Round eyecup

dopeytree · 02-02-2009, 01:12 PM

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Hey anyone used one of these?

I'm looking for something a bit better than the supplied but the ones with magnifying glass in seems to just cause problems so how about this?

Eyecup Eye Cup for Pentax ist DL K100D K10D K20D K200D on eBay, also, Accessory Kits, Digital Camera Accessories, Photography (end time 15-Feb-09 20:05:08 GMT)

Anyone used one before? Got any photos of one on or through a k10d/k20d?

71Matador250 · 02-05-2009, 09:23 PM

Hoodman made a 20mm Hoodeye that apparently has been discontinued. I am looking at a similar item on e-bay. I would also be interested in its quality. We had snow recently and I found myself cupping my hand to block the glare.

Ratmagiclady · 02-06-2009, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by 71Matador250

Hoodman made a 20mm Hoodeye that apparently has been discontinued. I am looking at a similar item on e-bay. I would also be interested in its quality. We had snow recently and I found myself cupping my hand to block the glare.

I used something the same shape years and years ago, (it didn't have the same mounting or those interchangeable bits.) and, well, I liked it OK. The biggest downside was that it kind of got in the way of opening the back, which isn't an issue you'd have there. Certainly, there's not as much out there that'll provide as much shading from stray light. A lot of this kind of stuff I've seen in recent years just isn't as well-made as it used to be, but a brand name one ought to be OK.

Probably, the only real way to find out if you like it is to try one.

dopeytree · 02-06-2009, 08:14 AM

I bought one a few days ago on ebay a more expensive specifically for pentax one, supposed to be made of rubber instead of the plastic. But it hasn't arrived yet due to the weather! but my new DA* 50-135 made it ok.

Royal Mail.....

Ratmagiclady · 02-06-2009, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by dopeytree

I bought one a few days ago on ebay a more expensive specifically for pentax one, supposed to be made of rubber instead of the plastic. But it hasn't arrived yet due to the weather! but my new DA* 50-135 made it ok.

Royal Mail.....

I hear you're pretty socked in over there, at least by England standards.

I'd be curious to see how it works out when you do get it. I'm interested in anything that helps me see.

I got this really cheap, but pretty cute little circular one for my ME Super, which is OK if you take the cheap glass out, but I don't think the mounting is going to last long under use.

dopeytree · 02-06-2009, 09:18 AM

Yep it's pretty snowy here....

71Matador250 · 02-06-2009, 11:46 PM

I also ordered one of the e-bay fotocala eyecups, I'll let you know how it looks. We had similar weather here last week. I stayed home with the kids 4 days and my wife the nurse went to work, and grandparents and teachers got some well deserved time off!

71Matador250 · 02-22-2009, 01:13 PM

Still Waiting on the Eyecup, slow mail boat from China eh?

Ratmagiclady · 02-22-2009, 01:38 PM

Could be. The mail's been a bit slow in general, I noticed earlier this month. It's usually quite good here, compared to other places I've lived recently. I suspect some budget-tightening.

02-02-2009, 01:12 PM	#1
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	Round eyecup 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. Hey anyone used one of these? I'm looking for something a bit better than the supplied but the ones with magnifying glass in seems to just cause problems so how about this? Eyecup Eye Cup for Pentax ist DL K100D K10D K20D K200D on eBay, also, Accessory Kits, Digital Camera Accessories, Photography (end time 15-Feb-09 20:05:08 GMT) Anyone used one before? Got any photos of one on or through a k10d/k20d?

02-05-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
71Matador250 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Duncan,OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 71	Hoodman made a 20mm Hoodeye that apparently has been discontinued. I am looking at a similar item on e-bay. I would also be interested in its quality. We had snow recently and I found myself cupping my hand to block the glare. Last edited by 71Matador250; 02-06-2009 at 06:03 AM.

02-06-2009, 09:18 AM	#6
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619 Original Poster	Yep it's pretty snowy here.... Last edited by dopeytree; 04-24-2009 at 12:37 PM.

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02-06-2009, 08:09 AM	#3
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by 71Matador250 Hoodman made a 20mm Hoodeye that apparently has been discontinued. I am looking at a similar item on e-bay. I would also be interested in its quality. We had snow recently and I found myself cupping my hand to block the glare. I used something the same shape years and years ago, (it didn't have the same mounting or those interchangeable bits.) and, well, I liked it OK. The biggest downside was that it kind of got in the way of opening the back, which isn't an issue you'd have there. Certainly, there's not as much out there that'll provide as much shading from stray light. A lot of this kind of stuff I've seen in recent years just isn't as well-made as it used to be, but a brand name one ought to be OK. Probably, the only real way to find out if you like it is to try one.

02-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#4
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619 Original Poster	I bought one a few days ago on ebay a more expensive specifically for pentax one, supposed to be made of rubber instead of the plastic. But it hasn't arrived yet due to the weather! but my new DA* 50-135 made it ok. Royal Mail.....

02-06-2009, 08:31 AM	#5
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by dopeytree I bought one a few days ago on ebay a more expensive specifically for pentax one, supposed to be made of rubber instead of the plastic. But it hasn't arrived yet due to the weather! but my new DA* 50-135 made it ok. Royal Mail..... I hear you're pretty socked in over there, at least by England standards. I'd be curious to see how it works out when you do get it. I'm interested in anything that helps me see. I got this really cheap, but pretty cute little circular one for my ME Super, which is OK if you take the cheap glass out, but I don't think the mounting is going to last long under use.

02-06-2009, 11:46 PM	#7
71Matador250 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Duncan,OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 71	I also ordered one of the e-bay fotocala eyecups, I'll let you know how it looks. We had similar weather here last week. I stayed home with the kids 4 days and my wife the nurse went to work, and grandparents and teachers got some well deserved time off!

02-22-2009, 01:13 PM	#8
71Matador250 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Duncan,OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 71	Still Waiting on the Eyecup, slow mail boat from China eh?

02-22-2009, 01:38 PM	#9
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Could be. The mail's been a bit slow in general, I noticed earlier this month. It's usually quite good here, compared to other places I've lived recently. I suspect some budget-tightening.