Deeper eyecup for the K-5 IIs?

JJJPhoto · 10-02-2013, 10:13 AM

I picked up a K-5 IIs and although I love it I really which it has a deeper (longer) eyecup so I can bring my eye up to touch the edge of the eyecup without rubbing my nose on the LCD screen.

I use the Pentax magnifying eyepiece on my aging K-7, but I don't really want the magnification ... just an eyecup.

Do any of the K-5/K-5 II/K-5 IIs owners here have a recommendation for a good, deep eyecup that fits this camera?

carrrlangas · 10-02-2013, 11:27 AM

I´ve searched for one but couldn´t find nothing worth yet

Kobayashi.K · 10-02-2013, 12:02 PM

The Pentax 'Lenses and Accessories' leaflet lists a round Eyecup MII that seems a bit bigger, but I can't find it anywhere. You could perhaps take a standard eyecup, remove the rubber part, and glue an eyecup from another brand to it.

**c.a.m** · 10-02-2013, 12:50 PM

I recently adapted a Hoodman HoodEye to fit the K-5. I wear eyeglasses when shooting (left-eye dominant) and find the larger cup helps reduce glare and distracting light.

H-EYEC18 for most Canon SLR Models-Hoodman Corporation

You can find online several detailed descriptions of the modification. Basically, a small amount of material needs to be removed from each side of the sliding channel to widen it for the K-5 viewfinder.

- Craig

**fs999** · 10-02-2013, 01:49 PM

JJC makes a rubber eyecup for less than $15...

JJJPhoto · 10-02-2013, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

I recently adapted a Hoodman HoodEye to fit the K-5. I wear eyeglasses when shooting (left-eye dominant) and find the larger cup helps reduce glare and distracting light.

H-EYEC18 for most Canon SLR Models-Hoodman Corporation

You can find online several detailed descriptions of the modification. Basically, a small amount of material needs to be removed from each side of the sliding channel to widen it for the K-5 viewfinder.

- Craig

Does the bottom "clip" on the Hoodeye (the plastic piece that helps prevent it from sliding up) fit on the K-5 or does that have to be removed as well?

I'm also considering this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Vello-ESP-DSLR-Eyeshade-Select-Cameras/dp/B00ASWNFRA/r...I16T68OXTDVP6B

**c.a.m** · 10-02-2013, 05:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JJJPhoto

Does the bottom "clip" on the Hoodeye (the plastic piece that helps prevent it from sliding up) fit on the K-5 or does that have to be removed as well?

Yes, the bottom locking tab needs to be shaved to about half of its vertical dimension to allow the tab to snap in and seat itself fully. I trimmed the side 'channels' with a sharp utility knife and the tab with a fine-pitched rectangular file.

The eyecup at Amazon seems to be similar to the Hoodman.

I use the larger eyecup regularly. The only drawback is that it partially obscures the rear LCD screen, but I can peer up under it to see menu selections and get a satisfactory view of displayed images.

- Craig

10-02-2013, 10:13 AM	#1
JJJPhoto Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 419	Deeper eyecup for the K-5 IIs? I picked up a K-5 IIs and although I love it I really which it has a deeper (longer) eyecup so I can bring my eye up to touch the edge of the eyecup without rubbing my nose on the LCD screen. I use the Pentax magnifying eyepiece on my aging K-7, but I don't really want the magnification ... just an eyecup. Do any of the K-5/K-5 II/K-5 IIs owners here have a recommendation for a good, deep eyecup that fits this camera?

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carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	I´ve searched for one but couldn´t find nothing worth yet

10-02-2013, 12:02 PM	#3
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	The Pentax 'Lenses and Accessories' leaflet lists a round Eyecup MII that seems a bit bigger, but I can't find it anywhere. You could perhaps take a standard eyecup, remove the rubber part, and glue an eyecup from another brand to it.

10-02-2013, 12:50 PM	#4
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	I recently adapted a Hoodman HoodEye to fit the K-5. I wear eyeglasses when shooting (left-eye dominant) and find the larger cup helps reduce glare and distracting light. H-EYEC18 for most Canon SLR Models-Hoodman Corporation You can find online several detailed descriptions of the modification. Basically, a small amount of material needs to be removed from each side of the sliding channel to widen it for the K-5 viewfinder. - Craig

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fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,639	JJC makes a rubber eyecup for less than $15...

10-02-2013, 01:54 PM	#6
JJJPhoto Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 419 Original Poster	Originally posted by c.a.m I recently adapted a Hoodman HoodEye to fit the K-5. I wear eyeglasses when shooting (left-eye dominant) and find the larger cup helps reduce glare and distracting light. H-EYEC18 for most Canon SLR Models-Hoodman Corporation You can find online several detailed descriptions of the modification. Basically, a small amount of material needs to be removed from each side of the sliding channel to widen it for the K-5 viewfinder. - Craig Does the bottom "clip" on the Hoodeye (the plastic piece that helps prevent it from sliding up) fit on the K-5 or does that have to be removed as well? I'm also considering this one: http://www.amazon.com/Vello-ESP-DSLR-Eyeshade-Select-Cameras/dp/B00ASWNFRA/r...I16T68OXTDVP6B

10-02-2013, 05:33 PM - 1 Like	#7
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by JJJPhoto Does the bottom "clip" on the Hoodeye (the plastic piece that helps prevent it from sliding up) fit on the K-5 or does that have to be removed as well? Yes, the bottom locking tab needs to be shaved to about half of its vertical dimension to allow the tab to snap in and seat itself fully. I trimmed the side 'channels' with a sharp utility knife and the tab with a fine-pitched rectangular file. The eyecup at Amazon seems to be similar to the Hoodman. I use the larger eyecup regularly. The only drawback is that it partially obscures the rear LCD screen, but I can peer up under it to see menu selections and get a satisfactory view of displayed images. - Craig