where to find a chamois eye cup for GL2? at DVinfo.net

Thomas Gay · August 16th, 2004, 07:22 PM

Does anyone know where to get a chamois eye cup for the GL2? I have a couple of the I-cuffs, one for my GL2 and one for my Sony D8 but I'm not to happy with them. I would love to find a chamios one instead. I've seen them for the XL1 but I know that it won't fit.

Any Idea's anyone?

Ken Tanaka · August 16th, 2004, 07:46 PM

Since the GL2's eyecup is not of a standard size (as compared to, say, an Ikegami viewfinder) chamois eye cup covers are not available for it, at least to my knowledge.

You can find a variety at Film Tools. Perhaps you can adapt one of the smaller sizes but I doubt it.

Thomas Gay · August 16th, 2004, 08:05 PM

Thanks for the Idea Ken.

I called and talked to Stan there at Film Tools and He said that a lot of people buy the XL1 Chamios eyecup. But as you stated the GL2 is a different size. I was hoping that someone has been able to find one that does fit the GL2 and where to get them.

Thomas

Ken Tanaka · August 16th, 2004, 08:43 PM

OK, here's an idea. I've never tried this but it just might fill the bill. Do you still have that large eyecup that came with your GL2? It's designed for eyeglass wearers. It's possible, maybe even probable, that it will fit into one of the standard-size chamois covers...the larger covers designed for standard viewfinders. It may be worth a try if you really want to use a chamois eyepiece cover.

Robin Davies-Rollinson · August 17th, 2004, 01:59 AM

Ken,
i do just that with the large eyecup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1..._matte_box.jpg

Robin

Graham Bernard · August 17th, 2004, 05:12 AM

I use the Chamois Leather patch - got it after Robin's suggestion .. makes a whole heap of diffference. Got them here in UK cost £3.50 each? No Brainer! Yes, I use the large spectacle e/cup. I suppose if you where reeeeeally pushed you could make loads from soft chamois - best use of chamois "Car Cleaning" leather I can think of .. .anything to get away from that job! ! !

Robin, did you change your Will about donating your Matte box to ME! . . . can't see much use of it in the place where the temperature exceeds the suggested ambients for the XM2? . .. . just thought I'd remind you! !

Grazie

. . . so that is NOW 2 posts showing me your setup with the Arri Matte and rods . . you doing this on purpose? I CAN'T get any greener . . . You got any old equip you wanna ditch my way? ? ? Any old Canon XL2 samples?

Thomas Gay · August 17th, 2004, 07:12 AM

Great Idea, I'll do just that. I didn't even think to use the larger eye piece to put a chamios over.

Thanks guys and also thanks for the pic to show it!!!!

Thomas

Alan McCormick · August 17th, 2004, 12:43 PM

Grazie,
Where did you get yours?

Corey MacGregor · August 17th, 2004, 08:15 PM

I've seen them in just about every local camera shop around here. They go for about $5. Fits over the standard eye piece. I don't know the brand, but they seem to be everywhere.

Graham Bernard · August 17th, 2004, 11:52 PM

T²K Uxbridge. . .TopTeks .. .

http://www.top-teks.co.uk/

http://www.t2direct.sageweb.co.uk/

http://www.4rfv.co.uk/brieflisting.asp?scategory=44&company=6543&start=0

Alan McCormick · August 18th, 2004, 12:42 AM

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August 16th, 2004, 07:22 PM	#1
Thomas Gay New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Silver Springs Nevada Posts: 24	where to find a chamois eye cup for GL2? Does anyone know where to get a chamois eye cup for the GL2? I have a couple of the I-cuffs, one for my GL2 and one for my Sony D8 but I'm not to happy with them. I would love to find a chamios one instead. I've seen them for the XL1 but I know that it won't fit. Any Idea's anyone? __________________ Once you start you just can't stop!

August 16th, 2004, 07:46 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Since the GL2's eyecup is not of a standard size (as compared to, say, an Ikegami viewfinder) chamois eye cup covers are not available for it, at least to my knowledge. You can find a variety at Film Tools. Perhaps you can adapt one of the smaller sizes but I doubt it. __________________ 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

August 16th, 2004, 08:05 PM	#3
Thomas Gay New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Silver Springs Nevada Posts: 24	Thanks for the Idea Ken. I called and talked to Stan there at Film Tools and He said that a lot of people buy the XL1 Chamios eyecup. But as you stated the GL2 is a different size. I was hoping that someone has been able to find one that does fit the GL2 and where to get them. Thomas __________________ Once you start you just can't stop!

August 16th, 2004, 08:43 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	OK, here's an idea. I've never tried this but it just might fill the bill. Do you still have that large eyecup that came with your GL2? It's designed for eyeglass wearers. It's possible, maybe even probable, that it will fit into one of the standard-size chamois covers...the larger covers designed for standard viewfinders. It may be worth a try if you really want to use a chamois eyepiece cover. __________________ 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

August 17th, 2004, 05:12 AM	#6
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Shame about the Chammie ! I use the Chamois Leather patch - got it after Robin's suggestion .. makes a whole heap of diffference. Got them here in UK cost £3.50 each? No Brainer! Yes, I use the large spectacle e/cup. I suppose if you where reeeeeally pushed you could make loads from soft chamois - best use of chamois "Car Cleaning" leather I can think of .. .anything to get away from that job! ! ! Robin, did you change your Will about donating your Matte box to ME! . . . can't see much use of it in the place where the temperature exceeds the suggested ambients for the XM2? . .. . just thought I'd remind you! ! Grazie . . . so that is NOW 2 posts showing me your setup with the Arri Matte and rods . . you doing this on purpose? I CAN'T get any greener . . . You got any old equip you wanna ditch my way? ? ? Any old Canon XL2 samples?

August 17th, 2004, 01:59 AM	#5
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Ken, i do just that with the large eyecup: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1..._matte_box.jpg Robin

August 17th, 2004, 07:12 AM	#7
Thomas Gay New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Silver Springs Nevada Posts: 24	Great Idea, I'll do just that. I didn't even think to use the larger eye piece to put a chamios over. Thanks guys and also thanks for the pic to show it!!!! Thomas __________________ Once you start you just can't stop!

August 17th, 2004, 12:43 PM	#8
Alan McCormick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chatham, UK Posts: 282	Grazie, Where did you get yours? __________________ Alan McC

August 17th, 2004, 08:15 PM	#9
Corey MacGregor Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 74	I've seen them in just about every local camera shop around here. They go for about $5. Fits over the standard eye piece. I don't know the brand, but they seem to be everywhere.

August 17th, 2004, 11:52 PM	#10
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	T²K Uxbridge. . .TopTeks .. . http://www.top-teks.co.uk/ http://www.t2direct.sageweb.co.uk/ http://www.4rfv.co.uk/brieflisting.asp?scategory=44&company=6543&start=0

August 18th, 2004, 12:42 AM	#11
Alan McCormick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chatham, UK Posts: 282	Thanks - N/T ....... __________________ Alan McC