Asahi Pentax Ref-Converter

The Asahi Pentax Ref-Converter is a clever little accessory that makes shooting from unusual angles a whole lot easier.

Designed to attach to compatible Pentax SLR viewfinders, it lets you look through the camera from above rather than directly behind it. Perfect for low-angle shots, tripod photography or those moments when getting your eye behind the camera isn't particularly comfortable.

With its classic black and silver design, it's a practical piece of vintage Pentax equipment that's just as interesting for collectors as it is for photographers.

Comes with its original Pentax case and packaging.

Best for

• Low-angle photography

• Tripod photography

• Macro and close-up photography

• Shooting from awkward positions

• Vintage Pentax SLR cameras

• Pentax collectors

• Experimental film photography

What to expect

Design: Compact right-angle optical viewfinder attachment.

Construction: Black metal body with silver detailing.

Viewing Angle: Approximately 90 degrees from the camera's normal viewing direction.

Compatibility: Designed for compatible vintage Pentax SLR viewfinders. Exact camera models require confirmation.

Focusing: Uses the camera's existing focusing screen, viewed through the accessory's optical system.

Operation: Fully mechanical and optical, with no batteries required.

Included: Ref-Converter, original Pentax case and original packaging.

Using the Ref-Converter

The Ref-Converter attaches to the viewfinder eyepiece of a compatible Pentax SLR camera.

Once fitted, it allows you to compose and focus without looking directly through the camera's normal eyepiece.

It's particularly useful when the camera is positioned close to the ground, mounted on a tripod or set up for close-up photography.