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gregmacc · 08-28-2011, 06:34 AM

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Hi all ... Can anyone recommend a rubber eye cup for the ME Super ... any specific model/supplier? ... Do they make it easier to see the shutter speed LEDs in the viewfinder?
Thanks
Greg

bobh · 08-28-2011, 08:09 AM

The viewfinder frame on the ME Super seems to be a bit different, I have a Seagull eyecup and other accessories and had to modify one of the adapters to fit my ME Super.. The viewfinder sits so close to the door that interference is possible when you open the camera If the door hits any viewfinder accessory when it's being opened it could bend. The Seagull brand accessories are good quality and work fine and come with an assortment of adapters.

gregmacc · 08-28-2011, 03:40 PM

Thanks Bob ... Yes the Seagull eyecups look good ... I'm just wondering how that shape would work for vertical shots? ... And can you still get your eye close enough to see the entire image and the LEDs?
Cheers
Greg

**gofour3** · 08-28-2011, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by gregmacc

Hi all ... Can anyone recommend a rubber eye cup for the ME Super ... any specific model/supplier? ... Do they make it easier to see the shutter speed LEDs in the viewfinder?
Thanks
Greg

Pentax made a specific eye-cup "M" for the M series bodies.

Here is an ebay link for a new one for sale:

Pentax Caps Eye-cup M ....NEW | eBay

There is a similar looking Pentax eye-cup II, it will be too small and is for the M42 & K series film bodies.

Phil.

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bobh · 08-28-2011, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by gregmacc

Thanks Bob ... Yes the Seagull eyecups look good ... I'm just wondering how that shape would work for vertical shots? ... And can you still get your eye close enough to see the entire image and the LEDs?
Cheers
Greg

The rubber cup will rotate on the base for vertical shots. With the adapters I can use the same eyepiece accessories on all my cameras, Pentax, Minolta and Sony. My old eyes aren't very good now, I need all the help I can get. With the cup you can see full screen, with the magnifying eyepiece you have to flip it up. The Seagull products are based on old Minolta designs, they bought the rights from Minolta. I have the cup, a magnifying eyepiece and the right angle viewer.
I did need to modify an adapter to fit the ME super.

gregmacc · 08-28-2011, 08:36 PM

Thanks Phil ... They look good ... but a bit expensive ... and the shipping cost to Australia ... ouch ...

gregmacc · 08-28-2011, 08:37 PM

Thanks Bob .. Can you explain the modification required?
Greg

bobh · 08-29-2011, 03:33 AM

I had to widen the rail opening slightly and mill off a bit at the bottom so it wouldn't block the film door. Wet or dry sandpaper and a little block of wood was all it took. I leave the adapter on all the time, it isn't very noticeable.
Paying 50 dollars is absolutely out of the question for me.

gregmacc · 08-29-2011, 06:10 AM

No worries Bob ... I've transfered some funds into my PayPal account today and will purchase the Seagull version later in the week ... Thanks for the info ... much appreciated
Greg

bobh · 08-29-2011, 06:36 AM

The Seagull products may not be up to the old cast iron standards but it's decent and functional stuff.

gregmacc · 08-29-2011, 06:52 AM

Bob ... I'm actually a "lefty" when it comes to looking into the viewfinder ... Is that going to be a problem? Will the cup rotate through 180Deg.?
Thanks again
Greg

bobh · 08-29-2011, 07:46 AM

It rotates 360 degrees, no problem.

**gofour3** · 08-29-2011, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by gregmacc

Thanks Phil ... They look good ... but a bit expensive ... and the shipping cost to Australia ... ouch ...

You can find used Pentax eye-cups on ebay for a couple dollars.
I have found that the original Pentax ones fit better and since they are round work in horizontal or vertical shooting without having to adjust them.
I had an eye-cup similar to the Seagull one and ended up tossing it as it was a pain to use.

Phil

bobh · 08-29-2011, 02:08 PM

If you get lucky and find one with rubber which hasn't exceeded it's life span that's fine. Most of the originals I see around here have cracks in the rubber cup. Way up there in the North country rubber probably lasts a lot longer than it does in the Florida sun..

08-28-2011, 06:34 AM	#1
gregmacc New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 13	Eye cup for ME Super 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. Hi all ... Can anyone recommend a rubber eye cup for the ME Super ... any specific model/supplier? ... Do they make it easier to see the shutter speed LEDs in the viewfinder? Thanks Greg

08-28-2011, 05:19 PM	#5
bobh Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N E Florida Posts: 26	Originally posted by gregmacc Thanks Bob ... Yes the Seagull eyecups look good ... I'm just wondering how that shape would work for vertical shots? ... And can you still get your eye close enough to see the entire image and the LEDs? Cheers Greg The rubber cup will rotate on the base for vertical shots. With the adapters I can use the same eyepiece accessories on all my cameras, Pentax, Minolta and Sony. My old eyes aren't very good now, I need all the help I can get. With the cup you can see full screen, with the magnifying eyepiece you have to flip it up. The Seagull products are based on old Minolta designs, they bought the rights from Minolta. I have the cup, a magnifying eyepiece and the right angle viewer. I did need to modify an adapter to fit the ME super. Last edited by bobh; 08-28-2011 at 05:21 PM. Reason: error

08-29-2011, 03:33 AM	#8
bobh Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N E Florida Posts: 26	I had to widen the rail opening slightly and mill off a bit at the bottom so it wouldn't block the film door. Wet or dry sandpaper and a little block of wood was all it took. I leave the adapter on all the time, it isn't very noticeable. Paying 50 dollars is absolutely out of the question for me. Last edited by bobh; 08-29-2011 at 03:36 AM. Reason: error

08-29-2011, 08:43 AM	#13
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by gregmacc Thanks Phil ... They look good ... but a bit expensive ... and the shipping cost to Australia ... ouch ... You can find used Pentax eye-cups on ebay for a couple dollars. I have found that the original Pentax ones fit better and since they are round work in horizontal or vertical shooting without having to adjust them. I had an eye-cup similar to the Seagull one and ended up tossing it as it was a pain to use. Phil Last edited by gofour3; 08-29-2011 at 02:47 PM.

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08-28-2011, 08:09 AM	#2
bobh Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N E Florida Posts: 26	The viewfinder frame on the ME Super seems to be a bit different, I have a Seagull eyecup and other accessories and had to modify one of the adapters to fit my ME Super.. The viewfinder sits so close to the door that interference is possible when you open the camera If the door hits any viewfinder accessory when it's being opened it could bend. The Seagull brand accessories are good quality and work fine and come with an assortment of adapters.

08-28-2011, 03:40 PM	#3
gregmacc New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 13 Original Poster	Thanks Bob ... Yes the Seagull eyecups look good ... I'm just wondering how that shape would work for vertical shots? ... And can you still get your eye close enough to see the entire image and the LEDs? Cheers Greg

08-28-2011, 04:29 PM	#4
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by gregmacc Hi all ... Can anyone recommend a rubber eye cup for the ME Super ... any specific model/supplier? ... Do they make it easier to see the shutter speed LEDs in the viewfinder? Thanks Greg Pentax made a specific eye-cup "M" for the M series bodies. Here is an ebay link for a new one for sale: Pentax Caps Eye-cup M ....NEW \| eBay There is a similar looking Pentax eye-cup II, it will be too small and is for the M42 & K series film bodies. Phil. Attached Images

08-28-2011, 08:36 PM	#6
gregmacc New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 13 Original Poster	Thanks Phil ... They look good ... but a bit expensive ... and the shipping cost to Australia ... ouch ...

08-28-2011, 08:37 PM	#7
gregmacc New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 13 Original Poster	Thanks Bob .. Can you explain the modification required? Greg

08-29-2011, 06:10 AM	#9
gregmacc New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 13 Original Poster	No worries Bob ... I've transfered some funds into my PayPal account today and will purchase the Seagull version later in the week ... Thanks for the info ... much appreciated Greg

08-29-2011, 06:36 AM	#10
bobh Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N E Florida Posts: 26	The Seagull products may not be up to the old cast iron standards but it's decent and functional stuff.

08-29-2011, 06:52 AM	#11
gregmacc New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 13 Original Poster	Bob ... I'm actually a "lefty" when it comes to looking into the viewfinder ... Is that going to be a problem? Will the cup rotate through 180Deg.? Thanks again Greg

08-29-2011, 07:46 AM	#12
bobh Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N E Florida Posts: 26	It rotates 360 degrees, no problem.

08-29-2011, 02:08 PM	#14
bobh Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N E Florida Posts: 26	If you get lucky and find one with rubber which hasn't exceeded it's life span that's fine. Most of the originals I see around here have cracks in the rubber cup. Way up there in the North country rubber probably lasts a lot longer than it does in the Florida sun..

Eye cup for ME Super

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