LX diopter question

Hilo · 10-17-2009, 12:55 AM

Hello, I registered to get some advise.

For the LX viewfinders FA-1 and FA-2: besides the screwdriver possibility, are there additional ways to change to, lets say, +2.5 or +3 ?

Thanks a lot, Hilo

Wheatfield · 10-17-2009, 07:59 AM

You could put a diopter directly onto the eyepiece if you could find one that fits.
The FE-1 finder has a much longer range, but isn't a pentaprism type. The finders you are quoting have a fairly short diopter range; -1.5~0.

sumo · 10-25-2009, 05:54 PM

You have 2 options. One is to get a Eyecup MII and use the P67 diopters. Attach the MII to the eyepiece and the diopter to the MII. Works but the MII is very easy to loose (I lost it the day I bought it!

).

The other option is to use a diopter lens M. They come in various diopters and I guess they would just add to the already dialed setting on the finder. Both products are still in production so its down to whichever suits you.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-27-2009, 06:32 PM

According to the Dimitrov website the The FB-1/FD-1 magni-finder adjusts to +3.5
The FF-1 waist level or FB-1/FC-1 action finder could be easily used with eyeglasses.

Pentax LX interchangeable viewfinders

Chris

Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 10-27-2009 at 06:40 PM.

10-17-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
Hilo Closed Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 161	LX diopter question Hello, I registered to get some advise. For the LX viewfinders FA-1 and FA-2: besides the screwdriver possibility, are there additional ways to change to, lets say, +2.5 or +3 ? Thanks a lot, Hilo

10-25-2009, 05:54 PM	#3
sumo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tokyo Posts: 28	You have 2 options. One is to get a Eyecup MII and use the P67 diopters. Attach the MII to the eyepiece and the diopter to the MII. Works but the MII is very easy to loose (I lost it the day I bought it!). The other option is to use a diopter lens M. They come in various diopters and I guess they would just add to the already dialed setting on the finder. Both products are still in production so its down to whichever suits you.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Where to find 67 diopter?	Mike	Pentax Medium Format	12	02-12-2014 08:28 AM
Diopter Setting Question	prajno	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	19	02-14-2013 05:39 PM
MZ-50 No diopter ( I can't see)	La Poder	Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras	2	10-06-2009 09:46 AM
Using the diopter	RussellW	Pentax DSLR Discussion	19	01-24-2008 05:42 PM
Dumb question about diopter..	skydragoness	Photographic Technique	6	06-08-2007 03:42 PM

10-17-2009, 07:59 AM	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	You could put a diopter directly onto the eyepiece if you could find one that fits. The FE-1 finder has a much longer range, but isn't a pentaprism type. The finders you are quoting have a fairly short diopter range; -1.5~0.

10-27-2009, 06:32 PM	#4
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	According to the Dimitrov website the The FB-1/FD-1 magni-finder adjusts to +3.5 The FF-1 waist level or FB-1/FC-1 action finder could be easily used with eyeglasses. Pentax LX interchangeable viewfinders Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 10-27-2009 at 06:40 PM.