O-ME53 magnifying eyecup with K-r

Popty Ping · 05-15-2016, 03:21 AM

Hi all

I have looked for an answer to this on PF and elsewhere online, but I'm a bit confused. If anyone can help, I'll be hugely grateful!

I've just bought a O-ME53 eyecup for my K-r. I've just looked at the instructions and a few Pentax cameras are listed there, but not the K-r.

Am I ok to use it with the K-r. I was sure I could, but now I'm worried.

One thing - the instructions come with a leaflet saying that Ricoh will be changing their name in 2013. This makes me think it might be old stock. I don't mind, so long as it works, but I wondered if I might have an older model that is not adapted for the K-r.

If anyone can help with this, that'd be really appreciated.

Thanks

Si

kp0c · 05-15-2016, 03:53 AM - **1 Like**

Yes, it will work.

Popty Ping · 05-15-2016, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by kp0c

Yes, it will work.

Thank you for replying - that's reassuring. Thought I'd messed up!

Fire Angel · 06-08-2016, 07:24 PM

I've been using one of these with a K-r for some time. It requires you to get your eye very tight up to the eyecup to get a full view of the viewfinder which is slightly tricky. It does make it easier to focus manually which was why I personally got it. Another advantage is that I found it easier to make a shield to stop light getting in when doing exposures around 20-30 seconds. Mine is just a piece of black Plasticard cut to shape but it slots in nicely and works well.

Popty Ping · 06-08-2016, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by Fire Angel

I've been using one of these with a K-r for some time. It requires you to get your eye very tight up to the eyecup to get a full view of the viewfinder which is slightly tricky. It does make it easier to focus manually which was why I personally got it. Another advantage is that I found it easier to make a shield to stop light getting in when doing exposures around 20-30 seconds. Mine is just a piece of black Plasticard cut to shape but it slots in nicely and works well.

Thank you. I did buy one of these the other day. Haven't had much chance to use it yet though.

I still found it hard to see and focus the one time I had a decent amount of time using it, but it was very dark conditions and I think it would always be an issue when it's like that.

05-15-2016, 03:21 AM	#1
Popty Ping Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff, Wales Photos: Albums Posts: 64	O-ME53 magnifying eyecup with K-r Hi all I have looked for an answer to this on PF and elsewhere online, but I'm a bit confused. If anyone can help, I'll be hugely grateful! I've just bought a O-ME53 eyecup for my K-r. I've just looked at the instructions and a few Pentax cameras are listed there, but not the K-r. Am I ok to use it with the K-r. I was sure I could, but now I'm worried. One thing - the instructions come with a leaflet saying that Ricoh will be changing their name in 2013. This makes me think it might be old stock. I don't mind, so long as it works, but I wondered if I might have an older model that is not adapted for the K-r. If anyone can help with this, that'd be really appreciated. Thanks Si

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05-15-2016, 03:53 AM - 1 Like	#2
kp0c Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 761	Yes, it will work.

05-15-2016, 05:49 AM	#3
Popty Ping Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff, Wales Photos: Albums Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by kp0c Yes, it will work. Thank you for replying - that's reassuring. Thought I'd messed up!

06-08-2016, 07:24 PM	#4
Fire Angel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 136	I've been using one of these with a K-r for some time. It requires you to get your eye very tight up to the eyecup to get a full view of the viewfinder which is slightly tricky. It does make it easier to focus manually which was why I personally got it. Another advantage is that I found it easier to make a shield to stop light getting in when doing exposures around 20-30 seconds. Mine is just a piece of black Plasticard cut to shape but it slots in nicely and works well.

06-08-2016, 10:39 PM	#5
Popty Ping Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff, Wales Photos: Albums Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fire Angel I've been using one of these with a K-r for some time. It requires you to get your eye very tight up to the eyecup to get a full view of the viewfinder which is slightly tricky. It does make it easier to focus manually which was why I personally got it. Another advantage is that I found it easier to make a shield to stop light getting in when doing exposures around 20-30 seconds. Mine is just a piece of black Plasticard cut to shape but it slots in nicely and works well. Thank you. I did buy one of these the other day. Haven't had much chance to use it yet though. I still found it hard to see and focus the one time I had a decent amount of time using it, but it was very dark conditions and I think it would always be an issue when it's like that.