Attaching the Hoodloupe

Marcus Marchesseault · May 29th, 2009, 02:31 AM

I just ordered the LCD hood. Great idea, and thanks.

Wayne Avanson · May 29th, 2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Harvey

is the hoodloupe a home made device? I'd like to make one, the Z thing is a bit pricey.
jh

You buy them from the Hoodman Corp in the US.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Giberti

Thanks Nigel,
So basically, you took away the visor/shield, wings and screen and just left the frame?

Yep. they pop out quite easily. Buy two though, because you may realise later how much use the LCD shade is for when you're NOT using the Hoodloup.

Tommy Simonsson · June 6th, 2009, 11:45 AM

I build a perfect hoodloup from Hoddmanloup and LCD Screen Hood Pop-Up Shade from

LCD Screen Hood Pop-Up Shade Cover for Canon 5D Mark II - eBay (item 260383734483 end time Jun-24-09 08:37:17 PDT) and i fit perfect to my camera.
My camera is like any other Videocamera with perfect focuscontrol.
No rubberband who make the Hoodluop difficult to stay in place.

Jon Fairhurst · June 6th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Tommy,

Did you use velcro or some other temporary method to attach the Hoodloupe to the visor, or did you use glue or some permanent method?

Thanks!

Nigel Barker · June 6th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Fairhurst

Did you use velcro or some other temporary method to attach the Hoodloupe to the visor, or did you use glue or some permanent method?

Judging by the photos he used the same method as I did to neatly(!) glue the Hoodloupe to the LCD shade frame. My assembly works far better than using the special $20 Hoodman rubber band to secure it to the camera. I have ordered the i-cuff to improve function & comfort.

Jon Fairhurst · June 6th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Barker

Judging by the photos he used the same method as I did to neatly(!) glue the Hoodloupe to the LCD shade frame.

Ahh. You're right! (I hadn't clicked on the images to zoom in.) I'm wondering if I might not be able to use velcro on the edge, allowing for the Hoodloupe and frame to touch, but still having the option to remove the Hoodloupe. I'll see what I can do after my frame arrives...

Ray Bell · June 7th, 2009, 08:24 AM

As an added benefit you can also add the Sony PD-170 eyepiece and it makes the
hood loop that much better...

The part number is 3-087-515-01

It is also the one used on the Sony DCR-VX2100 camera

very flexable rubber and covers the entire eye area when in use...

Olof Ekbergh · June 7th, 2009, 08:50 AM

This is v1 of my hotshoe adapter for Hoodloop.

It is very stable. It comes off and on fast.

The plate that attaches to hotshoe also holds a chordless mike or light or whatever.

When I have time I will refine it but for now it works great.

Nigel Barker · June 7th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Olof, that looks a vast improvement on the $20 rubber band.

What is the rubber eye-cup?

Olof Ekbergh · June 7th, 2009, 11:37 AM

The rubber eye cup is from an Pana AG-EZ1u that I have kicking around. It still works but I don't use it any more. And it is a perfect fit.

The eye cup really helps, Hoodman really should supply a better one.

Glen Elliott · June 9th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Jon where did you order the Hoodman rubber band mount? I don't see it listed on B&H.

Jon Fairhurst · June 9th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen Elliott

Jon where did you order the Hoodman rubber band mount? I don't see it listed on B&H.

I purchased directly from Hoodman.

Ray Bell · June 10th, 2009, 05:27 AM

For those that do not have the hoodman loop or the " rubber band" from hoodman here
is some info that might save you some money if you are interested in the hoodman loop.

The hoodman loop is a nice addition to the camera...
The loop when you purchase it alone does not come with any way to attach it to the camera.
The " rubber band " that is offered by hoodman is actually a large " O-ring " not a rubber
band and as such is not cheap...

The issue when you connect the hoodman loop with the rubber band method is that the
camera to the loop interface is very slick, enough so that the rubber band does hold
the loop to the camera but the loop will slide around on the display and imediately you will want to find a better solution to keep it from creaping on the display...

If you still want to go the rubberband method, then I'd suggest you go to walmart and get
two of those small black bungi cords that the girls use to tie their hair back... they work
just as well as the O-ring and they are much cheaper...

If you want to fix the loop so there isn't any sliding you will need to either get the display
frame and modify it by taking the flaps off.. this takes all of one minute and then either
glue or tape the loop to the display frame... the frame attaches to the camera body
via the eyepiece... it works great and it easy to use and easy to modify.

The end of the loop is a semi hard rubber... it is not a eyepiece like on any video camera...
to make this work you will need to get a eyecup that just slips over the hoodloop end...

There are many to choose from that will work... I use the eyecup from the Sony PD-170
it covers the eye well, no light leaks and it is very soft rubber and helps with not bruising
your eye when shooting all day.... it also has the ability to fold back towards the
loop for storage...

Nigel Barker · June 10th, 2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Bell

The end of the loop is a semi hard rubber... it is not a eyepiece like on any video camera...to make this work you will need to get a eyecup that just slips over the hoodloop end...

I just got an i-cuff (delivered just 30 minutes ago). It makes the Hoodloupe much more comfortable & is easier to keep one's eye in the 'sweet spot' of the loupe as viewing anything less than dead centre is terribly distorted.

A word on i-cuff size is in order. The old joke is that in the army there are two sizes of uniform. They are either too big & too small. It's like that with the i-cuff. There are actually three sizes i-cuff DV (Fits circumferences <5.5"), the i-cuff PRO (Fits circumference up to 9 1/2") & teh icuff HD (Fits circumference up to 10 1/2"). Knowing that the circumference of the Hoodloupe is 6" & that Wayne Avanson has the smallest version & it is a tight fit that required extra Velcro I opted for the middle size. This was a mistake as it is too loose & the elasticated cuff doesn't grip hard enough so I will have to take out my scissors, needle & cotton & perform some surgery. However it should then fit perfectly

Rickey Brillantes · June 10th, 2009, 08:24 AM

This is from Bruce Dorn's website, this is good if your not using the battery grip, but the way he mounts it I think is sturdier.

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June 6th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#18
Tommy Simonsson New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stockholm, SWEDEN Posts: 12	Homemade Hoodlupe I build a perfect hoodloup from Hoddmanloup and LCD Screen Hood Pop-Up Shade from LCD Screen Hood Pop-Up Shade Cover for Canon 5D Mark II - eBay (item 260383734483 end time Jun-24-09 08:37:17 PDT) and i fit perfect to my camera. My camera is like any other Videocamera with perfect focuscontrol. No rubberband who make the Hoodluop difficult to stay in place. Attached Thumbnails

June 6th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#19
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Tommy, Did you use velcro or some other temporary method to attach the Hoodloupe to the visor, or did you use glue or some permanent method? Thanks! __________________ Jon Fairhurst

June 7th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#23
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	This is v1 of my hotshoe adapter for Hoodloop. It is very stable. It comes off and on fast. The plate that attaches to hotshoe also holds a chordless mike or light or whatever. When I have time I will refine it but for now it works great. Attached Thumbnails

June 9th, 2009, 01:03 PM	#26
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Jon where did you order the Hoodman rubber band mount? I don't see it listed on B&H. __________________ Glen Elliott Cord 3 Films

May 29th, 2009, 02:31 AM	#16
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	I just ordered the LCD hood. Great idea, and thanks.

June 7th, 2009, 08:24 AM	#22
Ray Bell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,414	As an added benefit you can also add the Sony PD-170 eyepiece and it makes the hood loop that much better... The part number is 3-087-515-01 It is also the one used on the Sony DCR-VX2100 camera very flexable rubber and covers the entire eye area when in use...

June 7th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#24
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Olof, that looks a vast improvement on the $20 rubber band. What is the rubber eye-cup?

June 7th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#25
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	The rubber eye cup is from an Pana AG-EZ1u that I have kicking around. It still works but I don't use it any more. And it is a perfect fit. The eye cup really helps, Hoodman really should supply a better one.

June 10th, 2009, 05:27 AM	#28
Ray Bell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,414	For those that do not have the hoodman loop or the " rubber band" from hoodman here is some info that might save you some money if you are interested in the hoodman loop. The hoodman loop is a nice addition to the camera... The loop when you purchase it alone does not come with any way to attach it to the camera. The " rubber band " that is offered by hoodman is actually a large " O-ring " not a rubber band and as such is not cheap... The issue when you connect the hoodman loop with the rubber band method is that the camera to the loop interface is very slick, enough so that the rubber band does hold the loop to the camera but the loop will slide around on the display and imediately you will want to find a better solution to keep it from creaping on the display... If you still want to go the rubberband method, then I'd suggest you go to walmart and get two of those small black bungi cords that the girls use to tie their hair back... they work just as well as the O-ring and they are much cheaper... If you want to fix the loop so there isn't any sliding you will need to either get the display frame and modify it by taking the flaps off.. this takes all of one minute and then either glue or tape the loop to the display frame... the frame attaches to the camera body via the eyepiece... it works great and it easy to use and easy to modify. The end of the loop is a semi hard rubber... it is not a eyepiece like on any video camera... to make this work you will need to get a eyecup that just slips over the hoodloop end... There are many to choose from that will work... I use the eyecup from the Sony PD-170 it covers the eye well, no light leaks and it is very soft rubber and helps with not bruising your eye when shooting all day.... it also has the ability to fold back towards the loop for storage...

June 10th, 2009, 08:24 AM	#30
Rickey Brillantes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 309	This is from Bruce Dorn's website, this is good if your not using the battery grip, but the way he mounts it I think is sturdier. iDC Photo Store - Specialty gear for the photographer