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: a small oval cup with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye used for applying liquid remedies to the eyes
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: a usually rubber cup at the eyepiece of an optical instrument (such as binoculars) for keeping out extraneous light
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With a 10x optical zoom that’s crystal clear, comfortable rubber eyecups, and a removable wrist strap, this is the ultimate educational toy for young explorers to take to their favorite nature spots or even the front yard.
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Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Our tester found the twist-out eyecups and diopter worked well, but the objective lens caps were a tight fit.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024
While keeping the left side covered, rotate the diopter dial on the right eyecup until the image is in focus.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024
The folding bridge fits eye distance for kids and adults, while the twisting eyecups work for folks with or without glasses.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024
Penned by industrial designer Marc Newson, the sleek binoculars pair forest green barrels with a black aluminum bridge and black eyecups.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024
Powell also recommends trying binoculars in person to test fit, comfort, and adjustability—you’ll want to check how easily the focus wheel rolls and how the eyecups feel.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023
This camera has a full-size HDMI, better ergonomics for waist- and chest-level video shooting, and more options for capture rates and color profiles, plus a convenient electronic viewfinder and roomy eyecup.
—Mark Thiessen, National Geographic, 25 Nov. 2020
The back of the camera also has a vintage-style circular eyecup around the viewfinder.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 July 2021
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Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Our tester found the twist-out eyecups and diopter worked well, but the objective lens caps were a tight fit.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024
While keeping the left side covered, rotate the diopter dial on the right eyecup until the image is in focus.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024
The folding bridge fits eye distance for kids and adults, while the twisting eyecups work for folks with or without glasses.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024
Penned by industrial designer Marc Newson, the sleek binoculars pair forest green barrels with a black aluminum bridge and black eyecups.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024
Powell also recommends trying binoculars in person to test fit, comfort, and adjustability—you’ll want to check how easily the focus wheel rolls and how the eyecups feel.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023
This camera has a full-size HDMI, better ergonomics for waist- and chest-level video shooting, and more options for capture rates and color profiles, plus a convenient electronic viewfinder and roomy eyecup.
—Mark Thiessen, National Geographic, 25 Nov. 2020
The back of the camera also has a vintage-style circular eyecup around the viewfinder.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 July 2021
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eyecup
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eye·cup
ˈī-ˌkəp 
: a small oval cup with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye and used for applying liquid medicine to the eyes
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