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03/11/2006 10:06:07 AM · #1 |
Hello!
I can't wink, so taking pictures for a long period of time is difficult b/c my eye gets all watery and my vision gets blurry. I can keep both eyes open when I'm shooting a vertical shot, but I can't "see" clearly w/both eyes open shooting horizontal shots. So, I'm looking for some sort of extender type thing for my camera that I will be able to just put against my eye and not have to wink. I've looked at Canon's site and found an eyepiece extender and an eyecup, but I don't know which one would do the trick. Anyone know the difference between an eyepiece extender and an eyecup?
Thanks for your help!
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03/11/2006 11:51:09 AM · #2 |
Hola! I have both the extender and the eyecup. When I'm using my glasses, I prefer using the extender as it provides me an extra 15mm I think so my nose doesn't rub up against the LCD.
However, I do, on weekends, use my contact lenses so I prefer the eyecup so it "cradles" my eye so I don't have to squint too much. Just look at this image PhillipDyer took. Perfect example of why I bought the eyecup. I scrunch my nose and squint my eyes too much that I get "Slippy Twitches" all the time ;)
Hope this helps ;) |
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03/11/2006 01:11:19 PM · #3 |
| It's a design flaw, IMO, many DSLRs appear to suffer from. An extender accommodates the nose alright but does nothing to lock out side light. An eye cup would address the issue best, me thinks. |
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03/11/2006 01:14:07 PM · #4 |
Where do we find these eyecups and which ones do people recommend?
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03/11/2006 01:20:08 PM · #5 |
I almost always use my left eye to look through the viewfinder, so I can keep my other eye open and get light blocked from it by the camera body.
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03/11/2006 01:32:50 PM · #6 |
I have had friends with the same problem who went to the pharmacy and bought an eyepatch. They wear the eyepatch to cover their left eye when shooting without pause for long periods of time. Works great.
I've learned to shoot with both eyes open, so it's not a problem for me.
Robt.
Message edited by author 2006-03-11 13:33:10.
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03/11/2006 01:34:06 PM · #7 |
Zeuszen is right. IMHO, the eyepieces and viewfinders on most DSLRs are very poorly designed. The same can be said for most of the SLRs I've used too. To me, it's as if the designers care more about keeping the camera's size and weight down than making it ergonomic and easier to use.
I have the EP-EX15 eyepiece extender on my 10D. The extender does give you a bit more room between your eye and the camera, but at the cost of a smaller image in the viewfinder. I recently stopped using it. It doesn't block out any light like a good eyecup should, and as I said, it makes the viewfinder image smaller and harder to see.
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03/11/2006 03:25:19 PM · #8 |
Thank you everyone! Your input has been very helpful. I think I will order an eyecup.
Rex, I went to Canon's website to see what they offer. Here's a link to the eyecup they offer that works w/my camera: //www.canoncompanystore.com/epages/annex.storefront?ProductDetail=8171A001AA
Since it's on backorder, I plan to look around for another compatible one.
Thanks again! I appreciate everyones advice!
Tonya |
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03/11/2006 03:41:00 PM · #9 |
| I think Ebay has some compatible eye cups. Worth a look ;) |
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03/11/2006 03:57:04 PM · #10 |
Is there a viewfinder attachment that magnifies the image, instead of just extending it? And do they make one for the 350D?
I find it kind of hard to focus certain shots on manual focus, and it's really hard to see much in low light through the viewfinder. |
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