Pentaprism Viewfinder
AssemblyOptical finder that re-erects the mirror image left-to-right and top-to-bottom so the photographer sees the scene correctly oriented at roughly 0.9× magnification. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Pentaprism Viewfinder parts and their functions
4 top-level parts · 4 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentaprism | 1× | Solid roof pentaprism of optical glass, silvered on two faces, that erects the focusing-screen image for eye-level viewing. |
| 2 | Focusing Screen | 1× | Ground acrylic screen at the mirror’s focal plane, usually with a central split-image rangefinder and microprism collar for manual focusing. |
| 3 | Condenser Lens | 1× | Field lens above the screen that evens finder brightness toward the corners. |
| 4 | Eyepiece Lens | 1× | Rear ocular that focuses the prism exit face for the eye, with a slot for slip-in dioptre correction lenses. |
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Bill of materials for Pentaprism Viewfinder
4 top-level lines · 4 rows shown · 4 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentaprism | film-camera-35mm-pentaprism | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Focusing Screen | film-camera-35mm-focusing-screen | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Condenser Lens | film-camera-35mm-condenser-lens | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Eyepiece Lens | film-camera-35mm-eyepiece-lens | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the pentaprism viewfinder is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |