RE: right angle finder
Ah, different converter. Mine is the later one, picture courtesy of Boz's site: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/focusing/refconverter-II.jpg Best of luck if you do decide to do it. Best regards, John -- Original Message --- From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:19:59 +0100 Subject: RE: right angle finder > I see. > My refcoverter has the internal screw threads in the converter, not the > flange. > So, I must only bore new holes in the flange, then screw on the new flange. > I may be wrong, though. We'll see. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/4773833/ > > Jens Bladt > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sendt: 14. februar 2005 01:02 > Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Emne: RE: right angle finder > > Hi Jens > > Unfortunately IIRC the screws do not line up from one to another, > buying a tap to cut new threads was quite expensive and quite a > delicate operation. I got the mating surfaces so good that when I > glued them they stuck instantly... sh*t ever so slightly out :) > > John > > -- Original Message --- > From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:56:24 +0100 > Subject: RE: right angle finder > > > Thanks, John. > > That sounds a little difficult. On my refconverter there's a metal > > mount, fitted with small screws. I was imgining I could screw on a > > wider one - from an eyepiece - using the original screws. > > Alternativly I'll just cut of a little of the flanges (it's a matter > > on 1-2mm at eachs side, I believe). I really should do this, since > > I'll never use the K1000 for macro or repro photography anyway. I > > want TTL flash option, which to me means using the Super A or the > > *ist D. > > > > Jens Bladt > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > > Fra: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sendt: 13. februar 2005 22:18 > > Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > > Emne: RE: right angle finder > > > > Before I found the refconverter A at a reasonble price I superglued the > > fitting from the eyecup M to the refconverter II (K). The biggest problem > > was > > removing the ring from the eyecup and getting it perfectly level to mate > > with > > the converter, took a little of my workshop skills and a fine file. > However > > if you place it correctly it works very well even on the A series bodies > > allowing full view of the viewfinder/metering. It looks a bit > > unsightly but I've kept mine as a spare. > > > > John > > > > -- Original Message --- > > From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Sent: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:24:17 +0100 > > Subject: RE: right angle finder > > > > > I have an old one - for M or K kameras (fits my K1000). > > > I believe I can make it fit both A and D bodies if I kill a couple of > > > eye-cups to make exchangeable eyepiece-flanges/-mounts. > > > I just haven't done this yet. Has anybody tried this? > > > All the best > > > > > > Jens Bladt > > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > > > > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > > > Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Sendt: 12. februar 2005 03:18 > > > Til: Godfrey DiGiorgi > > > Emne: Re: right angle finder > > > > > > > Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder > attachment > > > > that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay > > > > but only for older generation cameras. > > > > > > I would think that both the Refconverter-M and the Refconverter-A would > > > work on the *ist DS. > > > > > > Fred > > --- End of Original Message --- > --- End of Original Message --- --- End of Original Message ---
RE: right angle finder
I see. My refcoverter has the internal screw threads in the converter, not the flange. So, I must only bore new holes in the flange, then screw on the new flange. I may be wrong, though. We'll see. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/4773833/ Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 14. februar 2005 01:02 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: right angle finder Hi Jens Unfortunately IIRC the screws do not line up from one to another, buying a tap to cut new threads was quite expensive and quite a delicate operation. I got the mating surfaces so good that when I glued them they stuck instantly... sh*t ever so slightly out :) John -- Original Message --- From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:56:24 +0100 Subject: RE: right angle finder > Thanks, John. > That sounds a little difficult. On my refconverter there's a metal > mount, fitted with small screws. I was imgining I could screw on a > wider one - from an eyepiece - using the original screws. > Alternativly I'll just cut of a little of the flanges (it's a matter > on 1-2mm at eachs side, I believe). I really should do this, since > I'll never use the K1000 for macro or repro photography anyway. I > want TTL flash option, which to me means using the Super A or the > *ist D. > > Jens Bladt > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sendt: 13. februar 2005 22:18 > Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Emne: RE: right angle finder > > Before I found the refconverter A at a reasonble price I superglued the > fitting from the eyecup M to the refconverter II (K). The biggest problem > was > removing the ring from the eyecup and getting it perfectly level to mate > with > the converter, took a little of my workshop skills and a fine file. However > if you place it correctly it works very well even on the A series bodies > allowing full view of the viewfinder/metering. It looks a bit > unsightly but I've kept mine as a spare. > > John > > ------ Original Message --- > From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:24:17 +0100 > Subject: RE: right angle finder > > > I have an old one - for M or K kameras (fits my K1000). > > I believe I can make it fit both A and D bodies if I kill a couple of > > eye-cups to make exchangeable eyepiece-flanges/-mounts. > > I just haven't done this yet. Has anybody tried this? > > All the best > > > > Jens Bladt > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > > Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sendt: 12. februar 2005 03:18 > > Til: Godfrey DiGiorgi > > Emne: Re: right angle finder > > > > > Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder attachment > > > that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay > > > but only for older generation cameras. > > > > I would think that both the Refconverter-M and the Refconverter-A would > > work on the *ist DS. > > > > Fred > --- End of Original Message --- --- End of Original Message ---
RE: right angle finder
Hi Jens Unfortunately IIRC the screws do not line up from one to another, buying a tap to cut new threads was quite expensive and quite a delicate operation. I got the mating surfaces so good that when I glued them they stuck instantly... sh*t ever so slightly out :) John -- Original Message --- From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:56:24 +0100 Subject: RE: right angle finder > Thanks, John. > That sounds a little difficult. On my refconverter there's a metal > mount, fitted with small screws. I was imgining I could screw on a > wider one - from an eyepiece - using the original screws. > Alternativly I'll just cut of a little of the flanges (it's a matter > on 1-2mm at eachs side, I believe). I really should do this, since > I'll never use the K1000 for macro or repro photography anyway. I > want TTL flash option, which to me means using the Super A or the > *ist D. > > Jens Bladt > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sendt: 13. februar 2005 22:18 > Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Emne: RE: right angle finder > > Before I found the refconverter A at a reasonble price I superglued the > fitting from the eyecup M to the refconverter II (K). The biggest problem > was > removing the ring from the eyecup and getting it perfectly level to mate > with > the converter, took a little of my workshop skills and a fine file. However > if you place it correctly it works very well even on the A series bodies > allowing full view of the viewfinder/metering. It looks a bit > unsightly but I've kept mine as a spare. > > John > > ------ Original Message --- > From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:24:17 +0100 > Subject: RE: right angle finder > > > I have an old one - for M or K kameras (fits my K1000). > > I believe I can make it fit both A and D bodies if I kill a couple of > > eye-cups to make exchangeable eyepiece-flanges/-mounts. > > I just haven't done this yet. Has anybody tried this? > > All the best > > > > Jens Bladt > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > > Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sendt: 12. februar 2005 03:18 > > Til: Godfrey DiGiorgi > > Emne: Re: right angle finder > > > > > Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder attachment > > > that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay > > > but only for older generation cameras. > > > > I would think that both the Refconverter-M and the Refconverter-A would > > work on the *ist DS. > > > > Fred > --- End of Original Message --- --- End of Original Message ---
RE: right angle finder
Thanks, John. That sounds a little difficult. On my refconverter there's a metal mount, fitted with small screws. I was imgining I could screw on a wider one - from an eyepiece - using the original screws. Alternativly I'll just cut of a little of the flanges (it's a matter on 1-2mm at eachs side, I believe). I really should do this, since I'll never use the K1000 for macro or repro photography anyway. I want TTL flash option, which to me means using the Super A or the *ist D. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: John Whittingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 13. februar 2005 22:18 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: right angle finder Before I found the refconverter A at a reasonble price I superglued the fitting from the eyecup M to the refconverter II (K). The biggest problem was removing the ring from the eyecup and getting it perfectly level to mate with the converter, took a little of my workshop skills and a fine file. However if you place it correctly it works very well even on the A series bodies allowing full view of the viewfinder/metering. It looks a bit unsightly but I've kept mine as a spare. John -- Original Message --- From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:24:17 +0100 Subject: RE: right angle finder > I have an old one - for M or K kameras (fits my K1000). > I believe I can make it fit both A and D bodies if I kill a couple of > eye-cups to make exchangeable eyepiece-flanges/-mounts. > I just haven't done this yet. Has anybody tried this? > All the best > > Jens Bladt > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sendt: 12. februar 2005 03:18 > Til: Godfrey DiGiorgi > Emne: Re: right angle finder > > > Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder attachment > > that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay > > but only for older generation cameras. > > I would think that both the Refconverter-M and the Refconverter-A would > work on the *ist DS. > > Fred --- End of Original Message ---
RE: right angle finder
Before I found the refconverter A at a reasonble price I superglued the fitting from the eyecup M to the refconverter II (K). The biggest problem was removing the ring from the eyecup and getting it perfectly level to mate with the converter, took a little of my workshop skills and a fine file. However if you place it correctly it works very well even on the A series bodies allowing full view of the viewfinder/metering. It looks a bit unsightly but I've kept mine as a spare. John -- Original Message --- From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:24:17 +0100 Subject: RE: right angle finder > I have an old one - for M or K kameras (fits my K1000). > I believe I can make it fit both A and D bodies if I kill a couple of > eye-cups to make exchangeable eyepiece-flanges/-mounts. > I just haven't done this yet. Has anybody tried this? > All the best > > Jens Bladt > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sendt: 12. februar 2005 03:18 > Til: Godfrey DiGiorgi > Emne: Re: right angle finder > > > Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder attachment > > that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay > > but only for older generation cameras. > > I would think that both the Refconverter-M and the Refconverter-A would > work on the *ist DS. > > Fred --- End of Original Message ---
RE: right angle finder
I have an old one - for M or K kameras (fits my K1000). I believe I can make it fit both A and D bodies if I kill a couple of eye-cups to make exchangeable eyepiece-flanges/-mounts. I just haven't done this yet. Has anybody tried this? All the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 12. februar 2005 03:18 Til: Godfrey DiGiorgi Emne: Re: right angle finder > Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder attachment > that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay > but only for older generation cameras. I would think that both the Refconverter-M and the Refconverter-A would work on the *ist DS. Fred
Re: right angle finder
The A and M Refconverters will fit on the earlier cameras, but are a bit loose - slight lateral movement. They stay on fine but you have to make sure they're upright. The older refconverters wont fit the M and later cameras as the viewfinder mount is slightly larger. Nick -Original Message- From: "Fred"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For the old angle finder for Pentax K or earlier bodies, you need to file > it to fit, if you don't mind. I'm not clear on what it meant by that. Just what would you file? (The mount end of a K or older Refconverter would be decidedly sloppy when slipped onto the finder window of an M or newer body, wouldn't it? It seems to me that you'd want to shim it somehow, nor file it. (I apologize, Alan, if I am totally missing the gist of the statement.) Fred
Re: right angle finder
On 12 Feb 2005 at 11:37, Fred wrote: > Just one other comment on Pentax Ref-M and Ref-A usage: I prefer to use > either of them (I have a Ref-A) instead of the LX's FE-1 Magni-Finder on an LX > body, given the choice. Wow, I tried the Ref-A (only option on the *ist D) and couldn't stand it (picky eye position and like looking though a long dark tube). I still have the full set of LX finders and I find the FE-1 Magni-Finder both optically and functionally excellent, it's just a pity it won't fit my *ist D :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: right angle finder
Just one other comment on Pentax Ref-M and Ref-A usage: I prefer to use either of them (I have a Ref-A) instead of the LX's FE-1 Magni-Finder on an LX body, given the choice. Fred
Re: right angle finder
> The Olympus OM Varimagni finder is much more accessible, I'll likely pick > up one of those. Yeah, ~that~ is what it's called - . As I said, it's a bit "tighter" to put on and take off a Pentax M or later finder window, but it'll work fine otherwise. Also (from memory, so I certainly could be wrong), I think that the "high power" position on the OM gadget is 2.5X as opposed the the Pentax 2X. Fred
Re: right angle finder
Thanks for the information. I've done a search for the Pentax Refconverters ... wow, they're expensive new ($300 plus from B&H) and virtually unfindable used. The Olympus OM Varimagni finder is much more accessible, I'll likely pick up one of those. Godfrey --- Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I do know from experience that the OM finder (I don't know its > "official" > model number, but there was only one of 'em) will fit on M and > later Pentax > bodies, although it does fit rather snugly (compared to the > Ref-M and > Ref-A) (i.e., the OM doesn't go on or come off quite as easily > as do the > jen-you-wine Pentax finders). __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: right angle finder
> Some said Minolta & Olympus (OM series) angle finders fit too, but I have > not tried. I do know from experience that the OM finder (I don't know its "official" model number, but there was only one of 'em) will fit on M and later Pentax bodies, although it does fit rather snugly (compared to the Ref-M and Ref-A) (i.e., the OM doesn't go on or come off quite as easily as do the jen-you-wine Pentax finders). > For the old angle finder for Pentax K or earlier bodies, you need to file > it to fit, if you don't mind. I'm not clear on what it meant by that. Just what would you file? (The mount end of a K or older Refconverter would be decidedly sloppy when slipped onto the finder window of an M or newer body, wouldn't it? It seems to me that you'd want to shim it somehow, nor file it. (I apologize, Alan, if I am totally missing the gist of the statement.) Fred
Re: right angle finder
Godfrey DiGiorgi escribió: Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder attachment that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay but only for older generation cameras. You can use Refconverter A or M, both of them will work with your *ist DS. Carlos
Re: right angle finder
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder > attachment that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of > Pentax RAFs on Ebay but only for older generation cameras. Refconverter M & A work on all Pentax 135 bodies from M to current series. Some said Minolta & Olympus (OM series) angle finders fit too, but I have not tried. For the old angle finder for Pentax K or earlier bodies, you need to file it to fit, if you don't mind. :-) = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: right angle finder
> Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder attachment > that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay > but only for older generation cameras. I would think that both the Refconverter-M and the Refconverter-A would work on the *ist DS. Fred
Re: right angle finder
Refconverter 'A'. John -- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 15:21:15 -0800 (PST) Subject: right angle finder > Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder > attachment that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of > Pentax RAFs on Ebay but only for older generation cameras. > > thanks > Godfrey > > > __ > Do you Yahoo!? > The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! > http://my.yahoo.com --- End of Original Message ---
right angle finder
Does anyone know whether there is a Pentax right angle finder attachment that works with the *ist DS? I've seen a couple of Pentax RAFs on Ebay but only for older generation cameras. thanks Godfrey __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com
AW: right angle finder
Hi The M right angle finder does not fit the Pentax Super A and Program A very well, you will not see Aperture and time settings through the viewfinder, because they are on the bottom (ME Super on the left) greetings Markus Maurer > I know for sure that the M and A ref converters fit everything from the ME to the LX to PZ-1p... you say the *ist D too. Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: right angle finder
Frits, Just 'won' one on ebay for 120, after bidding upwards of 200 on another just a few days before. I'd say that Bob's prices below fall in to the expected range. IL Bill On Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at 07:55 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frits, Prices for the Spotmatic/K1000 finders are cheap ($30-$50?). For an M or A finder (the ones with the 1X-2X switch), I'd say anything under $70 is cheap and over $150 expensive. $110 to $130 is a real bargain on the new price of $200+. Regards, Bob S. What is a reasonable price for a right angle finder on eBay? -- Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Thanks, I now did look at Boz's site. The II has a prism in it, the M and A have magnification on top of the prism, the model without the designation has a mirror. On Wed, 2004-04-14 at 14:10, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Frits, > > You will have to check Boz's site. I have catalogues with the Ref Converter II > listed, but have never personally seen one. I believe it has a mirror rather than > prisms which is why the objects in the viewfinder are laterally reversed. > > I know for sure that the M and A ref converters fit everything from the ME to the LX > to PZ-1p... you say the *ist D too. All of the earlier ref converters from the > model II and earlier are said to fit the viewfinder on the K1000 (KM, KX, K2) and > spotmatic era cameras. I have never owned one of them, but this is what everyone > has said. > > In the archives from about 5 years ago, somebody talked about custom modifying a > magnifier by widening the viewfinder opening with a grinder. I suppose you could do > this on the older ref converters too... if I have the sizes right. > > Regards, Bob S. > > Frits writes: > > > So there is a model for the M42 camera's > > a model M, A and II? > > > > I understand the M and A will fit a PZ-1 and *ist D. how > > about the other two? -- Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: right angle finder
Frits, You will have to check Boz's site. I have catalogues with the Ref Converter II listed, but have never personally seen one. I believe it has a mirror rather than prisms which is why the objects in the viewfinder are laterally reversed. I know for sure that the M and A ref converters fit everything from the ME to the LX to PZ-1p... you say the *ist D too. All of the earlier ref converters from the model II and earlier are said to fit the viewfinder on the K1000 (KM, KX, K2) and spotmatic era cameras. I have never owned one of them, but this is what everyone has said. In the archives from about 5 years ago, somebody talked about custom modifying a magnifier by widening the viewfinder opening with a grinder. I suppose you could do this on the older ref converters too... if I have the sizes right. Regards, Bob S. Frits writes: > So there is a model for the M42 camera's > a model M, A and II? > > I understand the M and A will fit a PZ-1 and *ist D. how > about the other two?
Re: right angle finder
Thanks for all the responses. So there is a model for the M42 camera's a model M, A and II? I understand the M and A will fit a PZ-1 and *ist D. how about the other two? On Wed, 2004-04-14 at 02:55, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Frits, > Prices for the Spotmatic/K1000 finders are cheap ($30-$50?). > For an M or A finder (the ones with the 1X-2X switch), > I'd say anything under $70 is cheap and over $150 expensive. > $110 to $130 is a real bargain on the new price of $200+. > Regards, Bob S. > > > What is a reasonable price for a right angle finder on eBay? > > -- > > Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > -- Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: right angle finder
Frits, Prices for the Spotmatic/K1000 finders are cheap ($30-$50?). For an M or A finder (the ones with the 1X-2X switch), I'd say anything under $70 is cheap and over $150 expensive. $110 to $130 is a real bargain on the new price of $200+. Regards, Bob S. > What is a reasonable price for a right angle finder on eBay? > -- > Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: right angle finder
For M42 bodies, $30, refconverter M, $100, ref A, $115. - Original Message - From: "Frits Wüthrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 6:48 AM Subject: right angle finder > What is a reasonable price for a right angle finder on eBay? > -- > Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >
right angle finder
What is a reasonable price for a right angle finder on eBay? -- Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
FS: Refconverter (Right angle finder) M or A
For anyone looking for the above, I've noticed it again in this week's 'New Arrivals' from Cameta Camera at $69. Seems like a good price if the condition is OK and it is a handy piece. They don't indicate if it is an A or M, but these are the only ones with 1X-2X and fit everything from the ME thru Super Program, LX, and PZ-1 viewfinders. The A vs M is labeled as such on the bottom/back. Regards, Bob S. PS. Call them, not me! Cameta Camera 253 Broadway Amityville, NY 11701 Phone: 800-991-3350 Phone: 631-691-1190 Phone: 631-598-3350 Fax: 631-691-1019 www.cameta.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re.FS: Pentax Right angle finder
The finder is the "M' version. Thank you.
Re: FS: Right angle finder
Jim Commins wrote: I have listed a Pentax Right-Angle Finder on EBay at http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1262479504 This item fits any Pentax SLR camera from the last 20 years (back as far as the MX at least). I don't know about before that. It has 1X and 2X magnification and is in very good, not mint, condition. The paint is not perfect in a couple of spots. But which model is it? The Refconverter A or M? Mike.
Re: FS: Right angle finder
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] announced: > I have listed a Pentax Right-Angle Finder > on EBay at > http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1262479504 > This item fits any Pentax SLR camera from > the last 20 years (back as far as the MX at least). Your description leaves a bit to be desired. There are two refconverters (right angle finders) that fit your description, refconverter M and refconverter A. While similar, they offer a somewhat different field of view, and one may be preferred for certain cameras. It would be nice to know which you're offering. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] "Why should I use a meter? What if the darn thing broke on me when I was out making a photograph? Then what would I do?" - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS: Right angle finder
if it's the model I have, it is quite expensive--- not sure, maybe $200 or so new. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 08/08/01 02:16PM >>> I have listed a Pentax Right-Angle Finder on EBay at http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1262479504 This item fits any Pentax SLR camera from the last 20 years (back as far as the MX at least). I don't know about before that. It has 1X and 2X magnification and is in very good, not mint, condition. The paint is not perfect in a couple of spots. It really saves your back if you are photographing something low down, like flowers or really short people, because you are looking down not horizontally through the regular viewfinder. To install, you slide the rubber eyepiece off your camera and slide the right angle finder on. Any questions, please EMail me direct at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Jim Commins, Ottawa, Canada. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: Right angle finder
I have listed a Pentax Right-Angle Finder on EBay at http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1262479504This item fits any Pentax SLR camera from the last 20 years (back as far as the MX at least). I don't know about before that. It has 1X and 2X magnification and is in very good, not mint, condition. The paint is not perfect in a couple of spots. It really saves your back if you are photographing something low down, like flowers or really short people, because you are looking down not horizontally through the regular viewfinder. To install, you slide the rubber eyepiece off your camera and slide the right angle finder on. Any questions, please EMail me direct at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Jim Commins, Ottawa, Canada.
Re: Right-angle finder again
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'm still pondering right-angle finders, but don't want to pay 1/3 the price of an MZ-S. Will a right-angle finder that fits the K1000 also fit the PZ-1p? >> NO - different size viewfinder windows! Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Right-angle finder again
I'm still pondering right-angle finders, but don't want to pay 1/3 the price of an MZ-S. Will a right-angle finder that fits the K1000 also fit the PZ-1p? Thanks again, Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Right-angle Finder?
>That is why us Olympus users are out looking for Refconverters which might >also account for their rarity. The Refconverters don't reverse the image. Perhaps that's the reason it's so expensive. regards, Alan Chan _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Right Angle Finder
In a message dated 13/07/01 19:09:26 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I read in an astrophotography book I have that the Olympus Vari-Magni finder will fit the K1000. If this is the case, then I believe it would not fit the PZ-1p. >> We have a K series right angle finder here. It does not fit the later mf bodies. The Olympus varimag can still be ordered new from Japan. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Right-angle Finder?
In a message dated 7/14/01 12:14:19 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 08:35:57 +0530 > From: RK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Right-angle Finder? > > Yup; the [Olympus] Varimagni fits perfectly. > I suggest you try out a demo before buying one; this finder creates an > inverted > image which is a little disturbing at first. > Or do all right-angled finders do this? > RK That is why us Olympus users are out looking for Refconverters which might also account for their rarity. The Refconverters don't reverse the image. Warren - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Right-angle Finder?
Yup; the Varimagni fits perfectly. I suggest you try out a demo before buying one; this finder creates an inverted image which is a little disturbing at first. Or do all right-angled finders do this? RK "Peifer, William [OCDUS]" wrote: > I read in an astrophotography book I have that the Olympus Vari-Magni finder > will fit the K1000. If this is the case, then I believe it would not fit > the PZ-1p. Perhaps if one could find a scale drawing (or photo) of the back > of an Olympus OM-1 body, one could then determine the viewfinder window > dimensions and compare to corresponding Pentax K or M and later viewfinder > windows? Or perhaps someone on the list has an OM-1? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Right-angle Finder?
On Thu, 12 Jul 2001 10:22:16 -0600, you wrote: >Does any manufacturer have one that will fit the (P)Z-1p? > I've been told the Olympus Vari-Magnifier will fit the PZ1p, but I haven't tried it for myself. There's one on Ebay now at: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1254311778 And of course the Pentax Refconverters (M and A) will fit. -- Happy Trails, Texdance http://members.fortunecity.com/texdance http://members1.clubphoto.com/john8202 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Right-angle Finder?
Does any manufacturer have one that will fit the (P)Z-1p? Thanks, Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: WTB: Right-angle finder A
Hi Kevin, I can't speak from experience as the only Pentax I have is my ZX-5n, but I think the M refconverter will fit most of the rectangular Pentax viewfinders. Boz's K-mount page says it will fit all the K-mount bodies except the early ones (which ones aren't specified). Maybe if you readdress the subject line some of the people with refconverter M's will read it and answer specifically. Good luck, Dan Scott Kevin wrote: >Do you know which right angle finders other than the M will fit the >eyepiece of the ZX-5n? I really want a right angle finder but don't want >to buy something that won't fit. > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
SV: WTB: Right-angle finder A
Hi Alistair I reasently asked Pentax Denmark about the price for new right-angle A-finder. As fare as I remember they wanted approx. 1000$ for it!! I bought an older version (K1000) at ebay for less than 100$. It's quite nice. I'm going to alter the mount to fit my Super A. It can be done by cutting off a little. Or even better, I could make a new mount (changeable) for the Super A. Best Regards Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: WTB: Right-angle finder A
Do you know which right angle finders other than the M will fit the eyepiece of the ZX-5n? I really want a right angle finder but don't want to buy something that won't fit. -Original Message- From: Dan Scott [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 9:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: WTB: Right-angle finder A >Hi > >I am after a right-angle finder for my super program. Ideally it should be >the A-type that allows the LCD panel to be viewed. Anybody willing to sell >me one for a reasonable price? > >Cheers >Alastair > > > >Dr Alastair W. Robertson, Senior Lecturer >Ecology, Institute of Natural Resources >Massey University, Private Bag 11222 >Palmerston North, NEW ZEALAND >Tel +64 6 350 5799 ext 7965Fax +64 6 350 5623 >Mobile +64 21 416 020 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://www.massey.ac.nz/~ARoberts/ >- Hi Alastair, I think the pursuit of a reasonably priced, used, Refconverter A is a bit like a Grail quest. Best of luck. While you search, however, you might want to see if some of the other, more common and more affordable refconverters will work for you. I picked up a Refconverter M, very similar to an A, for about $70 new, last fall, which I use on my ZX-5n. The place I got it from actually had 4 in stock at that price (all gone now, I'm afraid) and a couple of other used, refconverters at quite reasonable prices. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Right Angle Finder for ZX-5n (was RE: Right-angle finder A)
Kevin Thornsberry wrote: > I recall someone recently saying there is an Olympus right angle finder that will >work on a ZX-5n. Can anyone verify my memory on this and maybe even give me a model >or part number. You're looking for an Olympus Varimagnifinder- slots in perfectly on my MZ5 and PZ1-p RK - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: WTB: Right-angle finder A
>Add my name to anyone trying to sell one... but I am becoming resigned to >the >fact that I may have to spring for a new one. This babe is even rarer than the A*135/1.8 or F*300/4.5. All I can say is - good luck (I know I was). 8-) regards, Alan Chan _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Right Angle Finder for ZX-5n (was RE: Right-angle finder A)
Kevin, The Olympus Mailing List discussion archives can be found at http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/archives/. -- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 23:17:55 -0600 From: Kevin Thornsberry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Right Angle Finder for ZX-5n (was RE: Right-angle finder A) I recall someone recently saying there is an Olympus right angle finder that will work on a ZX-5n. Can anyone verify my memory on this and maybe even give me a model or part number. Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: (703) 834-4648 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: WTB: Right-angle finder A
"Robertson, Alastair" wrote: > Hi > > I am after a right-angle finder for my super program. Ideally it should be > the A-type that allows the LCD panel to be viewed. Anybody willing to sell > me one for a reasonable price? > I have been trying to pick one up on e-bay for some time. Haven't seen an A-type, but the "M" shows up from time to time. A new (A-type) sells for about $500 cdn. and the B-types have been going on e-bay for about $385 cdn. (last week one went for $249 US) add shipping etc. you would be well over $400. Not a bargain by any means. Add my name to anyone trying to sell one... but I am becoming resigned to the fact that I may have to spring for a new one. Cheers, Mike. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Right Angle Finder for ZX-5n (was RE: Right-angle finder A)
I recall someone recently saying there is an Olympus right angle finder that will work on a ZX-5n. Can anyone verify my memory on this and maybe even give me a model or part number. -Original Message- From: Robertson, Alastair [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 10:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss (E-mail) Subject:WTB: Right-angle finder A Hi I am after a right-angle finder for my super program. Ideally it should be the A-type that allows the LCD panel to be viewed. Anybody willing to sell me one for a reasonable price? Cheers Alastair Dr Alastair W. Robertson, Senior Lecturer Ecology, Institute of Natural Resources Massey University, Private Bag 11222 Palmerston North, NEW ZEALAND Tel +64 6 350 5799 ext 7965 Fax +64 6 350 5623 Mobile +64 21 416 020 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.massey.ac.nz/~ARoberts/ - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
WTB: Right-angle finder A
Hi I am after a right-angle finder for my super program. Ideally it should be the A-type that allows the LCD panel to be viewed. Anybody willing to sell me one for a reasonable price? Cheers Alastair Dr Alastair W. Robertson, Senior Lecturer Ecology, Institute of Natural Resources Massey University, Private Bag 11222 Palmerston North, NEW ZEALAND Tel +64 6 350 5799 ext 7965 Fax +64 6 350 5623 Mobile +64 21 416 020 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.massey.ac.nz/~ARoberts/ - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Recall: WTB: Right-angle finder A
Robertson, Alastair would like to recall the message, "WTB: Right-angle finder A". - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
WTB: Right-angle finder A
Hi I am after a right-angle finder for my super program. Ideally it should be the A-type that allows the LCD panel to be viewed. Anybody willing to sell me one for a reasonable price? Cheers Alastair Dr Alastair W. Robertson, Senior Lecturer Ecology, Institute of Natural Resources Massey University, Private Bag 11222 Palmerston North, NEW ZEALAND Tel +64 6 350 5799 ext 7965 Fax +64 6 350 5623 Mobile +64 21 416 020 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.massey.ac.nz/~ARoberts/ - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
