View finder problem - where can I find this piece?

[patrick_f]

Hello, Recently I purchased a used (but really new) Nikon F3T.

Besides having a high point finder, it has a DK6 eye piece. On the

very first day of using this, the eyecup (DK6) fell off, and the

little piece of glass held on by the ring broke! I have tried to

locate this piece of glass on ebay and Keh.com and have had no luck

whatsoever! Does anyone here know what that piece of glass is called

and where I might be able to find a replacement? I dont need the

whole eyepiece, just the glass for the finder. Thanks in advance!

Patrick

[alan_olander1]

I'm not familiar with the DK-6 for the F3, but the eyecup that fits my FM3a is held on by the finder eyepiece. The eyepiece is glass with a rubberized edge. Perhaps you will need to buy the finder eyepiece. Here's a link to B&H for that item: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=37447&is=REG

[alan_olander1]

Perhaps I should add that the eyecup slips over the threaded part of the eyepiece which then screws into the finder.

[todd peach seattle, washi]

You'll have to wade through his stuff to find the right finder eyepiece, but I've had good luck with AMERICAN EAGLE FILTERS/ACCESSORIES on ebay. Probably similar pricing to B&H (also excellent) but more reasonable shipping for these small items.

[Michael R Freeman]

As Alan said you need the eyePIECE, which holds the eyeCUP on the finder. The original eyePIECE glass is surrounded by a flat rubber ring, which is removed to install the eyeCUP (DK-2 for F3HP and F3T). You can't buy the little piece of glass seperately. Do an eBay search for "F3HP eye*" should find you about 2 dozen auctions. Will cost you about $13.00.<div></div>

[alan_olander1]

The DK-6 that you have looks like it might attach differently than the DK-2 Michael is describing. (I think the DK-6 is actually for the N90 and similar cameras.) In any case, the eyepiece is the item to get.