Pentax LX interchangeable viewfinders User manual

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Before attaching your new LX Interchangeable        grooves properly as shown. Then, slide it slowly
Viewf inder to the camera, remove the existrng       and smoothly toward the  f ront of the camera
f inder by moving the  f inder release lever cou nter-       until it locks firmly in place. When attaching
clockwise and sliding the unit away  f rom the         a f inder it's a good idea to yiggle it to make sure
camera as shown (for cameras not equipped with      that it is securely attached.
a f inder, remove the protective body cap rn the      IMPORTANT: Avoid touching the glass surf aces
same manner). When removing a  f rnder, be sure        of the linder, eyepiece and camera body when
to slide it very carefully and slowly so as to avoid       attach ing or removing the  f inder to protect aqainst
dropping  it. After removal, cover  it with the            possible damage from  f ingerprints, dust, grit and
protective  f inder base cap to protect against dust       grease. When absolutely necessary, use a blower or
and scratches.                                        camel's hair brush to remove loose dust or qrit and
Attaching the new finder: Align the  f inder with        ensure the brightest, cleanest image.
the body, making sure it matches up with the

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Before attaching your new LX lnterchangeable        grooves properly as shown. Then, slide it slowly
Viewf inder to the camera, remove the existing        and smoothly toward the  f ront of the camera
finder by moving the  f rnder release lever counter-       until it locks firmly in place. When attaching
clockwise and slidrng the unit away  f rom the         a f rnder rt's a good iclea to jiggle it to make sure
camera as shown  (f or cameras not equipped with      that it is securelV attached.
a f inder, remove the protective body cap in the      IMPORTANT: Avoid touching the glass surfaces
same manner). When removing a  f inder, be sure        of the iinder, eyepiece and camera body when
to slide  it very carefully and slowly so as to avoid      attaching or removing the frnder to protect aqainst
dropping  it. Af ter removal, cover  it with the            possible damage from fingerprints, dust, grit ancl
protective  f inder base cap to protect against dust       grease. When absolutely necessary, use a blower or
and scratches.                                        camel's harr brush to remove loose dust or qrit and
Attaching the new f inder: Align the  f inder with        ensure the brightest, cleanest image.
the body, making sure it matches up with the

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Adjusting the Diopter Correction
Pentax FA-1, FA-1W and FA-2 Eye-Level Finder     body once again to lock it securely in place.
Models: The three FA Series  f inder models offer       Additional correction  is possible using SMC
built-in diopter correction, a unique feature for        correction lenses which  f it over the viewf inder
an eyelevel  f inder. To adjust the diopter to suit        eyepiece. Check your eye doctor for the diopter
your vision,  f irst move the  f inder release lever          range best suited for your needs.
counter-clockwise and gently slide the  f inder away    FE-1 Magni-Finder, FD-l Magni-Eyepiece: Both
from the body, until the diopter adjustment screw     the FE-1 Waist-Level Finder and the FD-1 Magni-
is visible.                                             Eyepiece for the System Finder also feature built-
Then, with the  f inder in this position, bring the          in diopter correction. To adjust the degree of
camera up to your eye and point it toward a light      diopter with either unit, simply rotate the eyepiece
colored surface or wall. Using the tool packed with     ring until the image comes in sharply.
the  f inder, turn the adjustment screw as shown in
Fig. 1 until the border lines of the center spot       SB-1 System Finder and Eyepieces
come in sharp and crisp (Fig. 2). Remove the tool    The LX's versatile System Finder consists of the
and slide the  f inder toward the  f ront of the camera    FB-1 Finder Base unit (Fig. 3) and three optional

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      viewing eyepieces. All three of the eyepieces          FC-1 Action Eyepiece: When removing the Action
      bayonet mount to the base unit.                      Eyepiece,  f irst position  it for waist-level viewing.
     To attach the eyepiece: First remove the eyepiece    The eyepiece rotates counter-clockwise  for waist-
     mount cap  f rom the base unit by turning  it counter-    level viewing, and clockwise for eye-level viewing.
      clockwise until it separates  f rom the mount (Fig. 3).  FF-l Waist-Level Finder: Raise the top cover of the
      Then, align the red index dot on the rim of the                  f inder and fold  it out for viewing. When you wish
      eyepiece with that on the mount (Fig. 4).             to use the magnif ier, push the spring at the rear
       Seating the eyepiece against the mount, rotate it      of the cover forward.
      clockwise until  it clocks in place with a click (the    To close the  f inder, press the button adjacent to
      red index on the rim of the eyepiece will be on        the magnif ier and fold in the magnif ier, then fold
     an exact vertical plane).                               the top cover over it.
     To remove the eyepiece: Press the eyepiece lock
       release button shown in Fig. 5 and turn the eyepiece
      counter-clockwise  until  it separates  f rom the mount.