Ashia Pentax Right Angle Finder

Rees · 05-09-2009, 01:59 AM

Will the Ashia Pentax Angle Finder K fit the Pentax K10 D or the Pentax K20 D?

ChrisJ · 05-09-2009, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Rees

Will the Ashia Pentax Angle Finder K fit the Pentax K10 D or the Pentax K20 D?

According to my K10D manual its the Angle Finder Type A that fits.

According to this site http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/misc/focus/index.html which is very good , there isnt a right angle finder F, theres a strait magnifier type Fb that fits the K10D

ChrisJ

RioRico · 05-10-2009, 08:12 AM

In my bag is an old RA finder marked ASAHI PENTAX Japan, no model indicated. It did not fit my K20D or ZX-M at first. I used needlenose pliers to bend the flanges for a force-fit - clumsy, but it works, although eliminating any resale value. Another eBay purchase based on inadequate information, oy.

Wheatfield · 05-10-2009, 08:51 AM

I have a Refconverter A and a Magnifier M, both of which fit the K20.

**monochrome** · 05-10-2009, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I have a Refconverter A and a Magnifier M, both of which fit the K20.

Refconverter M also FITS the flange on the eyepiece, but you will probably not be able to see the LED's below the focusing screen. The "A" version is likely optically identical to the M, but has a cut-out that made viewing below the actual focusing screen possible when in-viewfinder indicators were introduced.

OregonJim · 05-11-2009, 09:28 AM

I have an old Spiratone right angle finder that fits the K1000 well, but needs a bit of filing to fit the DSLRs. I would imagine that any eyepiece accessory designed for the K-series would be the same.

Blue · 05-11-2009, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by Rees

Will the Ashia Pentax Angle Finder K fit the Pentax K10 D or the Pentax K20 D?

The K and S will NOT fit the K10D.

"-M" and "-A" fit all newer bodies from the M and A bodies up. The -K and -S fit only the k series and screwmount bodies. If the focusing magnifier or angle finder is marked as -S, -K, or -KS it will only fit the K and screwmount lenses.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 05-11-2009, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Refconverter M also FITS the flange on the eyepiece, but you will probably not be able to see the LED's below the focusing screen. The "A" version is likely optically identical to the M, but has a cut-out that made viewing below the actual focusing screen possible when in-viewfinder indicators were introduced.

But you could probably get around it by drilling a somewhat bigger whole in the mounting plate of the refconverter. Beside that, I think they are the same. Look at picture that compare the M and A models at Dimitrovs marvelous K mount site: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/misc/focus/refconverter-AM.jpg

I don't think the two K versions will fit without some clever modification.

AndrewG NY · 05-12-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I have a Refconverter A and a Magnifier M, both of which fit the K20.

I have both of these as well. I much prefer the Refconverter A. I don't like the small eyepiece on the Magnifier--if I wear my glasses I can barely see through the thing. If I don't, I feel like it's going to poke my eye out. I had initially thought that I might be able to use use Magnifier M & flip it out of the way when handholding the camera but this is uncomfortable for me--if I'm going to do this, then OME-53 is better despite much lower magnification.

westwood · 09-18-2009, 12:33 AM

Hi guys another newie to the forum..Does anyone know if the cheaper seagull brand ref converter lets you see inside viewfinder info?....Thanks

westwood · 09-18-2009, 12:36 AM

Oops sorry camera is K20D

05-09-2009, 01:59 AM	#1
Rees Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cymru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 136	Ashia Pentax Right Angle Finder Will the Ashia Pentax Angle Finder K fit the Pentax K10 D or the Pentax K20 D?

05-09-2009, 03:03 AM	#2
ChrisJ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eckington, Derbyshire UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 316	Originally posted by Rees Will the Ashia Pentax Angle Finder K fit the Pentax K10 D or the Pentax K20 D? According to my K10D manual its the Angle Finder Type A that fits. According to this site http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/misc/focus/index.html which is very good , there isnt a right angle finder F, theres a strait magnifier type Fb that fits the K10D ChrisJ Last edited by ChrisJ; 05-09-2009 at 03:10 AM.

09-18-2009, 12:33 AM	#10
westwood New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bendigo Central Victoria Posts: 6	Hi guys another newie to the forum..Does anyone know if the cheaper seagull brand ref converter lets you see inside viewfinder info?....Thanks Last edited by westwood; 09-18-2009 at 12:51 AM.

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05-10-2009, 08:12 AM	#3
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	In my bag is an old RA finder marked ASAHI PENTAX Japan, no model indicated. It did not fit my K20D or ZX-M at first. I used needlenose pliers to bend the flanges for a force-fit - clumsy, but it works, although eliminating any resale value. Another eBay purchase based on inadequate information, oy.

05-10-2009, 08:51 AM	#4
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	I have a Refconverter A and a Magnifier M, both of which fit the K20.

05-10-2009, 09:30 AM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Wheatfield I have a Refconverter A and a Magnifier M, both of which fit the K20. Refconverter M also FITS the flange on the eyepiece, but you will probably not be able to see the LED's below the focusing screen. The "A" version is likely optically identical to the M, but has a cut-out that made viewing below the actual focusing screen possible when in-viewfinder indicators were introduced.

05-11-2009, 09:28 AM	#6
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	I have an old Spiratone right angle finder that fits the K1000 well, but needs a bit of filing to fit the DSLRs. I would imagine that any eyepiece accessory designed for the K-series would be the same.

05-11-2009, 12:33 PM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Rees Will the Ashia Pentax Angle Finder K fit the Pentax K10 D or the Pentax K20 D? The K and S will NOT fit the K10D. "-M" and "-A" fit all newer bodies from the M and A bodies up. The -K and -S fit only the k series and screwmount bodies. If the focusing magnifier or angle finder is marked as -S, -K, or -KS it will only fit the K and screwmount lenses.

05-11-2009, 12:49 PM	#8
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Originally posted by monochrome Refconverter M also FITS the flange on the eyepiece, but you will probably not be able to see the LED's below the focusing screen. The "A" version is likely optically identical to the M, but has a cut-out that made viewing below the actual focusing screen possible when in-viewfinder indicators were introduced. But you could probably get around it by drilling a somewhat bigger whole in the mounting plate of the refconverter. Beside that, I think they are the same. Look at picture that compare the M and A models at Dimitrovs marvelous K mount site: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/misc/focus/refconverter-AM.jpg I don't think the two K versions will fit without some clever modification.

05-12-2009, 02:27 PM	#9
AndrewG NY Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chappaqua, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 688	Originally posted by Wheatfield I have a Refconverter A and a Magnifier M, both of which fit the K20. I have both of these as well. I much prefer the Refconverter A. I don't like the small eyepiece on the Magnifier--if I wear my glasses I can barely see through the thing. If I don't, I feel like it's going to poke my eye out. I had initially thought that I might be able to use use Magnifier M & flip it out of the way when handholding the camera but this is uncomfortable for me--if I'm going to do this, then OME-53 is better despite much lower magnification.

09-18-2009, 12:36 AM	#11
westwood New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bendigo Central Victoria Posts: 6	Oops sorry camera is K20D