DIY eyepiece magnifier for D100(D70 too?)

xdivider · 3rd August 2005

http://www3.plala.or.jp/s291page/pho...e/d100eye.html

Any one up to it? According to dpreview, dk-17m is a full frame 1.2x magnifier

Cheesecake · 3rd August 2005

looks good!

anyone with the cost of a DK17m and DK19?

if affordable, can experiment.

yanyewkay · 3rd August 2005

i dun quite understand from the pics and jap. mind translating?

xdivider · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by yanyewkay

i dun quite understand from the pics and jap. mind translating?

In short, The DK-17M is a 1.2x magnifier for the D1/2 pro series but using a bit of filing/gluing and a DK19 eye cap, it is possible to get one of these on the D100/D70 and possibly the S2. Im kinda fond of the larger VF on my pentax body so if it is possible to do get one for the S2, im quite interested.

Cheesecake · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by xdivider

In short, The DK-17M is a 1.2x magnifier for the D1/2 pro series but using a bit of filing/gluing and a DK19 eye cap, it is possible to get one of these on the D100/D70 and possibly the S2. Im kinda fond of the larger VF on my pentax body so if it is possible to do get one for the S2, im quite interested.

S2 has a poor viewfinder, not very good for me(old eyes) n my manual focusing.

very attracted to what this could offer! but since its for the D1/D2 series, i'm expecting to pay quite a bit for it.

goin to CP and enquire later.

yanyewkay · 3rd August 2005

do update us on the price.. i'm interested to enlarge my D70 VF also.. it's just too small for me

xdivider · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by Cheesecake

S2 has a poor viewfinder, not very good for me(old eyes) n my manual focusing.

very attracted to what this could offer! but since its for the D1/D2 series, i'm expecting to pay quite a bit for it.
goin to CP and enquire later.

Can update later if they do have stock? Heard this is very popular in the US

Cheesecake · 3rd August 2005

sure thing guys!

will post immediately when i get home if there's any news from the kind folks at CP.

cheers!

xdivider · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by Cheesecake

sure thing guys!

will post immediately when i get home if there's any news from the kind folks at CP.

cheers!

If they have and can let u try, someone posted that u can use

Nikon 2370 (it has no ""DK" number) for D70 clip on to the small threaded finder.
Nikon DK-13 from the small threads of the 2370 to the large threads of the DK-17M.

to mount to the D70. No machining needed but got chance of vignetting

ortega · 3rd August 2005

count me in for 1, if it works, the D70 VF is too small for my old eyes.

Cheesecake · 3rd August 2005

saddening.

CP has not stock of DK17M. i was quoted a price of around S$70/. with reassurances that 'new stocks will be coming in soon'.

S$70++ that is excluding the price of a DK19(no idea of price).. hmm...

xdivider · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by Cheesecake

saddening.

CP has not stock of DK17M. i was quoted a price of around S$70/. with reassurances that 'new stocks will be coming in soon'.

S$70++ that is excluding the price of a DK19(no idea of price).. hmm...

BHPhoto or adorama?

Cheesecake · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by xdivider

BHPhoto or adorama?

nope...
what i meant was i went over to CP and they gave me the price for the DK17m.

maybe if there's a M.O....

TMC · 3rd August 2005

It`s about 55 a piece. The CP folks are really marking it up.

xdivider · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by TMC

It`s about 55 a piece. The CP folks are really marking it up.

If it is 55, i dun mind getting it, the dk19 and the dk13 to play with first

TMC · 3rd August 2005

dun mind if someone starts an MO and I source for the number of pieces required. more ppl to split the cost down.

rebbot · 3rd August 2005

how does it work anyway and what do we need? still a little confused, any filing or technical work needed?

Cheesecake · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by rebbot

how does it work anyway and what do we need? still a little confused, any filing or technical work needed?

i believe a lsight modification is required.

anyway, if there's an m.o, it would be ideal to include DK19 too. this is likely a difficult accessory to get.

TMC · 3rd August 2005

someone organize and liase with me.

rebbot · 3rd August 2005

Originally Posted by Cheesecake

i believe a lsight modification is required.

anyway, if there's an m.o, it would be ideal to include DK19 too. this is likely a difficult accessory to get.

hmmm cool~ I dun mind helping to organise if this works without too much effort

3rd August 2005	#1
xdivider Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,500	DIY eyepiece magnifier for D100(D70 too?) http://www3.plala.or.jp/s291page/pho...e/d100eye.html Any one up to it? According to dpreview, dk-17m is a full frame 1.2x magnifier

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Cheesecake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in a haunted house!!!!! Posts: 12,853	looks good! anyone with the cost of a DK17m and DK19? if affordable, can experiment. __________________ You'll Never Walk Alone! 初恋的感觉杀很大!

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yanyewkay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cons digger. Posts: 4,047	i dun quite understand from the pics and jap. mind translating? __________________ “How fortunate for leaders that men do not think.” - Adolf Hitler

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Cheesecake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in a haunted house!!!!! Posts: 12,853	sure thing guys! will post immediately when i get home if there's any news from the kind folks at CP. cheers! __________________ You'll Never Walk Alone! 初恋的感觉杀很大!

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ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,938	count me in for 1, if it works, the D70 VF is too small for my old eyes. __________________ The Law

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rebbot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,831	how does it work anyway and what do we need? still a little confused, any filing or technical work needed?

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