Eyepiece cover? at DVinfo.net

Ed Baatz · March 25th, 2004, 06:29 PM

I have lens caps and UV filters to protect my GL1's front glass, but what about protection for the eyepiece? Is this something everyone but me knows about?

It seems to me like the eyepiece acts as a natural funnel for dirt and debris, directing it right onto the viewfinder.

Seems like a simple enough device and I was wondering if someone knows where I can get one. Kind of a "viewfinder condom"?

I suppose a piece of cellophane or plastic held on with a rubber band would work, but I was thinking of something a little bit more esthetically pleasing. Another accessory to spend money on???

;o)

Thanks,

Ed Baatz
Sarasota, Florida

Robin Davies-Rollinson · March 26th, 2004, 01:42 AM

A circle of black velvet with elastic sewn into the edge would be very aesthetic - start a sweat-shop somewhere and sit back as the dollars roll in ;-)

Robin.

Ken Tanaka · March 26th, 2004, 02:35 AM

If you get one of the 3rd-party eye cups, such as an "I-Cuff" I think you'll find that the viewfinder stays a bit cleaner by being more shielded from dust. Of course, it will also aid in seeing the viewfinder in bright light.

If you're still anxious to keep the viewfinder covered it would be a simple matter to attach a cloth flap to an I-Cuff.

Ed Baatz · March 26th, 2004, 11:27 AM

Robin and Ken,

Two really great ideas...

After posting my enquiry though, I tested putting a small re-useable jar cover (the elastic type) over the eyepiece and other than not being very esthetically pleasing --- it does seal out dirt and debris from the viewfinder.

I want to try out one of the after-market eyecups (the Ikkup) along with a terry cloth band around it. Sounds like it would be much more comfortable than the stock rubber eyepiece?

Thanks again for the great ideas, especially the sweat-shop one! Black velvet sweat bands made in a sweat shop? How appropriate! Maybe I can even get Kathy Lee Gifford involved somehow too?

;o)

March 25th, 2004, 06:29 PM	#1
Ed Baatz Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 120	Eyepiece cover? I have lens caps and UV filters to protect my GL1's front glass, but what about protection for the eyepiece? Is this something everyone but me knows about? It seems to me like the eyepiece acts as a natural funnel for dirt and debris, directing it right onto the viewfinder. Seems like a simple enough device and I was wondering if someone knows where I can get one. Kind of a "viewfinder condom"? I suppose a piece of cellophane or plastic held on with a rubber band would work, but I was thinking of something a little bit more esthetically pleasing. Another accessory to spend money on??? ;o) Thanks, Ed Baatz Sarasota, Florida

March 26th, 2004, 02:35 AM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	If you get one of the 3rd-party eye cups, such as an "I-Cuff" I think you'll find that the viewfinder stays a bit cleaner by being more shielded from dust. Of course, it will also aid in seeing the viewfinder in bright light. If you're still anxious to keep the viewfinder covered it would be a simple matter to attach a cloth flap to an I-Cuff. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

March 26th, 2004, 01:42 AM	#2
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	A circle of black velvet with elastic sewn into the edge would be very aesthetic - start a sweat-shop somewhere and sit back as the dollars roll in ;-) Robin.

March 26th, 2004, 11:27 AM	#4
Ed Baatz Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 120	Robin and Ken, Two really great ideas... After posting my enquiry though, I tested putting a small re-useable jar cover (the elastic type) over the eyepiece and other than not being very esthetically pleasing --- it does seal out dirt and debris from the viewfinder. I want to try out one of the after-market eyecups (the Ikkup) along with a terry cloth band around it. Sounds like it would be much more comfortable than the stock rubber eyepiece? Thanks again for the great ideas, especially the sweat-shop one! Black velvet sweat bands made in a sweat shop? How appropriate! Maybe I can even get Kathy Lee Gifford involved somehow too? ;o)