{"product_id":"asahi-pentax-ref-converter","title":"Asahi Pentax Ref-Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Asahi Pentax Ref-Converter is a clever little accessory that makes shooting from unusual angles a whole lot easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with its original Pentax case and packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-angle photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTripod photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacro and close-up photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShooting from awkward positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Pentax SLR cameras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentax collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperimental film photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact right-angle optical viewfinder attachment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black metal body with silver detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewing Angle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90 degrees from the camera's normal viewing direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for compatible vintage Pentax SLR viewfinders. Exact camera models require confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocusing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses the camera's existing focusing screen, viewed through the accessory's optical system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully mechanical and optical, with no batteries required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ref-Converter, original Pentax case and original packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the Ref-Converter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ref-Converter attaches to the viewfinder eyepiece of a compatible Pentax SLR camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce fitted, it allows you to compose and focus without looking directly through the camera's normal eyepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's particularly useful when the camera is positioned close to the ground, mounted on a tripod or set up for close-up photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48443017429046,"sku":"755821Z","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/original_092bec4a-09c4-4746-a04a-a778b7479f53.png?v=1793676106","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/asahi-pentax-ref-converter","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}