right angle viewfinder?

canajuneh · 02-09-2012, 09:23 AM

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I realise this topic has been discussed before but not, I think, recently.

Is there currently a right angle viewfinder that fits Pentax DSLR's? I would really get some use out of one of these if I could find one. A search on these forums and a Google search revealed the Seagull, which is on Amazon for $52.99. Is it safe to buy camera gear this way? Would this item be worth my money? I would really appreciate some feedback - suggestions - recommendations - price ranges!

bobmaxja · 02-09-2012, 09:33 AM

I do have the Seagull 1-3.3x that I bought from the Canadian Dealer. It woork fine . All adapter for most of camera
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**gofour3** · 02-09-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by canajuneh

I realise this topic has been discussed before but not, I think, recently.

Is there currently a right angle viewfinder that fits Pentax DSLR's? I would really get some use out of one of these if I could find one. A search on these forums and a Google search revealed the Seagull, which is on Amazon for $52.99. Is it safe to buy camera gear this way? Would this item be worth my money? I would really appreciate some feedback - suggestions - recommendations - price ranges!

One of these will do the trick, the "M" version will also work:

PENTAX Refconverter A reviews - Pentax Camera Accessories: Database and Reviews

Phil.

Bob from Aus · 02-09-2012, 11:56 AM

I took my 35 - 40 year old pentax right angle finder and unscrewed the frame that holds it onto the eye piece and slowly filed it down. It fits really well. I was very please as the old right angle finder is a beautiful piece of optics. I got it second hand about 30 years ago.

mtansley · 02-09-2012, 01:31 PM

An Olympus 'Varimagni' right angle finder will also fit the K20 & K5 (maybe others, but those are ones I've used it on).

It fits almost as well as the Pentax right angle finder.

The only issue with this type is that the image in the viewfinder is reversed left to right. Still a good item though with 1.2 & 2.5 magnification.

**RKKS08** · 02-09-2012, 01:37 PM

The Oly right angle viewfinders designed for the OM system also fit with all Pentax DSLRs and SLRs (starting with the M series). And the Pentax viewfinders fit at the old OM SLRs. And, as Bob from Aus said, RAV for the K series can be modified to fit newer models (from K to M, Pentax made the eyepiece a small amount wider).

Be aware that, starting with the Viewfinder A, Pentax increased the viewing area vertically because of the LCD display at the bottom of the Super/Program A. With older viewfinders, you may have to move your eyes a bit to see everything.

riff · 02-09-2012, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

the Seagull 1-3.3x

That looks pretty decent! I'm been half heartedly looking for a refconverter A but no luck so far.

**grhazelton** · 02-09-2012, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by riff

That looks pretty decent! I'm been half heartedly looking for a refconverter A but no luck so far.

You think you've got problems, try finding a refconverter for a 645! They are made of Unobtanium..... But I finally did find one.... laughs hysterically.....

demp10 · 02-09-2012, 04:40 PM - **1 Like**

Fotodiox used to sell the "Angle Finder Pro-1" with adapters for several cameras. It has 1.25x and 2.5x and works quite well on the K10D and K-7.

canajuneh · 02-09-2012, 06:56 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. This is a truly great place to find people who are ready, willing and able to share thoughts and experiences in order to help others!

**gofour3** · 02-09-2012, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by riff

That looks pretty decent! I'm been half heartedly looking for a refconverter A but no luck so far.

A bit pricey but it comes with all the trimmings.

The seller is incorrect about using it on a K Series film body; it’s too big and will flop around. There is a K series version that will do the trick, but in turn it’s too small for M Series or newer viewfinders.

Pentax Refconverter A Right Angle Finder | eBay

Phil.

riff · 02-09-2012, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

A bit pricey

Thanks Phil. It's a bit more then I wish to pay but I'm keeping an eye on it.

canajuneh · 02-22-2012, 05:47 PM

WoooHooo - today I got a right angle viewer for my K20 and K5. I had to hand over more money than they were asking online for the Seagull though. A few small coins change from $150. It included four useless to me adapters for other camera brands as a 'bonus' I guess.

It fits - it works! I can see camera info at the bottom of the viewfinder - aperture, shutter speed etc.

Hoodman Right Angle Viewer + Hoodman Pentax adapter.

riff · 02-22-2012, 05:54 PM

Congrats canajuneh!

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-22-2012, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

I took my 35 - 40 year old pentax right angle finder and unscrewed the frame that holds it onto the eye piece and slowly filed it down. It fits really well. I was very please as the old right angle finder is a beautiful piece of optics. I got it second hand about 30 years ago.

I did the same but used the eye piece cover, and drilled holes in it to achieve the same thing

02-09-2012, 09:23 AM	#1
canajuneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 221	right angle 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. I realise this topic has been discussed before but not, I think, recently. Is there currently a right angle viewfinder that fits Pentax DSLR's? I would really get some use out of one of these if I could find one. A search on these forums and a Google search revealed the Seagull, which is on Amazon for $52.99. Is it safe to buy camera gear this way? Would this item be worth my money? I would really appreciate some feedback - suggestions - recommendations - price ranges!

02-09-2012, 01:37 PM	#6
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	The Oly right angle viewfinders designed for the OM system also fit with all Pentax DSLRs and SLRs (starting with the M series). And the Pentax viewfinders fit at the old OM SLRs. And, as Bob from Aus said, RAV for the K series can be modified to fit newer models (from K to M, Pentax made the eyepiece a small amount wider). Be aware that, starting with the Viewfinder A, Pentax increased the viewing area vertically because of the LCD display at the bottom of the Super/Program A. With older viewfinders, you may have to move your eyes a bit to see everything. Last edited by RKKS08; 02-09-2012 at 01:43 PM.

02-09-2012, 07:33 PM	#11
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Originally posted by riff That looks pretty decent! I'm been half heartedly looking for a refconverter A but no luck so far. A bit pricey but it comes with all the trimmings. The seller is incorrect about using it on a K Series film body; it’s too big and will flop around. There is a K series version that will do the trick, but in turn it’s too small for M Series or newer viewfinders. Pentax Refconverter A Right Angle Finder \| eBay Phil. Last edited by gofour3; 02-09-2012 at 07:39 PM.

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02-09-2012, 09:33 AM	#2
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I do have the Seagull 1-3.3x that I bought from the Canadian Dealer. It woork fine . All adapter for most of camera Search Results : ProPhotographyGear.COM!

02-09-2012, 09:55 AM	#3
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Originally posted by canajuneh I realise this topic has been discussed before but not, I think, recently. Is there currently a right angle viewfinder that fits Pentax DSLR's? I would really get some use out of one of these if I could find one. A search on these forums and a Google search revealed the Seagull, which is on Amazon for $52.99. Is it safe to buy camera gear this way? Would this item be worth my money? I would really appreciate some feedback - suggestions - recommendations - price ranges! One of these will do the trick, the "M" version will also work: PENTAX Refconverter A reviews - Pentax Camera Accessories: Database and Reviews Phil.

02-09-2012, 11:56 AM	#4
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	I took my 35 - 40 year old pentax right angle finder and unscrewed the frame that holds it onto the eye piece and slowly filed it down. It fits really well. I was very please as the old right angle finder is a beautiful piece of optics. I got it second hand about 30 years ago.

02-09-2012, 01:31 PM	#5
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	An Olympus 'Varimagni' right angle finder will also fit the K20 & K5 (maybe others, but those are ones I've used it on). It fits almost as well as the Pentax right angle finder. The only issue with this type is that the image in the viewfinder is reversed left to right. Still a good item though with 1.2 & 2.5 magnification.

02-09-2012, 04:24 PM	#7
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Originally posted by bobmaxja the Seagull 1-3.3x That looks pretty decent! I'm been half heartedly looking for a refconverter A but no luck so far.

02-09-2012, 04:29 PM	#8
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by riff That looks pretty decent! I'm been half heartedly looking for a refconverter A but no luck so far. You think you've got problems, try finding a refconverter for a 645! They are made of Unobtanium..... But I finally did find one.... laughs hysterically.....

02-09-2012, 04:40 PM - 1 Like	#9
demp10 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 602	Fotodiox used to sell the "Angle Finder Pro-1" with adapters for several cameras. It has 1.25x and 2.5x and works quite well on the K10D and K-7.

02-09-2012, 06:56 PM	#10
canajuneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 221 Original Poster	Thanks for all the feedback. This is a truly great place to find people who are ready, willing and able to share thoughts and experiences in order to help others!

02-09-2012, 08:14 PM	#12
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Originally posted by gofour3 A bit pricey Thanks Phil. It's a bit more then I wish to pay but I'm keeping an eye on it.

02-22-2012, 05:47 PM	#13
canajuneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 221 Original Poster	WoooHooo - today I got a right angle viewer for my K20 and K5. I had to hand over more money than they were asking online for the Seagull though. A few small coins change from $150. It included four useless to me adapters for other camera brands as a 'bonus' I guess. It fits - it works! I can see camera info at the bottom of the viewfinder - aperture, shutter speed etc. Hoodman Right Angle Viewer + Hoodman Pentax adapter.

02-22-2012, 05:54 PM	#14
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Congrats canajuneh!

02-22-2012, 07:50 PM	#15
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by Bob from Aus I took my 35 - 40 year old pentax right angle finder and unscrewed the frame that holds it onto the eye piece and slowly filed it down. It fits really well. I was very please as the old right angle finder is a beautiful piece of optics. I got it second hand about 30 years ago. I did the same but used the eye piece cover, and drilled holes in it to achieve the same thing

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