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Apr 8, 2021 16:18:11   #
RatGMAN Loc: SE Pennsylvania
 
My Nikon D500 has now ruined a lens in a 2nd pair of glasses. I've found some information that talks about a cover of some kind that fits the viewfinder but I'm not sure that's what I need. Does anyone have experience with this issue and found a workable solution?

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Apr 8, 2021 16:34:11   #
Quixdraw Loc: x
 
Have you considered setting the diopter adjustment to match your vision and not using the Specs?

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Apr 8, 2021 16:58:59   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Page 335 of the D500 user manual has a list of several Nikon-brand accessories for the Viewfinder eyepiece that might be helpful.

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Apr 8, 2021 17:46:13   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
RatGMAN wrote:
My Nikon D500 has now ruined a lens in a 2nd pair of glasses. I've found some information that talks about a cover of some kind that fits the viewfinder but I'm not sure that's what I need. Does anyone have experience with this issue and found a workable solution?


I use the diopter adjustment on my cameras and then leave the glasses off.

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Apr 8, 2021 20:11:31   #
Najataagihe
 
Rubber eyecup

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Apr 9, 2021 05:37:32   #
george19
 
I just took a look at the D500 at B&H and I see what looks like a rubber ring on the rear eyepiece. I remember having to buy these back when for my FE2 (and losing them because they had to be removed to open the film compartment). Has it somehow become unscrewed and lost, or is there another issue?

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Apr 9, 2021 06:34:23   #
Ron 717 Loc: Pennsylvania
 
george19 wrote:
I just took a look at the D500 at B&H and I see what looks like a rubber ring on the rear eyepiece. I remember having to buy these back when for my FE2 (and losing them because they had to be removed to open the film compartment). Has it somehow become unscrewed and lost, or is there another issue?


I use a Hoodman rubber eyepiece for glasses that eliminated the problem. These also reduce light entering the viewfinder when shooting.

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Apr 9, 2021 06:39:29   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
RatGMAN wrote:
My Nikon D500 has now ruined a lens in a 2nd pair of glasses. I've found some information that talks about a cover of some kind that fits the viewfinder but I'm not sure that's what I need. Does anyone have experience with this issue and found a workable solution?


This should work for you.
https://www.amazon.com/JJC-Eyepiece-Viewfinder-Digital-Replaces/dp/B01HTKG188/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=rubber+eyepiece+cover+for+Nikon+D500&qid=1617964683&sr=8-9

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Apr 9, 2021 07:21:29   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
My glasses are actually glasses and not plastics. Thus, more scratch resistant. I've never had that problem.
--Bob
RatGMAN wrote:
My Nikon D500 has now ruined a lens in a 2nd pair of glasses. I've found some information that talks about a cover of some kind that fits the viewfinder but I'm not sure that's what I need. Does anyone have experience with this issue and found a workable solution?

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Apr 9, 2021 07:54:28   #
Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio
 
RatGMAN wrote:
My Nikon D500 has now ruined a lens in a 2nd pair of glasses. I've found some information that talks about a cover of some kind that fits the viewfinder but I'm not sure that's what I need. Does anyone have experience with this issue and found a workable solution?


If you get optical grade cerium oxide you can polish the scratch out without affecting the script. If you are interested I have some I can send you with instructions. I polish and cut gems and also do some artistic glass work. Pm me if I can help.

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Apr 9, 2021 08:13:56   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 


Might need to readjust your diopter after installing this.

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Apr 9, 2021 08:23:39   #
doclrb
 
Ron 717 wrote:
I use a Hoodman rubber eyepiece for glasses that eliminated the problem. These also reduce light entering the viewfinder when shooting.



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Apr 9, 2021 09:21:05   #
moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment
 
Drbobcameraguy wrote:
If you get optical grade cerium oxide you can polish the scratch out without affecting the script. If you are interested I have some I can send you with instructions. I polish and cut gems and also do some artistic glass work. Pm me if I can help.


Will it harm any coatings on the lens? Thanks!

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Apr 9, 2021 11:34:00   #
Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio
 
moonhawk wrote:
Will it harm any coatings on the lens? Thanks!


Yes if you have an applied coating it will remove it. If the coating is part of the glass or plastic its self it will be fine. Think of polishing an oxidizing car. You will be removing a miniscule part of the surface

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Apr 9, 2021 12:02:14   #
RatGMAN Loc: SE Pennsylvania
 
No. I'd be on-off all day long because need the glasses walking around.

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