Pentax Magnifying Eyecup 0-ME53

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2008, 01:48 PM

I luv mine, it's on all the time, it helps me with critical manual focusing and yes I do wear glasses, so I just move my eye around the viewfinder a bit.

But hey, each to their own.

eva2000 · 12-03-2008, 06:29 PM

yup i have mine permanently on my K200D and helps when manually focusing

Faither · 12-03-2008, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by poco

I like it just because it gets my nose off the back of the camera.

I got mine for the same reason and find it works great.

LV Dan · 12-13-2008, 12:57 AM

I discovered today that my older eyepieces that were once used with the LX also work fine on the new digital bodies.

There is one eyepiece (type A) that has a 90 degree bend and a selector for 1x and 2x. Very handy when working on the tripod but not so much for handheld.

I also have one (type M) that is at least 2x for focus and then flips out of the way for composition.

But I am still going to get the O-EM53 for everyday use.

I sure do miss the prism/focus screen/viewfinder options that were available with on the LX. I wonder if they will ever put interchangeable prisms on the digital bodies.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-13-2008, 12:34 PM

I doubt it, that would be to much to hope for, (action finder was the one for me).

LV Dan · 12-13-2008, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I doubt it, that would be to much to hope for, (action finder was the one for me).

They must have removeable prisms on other digital cameras. There was a photographer at our building taking some photos with the prism removed on a SLR and a camera in its place with a cable runnig to a computer. So he wasn't even looking through the viewfinder to compose or focus his shots. Unfortunately, I was in a meeting so I couldn't inspect his set up.

Ratmagiclady · 12-21-2008, 08:58 PM

I'm curious about this: I presume the lenses in there are permanently-attached? I'm interested in these, in part just to have an eyecup that covers better and is further back, possibly not sure if the magnification is what i want. (and maybe for the magnifier after all: it could work out great as is, after all.)

Also, anything else out there?

Bramela · 12-22-2008, 02:50 AM

I back kerrowdown's comments, I have the magnifying eyepiece ( and a split focussing screen), I wear glasses all the time, and I have no problems whatsoever.
Regarding changing the brightness, if it does, I certainly haven't noticed.
Highly recommmend the eyepiece.

12-13-2008, 12:57 AM	#34
LV Dan Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA Posts: 42	Other Eyepiece Options I discovered today that my older eyepieces that were once used with the LX also work fine on the new digital bodies. There is one eyepiece (type A) that has a 90 degree bend and a selector for 1x and 2x. Very handy when working on the tripod but not so much for handheld. I also have one (type M) that is at least 2x for focus and then flips out of the way for composition. But I am still going to get the O-EM53 for everyday use. I sure do miss the prism/focus screen/viewfinder options that were available with on the LX. I wonder if they will ever put interchangeable prisms on the digital bodies.

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12-03-2008, 01:48 PM	#31
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	I luv mine, it's on all the time, it helps me with critical manual focusing and yes I do wear glasses, so I just move my eye around the viewfinder a bit. But hey, each to their own.

12-03-2008, 06:29 PM	#32
eva2000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	yup i have mine permanently on my K200D and helps when manually focusing

12-03-2008, 07:44 PM	#33
Faither Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 59	Originally posted by poco I like it just because it gets my nose off the back of the camera. I got mine for the same reason and find it works great.

12-13-2008, 12:34 PM	#35
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	I doubt it, that would be to much to hope for, (action finder was the one for me).

12-13-2008, 09:40 PM	#36
LV Dan Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA Posts: 42	Originally posted by kerrowdown I doubt it, that would be to much to hope for, (action finder was the one for me). They must have removeable prisms on other digital cameras. There was a photographer at our building taking some photos with the prism removed on a SLR and a camera in its place with a cable runnig to a computer. So he wasn't even looking through the viewfinder to compose or focus his shots. Unfortunately, I was in a meeting so I couldn't inspect his set up.

12-21-2008, 08:58 PM	#37
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	I'm curious about this: I presume the lenses in there are permanently-attached? I'm interested in these, in part just to have an eyecup that covers better and is further back, possibly not sure if the magnification is what i want. (and maybe for the magnifier after all: it could work out great as is, after all.) Also, anything else out there?

12-22-2008, 02:50 AM	#38
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	I back kerrowdown's comments, I have the magnifying eyepiece ( and a split focussing screen), I wear glasses all the time, and I have no problems whatsoever. Regarding changing the brightness, if it does, I certainly haven't noticed. Highly recommmend the eyepiece.