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p.6 #1 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Just an oddball thought...how about taking a Canon EP-EX15 and replacing the image reducing lens with a magnifier? The Nikon eyecup just doesn't work for those of us with glasses, and going without just isn't an option. Time for yet another experiment.

Jan 20, 2006 at 08:08 AM

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p.6 #2 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Im still want SOMETHING for my 2 20D's

Jan 21, 2006 at 04:39 AM

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p.6 #3 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

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

Can anyone confirm this? The AS-ME-1 (which I assume is what you mean) costs a bit more ($40USD) but it's 1.2x rather than 1.17x like the DK-21m, or so says the internet.

Probably doesn't make much difference but if it fits straight on I'd give it a go.

Thanks

Jan 21, 2006 at 05:07 AM

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p.6 #4 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

How much did you spend to do this for the 1Ds. Im interested.

Paul

Jan 21, 2006 at 05:51 AM

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p.6 #5 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Canon Man,

OK, lets say that I have the ingredients ;-) Whats next?

PS: Can you see the full-frame view?

Many Thanks,
Paul

Jan 21, 2006 at 06:58 AM

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p.6 #6 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Thank you - I need this. Very creative solution.

Paul

Jan 21, 2006 at 04:53 PM

Gary Harfield
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p.6 #7 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I want this, willing to pay for it, cannot make it. Someone hook me up

Jan 23, 2006 at 06:04 AM

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p.6 #8 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

hitech wrote:
I want this, willing to pay for it, cannot make it. Someone hook me up

Me too!!! Although I have an oval eye cup that works great without my glasses on, it's difficult to move from horizontal to vertical. The round cup would make this much easier.

Jan 23, 2006 at 06:40 PM

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p.6 #9 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Can someone also use a Dremel tool to put the 1Ds MarkII guts into a F5 body so I can have accurate fill flash, Nikon eyepieces, and those great Nikon wide angle lenses?

Paul

Jan 23, 2006 at 07:08 PM

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p.6 #10 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Tag to await the goods.

Jan 29, 2006 at 01:06 AM

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p.6 #11 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

So has anyone figured out what eye cup is good for people who have glasses?

Feb 01, 2006 at 03:39 PM

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p.6 #12 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

From a search for further info on a Nikon user site:
"I just checked my D2H that is fitted with a DK-17M magnifier and DK-19 Rubber eye cap.The DK2 rubber eye piece does not fit the DK17M magnifier as well as DK19 rubber eye piece."

From the Nikon site:
"The Nikon DK-19 is specifically designed for the F6 camera, and allows for more comfortable viewing, especially for eyeglass users, with less stray light entering the viewfinder. Also good for F5/D2H/D2Hs/D2x."

As I am an eyeglass wearer as well I have ordered the DK-19 eyecup which looks a bit shallower and may be more useful.
Will know when it arrives with a DK-17M from Singapore in a week or so I expect.

Feb 06, 2006 at 07:54 AM

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p.6 #13 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Has anyone tried the dk-21m to compare it to the dk-17m? The dk-21m is a lot cheaper than the dk-17m so it may be optically worse...? The dk-21m is also very appealing because of no modification required...

Feb 09, 2006 at 09:56 PM

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dpulez wrote:
Has anyone tried the dk-21m to compare it to the dk-17m? The dk-21m is a lot cheaper than the dk-17m so it may be optically worse...? The dk-21m is also very appealing because of no modification required...

page 12 of this thread....discusses it

Feb 09, 2006 at 11:35 PM

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p.6 #15 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Arggghhh... So my precious dk-17m was lost on vacation in the Galapagos. So I now need to either make a new one or get the dk-21m. I've read the previous posts on the dk-21m, but has anyone had the chance to use the dk-17m and the dk-21m to compare them? I really like the 17, but if the 21 is optically similar and smaller that'd be nice.

Thanks,

Ken

Feb 12, 2006 at 09:13 PM

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p.6 #16 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

How about the Leica magnifier 1.25x? Reckon it work?

Feb 16, 2006 at 06:10 AM

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p.6 #17 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

I found this on the net. A guy in Japan has made an adapter for the Nikon DK-17M to fit the Canon 20D ...Take a look

http://www.ircube.jp/main/product/mea/eng_kd.html

Feb 18, 2006 at 05:29 PM

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p.6 #18 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

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

Yes - and I just sent you a pm requesting one for the 1DsII

Feb 18, 2006 at 05:49 PM

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p.6 #19 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

DK 17M is the critical part and is still impossible to find. Perhaps Nikon only makes these once or twice a year?

Feb 18, 2006 at 06:02 PM

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p.6 #20 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Well I have a brand new DK-17M I bought some time ago but never used.

If anyone wants to make me an offer, feel free to PM or email...

Feb 18, 2006 at 06:20 PM

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p.6 #21 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

smilwicz wrote:
I found this on the net. A guy in Japan has made an adapter for the Nikon DK-17M to fit the Canon 20D ...Take a look

http://www.ircube.jp/main/product/mea/eng_kd.html

Thanks for the link.

What's up with that big flange behind the eyecup?
This sure doesn't look very good to me unless I'm misunderstanding something.

Feb 19, 2006 at 03:15 AM

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p.6 #22 · Eyepiece magnifier on Canon bodies

Its the adapter.....Its actually not to bad. I ordered it and got it in yesterday

Feb 19, 2006 at 04:20 AM


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