On the genuine Canon strap, there is a flexible rectangular "viewfinder cover"; can anyone show or explain how this attaches to the eye-piece? Thanks.
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On a "genuine" Canon strap there should be the flexible viewfinder cover. To use it you must remove the eye cup, pull upwards. Then you can slide the cover on in it's place. I never use it, just too cumbersome with out a real need.
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The eyepiece cover is meant for time-delayed exposures in an auto exposure mode. Stray light coming in from the eyepiece will throw off the exposure calculations, and then the sensor will think that the scene is brighter than it actually is, so the picture will be erroneously underexposed. If you are photographing in the manual mode or Bulb, then you don't need to use the eyepiece cover. That is all it is for: any one of the auto exposure modes taken after a time delay when you are not looking through the viewfinder at the moment the photo is taken.
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I have the smaller Olympus OMD-EM10. The strap attachment came with a triangle shaped ring for the neck strap to slide into. You do not have to unscrew the bottom all the way to access the battery/card compartment, just rotate until you can open fully. I have uploaded a photo. For a small camera, I feel it's too bulky and think a wrist strap would work better. I originally used the wrist grip for my Nikon D3200 which works really well because that camera feels cumbersome hanging from my neck.
1934871
I used the strap that came with the camera. The strap does not attach to the case it attaches to the camera and the case fits around it.
799770
you use the clips on your camera. The strap attaches to your camera not the case
990870
In addition to what Kman said, you can attach the quick release plate .. horizontally? So that the long end is in the same direction as the long end of your camera--perpendicular to the lens, then put the bubble level toward you, where you would put the viewfinder, and you can still see it when you put the camera on. Whether or not the camera is perfectly centered really doesn't matter, but it's pretty easy to do with just your fingers on either side to gague width. Design is still great, IMO.
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One thing I can say is that it fits my t3i, and it also fits my old Canon film cameras, the AT-1 and the Canon AE Program. That's a full frame camera you've got there, so I can't say for sure, but I would be surprised if all Canon DSLRs didn't have the same size eyepiece. Especially since it fits the eyepiece slots on my 39 year old and 31 year old Canon 35mm film cameras. One other thing you might like to know is that with that eyecup attached it is in the way of the articulated display on the T3i. When I swing the display out I have to hold up the bottom of the rubber part or else just slip it off. Same with closing the display too of course. I don't know the dimensions of the 70D so I can't say if that might be an issue with you too. Even so, it's such a trivial matter calling it an issue is a stretch. Buy it and enjoy. Oh! One other thing related to the viewfinder you might want to consider buying if you don't already have it is an extension that extends the eyepiece out about 3/8 of and inch or so. It makes it a lot easier to belly up to the bar as it were and acquire an image, especially if you wear glasses. Sorry for the mixed metaphor. :D
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The part that attaches to the camera is rectangular. The part you look through is round. For my wife's camera, a D5100, it caused a vignetting effect that resulted in a loss of viewfinder area. It already has only 95% coverage and another 5-10% loss wasn't acceptable. If your camera has an articulating screen, you may not be able to open and/or close it with the Eyecup on. It was well made and blocked light very well. Although we sent ours back, if the two issues I mentioned are not a problem for you, I would highly recommend it.
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Douglas, did you find a suitable replacement lens cover for the Regent GT-75? I have been looking since last August with no success. What did you end up ordering or using? Thanks for any insights you can share about a replacement.....
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The eyecup fits on the camera's square bracket. The metal bracket on the eyecup is square on the side that slips onto the camera, and round on the rubber side to allow the eyecup to rotate around the bracket to allow it to be used with either eye. The round opening on the eyecup doesn't interfere with your ability to see the entire viewfinder. I've been very happy with this eyecup; it allows me to keep my glasses on and use the viewfinder in bright light when I can't see the LCD screen.
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I attached mine to the loop that sits at the top of the backpack (imagine what you would grab when you pick the backpack up from the floor). it did the a few tries to find the best points of attachment and to make sure that its doesn't move when sliding the camera in/out. At this point I haven't made any adjustments in a year. Its a great item to have if you want quick and easy access to your camera.
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Yes but I made 1 further adjustment instead of attaching directly to lcd screen I purchased the screen protector that attaches to my view finder down to the lcd then I attached the foldable 3" lcd so there is no contact with the screen if anything happens the lcd is in tact and the attachment is replaceable for a few bucks plus it has a light tape to attach the viewer to the camera and does come loose so a little glue to the viewfinder protective screen and then attach the newer got it
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Position the adapter correctly to fit/place it onto the lens without any tilting. With the camera/lens facing away from you, turn the adapter slightly to the the left side (not right side) until you feel like a click and stop then you are all set. The adapter will stay in place.
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Best I can tell, this strap can wrap around the outside of the hood that goes over the lens. I think it's unnecessary as a good heavy rubber band could be used if needed, and I found that this strap was not needed and actually got in the way. I'm thinking about cutting it off for the nuisance it is.
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Yes, it is a nice strap as others have noted. On the down side my binoculars did not fit well in the case with the strap attached. It is really a larger strap than necessary for such small binoculars. I simply carry mine in a pocket; it is much handier than using a strap. Additionally, there are no lens covers to protect the lenses when carrying them around your neck.
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It doesn't attach to the camera. You wear it around your neck and just place it on the screen when you want to view the screen. I should add there are some optional rubber bands type thing to attach it to the camera. I haven't tried them so I can't help with those.
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Does this wrist strap come with the piece that attaches to the camera or is that a separate buy? Also, is the piece that attaches to the camera thin enough to fit a point and shoot type camera?
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I have this one and a friend of mine bought the Canon brand one and neither of them have tightening screws. They twist onto the front of the lens and stay on firmly, never had any problems. I prefer this one because not only is it cheaper, but it also is the same size as the end of the lens where as the Canon one is larger and looks very awkward.