K3 Eye cup replacement

lotech · 09-22-2019, 09:10 PM

Hi there,

I found the original eye cup came with the K3 very fragile, the rubber broke very soon after few months of use, this also happened on my K5 which used the same design, so I ordered some after market bowl shape ones that has a glass on it, but that type is not reliable, the rubber bowl keeps loosen and lost, so what is your suggestion for the eye cup replacement there are few different made in the market ?

derekkite · 09-22-2019, 09:16 PM - **2 Likes**

O-ME53

It magnifies a bit and makes it easier to see.

lotech · 09-22-2019, 09:38 PM

Can I still see the status display with this one at the very edge if I peek around ?

derekkite · 09-22-2019, 10:22 PM

Yes, even with glasses. It is the first thing I get when I buy a pentax body.

lotech · 09-22-2019, 10:33 PM

That's good enough, I'll get it from Amazon, thanks !

**aslyfox** · 09-23-2019, 04:43 AM - **1 Like**

FYI

PENTAX Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Viewfinder Attachments (Genuine Pentax) - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

lotech · 09-23-2019, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

FYI

PENTAX Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Viewfinder Attachments (Genuine Pentax) - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Thanks !

stevebrot · 09-23-2019, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by derekkite

O-ME53

It magnifies a bit and makes it easier to see.

Is the rubber sturdier stuff and more durable than on the regular cup?

Steve

**aslyfox** · 09-23-2019, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Is the rubber sturdier stuff and more durable than on the regular cup?

Steve

I have had no problems with mine

stevebrot · 09-23-2019, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

I have had no problems with mine

Same here with the original equipment cup on my K-3. It acts and looks like new, even after 5 1/2 years. Granted, I don't live in Hong Kong where temperature, humidity, and air quality challenges may be a factor.

Steve

lotech · 10-20-2019, 07:26 PM

I just received the eyecup ship from Japan, first thing I notice is the viewing window is very small, much smaller than any other eyecup I've used, to make viewing with my glasses on little tricky, I can still see the whole view with status display when peeking around, the eyecup is tight fit on the camera so I don't need to worry about it get lose and lost unnoticed. The rubber padding is soft just like the original eyecup, I imagine it will break like original after a year or so regular use, there is nothing to do with the humidity the material is not particularly strong, I've no complaint, and I can not get anything better than this.

tokyoscape · 10-20-2019, 08:32 PM

Same problem, and wearing glasses. Tokyo weather is hot humid in summer. It break in less than a year. I removed it for good. The hard plastic doesn't seem to make a scratch on my glasses.

**TER-OR** · 10-22-2019, 05:52 AM

Yeah, mine's about half-broken now. I think for me it's the tendency to swing a bit on the sling strap.

**csa** · 10-22-2019, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by derekkite

O-ME53

This is the eyecup I've had on my K3 since I bought the K3. Absolutely love it; definitely not fragile. Wouldn't be without it!

35mmfilmfan · 10-23-2019, 07:17 AM

Just bought and fitted one to my K20. With 'normal' distance glasses, not all the display is easily visible, but I have some glasses with smaller round frames (John Lennon type) for use with bins and scope for birding, and using those all is visible.

09-22-2019, 09:10 PM	#1
lotech Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,312	K3 Eye cup replacement Hi there, I found the original eye cup came with the K3 very fragile, the rubber broke very soon after few months of use, this also happened on my K5 which used the same design, so I ordered some after market bowl shape ones that has a glass on it, but that type is not reliable, the rubber bowl keeps loosen and lost, so what is your suggestion for the eye cup replacement there are few different made in the market ?

10-23-2019, 07:17 AM	#15
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,336	Just bought and fitted one to my K20. With 'normal' distance glasses, not all the display is easily visible, but I have some glasses with smaller round frames (John Lennon type) for use with bins and scope for birding, and using those all is visible. Last edited by 35mmfilmfan; 10-23-2019 at 07:17 AM. Reason: Speling eror

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09-22-2019, 09:16 PM - 2 Likes	#2
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	O-ME53 It magnifies a bit and makes it easier to see.

09-22-2019, 09:38 PM	#3
lotech Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,312 Original Poster	Can I still see the status display with this one at the very edge if I peek around ?

09-22-2019, 10:22 PM	#4
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Yes, even with glasses. It is the first thing I get when I buy a pentax body.

09-22-2019, 10:33 PM	#5
lotech Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,312 Original Poster	That's good enough, I'll get it from Amazon, thanks !

09-23-2019, 04:43 AM - 1 Like	#6
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	FYI PENTAX Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database Viewfinder Attachments (Genuine Pentax) - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

09-23-2019, 07:10 AM	#7
lotech Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,312 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox FYI PENTAX Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database Viewfinder Attachments (Genuine Pentax) - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database Thanks !

09-23-2019, 09:34 AM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by derekkite O-ME53 It magnifies a bit and makes it easier to see. Is the rubber sturdier stuff and more durable than on the regular cup? Steve

09-23-2019, 10:12 AM	#9
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by stevebrot Is the rubber sturdier stuff and more durable than on the regular cup? Steve I have had no problems with mine

09-23-2019, 10:20 AM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aslyfox I have had no problems with mine Same here with the original equipment cup on my K-3. It acts and looks like new, even after 5 1/2 years. Granted, I don't live in Hong Kong where temperature, humidity, and air quality challenges may be a factor. Steve

10-20-2019, 07:26 PM	#11
lotech Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,312 Original Poster	I just received the eyecup ship from Japan, first thing I notice is the viewing window is very small, much smaller than any other eyecup I've used, to make viewing with my glasses on little tricky, I can still see the whole view with status display when peeking around, the eyecup is tight fit on the camera so I don't need to worry about it get lose and lost unnoticed. The rubber padding is soft just like the original eyecup, I imagine it will break like original after a year or so regular use, there is nothing to do with the humidity the material is not particularly strong, I've no complaint, and I can not get anything better than this.

10-20-2019, 08:32 PM	#12
tokyoscape Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,256	Same problem, and wearing glasses. Tokyo weather is hot humid in summer. It break in less than a year. I removed it for good. The hard plastic doesn't seem to make a scratch on my glasses.

10-22-2019, 05:52 AM	#13
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Yeah, mine's about half-broken now. I think for me it's the tendency to swing a bit on the sling strap.

10-22-2019, 08:39 AM	#14
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by derekkite O-ME53 This is the eyecup I've had on my K3 since I bought the K3. Absolutely love it; definitely not fragile. Wouldn't be without it!