You could always look for the Pentax 43mm Limited in Leica mount and use
the viewfinder for that. It should be close enough...
On 9/16/2013 12:24 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:
With the Q7, it seems like you would need a good 42mm viewfinder with
the prime. I don't know if they make them with 42mm framelines.
On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 2:57 AM, Steve Cottrell <[email protected]> wrote:
On 16/9/13, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed:
Hello Steve, you are in luck. No need for "shock or horror" at not
finding optical or digital viewfinders on todays mirror less or P&S
cameras.
And there is no need to for an expensive LEITZ accessory Viewfinder.
Exactly the same viewfinder - note my word exactly the same - is
available as a Yashica Kit for some $ 20 to 30 on eBay / Craigslist /
Goodwill / Pawn Brokers / Thrift Stores. And in the bargain you will
get an antique leather case + two 55mm mount Wide + Tele auxiliary
lenses.
Now Yashica made some very good cameras and lenses, so these
multicoated lenses are pretty good too.
Here is what I do for cameras that don't have accessory hot shoes. I
cannibalize a hot shoe from a junk camera or buy them on eBay for $ 2
or 3. I stick them on top of the camera cover with epoxy or crazy
glue. And presto, I have a mount for my Auxiliary Viewfinder.
Now go have some fun with your Adapters and Viewfinder as using Pentax
lenses on mirror less cameras are a joy.
Hi Bipin
Many thanks for that. I'm happier with an optical viewfinder, but I'd
settle for an electronic (eye-level) viewfinder as long as the quality
was high, which I gather the X-E1 has. I would find it difficult to
solely use the rear LCD for focus and composing duties on any camera.
Your suggestions are valid and I am grateful.
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