Good question, I don't even know where to look on your camera, all the Pentax's I own are much older or have user replaceable screens, or both.
Glen Tortorella wrote: > I know that before I bought the camera, it was "professionally" > serviced. It had new seals installed. I do have a set of small > screwdrivers. What would I have to remove, etc.? > > Thanks, > Glen > > On Sep 9, 2007, at 11:38 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > >> Depends on your definition of inexpensive, and if you have a shop >> nearby >> with an in house repair guy. If they have to send it out you might as >> well get a CLA because you'll end up paying for one. >> >> Glen Tortorella wrote: >> >>> Thanks, PJ. Have you ever done this? If I bring it to a shop, I >>> gather this would be a rather inexpensive repair? >>> >>> Glen >>> >>> On Sep 9, 2007, at 11:22 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> The viewfinders in most Pentax are not dust sealed. Most likely it's >>>> between the focusing screen and the pentaprism. A good repair man >>>> can >>>> usually clean it up. You could do it yourself but a slip of a >>>> screwdriver could mar the surface of your focusing screen which is >>>> infinitely more annoying... >>>> >>>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> I agree with whoever replied (I think PJ) that dust or dirt in the >>>>> viewfinder is somewhat irritating. To reiterate, I have checked >>>>> over >>>>> the various relevant parts (including the mirror) of my Super >>>>> Program >>>>> and cannot find the specks I see in the viewfinder. Is there >>>>> any way >>>>> to get them out? Is this dust or dirt something only a >>>>> professional >>>>> can remove, or is it just stuck there forever? >>>>> >>>>> In retrospect: I wish eBay sellers would be unmistakably clear >>>>> about >>>>> these things...such is why I like buying new...there are just too >>>>> many things that can be problematic or objectionable with unseen >>>>> used >>>>> gear. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Glen >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> Remember, it’s pillage then burn. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> -- >> Remember, it’s pillage then burn. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > > -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
