Think Tank EP-15 (Hydrophobia eyepiece Canon 6D/5D/5D MII)

Think Tank EP-15 Hydrophobia Eyepiece – Waterproof eyepiece for Canon 6D, 5D and 5D MII

The Think Tank EP-15 is a waterproof eyepiece designed for use with Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia rain covers. It provides the sealed eyepiece interface required when you fit a Hydrophobia rain cover to compatible Canon camera bodies.

Purpose and use

Use the EP-15 whenever you attach a Hydrophobia rain cover to a Canon 6D, 5D or 5D MII camera body. The eyepiece creates a waterproof connection between the cover and the camera viewfinder area, so you can operate the camera in wet conditions while maintaining access to the viewfinder.

Compatibility — What fits

Think Tank Hydrophobia eyepieces come in several models to match specific camera bodies. Choose the correct eyepiece for your camera body according to the list below.

• EP-10 — Hydrophobia eyepiece fits the Canon 1Ds MII, 1D MII, 50D, 60D, 60Da, 70D, and Rebel Series.
• EP-15 — Hydrophobia eyepiece fits the Canon 6D, 5D, 5D MII, and Rebel T3/1100D.
• EP-20 — Hydrophobia eyepiece fits the Canon 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 1D Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1DX, 7D, 7D Mark II, Olympus E3 and E30.
• EP-F — Hydrophobia eyepiece (EP) for most Fuji cameras such as the X-H1, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1, and GFX-50s.
• EP-N — Hydrophobia eyepiece (EP) for most Nikon DSLR cameras such as the D600, D300s, D750, D610, D7100, D5300.
• EP-NSI — Hydrophobia eyepiece (EP) for Nikon screw-in eyepiece mounts. Fits the D5, D4, D4S, D3S, D3X, D3, D810, D800E, D800, D700, D500 and others.
• EP-NZ — Hydrophobia eyepiece fits Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras.
• EP-S — Hydrophobia eyepiece fits Sony a7, A7ii, A7iii, A7Riii, A7Riv, A9, A9ii series camera bodies and the A77.

Materials

The EP series eyepieces are constructed using durable materials to provide a stable, comfortable seal at the viewfinder. The construction details provided are listed below.

Quick summary

• The EP-15 is the specified Hydrophobia eyepiece for Canon 6D, 5D and 5D MII bodies.
• Hydrophobia eyepieces are required for proper waterproofing when using Think Tank Hydrophobia rain covers.
• Multiple EP models exist to match different camera manufacturers and models; check the compatibility list above for the correct eyepiece.

FAQ

Question: Do I need the EP-15 to use a Think Tank Hydrophobia rain cover on my Canon 6D?
Answer: Yes. The EP-15 is the Hydrophobia eyepiece specified for Canon 6D bodies and is required to create the waterproof eyepiece interface when using a Hydrophobia rain cover.

Question: Which eyepiece should I choose for other camera brands like Nikon, Sony or Fuji?
Answer: Think Tank offers specific EP models for different brands: EP-N and EP-NSI for many Nikon DSLR and screw-in mounts, EP-NZ for Nikon Z6/Z7 mirrorless, EP-S for many Sony A7/A9 series bodies, and EP-F for many Fuji cameras. Refer to the compatibility list above to match the correct EP model to your camera.

Question: What materials are used in the Hydrophobia eyepieces?
Answer: The Hydrophobia eyepieces use a CNC machined Delrin eyepiece body combined with high density foam padding to provide a robust and comfortable eyepiece seal.

Question: Can one eyepiece fit multiple camera models?
Answer: Yes. Each EP model is designed to fit a range of camera models. For example, the EP-15 fits the Canon 6D, 5D, 5D MII and Rebel T3/1100D, while other EP models cover other camera series as listed above.