Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

I first stick the Hasselblad loup to the pop-up shade using a decent bonding agent, such as Araldite or similar strong glue that provides a bit of flex across wide temperature ranges of severe heat and cold.

Superglue does work in emergencies, but it tends to crack more under stress or varied temperatures...and has a habit of permanently bonding your eyelids shut... and often tears three layers of skin from your fingers when you need to extract yourself from the two objects you're trying to bond together. :)

The Hassy loup has a flat metal base, which provides a fairly decent area to fix glue.
Once the first layer has had time to dry correctly, then add a fairly thick layer of black rubber glue or flexible black Silicone Sealant all along edges of both bases, so that there is a light-tight seal running completely around the rim.

The loup should now be permanently in place and form part of the pop-up frame. During the past few years I have on a couple of occasions accidentally banged the loup very hard (usually when I'm jumping into a boat or running with the camera plus 300mm or 600mm lens on a tripod chucked over my shoulder, in an attempt not to miss filming a once-in-a-lifetime event). So always keep some spare glue in one of my bags just for emergency repairs, which are rare. (I've recently been filming for six solid weeks on location without a problem).

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

Nigel, I have seen 5D Mk3 pop-up LCD shades available from time to time on Ebay, so they are made, although not as many seem to be sold as the ones that fit the Mk2.

If you are having trouble finding a 5D Mark III shade, then try a GGS III LCD Screen Protector glass frame as they might also work as a base for the loup.

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

Thanks. NOw, these adhesives, where does one acquire them? Hardware store? Art supply? Shady street vendor with sores on his face?

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

It's not the holding it against your face for a second, it's doing it for a bunch of seconds or even on a tripod where the camera isn't at face level. It's one thing to set up a shot and click a photo. It's another to hold it for 20-30-100 seconds. Setting up a shot on a tripod that's chest level renders the issue explicit. On knees you are too low. Turn sideways, well, you are sideways. How long can you hold a squat? Can you hold it down there and follow focus and ride exposure? What about a shot 12" off the ground?

An EVF is a good step in taking the DSLR past is limitations as far as being a video acquistion device.

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

Josh, a shady street vendor with sores on his face seems a viable option, but if he's been moved on by the cops, buy from most hardware or DIY stores and large supermarkets, or online websites or Ebay. In UK, the B&Q or Halfords stores generally have a good selection.

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

I've just bought the Swivi LCD VF:
I have found it excellent. I like the build of it and its many nice features such as in-built lens cover, the ability to swivel open and the ability to be completely removed very easily. I have never used a Zacuto - so I cannot compare. But I do know that I have saved a great deal of cash from not buying a Zacuto. I do own a Hoodman though - however there is no comparison to the way it attached to the DSLR.

To be fair I found 2 problems which need to be highlighted.

1) With a 5d Mk2, the mounting comes in front of the on / off switch! I solved the problem by keeping an allen key and using it to switch on and off. Not ideal but workable.

2) I had a problem with the Swivi base plate. It has three 1/4" holes in which to attach further equipment. However my Beachtek DXA-SLR Pro could not fit! It seems that either Beachtek are using a slightly thicker screw or the Swivi base plate threads are slightly thinner. I did manage to attach other 1/4" items to the Swivi. Hence it seems that the Beachtek is the problem - even though the Beachtek fits in perfectly in the camera's 1/4" thread!!! This was solved by using a Manfrotto quick release plate in between the Swivi and the Beachtek and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as now I can quickly remove the Beachtek when I need to use my DSLR for photography.

I also noticed that the Swivi base plate can be used to attach the hand grip to it - thus eliminating the need of an additional base plate.

All in all, it's a lovely piece of equipment and one that has been decently priced.

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

Glad you're mostly happy with it.

Does it cover any of the other buttons besides power?

Can you see the whole screen?

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

All other buttons are accessible - though the left hand side ones are partially covered but still accessible.

The screen is totally seen - it does not cover any part of it. The above comments apply for the 5DMk2.

For its price it's a fantastic item. I am glad that I got to know about it via this thread.

I especially like the flip over aspect of the VF. I am used to film with a Sony EX3 and it too has such a flipping over action.

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

I bought the new Lcdvfs for the Mk III and I have found that the screen looks almost soft. I still use my Mk II as the main camera because of this. Even when the focus is dead on the screen just looks off but it looks fine in post. I have tried both Lcdvfs that I bought and it's the same.

Anyone find this? I have seen a few people mention this on another forum so I know i'm not alone.

Re: New 5d3 - Now what? EVF or LCDVF or Zfinder?
 

I have both the Zacuto Zfinder and the LCDVFC3 for my Mark IIIs and they both look fine/about the same to me. The focusing tolerance should be 1/2 inch so I don't know.

I know its alot harder to get focus with the subject farther away, but I roll the focus back and forth and come to the middle where it looks the sharpest, then in post it generally looks good.