nickw_
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Hello all,
I own a pair of leatherette Habichts and like every other leatherette Habicht owner knows, the stock eyecups are terrible. They are not big enough and the binoculars become floaters, which wrecks the experience. Many retrofit GA eyecups, but I do not like the aesthetic, so I wanted a different solution. I saw others using microscope eyecups and decided to go that route.
Now that I also own GAs, I can say the microscope eyecups are more comfortable and even preferable! While I am not the first to do this, I wanted to do a quick write-up to encourage others. If you own leatherette Habichts, I highly recommend doing this. It transforms the experience.
Here is the eBay link to the eye cups I purchased (no affiliation). I am also including a screenshot of the dimensions for when the link eventually goes inactive.
The microscope eyecups are a friction fit over the original eyecups. They fit snugly, allowing you to adjust where you would like them to vertically sit. I do find they slide down over time with use, so I occasionally pull them 1-2mm back up. However, this is infrequent.
Before fitting them, you will need to carefully remove an extra inner ring designed for the microscope mount. For this you will need a very sharp, fine tipped knife (such as a scalpel). Then you can carefully put them on.
Note: If your current eyecups have accumulated oils (from your face and hands), it is a good idea to first clean everything with isopropyl alcohol or windex. A soft lint free cloth such as cotton or microfiber works best, rather than paper towel which would leave behind paper fibre furries. This will ensure a nice grippy interface between the new and original eyecups, so they wont slide as much.
That is it! It really transforms the Habichts. I hope this helps others.
Happy viewing,
Nick.
I own a pair of leatherette Habichts and like every other leatherette Habicht owner knows, the stock eyecups are terrible. They are not big enough and the binoculars become floaters, which wrecks the experience. Many retrofit GA eyecups, but I do not like the aesthetic, so I wanted a different solution. I saw others using microscope eyecups and decided to go that route.
Now that I also own GAs, I can say the microscope eyecups are more comfortable and even preferable! While I am not the first to do this, I wanted to do a quick write-up to encourage others. If you own leatherette Habichts, I highly recommend doing this. It transforms the experience.
Here is the eBay link to the eye cups I purchased (no affiliation). I am also including a screenshot of the dimensions for when the link eventually goes inactive.
2PCS eye Replacement Eyecups for Binoculars Eye Shield Cup Eye Guard for | eBay
2 Pcs Wild Vegetable Digging Shovel Garden Trowel Edger Lawn Tool. The eye shield is universal for eyepiece. It is designed to the performance of virtually any field optics. Eye shield connects to the eye piece and fits most performance optics.
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The microscope eyecups are a friction fit over the original eyecups. They fit snugly, allowing you to adjust where you would like them to vertically sit. I do find they slide down over time with use, so I occasionally pull them 1-2mm back up. However, this is infrequent.
Before fitting them, you will need to carefully remove an extra inner ring designed for the microscope mount. For this you will need a very sharp, fine tipped knife (such as a scalpel). Then you can carefully put them on.
Note: If your current eyecups have accumulated oils (from your face and hands), it is a good idea to first clean everything with isopropyl alcohol or windex. A soft lint free cloth such as cotton or microfiber works best, rather than paper towel which would leave behind paper fibre furries. This will ensure a nice grippy interface between the new and original eyecups, so they wont slide as much.
That is it! It really transforms the Habichts. I hope this helps others.
Happy viewing,
Nick.
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