Hoodman H-EYEN22R HoodEYE Camera Eyecup Eye Cup Viewfinder Eye Piece for Nikon D6 D5 D4 D500 D850 D810

5 reviews for Hoodman H-EYEN22R HoodEYE Camera Eyecup Eye Cup Viewfinder Eye Piece for Nikon D6 D5 D4 D500 D850 D810

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   – January 19, 2024 Jada Gerhold

   While I’m relatively new to the dSLR world, sadly, I’m not new to eyecups. This is my second eyecup purchase for my newest dSLR. Previously, I bought a “really cheap one” that mimics the attachment method of the Nikon eye piece, but not the quality. The cheap plastic tension clips (on my FIRST “Cheapo Brand” one) snapped after a few weeks of use.That prompted me to look into something better – but not something that had the OEM price tag attached. I settled on this one (the Hoodman), after reading the reviews.This eyecup uses a different attachment method than both my previous cheap one and the Nikon one. It’s a little tough to get on (more on that later), but fits snugly and securely.A nice difference I found between this and others is that the rubber eye piece actually turns as advertised. Not so easily that it will turn on its own, but easy enough that one can grab it anywhere and turn it easily enough.As to the installation itself, the eyecup comes with simple instructions, but I found it wasn’t as easy to install as the instructions led me to believe. First, getting both rails on evenly, and the bottom retainer ridge, seems near impossible. In the end, I managed to get one side rail in place, but the eyepiece not all the way seated (not all the way down). After that, I rotated up the other side until it cleared the rail on the camera, and then slid it into place. Once it was on, I pushed the whole eyepiece down, and the bottom clip locked into place.Now, the important thing is, during this whole exercise of pushing, sliding and putting pressure on it, at no time did the plastic feel cheap, stressed, or like it was going to break – a welcome change from the eye piece I upgraded from.If you aren’t going to go “true Nikon/Canon/Sony/etc”, then I’d suggest also NOT going “uber cheap” and instead spend the extra money on one of these.Hoodman makes two designs – one “square” (ie: rectangular) and one round. Both fit a variety of the applicable cameras (for instance, the Nikon D90 and D7100 are 22mm “square” – other cameras have a round attachment point for eye pieces). They also make them in different sizes. Make sure you order the correct one – they have a compatibility guide on their website. You can find the link to it in the “Questions” section of this product page.[…]FINAL NOTES:*As with all eye pieces of this sort, it *will* obscure part of the view of fixed LCD screens on various cameras (such as many Nikon fixed LCD screens). If that’s a concern, then this eyepiece, or any other like it, is not for you.*If it seems that the image in the viewfinder is being cut off, this might help you out. On my D7100, the round inside tube (the one you look through) just matches the corners of the viewing glass’s plastic housing.–> If it seems that the tube is cutting your vision in the corners, adjust the diopter setting on your camera. <--I've got no problems with mine, once properly set - while others with the same series camera have.*Do NOT expect this to be an easy eye piece to swap quickly in the field. If that's what you are looking for, then perhaps the cheapo ones, or a differently designed one is best for you. Once this is on, yeah, it'll come off - but with time and effort. No quick removal.*If you are new to these, it may benefit you to know that the larger flange like part of the rubber eye cup (the part that presses against the outside edge of your face) is not necessarily supposed to be directly on the right (or left) like shown in the stock photo for this item.Play with it until you position it correctly for *your* face - in my case, I found a 35 degree downward angle makes the eye cup fit best.FINAL NOTE:I use this with OR without glasses, and it works wonderfully either way.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   – March 16, 2024 Aaliyah Brown

   I’ve purchased a few of these over the last 10 years for different camera bodies and they just simply work. I appreciate the size and that it is not textured on the inside to collect dirt and makeup. They are a comfortable fit and very effective. I’ve tried many and this is the one I always come back to for my small frame face.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   – May 1, 2024 Leonora Sawayn

   Perfect

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   – June 1, 2024 Gillian Gleason

   The Hoodeye from Hoodman has worked out well on my Nikon D7000. The concept seemed like a great idea, using an attachment to block distracting extraneous light from the view finder while composing a shot. I had some reservations after reading the reviews, but bought the item to see for myself. None of the posted concerns came to fruition for me. The device was not at all difficult to install. Removal of the factory eyepiece was even easier. Fit to my face was excellent. The Hoodeye does exactly what I expected. Distracting light has been eliminated. I have not experienced any loss of vision to the edges of the viewfinder. I have been conscious of this lately as I have been having a problem with my alignment in getting the image level due to rushing the shot. In order to correct this, I have been more deliberate in my composition and loss of part of the image would be noticed. Regarding twisting the unit in order to shoot portrait (vertical), the movement is rather stiff. For those who make that adjustment, it may improve over time. I shoot a lot of vertical, often shooting both and deciding in post which I prefer. I have found that even though the fit to face is not as precise, I can still get an accurate shot by leaving the device in horizontal position. That may not work for everyone and I can assure you if it did not work for me I would be complaining about that feature as when I am on a shoot I do not have time to keep twisting the eyepiece between shots. Things are just happening too fast. I will offer a couple of caveats. First, it has been reported and is true that the Hoodeye prevents using the factory plastic cover that protects the LCD screen on the D7000. For anyone who has kept that plate on, you will have to remove it. I highly recommend some protection, whether using the Hoodeye or not. The best I have found is the GGS II. This is a great product, but the caveat is, install it BEFORE you install the Hoodeye. A screen protector can be installed after the Hoodeye, but it can be a hassle. That leads to my only other reservation. Though I found it easy to install, I gave up after a while trying to remove it (in order to install the screen protector). No doubt it can be removed without breaking either the eyepiece or the camera, but I’ll be darned if I could figure out how. I do like it a lot and I think it has improved my work. Highly recommended.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   – July 22, 2024 Melyna Roob DDS

   It fit my D500 its the first purchase item i get for any camera i use .. buy it now and you will see why you see them on many many dslr