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Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

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Product Details of Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Description

For the professional that takes his Canon EOS-10D to the limit, the EP-EX15 Eyepiece Extender is a must have!

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Product Type: Viewfinder Eyepiece

Summary

Product Title: Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Manufacturer: Canon

Power Score: 4.0 | 12 Reviews

General

Product Type: Viewfinder Eyepiece

Product Compatibility: Canon EOS Camera

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Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Features: Extends Eyepiece by 5/8" from the camera body Reduces Viewfinder Magnification by 30%

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Reviews on Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

  • 4
  By member: MPD - Nov 6, 2005

EP-EX15 Tunnel Vision

Strengths: Much more comfortable eye position. Less stray light in viewfinder when composing.

Weakness: Reduced maginfication. 10D already had tunnel vision. This made it worse. 30% smaller. The eyecup is easily dislodged when resting against hip (lost two - glued last one to extender block)

Not sure that it is worth the sacrifice in viewfinder, yet using the eyepiece makes it so much more comfortable to use camera. The initial camera design for 10D/20D should have included this extension and would not have to be as long (like 1D shape). Overall eye cup on these cameras is too small, and view finders are too dark. I really noticed the difference when upgraded to 5D.

  • 5
  By member: walveranta - Apr 30, 2005

Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Strengths: No more "nosemarks" on the LCD screen! If you wear glasses, it gives enough space to push your glasses down while peering into the viewfinder over your glasses. Magnifies viewfinder image slightly.

Weakness: None, really; worth every penny!

This should be built in to 20D! It definitely makes the camera more comfortable to use whether or not you wear glasses. The original diopter adjustment still works with EP-EX15 installed.

  • 4
  By member: regeneron - Apr 23, 2005

Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Strengths: Makes using the eyepiece easier

Weakness: Pops off easily.

This unit makes it much easier to use the eyepiece of my 20D without smudging my nose up against the LCD screen. It definitely makes the eyepiece much more comfortable to use. The only problem that I have had is that the extender pops off when I put the camera into my gadget bag. I wish that it was more permanently attached. I hope I don't loose it.

  • 4
  By member: rebelmom99 - Apr 1, 2005

Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Strengths: Really helpful in keeping nose off LCD screen. Easy to assemble. Original viewfinder eyecup fits over the front of the Eyepiece Extender so rubberized cushioning is still there.

Weakness: Can't easily adjust the dioptric knob because Eyepiece Extender is larger than the original viewfinder eyecup and fits too closely against the body of the camera.

Didn't know if original eyecup would fit on the extender. The fact that it does is a plus. I wouldn't want to have my face any further away from the camera because it would be too hard to keep the camera steady. A nice, useful, addition that isn't too expensive.

  • 5
  By member: budheath - Nov 22, 2004

Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Strengths: Found by accident but a must have item, works quite well on both the 10D and 20D.

Weakness: None discovered to date.

As a glasses wearer it helps with different viewing angles, without my glasses I can get much closer to the eyepiece and distinguish better detail and focus. I highly recommend it [one of very few items I do] Enjoy

  • 5
  By member: NLyambura - Aug 2, 2004

Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Strengths: This extender allows you to easily sight photos through the view finder without smudging the view screen with your nose.

Weakness: Having a longer option available may be nice as well.

The EOS 10D is a wonderful camera, but having the viewfinder almost flush with the back of the camera makes sighting a bit uncomfortable. This is a good product that does what is says it will. Extending the viewfinder out a few millimeters from the back of the camera provides for the ability to take photos without having to clean off the view screen every time you use it. It also makes sighting...

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  • 4
  By member: rdalporto - Jul 7, 2004

Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Strengths: Great aide with helping to see the viewfinder/screen. Very helpful with the 1.3x digital magnifier. Keeps my face away from the LCD screen to prevent smugging.

Weakness: None.

What a wonderful add-on to my Canon 10D. I'm glad I was able to uncover this accessory. It is very helpful with framing the photos. And it is a great help with keeping my face off the LCD screen. I highly recommend this accessory to all Canon 10D owners.

  • 4
  By member: lancele - Aug 25, 2005

EP-EX15

Strengths: Good for the eyes

Weakness: should be longer than 15 mm

Overall is a good product. Should make this one the "Standard". This product will reduce problem for everyone so your nose won't press against the LCD Screen. Good product

  • 3
  By member: skanknpunx - Jan 26, 2005

Canon EP-EX15 Camera Eyepiece

Strengths: It gets your nose off the LCD

Weakness: Not a very soft eye "cup"

I wish that it had the "old" style of eye cups that completely encloses your eye. WOuld be nice. It is a lot better then the standard eye cup it does get your face off of the LCD.

  • 2
  By member: touristguy87 - Sep 21, 2007

interesting, but hardly worth it

Strengths: it does get my nose away from the LCD on my 400D and it is easier to see the shooting info in the viewfinder

Weakness: at the cost of image size and some light leaking in around it this is significant when you are standing under a light.

It's too long, it could extend by 5mm and that would be enough for me. Enough to let me comfortably put my left eye square to the eyepiece. Too long so the image reduction is too great for what it does, and to top it all off it leaks light at the top. And makes it very hard to use the diopter adjustment.

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