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| The LX100M2 is a very capable street and documentary camera, fast and responsive with good dynamic range and image quality. |
Panasonic makes the EC5 eyecup as an accessory for the Lumix GX9 micro four thirds camera.
Unfortunately there appears to be no dedicated accessory eyecup for the LX100 original or Mk2.
I bought an EC5 and modified it to fit the LX100Mk2.
This required a bit of minor surgery and the result is not exactly elegant but it does work and greatly improves the user experience when looking through the viewfinder.
If nothing else the success of the EC5 reinforces my view that some kind of accessory eyecup for the LX100 original and Mk2 and also Leica D Lux 7 would be welcomed by users who are not so happy with the standard, thin, hard, rectangular eyecup.
A dedicated accessory eyecup for the LX100 would be smaller than the EC5 and of course it would fit properly but if well designed could greatly improve the viewing experience.
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| This is the minor surgery. I cut 6.5mm off the front of the EC5 so it could fit on the LX100. |
As the EC5 is so large relative to the size of the camera I had to look at a different carry bag.
I usually carry the LX100 Mk1/2 in a Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 5 but with the EC5 fitted this becomes a bit small so I am experimenting with a Lowe Pro Apex 100 AW with the interior divider removed.
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| Here is the EC5 in place without anything to restrain it. |
I can remove the eyecup should adjustment to the eyepiece diopter be required.
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| I could not find any black rubber bands. This lash-up is reasonably secure for normal use but will not tolerate rough handling. I did not want to glue the EC5 in place as modifications like that have an adverse effect on resale value. |