I don't think the K100D includes hot pixel mapping, at least not
available to the user. There may be a Repair Depot utility that you can
run, or it may be available in debug mode, a process that is a.) not
recommended to the faint of heart, and b.) not something I personally
know how to enter in a K100D, though it probably requires the same steps
as on most other Pentax DSLRs. I know someone published a method to
enter the K10D debug mode, and IIRC someone else did the same for the
*ist-D. Pentax then changed the method with the next firmware update,
however it might be worth googleing your cameras name and debug mode.
The viewfinder could be as others have already pointed out could be as
simple as the diopter setting, if that's not a remedy, remember the
K100D uses a mirror prism, it's not as robust a system as cameras using
pentaprisms, a hard knock could put any number of things out of
alignment. Also the mirror surfaces are subject to oxidation if the
camera has been stored in less than optimal conditions.
On 6/27/2013 11:12 AM, Ed Keeney wrote:
Yes, the subject says it all. I've been using the K100d for 6+ years
now. It's been a great piece of equipment.
While at my daughters graduation this week, I was asked to take
friends photos with their cameras (of course, I'm the only Pentax
shooter). The first thing I noticed was how clear the subject looked
through the view finder. Hmm, I thought to myself, why doesn't my
camera look that way. I'm sure when I hand off my camera to others,
they're thinking the same thing; this Pentax sure doesn't look good.
My shots turn out fine, so the obvious issue here is that my 6 year
old eye piece is a mess. I tried to clean it but I didn't accomplish
anything. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to clean the eye
piece? Should I send it out for a once over somewhere?
Secondly, I happen to notice that with age comes hot pixels. The
problem is that I'm starting to see more and more of these. A few
months ago, it wasn't much of a hassle, but now they're showing up and
visible more often.
Next question, is there anything I can do to clear some of these hot
pixels (service) or do I start saving my cash and preparing the better
half for a new camera?
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Thanks!!
Ed
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