Many of the NHS members have reached an age where the eyepiece correction lens is part of every camera we use. Bifocals help, but it is easier if you are nearsighted to use an eyepiece.

Finding an SP eyepiece is hard enough, adding to that the need for a specific power, and most users would have to settle for nothing! There is a neat solution. The lens for the Nikon FG/EM cameras, part #2946,can be modified in a few minutes to fit the SP and is available for only about $10.

• First carefully file off the little ears on the inside. While filing slip a postcard in the space between the lens and the area you are working on to protect the lens from any slip-ups.
• Second, file the back down to 9/16" as shown. This allows the eyepiece to fit down over the metal edge of the camera back.
• Finally, using #320 wet/dry sandpaper, thin the back of the lens mount until it fits your camera (it must be quite thin!). You can do this sanding easily by simply putting the sheet of sandpaper on a table and moving the lens mount across it. Keep on trying until it fits SNUG!
• The lens really works great. You will still be able to see both finders.The camera back can still be removed normally and the lens even looks original!