Custom Eyecup for the C100

Edward Calabig · May 25th, 2014, 02:13 PM

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!

Andy Wilkinson · May 25th, 2014, 02:35 PM

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 ;-)

Gary Huff · May 25th, 2014, 03:06 PM

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

Drew Curran · May 26th, 2014, 02:07 AM

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!)

Andrew Alden Miller · May 26th, 2014, 09:29 AM

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.

Robert Turchick · May 26th, 2014, 08:26 PM

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!

Darren Levine · May 27th, 2014, 03:03 PM

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

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T...527_164859.jpg

Bill Scherer · May 29th, 2014, 02:47 PM

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.

Andrew Alden Miller · May 29th, 2014, 05:56 PM

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?

Bill Scherer · May 29th, 2014, 06:05 PM

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...

Dave Partington · May 31st, 2014, 05:50 AM

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 :)

Andrew Alden Miller · June 1st, 2014, 09:11 AM

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.

Andrew Maclaurin · June 3rd, 2014, 02:02 AM

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

Bill Scherer · June 3rd, 2014, 03:00 PM

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

Bill Scherer

Andrew Alden Miller · June 3rd, 2014, 03:03 PM

Thank you Bill. I hope you enjoy it!

May 25th, 2014, 02:13 PM	#61
Edward Calabig Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 173	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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! __________________ Lead Videographer/Editor at TSP Video www.tspvideo.com

May 25th, 2014, 02:35 PM	#62
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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 ;-) __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

May 25th, 2014, 03:06 PM	#63
Gary Huff Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,006	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 It has completely replaced my Z-Finder. And, better still, it is always on the camera.

May 26th, 2014, 02:07 AM	#64
Drew Curran Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 370	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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!) __________________ Pixol www.pixol.co www.facebook.com/pixolmedia www.twitter.com/pixolmedia

May 26th, 2014, 09:29 AM	#65
Andrew Alden Miller Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 55	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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.

May 26th, 2014, 08:26 PM	#66
Robert Turchick Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,389	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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! __________________ The older I get, the better I was!

May 27th, 2014, 03:03 PM	#67
Darren Levine Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ/NYC Posts: 563	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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 https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T...527_164859.jpg __________________ C100 - GH4 - NYC Shooter www.DarrenLevine.com

May 29th, 2014, 02:47 PM	#68
Bill Scherer Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 33	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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. __________________ Producer/Writer/Director www.HouseonRodeoGulch.com

May 29th, 2014, 05:56 PM	#69
Andrew Alden Miller Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 55	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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?

May 29th, 2014, 06:05 PM	#70
Bill Scherer Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 33	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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... __________________ Producer/Writer/Director www.HouseonRodeoGulch.com

May 31st, 2014, 05:50 AM	#71
Dave Partington Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: York, England Posts: 1,323	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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 :) __________________ Qualified UAV Pilot with CAA PFAW Aerial Photo / Aerial Video \| Corporate Video Production

June 1st, 2014, 09:11 AM	#72
Andrew Alden Miller Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 55	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 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.

June 3rd, 2014, 02:02 AM	#73
Andrew Maclaurin Major Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 396	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 Mine arrived in Spain yesterday. Looks good although I haven't had a chance to try it yet.

June 3rd, 2014, 03:00 PM	#74
Bill Scherer Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 33	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 Andrew got mine yesterday. Thanks for the individual attention. Great product, well built and designed. Bill Scherer __________________ Producer/Writer/Director www.HouseonRodeoGulch.com

June 3rd, 2014, 03:03 PM	#75
Andrew Alden Miller Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 55	Re: Custom Eyecup for the C100 Thank you Bill. I hope you enjoy it!