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Archive 2005 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

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p.4 #1 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

ForeverUnknown wrote: 1.2x magnification doesn't seem like much, but on a small viewfinder like the 20D, it does help a lot.

Sidney: Thanks for the followup.

Whats your verdict?
Usefull enought to say on the camera all the time or just now and then?
Is all viewfinder info is still clearly visible?
Also, can you post a before and after viewfinder pic with the body outdoors?

Thanks again!

Nov 30, 2005 at 03:18 PM

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p.4 #2 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I leave mine on all the time
I took it off for a second the other day, and I hated the smallness of the viewfinder

you can easily see the viewfinder information

Nov 30, 2005 at 04:13 PM

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p.4 #3 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I love mine on my XT. The only downsides:

- On the XT the status LCD is on the back right under the viewfinder and the large eyecup makes it harder to see. You're forced to view it from the 6 o'clock position and the LCD is designed for 12 o'clock viewing so you lose a little contrast. I rarely check that LCD except when I first turn on the camera to check WB and drive mode so no big deal.

- Eye position is obviously more critical to keep everything in view. Sometimes this is a little more awkward when tripod mounted at a low hieght (say stomach level), but handholding it is fine.

More than made up for by the upsides:

- Image seems way larger than it should given it is only 1.2x. I can't stand viewing without it now.

- Don't have to smush my face against the back of the camera as much.

- The real eyecup cuts out way more ambient light which more than makes up for any loss of brightness from the 1.2x mag.

One big downside that isn't a problem for me:

- A friend with a 300D found that he had trouble using this since he wears glasses and can't get his eye close enough for a clear easy view of the whole frame and status info.

Ken

Nov 30, 2005 at 05:16 PM

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p.4 #4 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I just put one of these together, and I'm not sure I'm going to keep it. I also just bought a Canon Magnifier S. So I will practice with both of them this weekend and decide which one to keep.

Now that some of you have used this for some time what are your thoughts on it? Do you really feel it makes a differnce when MF?

Ekimzulad

Dec 02, 2005 at 05:30 PM

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p.4 #5 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

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Dec 02, 2005 at 09:58 PM

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p.4 #6 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

ekimzulad wrote:
Now that some of you have used this for some time what are your thoughts on it? Do you really feel it makes a differnce when MF?

Ekimzulad

I use mine all the time on my XT though not just specifically for MF. I think it does make a difference when I do MF though.

Dec 03, 2005 at 03:12 AM

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p.4 #7 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Does anyone know where I would be able to get the Nikon 2370 eyepiece adaptor? I haven't been able to locate any online stores that have it in stock, and there don't seem to be any available on eBay. Better yet, if anyone can tell me where I can get it from in Sydney, Australia, that would be fantastic! Thanks for any help! Cheers.

Dec 05, 2005 at 10:31 AM

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p.4 #8 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

hey,

this looks real interesting, i think it would be pretty useful for me...

roughly how much do those nikon bits cost, and how fragile is the piece you need to widen?

the canon magnifier s- would that not give full frame like this then?

Dec 07, 2005 at 11:34 AM

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p.4 #9 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Vernon, I read the entire thread but not clear, will this work on the 1DMK2 also?
Thanks

Dec 07, 2005 at 12:03 PM

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p.4 #10 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I recently got one of these for my 20D and it works just fine without my glasses, but is actually worse with my glasses on than the standard eye cup. But then that's not the idea behind using it.

Dec 08, 2005 at 03:43 AM

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p.4 #11 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I should have gotten my hands on the magnifier when I first read this, put it off and now everywhere I trust to order from is out of stock. arrgh.

Dec 15, 2005 at 12:11 PM

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p.4 #12 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

If anyone is looking for some of these parts, I have the DK-17M and the DK-2 rubber eyecup but I do not have the 2370 eyepiece adapter. Both are brand new. PM me if you are interested.

Randy

Dec 15, 2005 at 08:18 PM

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p.4 #13 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Honey Due wrote:
Burbank wrote:
Vernon, I read the entire thread but not clear, will this work on the 1DMK2 also?
Thanks

And the answer is.................... ?

And the answer is Yes

Didn't know this thread was still active. All EOS eyepieces fit items like the EP-EX15 extender. Also, if you want a straight center magnifying flip up eyepiece for macro , I use a Nikon DG-2 (2X) magnifier. This screws onto the 2370 adapter which slides onto canon eyepieces. You can find the DG-2 pretty cheap on eBay. I got mine for $25 which is a lot cheaper than the Canon. As for the Nikon 2370 adapter, they're only $3.95 US from B&H but I guess they are out of stock there. They're pretty common on eBay search "Nikon eyepiece adapter"

Vernon

Dec 18, 2005 at 02:15 AM

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p.4 #14 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Thanks for the answers, I got the DK 7 and DK2 from B&H and the Nikon DK-17M out of China BUT it got lost in the mail, never again will I buy out of China or off of EvilBay the dumping ground for broken crap.

Now all I need is the Nikon Eyepiece Adapter and the DK-17M .... again

Dec 24, 2005 at 01:31 AM

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p.4 #15 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I have two 20D's. Anyone interested in making some cash for making two Eyepiece magnifiers? Paypal via paypal.

Dec 30, 2005 at 08:35 AM

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p.4 #16 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

How many glass elements are in the DK-17m magnifying eyepiece?

Just the one?

Dec 30, 2005 at 03:53 PM

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p.4 #17 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

David.G wrote:
I recently got one of these for my 20D and it works just fine without my glasses, but is actually worse with my glasses on than the standard eye cup. But then that's not the idea behind using it.

I might have to give this a try - I just want something more comfortable.

Dec 30, 2005 at 05:00 PM

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p.4 #18 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Vole wrote:
How many glass elements are in the DK-17m magnifying eyepiece?

Just the one?

Yeah, just one.

Ken

Dec 31, 2005 at 01:38 AM

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p.4 #19 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

i just want to make sure i am understanding this... this is not for people with glasses?

i'm interested in this, but i only take my glasses off to sleep so if it doesn't work with glasses then it's not for me.

Dec 31, 2005 at 02:41 AM

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p.4 #20 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

kwalsh wrote:
Vole wrote:
How many glass elements are in the DK-17m magnifying eyepiece?

Just the one?

Yeah, just one.

Ken

not true
I cleaned my eyepiece under some running water, thinking the same thing
and water got in between the two elemets, and I had to heat up the eyepiece to boil the water off

Dec 31, 2005 at 05:12 AM

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p.4 #21 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Yep... two... at first I thought one, but if it were one, it would have been as thick as a Coke bottle (the glass ones that is).

Dec 31, 2005 at 02:42 PM

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p.4 #22 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Dan GSR wrote:
kwalsh wrote:
Vole wrote:
How many glass elements are in the DK-17m magnifying eyepiece?

Just the one?

Yeah, just one.

Ken

not true
I cleaned my eyepiece under some running water, thinking the same thing
and water got in between the two elemets, and I had to heat up the eyepiece to boil the water off

Wow, learn something new every day! Thanks for the correction. Now that I think about it I guess it makes sense that if you wanted a true magnifier you'd probably need two elements to do it. And I'll be sure to be careful cleaning it now too

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Ken

Dec 31, 2005 at 04:24 PM

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p.4 #23 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I'm still looking for someone to make a couple. I will buy the parts, and pay for you to put it together.

Jan 01, 2006 at 10:43 AM

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p.4 #24 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

i cant even find the parts

Jan 01, 2006 at 11:50 AM

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p.4 #25 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

would you guys be willing to pay $120 for one of these? prebuilt

Jan 01, 2006 at 03:23 PM


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