KPS 1.3x magnifying eyepiece

soccerjoe5 · 01-19-2009, 01:24 AM

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That looks like the one Andi Lo got. Here's the one I have: NEW KPS U-13C Magnifying Eyepiece 1.35x for Canon Nikon on eBay, also, Other Accessories, Photographic Accessories, Cameras (end time 21-Jan-09 10:30:20 GMT)

This is the packaging:

It comes with the 2 kinds of eyepieces I have and is sure to fit perfectly on my K20D. Look for the U-13C model

Andi Lo · 01-19-2009, 02:59 AM

Ah, so it turns out they are two versions, UMC and U-13C. I might have bought the *wrong* one but I can't afford the U-13C anyway so I'm quite happy with mine now (Kinda like Katzeye/hongkong screen difference). So if you want to buy the KPS, make sure the one you get is the one that you want.

If I had to do it over again I'd probably save up and get the U-13C though!

soccerjoe5 · 01-19-2009, 03:52 AM

Andi, how much did you get the UMC for? It's available here where I'm at for about $60

Andi Lo · 01-19-2009, 04:09 AM

I got it for 57$ CAD delivered, so slightly less than what you have (CAD to USD difference). I hope you are not actually talking about U-13C being available for 60$

soccerjoe5 · 01-19-2009, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

I got it for 57$ CAD delivered, so slightly less than what you have (CAD to USD difference). I hope you are not actually talking about U-13C being available for 60$

Actually it's the U-13C that's $60 USD here

Andi Lo · 01-19-2009, 05:46 PM

=o That's nice. I wish I'd known, maybe I can get you to send some here =b Oh well, let my mistake be the lesson for others =) Oh well, my sanded down one works pretty well anyway so i'm not complaining

Shoot with what you have!

Buksikoma · 06-14-2009, 04:16 AM

Hello!

Wich magnifier is the best choice when one wear glasses? I'd like to use it on my K10D. Any experience? Many thanks...

wll · 06-16-2009, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by soccerjoe5

That looks like the one Andi Lo got. Here's the one I have: NEW KPS U-13C Magnifying Eyepiece 1.35x for Canon Nikon on eBay, also, Other Accessories, Photographic Accessories, Cameras (end time 21-Jan-09 10:30:20 GMT)

It comes with the 2 kinds of eyepieces I have and is sure to fit perfectly on my K20D. Look for the U-13C model

The only trouble for me is they don't seem to sell it in the USA any more !

wll

soccerjoe5 · 06-17-2009, 12:35 PM

I think the ones on ebay are from Korea. They're reliable and can be trusted

dugrant153 · 09-30-2009, 12:19 AM

Just found this thread while looking at another thread!!

Curious if anyone has had any experience with using the KPS 1.3x with glasses? I use the OME-35 (or whatever its called) with glasses and it can be okay but I find myself pressing my eyes up against my glasses up against the OME-35 magnifier. wonder if its the same with the KPS?

Eruditass · 09-30-2009, 11:01 AM

wow, i want one for my K-x. What are the differences between the two versions?

Many auctions do not state which one, although it may be "EP-EX15". I see a UMC, 1MC, 2MC, some say 1.35x, only some include pentax plate.

KPS, great deals on Camera Accessories, Tripods Supports on eBay!

Which one??

Ratmagiclady · 09-30-2009, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by Eruditass

wow, i want one for my K-x. What are the differences between the two versions?

Many auctions do not state which one, although it may be "EP-EX15". I see a UMC, 1MC, 2MC, some say 1.35x, only some include pentax plate.

KPS, great deals on Camera Accessories, Tripods Supports on eBay!

Which one??

*scratching head* It confuses me, too. It seems the cheaper one doesn't have what was described as the 'D3-like' eyepiece, but if that's the only difference, it's OK by me: it's the big round shadey one I'm interested in. I have the OME-53, which works nicely for me, but I'm always game for a viewing improvement.

Blue · 09-30-2009, 12:59 PM

It mystifies me why Pentax took their magnifier out of production.

Eruditass · 09-30-2009, 09:57 PM

It seems that the U-13C can no longer be found. I really wanted both eyepieces, for those that have it, what do you prefer and why?

Lastly, there are some 1.35x ones, I presume they magnify a bit more than the 1.3x the OP was talking about? or is it a gimmick?

For those that use this with a different focusing screen - which do you think was more help? I am reluctant to change out my focus screen (partly for spot metering), but this seems like a very unintrusive upgrade.

LensScribe · 10-01-2009, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by Eruditass

For those that use this with a different focusing screen - which do you think was more help? I am reluctant to change out my focus screen (partly for spot metering), but this seems like a very unintrusive upgrade.

I use the Pentax magnifier and a recently acquired katz-eye focus screen. While I certainly like the magnifier, if I had to choose only one the focus screen would win hands-down.

Changing the screen was a quick and painless process, and doesn't appear to have affected my spot metering in the slightest. I've found I'm able to not only manually focus faster, but far more accurately. I can't recommend it enough if you use MF often.

I think the biggest perk of the magnifying eye-cup is comfort (it keeps my nose off the LCD), it does marginally magnify the viewfinder image, but the difference is far less noticeable (or useful to my mind) than an improved focusing screen.

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01-19-2009, 01:24 AM	#31
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. That looks like the one Andi Lo got. Here's the one I have: NEW KPS U-13C Magnifying Eyepiece 1.35x for Canon Nikon on eBay, also, Other Accessories, Photographic Accessories, Cameras (end time 21-Jan-09 10:30:20 GMT) This is the packaging: It comes with the 2 kinds of eyepieces I have and is sure to fit perfectly on my K20D. Look for the U-13C model

01-19-2009, 02:59 AM	#32
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Ah, so it turns out they are two versions, UMC and U-13C. I might have bought the wrong one but I can't afford the U-13C anyway so I'm quite happy with mine now (Kinda like Katzeye/hongkong screen difference). So if you want to buy the KPS, make sure the one you get is the one that you want. If I had to do it over again I'd probably save up and get the U-13C though!

01-19-2009, 03:52 AM	#33
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Andi, how much did you get the UMC for? It's available here where I'm at for about $60

01-19-2009, 04:09 AM	#34
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	I got it for 57$ CAD delivered, so slightly less than what you have (CAD to USD difference). I hope you are not actually talking about U-13C being available for 60$

01-19-2009, 04:52 AM	#35
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Originally posted by Andi Lo I got it for 57$ CAD delivered, so slightly less than what you have (CAD to USD difference). I hope you are not actually talking about U-13C being available for 60$ Actually it's the U-13C that's $60 USD here

01-19-2009, 05:46 PM	#36
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	=o That's nice. I wish I'd known, maybe I can get you to send some here =b Oh well, let my mistake be the lesson for others =) Oh well, my sanded down one works pretty well anyway so i'm not complaining Shoot with what you have!

06-14-2009, 04:16 AM	#37
Buksikoma Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hódmezővásárhely, Hungary Posts: 9	Hello! Wich magnifier is the best choice when one wear glasses? I'd like to use it on my K10D. Any experience? Many thanks...

06-16-2009, 01:32 PM	#38
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773	Originally posted by soccerjoe5 That looks like the one Andi Lo got. Here's the one I have: NEW KPS U-13C Magnifying Eyepiece 1.35x for Canon Nikon on eBay, also, Other Accessories, Photographic Accessories, Cameras (end time 21-Jan-09 10:30:20 GMT) It comes with the 2 kinds of eyepieces I have and is sure to fit perfectly on my K20D. Look for the U-13C model The only trouble for me is they don't seem to sell it in the USA any more ! wll

06-17-2009, 12:35 PM	#39
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	I think the ones on ebay are from Korea. They're reliable and can be trusted

09-30-2009, 12:19 AM	#40
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059	Just found this thread while looking at another thread!! Curious if anyone has had any experience with using the KPS 1.3x with glasses? I use the OME-35 (or whatever its called) with glasses and it can be okay but I find myself pressing my eyes up against my glasses up against the OME-35 magnifier. wonder if its the same with the KPS?

09-30-2009, 11:01 AM	#41
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	wow, i want one for my K-x. What are the differences between the two versions? Many auctions do not state which one, although it may be "EP-EX15". I see a UMC, 1MC, 2MC, some say 1.35x, only some include pentax plate. KPS, great deals on Camera Accessories, Tripods Supports on eBay! Which one??

09-30-2009, 11:59 AM	#42
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Eruditass wow, i want one for my K-x. What are the differences between the two versions? Many auctions do not state which one, although it may be "EP-EX15". I see a UMC, 1MC, 2MC, some say 1.35x, only some include pentax plate. KPS, great deals on Camera Accessories, Tripods Supports on eBay! Which one?? scratching head It confuses me, too. It seems the cheaper one doesn't have what was described as the 'D3-like' eyepiece, but if that's the only difference, it's OK by me: it's the big round shadey one I'm interested in. I have the OME-53, which works nicely for me, but I'm always game for a viewing improvement.

09-30-2009, 12:59 PM	#43
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	It mystifies me why Pentax took their magnifier out of production.

09-30-2009, 09:57 PM	#44
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	It seems that the U-13C can no longer be found. I really wanted both eyepieces, for those that have it, what do you prefer and why? Lastly, there are some 1.35x ones, I presume they magnify a bit more than the 1.3x the OP was talking about? or is it a gimmick? For those that use this with a different focusing screen - which do you think was more help? I am reluctant to change out my focus screen (partly for spot metering), but this seems like a very unintrusive upgrade.

10-01-2009, 02:18 AM	#45
LensScribe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 316	Originally posted by Eruditass For those that use this with a different focusing screen - which do you think was more help? I am reluctant to change out my focus screen (partly for spot metering), but this seems like a very unintrusive upgrade. I use the Pentax magnifier and a recently acquired katz-eye focus screen. While I certainly like the magnifier, if I had to choose only one the focus screen would win hands-down. Changing the screen was a quick and painless process, and doesn't appear to have affected my spot metering in the slightest. I've found I'm able to not only manually focus faster, but far more accurately. I can't recommend it enough if you use MF often. I think the biggest perk of the magnifying eye-cup is comfort (it keeps my nose off the LCD), it does marginally magnify the viewfinder image, but the difference is far less noticeable (or useful to my mind) than an improved focusing screen.