New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1)

hammer_400 · 9th November 2005

ME-1 Magnifier Eyecup
Easy-to-attach/detach slide-in type eyecup with magnifying lens for use with the E-300 and E-500. Expands the viewfinder field by approx. 1.2X for easier framing and focusing

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http://www.olympus-esystem.com/dea/p...ndex.html#me-1

mpenza · 9th November 2005

will it make the viewfinder darker?

hammer_400 · 9th November 2005

unless it defies the laws of physics i think it would

mpenza · 9th November 2005

erm... meant significantly darker? good coating can greatly improve the light transmission.

hammer_400 · 9th November 2005

hehe... u buy for me, den i test n tell u? deal? ..

j/k

I suppose it's a compromise to find the sweet spot, dats why its 1.2X mag not more not less...

btw from what i read retail is USD$49...

it had better have some good coating!

ch5800 · 10th November 2005

Wonder are this kind of accessory available in Hongkong? Anyone has HK camera shop info

tomcat · 10th November 2005

Since this is an original Olympus part, maybe can order directly from Olympus Singapore.

uginz · 10th November 2005

will it significantly magnify the view?

tao · 11th November 2005

Originally Posted by uginz

will it significantly magnify the view?

yes, 20% is a lot.

ParkertR · 15th January 2006

Olympus ME-1
Your Price: SGD$
Coming Your Way Soon!

PPCP bringing this in!! *yay*

shchow · 15th January 2006

yes, i've been waiting for that to put it on my E-500.

I have asked my sister in the state to buy it for me and bring it back during CNY.... however... even in the state, have to back order!

so, my wish to play around with the eyecup is broken!

Hacker · 15th January 2006

When, when, WHEN, W-H-E-N???????????????????????

Hitman · 21st January 2006

For those interested, here's a close-up of the ME-1 taken from the olympusfan website. Quite positive comments for the ME-1.

tao · 21st January 2006

It makes the viewfinder looks like that of the E-1's. Called CP but they say not available yet.

Hmmm... if only there is such a magnifying eyecup for the E-1 as well, it will make the VF really big.

9th November 2005	#1
hammer_400 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sg Posts: 692	New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) ME-1 Magnifier Eyecup Easy-to-attach/detach slide-in type eyecup with magnifying lens for use with the E-300 and E-500. Expands the viewfinder field by approx. 1.2X for easier framing and focusing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.olympus-esystem.com/dea/p...ndex.html#me-1

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mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) will it make the viewfinder darker?

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hammer_400 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sg Posts: 692	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) unless it defies the laws of physics i think it would

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mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) erm... meant significantly darker? good coating can greatly improve the light transmission. Last edited by mpenza; 9th November 2005 at 08:45 PM.

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hammer_400 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sg Posts: 692	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) hehe... u buy for me, den i test n tell u? deal? .. j/k I suppose it's a compromise to find the sweet spot, dats why its 1.2X mag not more not less... btw from what i read retail is USD$49... it had better have some good coating!

10th November 2005	#6
ch5800 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 544	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) Wonder are this kind of accessory available in Hongkong? Anyone has HK camera shop info

10th November 2005	#7
tomcat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,462	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) Since this is an original Olympus part, maybe can order directly from Olympus Singapore. __________________ Fish Pics:http://www.pbase.com/pschia/oddballs IR Pics:http://www.pbase.com/pschia/infra_red

10th November 2005	#8
uginz Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 346	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) will it significantly magnify the view?

15th January 2006	#10
ParkertR Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Singapore/Thailand Posts: 5,804	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) Olympus ME-1 Your Price: SGD$ Coming Your Way Soon! PPCP bringing this in!! yay __________________ Budget wedding photographer :)

15th January 2006	#11
shchow Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore CLEMENTI Posts: 732	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) yes, i've been waiting for that to put it on my E-500. I have asked my sister in the state to buy it for me and bring it back during CNY.... however... even in the state, have to back order! so, my wish to play around with the eyecup is broken!

15th January 2006	#12
Hacker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cyberspace Posts: 3,028	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) When, when, WHEN, W-H-E-N???????????????????????

21st January 2006	#13
Hitman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 22° 11' N, 113° 33' E Posts: 794	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) For those interested, here's a close-up of the ME-1 taken from the olympusfan website. Quite positive comments for the ME-1. __________________ Pictures always should have a special story behind it or a special meaning to the photographer.

21st January 2006	#14
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,958	Re: New: E300/E500 1.2x Mag Eyecup (ME-1) It makes the viewfinder looks like that of the E-1's. Called CP but they say not available yet. Hmmm... if only there is such a magnifying eyecup for the E-1 as well, it will make the VF really big.