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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-07-2007, 03:45 PM
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Something is wrong here. I'm sorry having to say it but it might be your eyesight that is the problem here.
Modern dSLR cameras have a somewhat darker viewfinder than older manual ones. This is, to my understanding, an effect of the auto focusing function which steals some light from the total. Different viewfinder screens also have an impact here together with the finder construction (porroprism or glassprism or a prism made up from mirrors) and the level of magnification.
To check out your K10D you can visit a camera store and you'll probably find out that there is nothing wrong with the K10D. I find it's viewfinder on par with the DS's and it's better than most competitors.
The only nearly affordable camera that is significantly brighter is the Canon 5D. Thanks to the combo of bigger sensor and less magnification it provides a viewfinder that is brighter and at the same time slightly bigger. Now that doesn't automatically means manual focusing is easy! The 5D comes with a bright viewfinder made for AF. Canon sells a viewfinder that is made for manual focusing, showing more exact when things are in focus. Not surprisingly this screen is somewhat darker than the original one.
My most used lens with the DS was the FA35/2 and it worked fine for manual focusing. A comment about the SMCP 50/1.2 (or the SMCP A50/1.2): These fast lenses, together with the 50/1.4 versions give a brighter picture inthe viewfinder. This is not guaranteed to come with an ease of manual focusing. All these lenses have a somewhat lower contrast wide open. The lower the contrast the harder to set focus exact in critical situations.
I haven't tried the lens you mention but I don't think it is well known for being crisp sharp with high contrast wide open.
just some food for thoughts,
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