New Viewfinder for T2i

Tariq Peter · January 14th, 2012, 02:08 PM

Good idea, most 5DMKII range from £85 a day + VAT, then I have to add on the cost of batteries, chargers all money, which I am setting aside for the 5DMKIII.

I am hoping that my new Samyang 35 1.4mm will help in low light situations. In all honesty if I could go back a few months would I buy the 5DMKII? My honest opinion would be still be no. I know the t3i will be a great backup camera once the 5DMKIII is released and I won't have the thought of a camera worth £1400 not being used on a regular basis.

Going back to the viewfinder I finally spent around £60 on

The Swi-View CarrySpeed Loupe, cover and Frame along with 3 x Trudeau Twist Jar Openers for my Follow Focus :)

Tariq Peter · February 6th, 2012, 04:30 PM

Hi All,

After many hours of research I have finally managed to build a view finder which works with my 600d that does not need any sticky frames and works with a battery grip :)

I ordered a Carry Speed viewfinder from the USA and an additional frame which cost me around £66.
I found that bottom of the frame was just to thick to fit between the grip and the camera so I took it to a local metal workshop and had them grind it down to around 0.5mm and also take a piece out so I can quickly loosen the grip and remove the frame when I want to use the articulated screen.

Please find the pictures attached. I will be adding some foam tomorrow around the frame so if I push too hard on the viewfinder I will not worry about any metal to metal contact.

January 14th, 2012, 02:08 PM	#31
Tariq Peter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester England Posts: 435	Re: New Viewfinder for T2i Good idea, most 5DMKII range from £85 a day + VAT, then I have to add on the cost of batteries, chargers all money, which I am setting aside for the 5DMKIII. I am hoping that my new Samyang 35 1.4mm will help in low light situations. In all honesty if I could go back a few months would I buy the 5DMKII? My honest opinion would be still be no. I know the t3i will be a great backup camera once the 5DMKIII is released and I won't have the thought of a camera worth £1400 not being used on a regular basis. Going back to the viewfinder I finally spent around £60 on The Swi-View CarrySpeed Loupe, cover and Frame along with 3 x Trudeau Twist Jar Openers for my Follow Focus :)

February 6th, 2012, 04:30 PM	#32
Tariq Peter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester England Posts: 435	Re: New Viewfinder for T2i Hi All, After many hours of research I have finally managed to build a view finder which works with my 600d that does not need any sticky frames and works with a battery grip :) I ordered a Carry Speed viewfinder from the USA and an additional frame which cost me around £66. I found that bottom of the frame was just to thick to fit between the grip and the camera so I took it to a local metal workshop and had them grind it down to around 0.5mm and also take a piece out so I can quickly loosen the grip and remove the frame when I want to use the articulated screen. Please find the pictures attached. I will be adding some foam tomorrow around the frame so if I push too hard on the viewfinder I will not worry about any metal to metal contact. Attached Thumbnails