Seagull right-angle finder as well. Yes, the otherwise excellent Varimagni provides a reversed image. Steve

08-05-2021, 08:05 PM	#9
DennyT New Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 15 Original Poster	Thanks to all. Denny