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Archive 2005 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Gary Harfield
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p.5 #1 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Dan GSR wrote:
would you guys be willing to pay $120 for one of these? prebuilt

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Jan 02, 2006 at 05:57 AM

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p.5 #2 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

i'd probably be willing to do it if it's okay for people with glasses.

if not, i'd be a little hesitant, as i'd have to get contact lenses first

Jan 03, 2006 at 05:09 PM

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dinoadventures wrote:
i'd probably be willing to do it if it's okay for people with glasses.

if not, i'd be a little hesitant, as i'd have to get contact lenses first

You would probably be better off without the big eyecup. I wind up taking my glasses off when I use it because of the eyecup.

Jan 03, 2006 at 05:12 PM

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p.5 #4 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

i'm not wild about the eyecup anyway. i'm just in it for the magnification. i'd worry it might poke me in the eye if i bring up the camera to my eye quickly on the street.

i tried taking my glasses off and it's a night and day difference. maybe i should join the rest of you and ditch them while shooting.

Jan 03, 2006 at 05:37 PM

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p.5 #5 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I just ordered the parts from my local Nikon Shop
it should be in monday

cant wait to get started

Jan 05, 2006 at 04:34 PM

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p.5 #6 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Does anybody know what is the difference between the Nikon DK-2 and DK019 eyecups? Is there any advantage in using one vs the other?

I know the OP used a DK-2 but I noticed that in the link below, a DK-19 is used:

http://59.106.12.59/~moly/Photo/equip/DK-17M/

Thanks!

Andre

Jan 05, 2006 at 10:05 PM

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p.5 #7 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I made my version today
all the same parts except for the cup
since the one listed was discontinued according to my dealer

I spent about an hour with my dremmel and a cylindrical grinder
first i grinded down the threads on the magnifier then grinded down the eyeppiece converter
the plastic took much longer

I used my caliper to meaure each to be sure it would be a snug fit
best part is that i didnt need any glue., i did buy some but its such a nice snug fit (snug but doesnt feel like any parts are being stressed)

Here are some pics

This image is copyrighted by the owner

Edited by adamfilip on Jan 12, 2006 at 12:16 AM GMT

Jan 06, 2006 at 09:59 PM

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p.5 #8 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

looks like a nice job...any with it in working position?

Jan 07, 2006 at 04:53 AM

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p.5 #9 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

i only have one camera..so i cant take a pic of it

Jan 07, 2006 at 04:57 AM

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p.5 #10 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I have noticed that since it sticks out about an inch or so
i can knock it off fairly easily.

Jan 07, 2006 at 01:14 PM

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p.5 #11 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Anyone know anything about the Nikon D21-M Magnifying Eyepiece for the Nikon D200?

They've got it in stock at B&H but neither Nikon nor B&H have a picture or description of it. I'm wondering if this might obsolete this modified magnifying eyepiece we've all been making or looking for parts to make.

Jan 10, 2006 at 03:11 AM

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p.5 #12 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

B&H just notified me of shipment of my DK-21M and I should probably receive it Friday or Monday. As soon as I get it I will test it on my 20D and let y'all know.

Jan 11, 2006 at 04:45 PM

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p.5 #13 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Thanks Terse22. Looking forward to hearing what this is exactly. Post a pic of it if you can please. I noticed that it sold out pretty quick at B&H.

Jan 11, 2006 at 04:49 PM

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p.5 #14 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Just got the Dk-21M , it fits on to the 20D and the D60 with out any surgery. The view thru the magnifying eye piece does appear bigger and definitely helps in Manual focusing.

Jan 12, 2006 at 12:05 AM

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p.5 #15 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

how much of a magnification is it?

Jan 12, 2006 at 12:07 AM

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p.5 #16 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

adamfilip wrote:
how much of a magnification is it?
Oh, I saw this some place but I can't remember. It is less than the DK-17. Around 1.3 I think, but I've got no reference. Hopefully someone more clueful will come along shortly...

Ken

Jan 12, 2006 at 01:29 AM

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p.5 #17 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

The Dk-21M offers 1.17 magnification, the DK-17 offers a magnification of 1.2.

At $30 Dk-21M is totally worth it, the total setup of Dk-17 costs much more.

Jan 12, 2006 at 01:57 AM

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p.5 #18 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Nori,

Is there any vignetting? Also, I wonder if it would work the same on a FF 5D.

Jan 12, 2006 at 02:02 AM

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p.5 #19 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

akivisuals wrote:
Nori,

Is there any vignetting? Also, I wonder if it would work the same on a FF 5D.

Hi Andrew, there is a slight vignetting at the corners, nothing significant. On a 5D it might vignette more

Jan 12, 2006 at 02:07 AM

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p.5 #20 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I also heard that the one for Olympus E-500 fits on XT, but haven't confirmed yet by myself...

Jan 12, 2006 at 02:12 AM

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p.5 #21 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

What about wearing glasses when you use the MK-21?

Jan 12, 2006 at 08:55 AM

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p.5 #22 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

People needing the Eyepiece Adapter: B&H now has it and the rubber eyecup in stock... still no DK-17's though.

Jan 12, 2006 at 12:41 PM

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p.5 #23 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Gotta tell you, that new eyepiece sure uglifies the camera! The DK-17 with the monster eyecup still looks like the best way to go, even if it requires some extra work! Thanks for pointing out the new one, though! That's two options available from Nikon... but none from Canon.

Jan 12, 2006 at 03:40 PM

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Canon Man wrote:
I made up mine a little different using an extra Ec-II eyecup off my 1DMKII.

I wonder if this would work on the 20D? It sure would look alot better.
Was there any space on the wide side of the EC-II or are the threads of the DK-17M wider than that?

So you used only these items? Nikon DK-17m magnifying eyepiece, Nikon DK-2 rubber eyepiece hood

Thanks.

Jan 20, 2006 at 01:37 AM

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Canon Man wrote:
I wonder if this would work on the 20D? It sure would look alot better.
So you used only these items? Nikon DK-17m magnifying eyepiece, Nikon DK-2 rubber eyepiece hood
Thanks.

Correct, I carefully pulled off the back section of the Canon EC-II eyecup, dremeled out just enough to grab the threads of the DK-17M, reassembled it then dabbed epoxy with the tip of a pen to avoid getting any glue on the DK-17M lens.

Thanks, I assume the epoxy went on the backside? Can you post a pic of it on the body? It looks great mounted on the eyecup. Have you ever looked at the 20D's eyecup, is it pretty much the same?

Jan 20, 2006 at 01:49 AM


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