Will eyecup o-me53 work with K -1

i83N · 02-20-2016, 03:52 AM

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

**eaglem** · 02-20-2016, 03:59 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?

I was wondering the same thing as I have one on my K-3

i83N · 02-20-2016, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

I was wondering the same thing as I have one on my K-3

thank you for K-3 confirmation.
Now I sure it will work with K -1

**Digitalis** · 02-20-2016, 04:30 AM

If you use it on the K-1 you can kiss your eyepoint goodbye.

i83N · 02-20-2016, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

If you use it on the K-1 you can kiss your eyepoint goodbye.

Wow, didn't knew they recovered that Canon technology from film era

**Digitalis** · 02-20-2016, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by i83N

didn't knew they recovered that Canon technology from film era

Eye control focus is something entirely different from eyepoint. Eyepoint is an important statistic for wearers of glasses, as it states the distance in mm at which the entire area of the viewfinder may be seen.

zzeitg · 02-20-2016, 06:15 AM

It's mentioned in the list of optional accessories. http://www.pentax.cz/web-content/Produkty/Digital/K-1/Sheet_PENTAX%20K-1_CZE.pdf

I have it on both K-7 and K-3 and I'm very happy with it.

ogl · 02-20-2016, 06:53 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?

I think - YES

---------- Post added 02-20-2016 at 06:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by zzeitg

It's mentioned in the list of optional accessories. http://www.pentax.cz/web-content/Produkty/Digital/K-1/Sheet_PENTAX%20K-1_CZE.pdf

I have it on both K-7 and K-3 and I'm very happy with it.

Funny mistake 39.5*24 mm sensor

**Digitalis** · 02-20-2016, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Funny mistake 39.5*24 mm sensor

I didn't know Pentax was trying to steal Hasselblads thunder by coming out with a digital version of the X-Pan.

zzeitg · 02-20-2016, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Funny mistake 39.5*24 mm sensor

That's the way of being innovative.

i83N · 02-20-2016, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Eye control focus is something entirely different from eyepoint. Eyepoint is an important statistic for wearers of glasses, as it states the distance in mm at which the entire area of the viewfinder may be seen.

I don't wear glasses, almost perfect eyesight.

fredralphfred · 02-21-2016, 04:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by i83N

I don't wear glasses, almost perfect eyesight.

Enjoy it while it lasts.

**eaglem** · 02-22-2016, 05:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by i83N

I don't wear glasses, almost perfect eyesight.

Mine used to be perfect but I think I read too many Playboys when I was young!

Now I need the eyecup.

teiki arii · 11-14-2016, 09:31 AM

Hello everybody,

I tried O-ME53 on my Pentax K-1 and was very astonished:
- It's better to use it to help focusing
- it doesn't crop the image via the OVF and show the entire area.

Do you think I should buy for a better (?) magnifier like Tenpa 1.22x? If you have experience with it, please let me know.
Best regards.

asamimasa · 11-14-2016, 04:17 PM

Echoing success in using the magnifier with the K-1. It does slightly obstruct the screen at some viewing angles.

02-20-2016, 03:52 AM	#1
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Will eyecup o-me53 work with K -1 It was working with my film *its with all digital from itsDs to k5. So will it work with K-1?

02-20-2016, 06:08 AM	#6
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by i83N didn't knew they recovered that Canon technology from film era Eye control focus is something entirely different from eyepoint. Eyepoint is an important statistic for wearers of glasses, as it states the distance in mm at which the entire area of the viewfinder may be seen. Last edited by Digitalis; 02-20-2016 at 06:26 AM.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,147	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? I was wondering the same thing as I have one on my K-3

02-20-2016, 04:13 AM	#3
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem I was wondering the same thing as I have one on my K-3 thank you for K-3 confirmation. Now I sure it will work with K -1

02-20-2016, 04:30 AM	#4
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	If you use it on the K-1 you can kiss your eyepoint goodbye.

02-20-2016, 04:36 AM	#5
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis If you use it on the K-1 you can kiss your eyepoint goodbye. Wow, didn't knew they recovered that Canon technology from film era

02-20-2016, 06:15 AM	#7
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	It's mentioned in the list of optional accessories. http://www.pentax.cz/web-content/Produkty/Digital/K-1/Sheet_PENTAX%20K-1_CZE.pdf I have it on both K-7 and K-3 and I'm very happy with it.

02-20-2016, 06:53 AM	#8
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	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? I think - YES ---------- Post added 02-20-2016 at 06:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by zzeitg It's mentioned in the list of optional accessories. http://www.pentax.cz/web-content/Produkty/Digital/K-1/Sheet_PENTAX%20K-1_CZE.pdf I have it on both K-7 and K-3 and I'm very happy with it. Funny mistake 39.524 mm sensor

02-20-2016, 07:06 AM	#9
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by ogl Funny mistake 39.5*24 mm sensor I didn't know Pentax was trying to steal Hasselblads thunder by coming out with a digital version of the X-Pan.

02-20-2016, 07:50 AM	#10
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by ogl Funny mistake 39.5*24 mm sensor That's the way of being innovative.

02-20-2016, 01:42 PM	#11
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis Eye control focus is something entirely different from eyepoint. Eyepoint is an important statistic for wearers of glasses, as it states the distance in mm at which the entire area of the viewfinder may be seen. I don't wear glasses, almost perfect eyesight.

02-21-2016, 04:50 AM - 1 Like	#12
fredralphfred Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 252	Originally posted by i83N I don't wear glasses, almost perfect eyesight. Enjoy it while it lasts.

02-22-2016, 05:42 PM - 1 Like	#13
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,147	Originally posted by i83N I don't wear glasses, almost perfect eyesight. Mine used to be perfect but I think I read too many Playboys when I was young! Now I need the eyecup.

11-14-2016, 09:31 AM	#14
teiki arii Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 689	Hello everybody, I tried O-ME53 on my Pentax K-1 and was very astonished: - It's better to use it to help focusing - it doesn't crop the image via the OVF and show the entire area. Do you think I should buy for a better (?) magnifier like Tenpa 1.22x? If you have experience with it, please let me know. Best regards.

11-14-2016, 04:17 PM	#15
asamimasa Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 34	Echoing success in using the magnifier with the K-1. It does slightly obstruct the screen at some viewing angles.