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Slim M-EyeKup (M-Series)

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Introducing the
Slim M Eyecup for the  M camera System a sleek, minimalist eyecup crafted for glasses wearers and those who prefer a streamlined design.

The Owlkrown Slim M-EyeKup was designed specifically for digital Leica M bodies that use the M14 × 0.5mm OR M12 x 0.5mm rangefinder eyepiece thread. The goal was simple, cut peripheral light without killing frame line visibility, and stay comfortable whether you shoot with glasses or not.

M12 (12 mm Thread): Compatible Leica M1 through M9, MP, M240 & M246 Bodies Series (M12 × 0.5mm) 

    •    Leica M1
    •    Leica M2  
    •    Leica M3 
    •    Leica M4 
    •    Leica M5
    •    Leica M6 
    •    Leica M7 
    •    Leica M8 
    •    Leica M9 
    •    Leica MP
    •    Leica M240 
    •    Leica M246 

M14 (14 mm Thread): Compatible Leica M10 & M11 Bodies Series (M14 × 0.5mm)
    •    Leica M10 & M11 all series
    •    Leica M10 
    •    Leica M10-P 
    •    Leica M10-R 
    •    Leica M10 Monochrom
    •    Leica M11 
    •    Leica M11-P 

Not compatible with M EV1 
 
What it does
 • Glasses Protection: The Slim M Eyecup helps shield your glasses from scratches, keeping your lenses safe while you shoot.

Rangefinder Protection: It adds a barrier in front of the rangefinder glass, protecting your camera from dust and elements and reducing the risk of costly repairs.

Enhanced Comfort: The padded surface gives a soft resting point for your eye or glasses, making longer sessions more comfortable.

Better Frameline Preview: Enjoy a full preview of your 35mm, 50mm, and 28mm frame lines while staying closer to the rangefinder. (Disclaimer: Overall frame line visibility may vary based on the position of your glasses.)

Smaller, lighter & minimalist 

Crafted with Quality: Machined from solid aluminum or brass and available in finishes like Black Patina, Brass Bead-Blasted, Black Chrome, or Silver Chrome, each eyecup is proudly made in Miami, by photographers for photographers.

In short, the Slim M Eyecup combines comfort, protection, and a minimalist aesthetic, all in one

Finishes
    •    Black Chrome (Aluminum)
    •    Silver Chrome (Aluminum)
    •    Premium Brass (designed to age and patina over time)
    •    Brass Black Patina (designed to age and patina over time)

Installation

The installation is very simple. Thread the eyecup directly into your digital Leica M rangefinder eyepiece. Do not over-torque. Gently screw it in until a snug, secure fit is achieved.

Framing with Glasses Notice: The EyeKup improves contrast and focus refinement by sealing peripheral light. When worn with glasses, any eyecup adds eye-to-finder distance, which may limit visibility of wider framelines (28mm, sometimes 35mm). Results vary by eyewear fit and facial anatomy.

Designed, machined, and finished by Owlkrown.

Made in Miami.

Metal body

Rigid Where It Counts
A precision metal body keeps the eyecup slim, stable, and perfectly aligned.

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Silicone padding

Soft Where It Matters
Silicone padding adds comfort, grip, and gentle protection for glasses.

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Better light

Sealed, Not Bulky
Blocks stray light without oversized rubber housings.

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Perfect Finish

Darkened by Hand. Defined by Use
Hand-finished brass with a deep black patina that develops character over time. Precision fit, slim profile, and a finish that tells your story with every shot.

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Perfect Fit

Now available for
12mm Thread for M2, M3,M4, M5, M6,M7, M8 M9
14mm Thread for M10, M11 and newer models

Slim M-EyeKup Black Chrome 12 mm & 14 mm

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Chan San Lim

A Perfect Match for My Leica M11 Monochrom

I’m really impressed with this eyecup. Not only does it look beautifully made, but it also serves a practical purpose—I wear glasses, and it provides a comfortable buffer that helps protect my lenses from rubbing against the camera.

What I particularly love is the brass with black patina finish. It matches beautifully with the rest of my camera accessories and my entire brass-and-black-patina collection, giving the Leica a cohesive, timeless character.

It’s one of those small accessories that combines function, craftsmanship, and aesthetics perfectly. It feels like it belongs on the camera rather than simply being an add-on.

A great upgrade for anyone who appreciates both the Leica shooting experience and beautifully crafted accessories.

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Anonymous

Excellent product, manufactured and shipped by a throughly professional and friendly company. Due to the rubber used on this eyecup, I'm finding that I don't get the smearing (and hopefully no more scratches) on my eyeglasses, which have been a problem for me over many years of using Leica M cameras. So impressed, I'm thinking about buying another one for my Leica M-P 240.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Dave! We’re delighted to hear the Slim M-EyeKup has made such a difference by reducing smearing and helping protect your glasses. It’s exactly the kind of improvement we set out to achieve. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to equipping your Leica M-P 240 as well!

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David Manter

I bought this for my original M6. It fit perfectly and looks amazing on the camera! Highly recommended.

Thank you for your great feedback, David! We’re delighted to hear the Slim M-EyeKup fits your original M6 perfectly and complements the camera so well. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

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J.v.d.B.

Great stuff! Now living forever on my M3.

That's what we like to hear! Once it's on the M3, it's not going anywhere. Thanks for the great feedback, really appreciate it!

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Luiz Villamarim

It's a product that greatly improves the rangefinder experience.

Thank you so much, Luiz! That’s exactly what we designed the Slim EyeKup for. Really happy to hear it improved your rangefinder experience. Enjoy shooting!

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Dave Quick

Used the black one on my M6 and it is a perfect fit. My glasses now have a comfortable place to rest and with a little pracice I can still see the entire finder.

Thank you so much, Dave. This is exactly the kind of experience we hoped to create with the Slim M-EyeKup. We are especially glad to hear it gave your glasses a comfortable resting point while still allowing you to see the full finder with a bit of practice. Thank you for sharing your experience on the M6 and for trusting us with your setup!

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Dave Quick

Great accessory - seconds to add and now my glases are well protected. Finish is nice (i got the black) for my M11-P and I also got the other size for my M6.

Thank you again, Dave! We truly appreciate you coming back and trusting us with both your M11-P and M6 setups. It is great to hear the M-EyeKup was quick to install and delivered the comfort and protection you were looking for while shooting with glasses. And thank you for noticing the finish as well. Support like this means a lot to our team.

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Neil Browne

Great product. High quality, looks great on the camera

Thank you, Neil! Quality and aesthetics go hand in hand for us, we want our products to not only feel premium but also look right at home on the camera. Really glad it's hitting both marks. Enjoy it!

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Adam

Delivers on its promise. So much more comfortable woth glasses especially as km left eye dominant.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re delighted to hear the Slim M-EyeKup delivered on its promise and made shooting with glasses much more comfortable. Knowing it’s helping left-eye dominant photographers means a lot to us. Thank you for your support!