Hoodman on XL-1S Question at DVinfo.net

John C Heid · January 3rd, 2004, 11:17 AM

I just bought the Hoodman for XL-1S. You can install it over the existing rubber eyepiece, or remove the rubber eyepiece (it just slips off), and install Hoodman over the plastic viewfinder body. Which is the preferred technique?

The only reason I removed the rubber eyepiece: by leaving it on, the added thickness of the Hoodman pushes the entire camera away from your shoulder, which reduces stability. This problem is solved by removing the rubber eyepiece.

How are Hoodman users mounting yours?

John Locke · January 3rd, 2004, 12:21 PM

John,

Mine is mounted over the rubber eyepiece for more stability. It does scrunch up the rubber a bit, but nothing that blocks my view.

Dylan Couper · January 3rd, 2004, 02:17 PM

I removed the rubber eyepiece.

G. Randy Brown · January 3rd, 2004, 06:48 PM

Had I not waited so long, I would have returned my Hoodman eyepiece...it's hard to believe that they still haven't actually made it fit the XL1s. You would do yourself a favor by returning it and going with the "icuff"... it fits, it's comfortable and it's about half the price. If someone has both and can tell me I'm wrong, I'd sure like to hear how so that I can use it.
Thanks,
Randy

John C Heid · January 3rd, 2004, 07:42 PM

I had not heard of I-Cuff. I read all of the reviews, and it sounds better for the XL-1S than Hoodman, due to the fit. It is actually more expensive, though. The reviews I read recommended the I-Cuff for PRO cameras due to the large viewfinder on the Canon. Lists $99.00; B&H price: $49.95.

The lower cost mini-dv I-Cuff is made for smaller eyepieces than the XL-1S - according to the reviews I found.

Please correct me if I am wrong! I'll try to return my Hoodman and order the I-Cuff Sunday 1/04.

Dylan Couper · January 4th, 2004, 02:33 AM

Hmm... I think I'll just make a new one from scratch.

John C Heid · January 4th, 2004, 10:09 AM

I just ordered the I-Cuff Pro. Hope it fits better on the XL-1S than Hoodman did! Thanks to all for the invaluable help!

G. Randy Brown · January 4th, 2004, 10:53 AM

>>Please correct me if I am wrong!<<
You are right, I couldn't remember what I paid for it so I did a Google search and came up with the price for the size that fits smaller cams. I believe you'll be happy with the icuff, I even where sunglasses on outdoor shoots and don't need to remove them when framing a shot.
Randy

Jonathan Pike · January 10th, 2004, 04:15 AM

Not to troll the thread, but I really hate the XL1s Hoodman. Worst 50 I've ever spent.

Went back to a regular film camera chamois. So comfy, so nice, light-tight...and only $5. :)

p.s - to answer the original question, yes, I took the rubber eyepiece off when using the hoodman.

Leo Anderson · January 13th, 2004, 09:34 PM

I have a hoodman for my XL1s and I love it. I mounted mine over the rubber eyepiece.

I wear glasses and the hoodman makes it very comfortable to shoot with my glasses on.

The major downside to the hoodman is that you can't get as close to the eyepiece as you used to so it moves the XL1s even that much more forward.

- Leo

Dave Stewart · January 27th, 2004, 12:38 AM

A friend of mine is a pro cameraman and he said just to get a wrist sweat band from the sporting good store. I got the hoodman, but I wish I had listened to him.

G. Randy Brown · January 27th, 2004, 08:44 AM

That sounds like a great idea! And compared to the price of the useless Hoodman, you could buy like 40 or 50 of them....hmm...come to think of it, isn't the Hoodman a wrist band with a piece of polyester sewn around it?
BTW, if I sound bitter it's because I am...not only with Hoodman but also myself for not sending it back after discovering the way it (doesn't) fits.
Randy

January 3rd, 2004, 11:17 AM	#1
John C Heid Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 54	Hoodman on XL-1S Question I just bought the Hoodman for XL-1S. You can install it over the existing rubber eyepiece, or remove the rubber eyepiece (it just slips off), and install Hoodman over the plastic viewfinder body. Which is the preferred technique? The only reason I removed the rubber eyepiece: by leaving it on, the added thickness of the Hoodman pushes the entire camera away from your shoulder, which reduces stability. This problem is solved by removing the rubber eyepiece. How are Hoodman users mounting yours?

January 3rd, 2004, 12:21 PM	#2
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	John, Mine is mounted over the rubber eyepiece for more stability. It does scrunch up the rubber a bit, but nothing that blocks my view. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

January 3rd, 2004, 02:17 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I removed the rubber eyepiece. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 4th, 2004, 02:33 AM	#6
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Hmm... I think I'll just make a new one from scratch. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 3rd, 2004, 06:48 PM	#4
G. Randy Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 288	Had I not waited so long, I would have returned my Hoodman eyepiece...it's hard to believe that they still haven't actually made it fit the XL1s. You would do yourself a favor by returning it and going with the "icuff"... it fits, it's comfortable and it's about half the price. If someone has both and can tell me I'm wrong, I'd sure like to hear how so that I can use it. Thanks, Randy

January 3rd, 2004, 07:42 PM	#5
John C Heid Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 54	I had not heard of I-Cuff. I read all of the reviews, and it sounds better for the XL-1S than Hoodman, due to the fit. It is actually more expensive, though. The reviews I read recommended the I-Cuff for PRO cameras due to the large viewfinder on the Canon. Lists $99.00; B&H price: $49.95. The lower cost mini-dv I-Cuff is made for smaller eyepieces than the XL-1S - according to the reviews I found. Please correct me if I am wrong! I'll try to return my Hoodman and order the I-Cuff Sunday 1/04.

January 4th, 2004, 10:09 AM	#7
John C Heid Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 54	I just ordered the I-Cuff Pro. Hope it fits better on the XL-1S than Hoodman did! Thanks to all for the invaluable help!

January 4th, 2004, 10:53 AM	#8
G. Randy Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 288	>>Please correct me if I am wrong!<< You are right, I couldn't remember what I paid for it so I did a Google search and came up with the price for the size that fits smaller cams. I believe you'll be happy with the icuff, I even where sunglasses on outdoor shoots and don't need to remove them when framing a shot. Randy

January 10th, 2004, 04:15 AM	#9
Jonathan Pike New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 17	Not to troll the thread, but I really hate the XL1s Hoodman. Worst 50 I've ever spent. Went back to a regular film camera chamois. So comfy, so nice, light-tight...and only $5. :) p.s - to answer the original question, yes, I took the rubber eyepiece off when using the hoodman.

January 13th, 2004, 09:34 PM	#10
Leo Anderson New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 22	I have a hoodman for my XL1s and I love it. I mounted mine over the rubber eyepiece. I wear glasses and the hoodman makes it very comfortable to shoot with my glasses on. The major downside to the hoodman is that you can't get as close to the eyepiece as you used to so it moves the XL1s even that much more forward. - Leo

January 27th, 2004, 12:38 AM	#11
Dave Stewart Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 109	A friend of mine is a pro cameraman and he said just to get a wrist sweat band from the sporting good store. I got the hoodman, but I wish I had listened to him.

January 27th, 2004, 08:44 AM	#12
G. Randy Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 288	That sounds like a great idea! And compared to the price of the useless Hoodman, you could buy like 40 or 50 of them....hmm...come to think of it, isn't the Hoodman a wrist band with a piece of polyester sewn around it? BTW, if I sound bitter it's because I am...not only with Hoodman but also myself for not sending it back after discovering the way it (doesn't) fits. Randy