So, what can those Pentax users do, if they still want to invest in those new bodies? Well, first see this DIY cheap solution!
A somewhat detailed discussion thread can also be found here at the PF:-
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q-forum/171113-make-your-own-optical-viewfinder.html
So, this is an end product for what a Q user successfully made:-
Do note that the finder must be matched in the Angle/Field of View (AoV/FoV) with the lens in use for its effective focal.
Well, there are other choices off the shelves, amongst them are designed and built for different AoV, I tabulate a quick summary of those which are currently on the market:-
| Make/Model | Effective AoV in 135 Equivalent | Estimated Cost (US$) |
| Ricoh GV-1 for GRD | 21mm (w/ 28mm Frame) | $259 |
| Samsung Hotshoe-mount* EA-OVF1 for EX1 *Widely Reported to be Larger in Size than Standard, Samsung is Really Funny! | 24mm | $112 |
| Panasonic DMW-VF1 for LX3/5 | 24mm | $174 |
| Sigma VF-11 for DP1/S/X | 28mm | $172 |
| Nikon NH-VF28 | 28mm | $135 |
| Ricoh GV-2 for GRD3/4 | 28mm | $259 |
| Olympus VF-1 | 34mm | $195 |
| Leica OVF for X1 | 36mm | $427 |
| Fotoman Zoom Finders for Medium Formats (Two Models) | 39-100mm / 60-140mm | $75 |
| Pentax O-VF1 | 47mm | $246 |
Okay, my research would better end here. Nonetheless, even if the Pentax Q/K-01 users buy all of the above, has the problem been resolved completely? :-o If anyone still finds that the above are just too expensive and/or useless, they could also consider this:-
Simple Solution to the Lack of Viewfinder of the K-01!
Whilst it is really cheap enough, the image coverage will be lowered with the use of the this accessory as the LCD display image is magnified and a bulky thing is added, too!
At the end of the day, I am asking again: WHY all these troubles?!! >:-{