The New Z-Finder Jr ... Pro's and Cons?

John Richard · April 9th, 2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Anders Dahl

I'm looking to get a Z-Finder too, are there any places where you can try them out first?
I have only seen them online.

Since you are in LA, NAB starts next week in Vegas - I am sure you could check them out there. And have a blast at the biggest toy show for folks of our ilk as well.

Barry J. Weckesser · April 12th, 2010, 08:49 PM

Jon B and Jon F - What would you think of this device for holding the HoodLoupe onto the 7D - look at the demo video - it is attached to the 7d and seems to come on and off very easily and moves out of the way for regular still shots?
HOODCRANE-Hoodman Corporation

Jon Fairhurst · April 12th, 2010, 09:40 PM

The HoodCrane looks flexible - but hopefully in function, not construction. Hopefully, it will be at NAB so I can check it out.

John Mastrogiacomo · April 13th, 2010, 12:28 AM

I saw the Hoodman and the Zacuto yesterday at NAB. The Hoodman will work fine - the edges of the image were blurred a little but it should not impede you. I liked the Zacuto better but I'm not sure which version I looked at (3.0 or 2.5). I'll have to go back and check.

Jon Braeley · April 13th, 2010, 04:47 PM

The Hoodcrane looks like a big solution - too big. However I do like the idea of it swinging away from the LCD.

The Redrock holder works well but I was just amazed that they got $55 plus shipping from me for what is essentially a thin strip of metal.
The hooman 3.0 is fine - I actually prefer 1:1 and not blowing up the screen.

Jon Fairhurst · April 13th, 2010, 11:57 PM

I tested the Hoodcrane today. It works well. Though you can slide the loupe around with your hand, once you push your eye socket against it, it stays perfectly in place and seals out stray light. I agree that it's big and doesn't look very elegant, but it functions quite well.

Barry J. Weckesser · April 14th, 2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Braeley

The Hoodcrane looks like a big solution - too big. However I do like the idea of it swinging away from the LCD.

The Redrock holder works well but I was just amazed that they got $55 plus shipping from me for what is essentially a thin strip of metal.
The hooman 3.0 is fine - I actually prefer 1:1 and not blowing up the screen.

I ordered one of these just to try it out since the HoodCrane won't be out for another month or two - they had two prices on the website so, obviously, I chose the $ 39.50 price and they included Fedex Priority Overnight with it. (no extra charge beyond the $ 39.50)

I ordered the Mag 3.0 (just have the regular HoodEye now) - did the magnification distort the image on the LCD?

Jon Fairhurst · April 14th, 2010, 09:15 PM

No, the lines are straight, even with the Mag 3.0.

April 12th, 2010, 09:40 PM	#18
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	The HoodCrane looks flexible - but hopefully in function, not construction. Hopefully, it will be at NAB so I can check it out. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

April 13th, 2010, 11:57 PM	#21
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	I tested the Hoodcrane today. It works well. Though you can slide the loupe around with your hand, once you push your eye socket against it, it stays perfectly in place and seals out stray light. I agree that it's big and doesn't look very elegant, but it functions quite well. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

April 14th, 2010, 09:15 PM	#23
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	No, the lines are straight, even with the Mag 3.0. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

April 12th, 2010, 08:49 PM	#17
Barry J. Weckesser Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 427	Jon B and Jon F - What would you think of this device for holding the HoodLoupe onto the 7D - look at the demo video - it is attached to the 7d and seems to come on and off very easily and moves out of the way for regular still shots? HOODCRANE-Hoodman Corporation

April 13th, 2010, 12:28 AM	#19
John Mastrogiacomo Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 85	I saw the Hoodman and the Zacuto yesterday at NAB. The Hoodman will work fine - the edges of the image were blurred a little but it should not impede you. I liked the Zacuto better but I'm not sure which version I looked at (3.0 or 2.5). I'll have to go back and check.

April 13th, 2010, 04:47 PM	#20
Jon Braeley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 528	The Hoodcrane looks like a big solution - too big. However I do like the idea of it swinging away from the LCD. The Redrock holder works well but I was just amazed that they got $55 plus shipping from me for what is essentially a thin strip of metal. The hooman 3.0 is fine - I actually prefer 1:1 and not blowing up the screen.