Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 jrw11 professor emeritus Reged: 06/09/07 Posts: 501 Loc: U.S.A. soft rubber eyecups for old binos       #2215741 - 02/24/08 02:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have an old pair of 7x50s. The eyecups are hard plastic and with my eyeglasses looking thru them is like looking thru a pair of 30 -35mms. Is it possible to purchase a set of soft rubber eyecups that can replace the old ones? -------------------- Celestron C6n -HD Reflector dual axis drive motors added Orion 80mm Short tube refractor Skyscout Early 70's Pentax 7x50 Garrett Optical 12x60 Garrett Optical 15x70 Oberwerk 20x80 Standards Canon Rebel Ti (film) 4 Minolta Srt cameras Mamiya RB67 Pro-s with 180 lens 127mm KL lens for RB, Bellows hood for RB67 120 and 220 film backs Cambo SCII 4x5 view camera over 50 other film cameras several eyepieces Post Extras:       Tarnsman member Reged: 02/12/06 Posts: 44 Re: soft rubber eyecups for old binos [Re: jrw11]       #2215894 - 02/24/08 04:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   try a search on ebay of ... minolta a2 eyepiece....they might work Post Extras:       jrw11 professor emeritus Reged: 06/09/07 Posts: 501 Loc: U.S.A. Re: soft rubber eyecups for old binos [Re: Tarnsman]       #2215898 - 02/24/08 04:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks! -------------------- Celestron C6n -HD Reflector dual axis drive motors added Orion 80mm Short tube refractor Skyscout Early 70's Pentax 7x50 Garrett Optical 12x60 Garrett Optical 15x70 Oberwerk 20x80 Standards Canon Rebel Ti (film) 4 Minolta Srt cameras Mamiya RB67 Pro-s with 180 lens 127mm KL lens for RB, Bellows hood for RB67 120 and 220 film backs Cambo SCII 4x5 view camera over 50 other film cameras several eyepieces Post Extras:       Gordon Rayner professor emeritus Reged: 03/24/07 Posts: 506 Re: soft rubber eyecups for old binos [Re: jrw11]       #2219488 - 02/26/08 01:55 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Try some O-rings (hydraulics, automotive, plumbing, etc), if all else fails. Post Extras:       jrw11 professor emeritus Reged: 06/09/07 Posts: 501 Loc: U.S.A. Re: soft rubber eyecups for old binos [Re: Gordon Rayner]       #2219572 - 02/26/08 04:14 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for the suggestions. I was thinking of replacing the old eyecups for rubber ones that can be screwed on. As, the old ones are. -------------------- Celestron C6n -HD Reflector dual axis drive motors added Orion 80mm Short tube refractor Skyscout Early 70's Pentax 7x50 Garrett Optical 12x60 Garrett Optical 15x70 Oberwerk 20x80 Standards Canon Rebel Ti (film) 4 Minolta Srt cameras Mamiya RB67 Pro-s with 180 lens 127mm KL lens for RB, Bellows hood for RB67 120 and 220 film backs Cambo SCII 4x5 view camera over 50 other film cameras several eyepieces Post Extras:       EdZ Professor EdZ Reged: 02/15/02 Posts: 12599 Loc: Cumberland, R I , USA42N71.4W Re: soft rubber eyecups for old binos [Re: jrw11]       #2219616 - 02/26/08 05:48 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   What diameter inside the rubber pullover woud be needed? Orion sells an assortment of rubber eyeguards Orion Eyeguards type keyword Eyeguards SEE ALSO Eyeguards and binocular caps at scopestuff Eyeguards at Scopestuff and Orion sell for $2.95 to $3.95 each At Edmund they sell for about $6.95 to $8.95 each Edmund scientifics online eyeguards Oberwerk sells replacement eyecups. Inside dia is 37.5mm (1.5"). OberwerkParts List same eyecup as found on regular Oberwerk 15x70 edz Post Extras:       jrw11 professor emeritus Reged: 06/09/07 Posts: 501 Loc: U.S.A. Re: soft rubber eyecups for old binos [Re: EdZ]       #2220243 - 02/26/08 12:37 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Edz, When the hard plastic eyecup is screwed off, the threads around the eyepiece is about 30mm, maybe 29. They are the old Pentax 7x50s that have the gold coating.If i can replace them with flexible rubber ones. It might be easier to use with my eyegasses. Thanks! -------------------- Celestron C6n -HD Reflector dual axis drive motors added Orion 80mm Short tube refractor Skyscout Early 70's Pentax 7x50 Garrett Optical 12x60 Garrett Optical 15x70 Oberwerk 20x80 Standards Canon Rebel Ti (film) 4 Minolta Srt cameras Mamiya RB67 Pro-s with 180 lens 127mm KL lens for RB, Bellows hood for RB67 120 and 220 film backs Cambo SCII 4x5 view camera over 50 other film cameras several eyepieces Post Extras:       EdZ Professor EdZ Reged: 02/15/02 Posts: 12599 Loc: Cumberland, R I , USA42N71.4W Re: soft rubber eyecups for old binos [Re: jrw11]       #2550981 - 07/30/08 06:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   appended here from a post by Stan, In the past there has been inquiries about replacement eyeguards. Today I received a catalog from ANCHOR OPTICS, a divison of EDMUND OPTICS, which contains a variety of rubber eyeguards. I am posting the link for those who still may be interested in a reputable source. http://www.anchoroptics.com/catalog/product.cfm?id=195 http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlinecatalog/displayproduct.cfm?productID=2064&search=1 -------------------- Teach a kid something today. The feeling you'll get is one of life's greatest rewards. member#21 Post Extras:       mercedes_sl1970 member Reged: 12/02/05 Posts: 66 Loc: Canberra, Oz Re: soft rubber eyecups for old binos [Re: EdZ]       #2551062 - 07/30/08 06:47 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   If all else fails, you could make a pair out of a section of bicycle inner tube. I did this for a while for a missing eyeguard on an old binocular until I made a replacement. It's not the most elegant solution but worked. Just cut a length, say a little longer than double what you want, fold it back on itself to get a smooth edge and then stretch on. Et voila! 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