I am trying to replace my DK-33 rubber eyepiece with a cupped eyepiece suck as the DK-19 I use on my D5. I cannot find one on the internet.
Is there a replacement?
Steve
Is there a replacement?
Steve
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Thank you for your reply. I am looking for a round eyepiece that collapses flat, which is what I have had on my last three cameras. Maybe it's time to change if it does the job.Hoodman makes one and there is a version similar to the Hoodman on Ebay also. I have both. I'm on my phone at the moment so can't link or find the info that i used.
I don't know of any that collapse flat for the Z9. I've never liked those for other cameras because when you put your eye up to it, it collpases flat!Thank you for your reply. I am looking for a round eyepiece that collapses flat, which is what I have had on my last three cameras. Maybe it's time to change if it does the job.
How do you like the Hoodman? Is the one on Ebay the same quality as what Hoodman shows online?
I am in Australia and it is not available here either. I just purchased direct from Hoodman and they sent it via their delivery service.Do not waste your money on the JJC eyecup for the Z9. I had mine for 30 minutes in the field and it fell off. Other reviews on amazon mirror this experience. The hoodman is unfortunately not available in Europe.
LOL. Lets hope that financial normality returns.I could also order it from the US, but between exchange rate, delivery costs, and customs, I estimate it would cost over 60 euros. At the moment, my rational brain would struggle to justify paying 60 euros for a small piece of moulded rubber. Damn it, I could feed an entire family for 3 minutes on 60 euros. Maybe when financial normality returns, it might be easier to justify.
I had exactly the same experience. The JJC eyecup is useless as it falls off easily. I returned mine to Amazon and got a refund. I'm using the Hoodman now and so far it's been fine. It folds back should it not be needed.Do not waste your money on the JJC eyecup for the Z9. I had mine for 30 minutes in the field and it fell off and lost it. 30 euros down the toilet. Other reviews on amazon mirror this experience. The hoodman is unfortunately not available in Europe.
Yikes! $45 each.I have purchased TWO of the Zemlin eye hoods. They have worked well for me. The do collapse back against the camera body.
Yes, and that idea of "his" was actually mine.I discussed it over on FM forums way back 30th December 2021.I recommend searching YouTube for ”Nikon Z9 Eyecup Hack” by Hudson Henry. He walks through the simple steps to fit the JJC EN-DK29II Large Eye Cup for Nikon z6, Z7, Z6II and Z7II, available on Amazon for $13.99, to the Nikon Z9. It works very well and it’s a fair bit less than the Hoodman alternative.
Nice hack. I've used it with success, but I've had a problem with the rubber falling off when sliding against stuff. Any fix?Yes, and that idea of "his" was actually mine.I discussed it over on FM forums way back 30th December 2021.
I am suprised it comes off that easily as mine hasn't. The only drawback with this "hack" is that it is impossible/very difficult to turn the eye cup 90 degrees for vertical shooting. I don't do much vertical shooting so it's no big deal to just put up with it in eht wrong position.Nice hack. I've used it with success, but I've had a problem with the rubber falling off when sliding against stuff. Any fix?
I was surprised too, as hard as it was to get it on in the first place. I think it must have stretched too much or something as it was an irritating problem on my last trip.I am suprised it comes off that easily as mine hasn't. The only drawback with this "hack" is that it is impossible/very difficult to turn the eye cup 90 degrees for vertical shooting. I don't do much vertical shooting so it's no big deal to just put up with it in eht wrong position.
I am suprised it comes off that easily as mine hasn't. The only drawback with this "hack" is that it is impossible/very difficult to turn the eye cup 90 degrees for vertical shooting. I don't do much vertical shooting so it's no big deal to just put up with it in eht wrong position.
The problem was for the DIY eyecup, not the Zemlin. I decided to go the DIY route as I had a couple extra Z7 eyecups laying around and they were considerably cheaper. Expect I will try again with another one. It certainly did not rotate once installed so I have no idea why I had so much trouble.The instructions indicate one has to be very careful to not stretch it too much when putting it on. Mine has never came off, even during almost 2 weeks on safari, in and out of the bag, in and out of vehicle and boats. Have you contact the manufacturer?
Actually my hack turns easily when the need arises…that is, a vertical shot…the trick is to grasp the eyecup with thumb and forefinger of both hands…grasping the eyecup with just the fingers of one hand doesn’t work well.I am suprised it comes off that easily as mine hasn't. The only drawback with this "hack" is that it is impossible/very difficult to turn the eye cup 90 degrees for vertical shooting. I don't do much vertical shooting so it's no big deal to just put up with it in eht wrong position.
sent you an email regarding warranty coverage.Here is my experience after a few months of using the Zemlin eye cup: