Eyecup for the SL

[richardhagen]

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I've been having a problem particularly in bright sunlight, shielding stray light while looking through the viewfinder. I wish Leica would make an eyecup for this purpose.

 

RH

[richardhagen]

For those who are having similar issues with stray light coming in through the viewfinder, I think I've found a very good solution. I purchased Field Optics Research Eyeshields. The shield fits perfectly over the viewfinder and makes an huge difference! The cup is easy to put on, fits snugly and doesn't get in the way of the buttons.

 

FWIW: I have absolutely no affiliation with the company.

 

RH

 

 

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[erudolph]

Which size?

[richardhagen]

I bought the standard birder eyeshield. They have the EyeShield Winged Eye Cups and the EyeShield Winged Eye Cups for Birders. They are one and the same. The packaging is different to address different markets. My girlfriend is the one who discovered this - she too has an SL. She tried it in very bright sunlight and was ecstatic that it blocked all stray light. Upon her recommendation, I too bought it and couldn't be happier. She bought hers at B&H and I bought mine direct.

 

RH

Edited May 3, 2016 by richardhagen

[John Z. Goriup]

I bought the standard birder eyeshield. They have the EyeShield Winged Eye Cups and the EyeShield Winged Eye Cups for Birders. They are one and the same. The packaging is different to address different markets. My girlfriend is the one who discovered this - she too has an SL. She tried it in very bright sunlight and was ecstatic that it blocked all stray light. Upon her recommendation, I too bought it and couldn't be happier. She bought hers at B&H and I bought mine direct.

 

RH

 

 Yes, yes,..................glad to hear it's working out for you -now would you please be good enough to tell us how you attached it to the existing eyepiece - and if a photo would accompany your reply it would be greatly appreciated.

 

JZG

[richardhagen]

Here's a quick and dirty iPhone snap. The eye cup simply stretches over the rubber ring of the viewfinder.

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[Scenictraverse]

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Thanks for sharing. Awesome stuff

[snowyphile]

Thanks for finding a solution.  Leica often leaves its customers to their own devices.

[ramarren]

Sadly, those sorts of things never work for me since I wear glasses. 

I just wear a hat with a wide brim; it does the job.