I obtained an Olympus VariMagni unit and find that it fits the MX and
*ist DS viewfinder eyepieces *perfectly*. Here's a picture:
http://homepage.mac.com/godders/ds-w-olympus-varimagni.jpg
It is very crisp and clear, the two magnifications are both useful.
Compared to the Refconverter A, the only disadvantage is that it
doesn't correct the image for left-right reversal. I purchased mine
as NOS for $134, with box and case. KEH.com had a few in EXC
condition used for around $90.
I find this to be a brighter, clearer, more useful right-angle finder
used with the *ist DS than the Canon Angle Finder C with the Canon 10D.
Godfrey
On Feb 16, 2006, at 11:36 AM, David Bean wrote:
I need to find a magnifying right-angle viewfinder for ME Super and
ZX-5.
The Refconverter-A seems to be rare and expensive. I've heard
that an
Olympus Varimagni will fit over the Pentax eyepiece and work just
fine.
Can someone confirm (or deny) this?
Thanks
DKB
