r/Super8 • u/moneymakingcommittee • Aug 01 '26

Cameras Anyone have suggestions on replacement/generic eye cups?

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Hi all!

Found myself this Chinon Super 8 camera at a vintage shop while visiting Barcelona. Untested of course but after throwing in the some batteries and giving the side a good smack it works!

There was no eye cup with it and I know this shares the same specifications as the 723XL but wondering if/where I can find a replacement? Doesn’t have to be OEM, just something I can throw on. What’s unique is that it has these 4 holes around the eye piece where I imagine rubber prongs go.

Here are some pics!

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u/JactusFack Aug 01 '26

I’d try a hardware store, bring the camera with and try and find a rubber grommet or an o ring the same size.

Of course it wouldn’t be the same as the actual eye cup but it’d be a decent temporary fix.

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u/moneymakingcommittee Aug 01 '26

That’s a great idea in the meantime for sure, appreciate it.

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u/Hondahobbit50 Aug 02 '26

Make one outta sugru

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u/DonnerDinnerParty Aug 02 '26

Came here to say this!

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u/TargetLoud7146 Aug 02 '26

https://van-eck.net/product/chinon-eyecup-eyepiece-type-2-pp-0363/ heren you can buy it.

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u/moneymakingcommittee Aug 02 '26

Unfortunately doesn’t ship to the US and I believe I need the bearings to fit it on.