Thanks for joining the party John! Glad to have you.

I'm in! I get one eye cup!

Woohoo, got my C100 earlier this week, loving it so far and actually was pleasantly surprised by the EVF, I've read so much bad press about it that I was expecting something much worse. Looking forward to getting my c-cup now :)

John.

That's just exactly how I felt John!

I just yesterday 3D printed the latest design, with some improvements. I requested one more change, and I expect we'll be placing an order with the manufacturer at the beginning of next week. I'll send out a detailed project update via KS once that is done, and hopefully we will have some hard dates for shipping by that time.

Thanks!

Excellent news! Can't wait to get mine - will need it as the sun is now shining in England so some outside shooting is called for ...when I get my C100 back (it's getting the Dual Pixel AF upgrade done this week).

Looking forward to getting mine :)

Let us know how you get on with the AF upgrade, I'm on the fence about it just now

Let us know how you get on with the AF upgrade, I'm on the fence about it just now

If you're ever trying to follow people / things in unpredictable unrehearsed situations the AF can be a major benefit. I've only really had it screw up on me once, but to be fair that was user error, my fault, not that of the camera.

I've no regrets getting the upgrade done.

I received my C-Cup in the mail yesterday. Andrew did an amazing job with the design and engineering on this. It looks and feels like a high quality, polished product. It fits perfectly and securely. It's soft enough to be comfortable but still provides a solid third point of contact to help keep shots steady when shooting hand held. Overall I'm really impressed and think this is one of those must have accessories if you shoot on the C-100. Thanks Andrew for taking the time and effort to design and manufacture it and for getting it out on schedule!

Thanks Scott! Very kind of you to take the time and share your thoughts. If you guys want to leave any reviews on the FB or G+ pages, it won't hurt my feelings!

https://www.facebook.com/seecup
https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113794255606171681078/113794255606171681078/

Got mine in yesterday and was able to use it on a wedding shoot.... actually makes the C100 viable outdoors and works great as an additional point of contact!

Great to read these initial reports. Mine is en-route to the UK and I hope to have it very soon. Sounds like Andrew did a first class job - but I was always sure of that by the way he approached the whole project and how he kept us regularly updated/stayed focus on meeting his stated targets.

And then of course there was THAT video... See post #41...but that was the only time I got a little worried!!!

Only joking ;-)

It has completely replaced my Z-Finder. And, better still, it is always on the camera.

Mine is also enroute just in time to help in these sunnier days. How are you folk finding the EVF for focusing and exposure?

Tbh I've been depending in the LCD with a petrol sun shade on bright days but it's a struggle focusing. So I'm looking forward to trying Andrews C-cup. (That doesn't sound good!)

Very glad to hear that you guys are liking them and I can't wait for my overseas friends to join the party. Drew, I imagine you've heard enough from me on all this, but I'll just add that catching focus is really easy with the contrast cranked up a bit. I use the standard peaking settings on white, which I find much easier to use than red or blue or whatever. White peaking doesn't distract at all - it just looks like a contrasty image, and the plane of focus is ever-so-slightly highlighted. Give it a try!

As for exposure, I rely pretty heavily on zebras. As I said I've got my contrast cranked a bit, and depending on the scene and the profile, I can't always tell where things are landing. 100 IRE zebras outside is a great way to keep your bearings.

Spread the word!!! This thing rocks!
Thanks so much for seeing this through and delivering such a solid product!! Anyone want to buy my slightly used Z-Finder? Really!

just got and fitted mine. feels very solid, snug as heck. the ziptie is a nice addition though don't see myself using it.

it is a bit of a pain to get on though, even moreso for the chamois, but if you plan on having it live on your camera than it's not a big deal.

overall it's indeed an improvement for the c100, but i wish andrew would have went for the more traditional oval/recessed shape. i have to tilt my head a decent bit to get full contact. could just be my head shape though.YMMV. There's enough material i'll probably trim a bit of the left side to get a better face match.

Good work andrew. this is my first kickstarter delivery

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May 29,

Andrew I'm only in Santa Cruz, California and haven't received mine. Ordered two months ago. Need it for shooting today my good friend. Can you hope on a plane today and bring it out? Need it by 6pm.

Hi Bill. We haven't received a survey response from you with your address. Please complete the survey on Kickstarter and I'll get one to the post office tomorrow.

You should be receiving emails with project updates and survey requests and reminders from Kickstarter - have you not been getting these?

No :( I just went into Kickstarter and verified my address for you. You would think Kickstarter would send you an e-mail or something. I guess I'll have to tell Jennifer Lawrence, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep and my 200 extras to to find something to do until my C-cup arrives...

Looks like they're coming to the UK on a donkey! It made it from Austin TX to Chicago so far. Hope that donkey can fly :)

Hey Dave. The USPS international tracking isn't very good or detailed, but it looks like they are just now starting to land in the UK and Europe. Tracking often just moves from Chicago to "Delivered," and hopefully that will be the status of your package soon.

All the Kickstarter packages went out just before a holiday here, so the mail system was down for two days just after I shipped. We're sitting at just over one week right now, and as I said they are starting to reach people's doorsteps. That ain't bad. I just expedited a C-Cup to Italy, which is going to take about a week, and that cost $88. Since Kickstarter only allows one price for international shipping, I decided most folks would rather go for $8 than $88+ even if they have to sit tight another day or two.

Anyway, they should be arriving soon, my international friends. I hope you like them. Please let me know what you think.

Mine arrived in Spain yesterday. Looks good although I haven't had a chance to try it yet.

Andrew got mine yesterday. Thanks for the individual attention. Great product, well built and designed.

Bill Scherer

Thank you Bill. I hope you enjoy it!

Just received mine today... first one in Ireland maybe?

Mine arrived this morning here in England!

I had to go to my local Royal Mail Post Office to pay £12.73 (£4.73 VAT and £8 Admin Charge) before they would release it - but no worries.

I'm very pleased with it. Can't wait to try it out in anger on a sunny day...sun is forecast round here tomorrow :-)

I had to go to my local Royal Mail Post Office to pay £12.73 (£4.73 VAT and £8 Admin Charge) before they would release it - but no worries.


Yeah I had that too... thats why I refrain from purchasing kit from the US!

Mine arrived this morning here in England!

I had to go to my local Royal Mail Post Office to pay £12.73 (£4.73 VAT and £8 Admin Charge) before they would release it - but no worries.

I'm very pleased with it. Can't wait to try it out in anger on a sunny day...sun is forecast round here tomorrow :-)

Mine is still showing as being in Chicago - where it's been for 6 days already! :(

Is everyone receiving a shammy with theirs too? I hope so considering how much extra we'll have to pay!

Yes the chamois came with mine.

Used the c-cup last night at a BTS shoot which was mostly handheld. It was excellent and definitely makes the EVF a viable viewfinder. It's also gives a great 3rd point of contact when handheld. I wear glasses full time and with the chamois it was very comfortable.

Hi, I've been waiting for 3 weeks now. Living in The Netherlands.

I've used it on a couple of shoots. It is a good addition to the camera and well designed. It's a real shame the magnify function doesn't work in the VF as that would have made the C-cup a vital piece of kit.

It's a real shame the magnify function doesn't work in the VF as that would have made the C-cup a vital piece of kit.

The C-cup is a vital piece of kit. It never comes off my camera. Close your LCD screen and the mag function will work.

No heated eye cup for this camera?

Happy Canada Day!

Gary Huff, I didn't know that. That does indeed make it a vital piece of kit although opening and closing the screen all the time might get a bit tedious! I'm going to experiment more with the VF and c-cup and see if works for a large part of a run and gun shoot.

I ordered one today.

www.shopstarter.com/s/C-Cup/

My only complaint is that the glue holding the Chamoise leather has proven to be inadequate as the leather has moved away from the rubber as a result of opening the LCD, even carefully. That said, a very worthwhile addition.

Finally sacked the Zacuto rig and replaced it with Andrew's eyecup. A world of difference. Thanks for doing it.

Doug

Been meaning to say, I've been using this C-Cup for over a year, all across Indonesia, Japan, Tokyo, and China. The thing rules. If you're on the fence, just get it.

Only thing is I wish it didn't collect dust so badly, but it's VERY easy to clean. The thing flung off in a desert esque scenario in Indonesia, and man, the whole thing was covered...but a bit of water, clean as new.

Do it!

I like mine but it seems that it is pretty easy to knock off or it falls off, no matter how snug I have the tie down cinched. Anyone else run into this issue?

Yep me too.

I must be doing something wrong. Mine has been in place since installation and hasn't moved. :)

Hmm...I've almost lost mine a couple of times when it fell off. I'll have to mess with it some more to see if I have it attached correctly.