Will eyecup o-me53 work with K -1

funktionsfrei · 11-15-2016, 10:37 AM

It works; I'm using it since late April on my K-1. But it's no fun when wearing glasses, since the entrance pupil is rather small, so you'd better get your eye closer to the eyecup.

But when wearing contacts, it's fine.

teiki arii · 11-16-2016, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by funktionsfrei

It works; I'm using it since late April on my K-1. But it's no fun when wearing glasses, since the entrance pupil is rather small, so you'd better get your eye closer to the eyecup.

But when wearing contacts, it's fine.

Yes I agree. But what about Tenpa 1.22x?

micromacro · 11-16-2016, 06:30 AM - **1 Like**

I've tried o-me 53 on K-1, but did not like it, and left it on K5iis. Although it did not obstruct the view much, just corners,somehow it made VF a bit darker.

teiki arii · 11-16-2016, 01:29 PM

I finally bought it and I shall not take it off. I cannot imagine living without it with my Leica-R lenses for manual focus... I definitivly adopted it, but not for eyeglasses wearers.

noelpolar · 11-16-2016, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by micromacro

I've tried o-me 53 on K-1, but did not like it, and left it on K5iis. Although it did not obstruct the view much, just corners,somehow it made VF a bit darker.

My experience as well.

micromacro · 11-16-2016, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

My experience as well.

Hoodman loupe with LV works much better for me with MF lenses. Just need either to buy one with the bracket/plate, or make one for the loupe I already have.
The only drawback is camera battery life, therefore I never go out shooting in LV without the second battery.

eurostar · 11-21-2016, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

My experience as well.

It does darken it, but it's so much better for manual focusing. I kept it up.

John Shriver · 12-22-2016, 02:36 PM

Pretty much essential for manual focus with fast lenses.

teiki arii · 12-22-2016, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by John Shriver

Pretty much essential for manual focus with fast lenses.

Yes indeed.

Migno · 01-15-2017, 07:47 AM

Tried it as well (I don't wear glasses when shooting). Yes, it cuts the corners a bit, not so different from when I've been using it on the K-5 IIs. Still not sure if I should take it or give it away. Any suggestions?

teiki arii · 01-15-2017, 08:59 AM

Does it help you to focus? If so, keep it, otherwise throw it in a letter and send it to me...

pete-tarmigan · 01-15-2017, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by i83N

It was working with my film *its with all digital from itsDs to k5.
So will it work with K-1?

It is listed as an accessory in the K-1 operator's manual (and in selected promotional material). That goes for the viewfinder cover-M and the diopter correction-M. The viewfinder frame is basically unchanged since the M series bodies.

teiki arii · 05-17-2017, 11:48 AM

I switched from O-ME53 to Tenpa 1.22x I am so much pleased with the last one On Pentax K-1....

**eaglem** · 05-17-2017, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

I've tried o-me 53 on K-1, but did not like it, and left it on K5iis. Although it did not obstruct the view much, just corners,somehow it made VF a bit darker.

Yes I found the same problem so left it on the K-3

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11-15-2016, 10:37 AM	#16
funktionsfrei Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 183	It works; I'm using it since late April on my K-1. But it's no fun when wearing glasses, since the entrance pupil is rather small, so you'd better get your eye closer to the eyecup. But when wearing contacts, it's fine.

11-16-2016, 01:35 AM	#17
teiki arii Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 689	Originally posted by funktionsfrei It works; I'm using it since late April on my K-1. But it's no fun when wearing glasses, since the entrance pupil is rather small, so you'd better get your eye closer to the eyecup. But when wearing contacts, it's fine. Yes I agree. But what about Tenpa 1.22x?

11-16-2016, 06:30 AM - 1 Like	#18
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	I've tried o-me 53 on K-1, but did not like it, and left it on K5iis. Although it did not obstruct the view much, just corners,somehow it made VF a bit darker.

11-16-2016, 01:29 PM	#19
teiki arii Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 689	I finally bought it and I shall not take it off. I cannot imagine living without it with my Leica-R lenses for manual focus... I definitivly adopted it, but not for eyeglasses wearers.

11-16-2016, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#20
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by micromacro I've tried o-me 53 on K-1, but did not like it, and left it on K5iis. Although it did not obstruct the view much, just corners,somehow it made VF a bit darker. My experience as well.

11-16-2016, 03:06 PM	#21
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by noelpolar My experience as well. Hoodman loupe with LV works much better for me with MF lenses. Just need either to buy one with the bracket/plate, or make one for the loupe I already have. The only drawback is camera battery life, therefore I never go out shooting in LV without the second battery.

11-21-2016, 12:36 PM - 1 Like	#22
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	Originally posted by noelpolar My experience as well. It does darken it, but it's so much better for manual focusing. I kept it up.

12-22-2016, 02:36 PM	#23
John Shriver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 160	Pretty much essential for manual focus with fast lenses.

12-22-2016, 03:17 PM	#24
teiki arii Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 689	Originally posted by John Shriver Pretty much essential for manual focus with fast lenses. Yes indeed.

01-15-2017, 07:47 AM	#25
Migno Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Naples Photos: Gallery Posts: 127	Tried it as well (I don't wear glasses when shooting). Yes, it cuts the corners a bit, not so different from when I've been using it on the K-5 IIs. Still not sure if I should take it or give it away. Any suggestions?

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01-15-2017, 08:59 AM	#26
teiki arii Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 689	Does it help you to focus? If so, keep it, otherwise throw it in a letter and send it to me...

01-15-2017, 09:18 AM	#27
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by i83N It was working with my film *its with all digital from itsDs to k5. So will it work with K-1? It is listed as an accessory in the K-1 operator's manual (and in selected promotional material). That goes for the viewfinder cover-M and the diopter correction-M. The viewfinder frame is basically unchanged since the M series bodies.

05-17-2017, 11:48 AM	#28
teiki arii Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 689	I switched from O-ME53 to Tenpa 1.22x I am so much pleased with the last one On Pentax K-1....

05-17-2017, 03:50 PM	#29
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,140	Originally posted by micromacro I've tried o-me 53 on K-1, but did not like it, and left it on K5iis. Although it did not obstruct the view much, just corners,somehow it made VF a bit darker. Yes I found the same problem so left it on the K-3