Tips for four-eyes? at DVinfo.net

Josh Bass · November 11th, 2002, 03:12 PM

I wear glasses (hopefully I'm not the only one) and today I was shooting outdoors, with the sun behind me and to my right. It was glaring off the viewfinder glass, which was not pressed right up to my eye because of the space the glasses created. Anyone have any tips? I have a hoodman viewfinder cover, and I left the rubber one on as well (it seems to hold the hoodman in place better). I pulled the rubber "lip" out that goes over your eye, and that helped some, but I was still having problems.

Dave Grey · November 11th, 2002, 03:45 PM

I had the same problem with the "normal" rubber eyepiece on my GL2. Swapping out for the big, silly looking one did the trick. The extra rubber wrapped far enough around the side to keep light from peaking in.

I just looked at the "hoodfinder" on the hoodman site. I can't see where the light was coming in to cause your glare... it looks like that thing can close the gap all the way around the eye, even with glasses, based on the picture...

http://www.hoodmanusa.com/hoodfinder_main_pic.gif

Maybe smaller glasses? My lenses are about 1" x 1.25" ovals, and are well covered by the big rubber cup. I am sure they would be totally covered by the hoodman.

lyd

Doug Miller · November 13th, 2002, 09:44 AM

I know it is simple and sounds stupid but I wear a hat. Most of the time a ball cap of some sort. The brim will usually work as a shade for the eye piece and allow me to keep a bit of distance.

Of course being bald I keep a hat on anyway.

Josh Bass · November 13th, 2002, 01:06 PM

There's an idea. And how fitting; I have two ZGC hats available to me. I think instead though, I'll go buy one of the leather cop hats that Brian Johnson of AC/DC is fond of.

Hagop Matossian · November 14th, 2002, 07:47 AM

My mum bought me a back hat from the Cannes Film festival which says 'Caméra D'Or - Festival DE Cannes'

I wear it all the time when I'm shooting, its my good luck charm! I always wear it at uni, it shows people i'm serious about my work.

Derrick Begin · November 14th, 2002, 07:54 AM

Do yourself a favor and see the world a new after having lasik surgery. Thats if you are nearsighted. I had it done over two years ago and my vision is at 20/15.

Just kidding, I was going to suggest a baseball cap. Or some hat with a wide brim. The rain gear (kata) if you put that on it has some canvas you can manipulate to block the sun.

Hope this helped...

Cheers!

Derrick

Josh Bass · November 14th, 2002, 11:42 AM

Thanks. Also, I noticed when I shot yesterday that the sun reflects of my glasses themselves,as well as the viewfinder glass.

November 11th, 2002, 03:12 PM	#1
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Tips for four-eyes? I wear glasses (hopefully I'm not the only one) and today I was shooting outdoors, with the sun behind me and to my right. It was glaring off the viewfinder glass, which was not pressed right up to my eye because of the space the glasses created. Anyone have any tips? I have a hoodman viewfinder cover, and I left the rubber one on as well (it seems to hold the hoodman in place better). I pulled the rubber "lip" out that goes over your eye, and that helped some, but I was still having problems. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

November 13th, 2002, 01:06 PM	#4
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	There's an idea. And how fitting; I have two ZGC hats available to me. I think instead though, I'll go buy one of the leather cop hats that Brian Johnson of AC/DC is fond of. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

November 14th, 2002, 07:47 AM	#5
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November 14th, 2002, 07:54 AM	#6
Derrick Begin Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 329	*** * LASER SURGERY * *** Do yourself a favor and see the world a new after having lasik surgery. Thats if you are nearsighted. I had it done over two years ago and my vision is at 20/15. Just kidding, I was going to suggest a baseball cap. Or some hat with a wide brim. The rain gear (kata) if you put that on it has some canvas you can manipulate to block the sun. Hope this helped... Cheers! Derrick

November 14th, 2002, 11:42 AM	#7
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Thanks. Also, I noticed when I shot yesterday that the sun reflects of my glasses themselves,as well as the viewfinder glass. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

November 11th, 2002, 03:45 PM	#2
Dave Grey Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wilkes-Barre PA Posts: 34	I had the same problem with the "normal" rubber eyepiece on my GL2. Swapping out for the big, silly looking one did the trick. The extra rubber wrapped far enough around the side to keep light from peaking in. I just looked at the "hoodfinder" on the hoodman site. I can't see where the light was coming in to cause your glare... it looks like that thing can close the gap all the way around the eye, even with glasses, based on the picture... http://www.hoodmanusa.com/hoodfinder_main_pic.gif Maybe smaller glasses? My lenses are about 1" x 1.25" ovals, and are well covered by the big rubber cup. I am sure they would be totally covered by the hoodman. lyd

November 13th, 2002, 09:44 AM	#3
Doug Miller New Boot Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chesapeake Virginia Posts: 6	I know it is simple and sounds stupid but I wear a hat. Most of the time a ball cap of some sort. The brim will usually work as a shade for the eye piece and allow me to keep a bit of distance. Of course being bald I keep a hat on anyway.