LCD Screen Hood? at DVinfo.net

Darren Rousar · August 11th, 2006, 08:57 AM

Anyone know of a hood for the A1's LCD screen.

Harold Schreiber · August 11th, 2006, 01:52 PM

Hi Darren,

Gosh Darren, I've simply made them for my for 4 Sony Cams. Cheap and easy to do, and you can make one as long as is needed.

Some stiff thin cardboard or plastic from a VHS Tape Hard Case, duck tape, flat black paint, and velcro tape.

You can make them fold up, or as I have, lie flat for easy storage.

Can send you pics if interested.

Harold

Martin Mayer · August 11th, 2006, 02:42 PM

Or a small Hoodman?

Darren Rousar · August 11th, 2006, 04:44 PM

Thanks guys.
The homemade idea sounds good, as does the Hoodman.
Problem with the Hoodman seems to be that they're all 4x3 rather than widescreen. Seems that way from the site.

I'm looking into a Steadicam Merlin and can't imagine how I'll see the screen when I'm shooting outside.

Harold Schreiber · August 11th, 2006, 07:38 PM

Hi Darren,

Kind of my point, aside from cheap to make, you can custom make it to your exact size requirements. Height, Width, and Length. The "made for all" tend to be single sized and not always what you need.

Harold

Darren Rousar · August 12th, 2006, 11:15 AM

Thanks Harold. Good idea.

Another idea I'm thinking about is
http://www.i-glassesstore.com/i-theater.html

Not sure how practical it would be or whether it would even work but I'd love to try.

Martin Mayer · August 12th, 2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren Rousar

Thanks guys.
The homemade idea sounds good, as does the Hoodman.
Problem with the Hoodman seems to be that they're all 4x3 rather than widescreen. Seems that way from the site.

They are nominally 4:3, but the Hoodman H300 still fits the 16:9 screen of the A1 perfectly (click for picture showing this) (as does the Hoodman H400 fit the Z1's 16:9 screen too.)

BTW: Not a Hoodman rep, just someone who uses them!

Darren Rousar · August 13th, 2006, 02:52 PM

Went with the Hoodman 300. :)
Thanks.

Tom Hardwick · August 14th, 2006, 02:43 AM

Yup, I'll vote for the Hoodman too. Clings on instantly with that Velcro, folds up to slip unnoticed into your shirt pocket.

The 4:3 one works well on the 16:9 top screen of the FX1 / Z1. Only problem is the top screen is so damn good you can view it in direct, harsh sunlight, so my Hoodman is not now used.

tom.

August 11th, 2006, 08:57 AM	#1
Darren Rousar Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Excelsior, Minnesota Posts: 59	LCD Screen Hood? Anyone know of a hood for the A1's LCD screen. __________________ HVR-A1U \| 521Pro LANC \| Blue Snowball \| Dual 2Ghz G5 \| 20" & 23" ACD \| MXO \| FCP 5.1.4 \| Shake 4.1 \| AECS3

August 11th, 2006, 02:42 PM	#3
Martin Mayer Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 416	Or a small Hoodman? __________________ Martin at HeadSpin HD on Blu-ray

August 11th, 2006, 04:44 PM	#4
Darren Rousar Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Excelsior, Minnesota Posts: 59	Thanks guys. The homemade idea sounds good, as does the Hoodman. Problem with the Hoodman seems to be that they're all 4x3 rather than widescreen. Seems that way from the site. I'm looking into a Steadicam Merlin and can't imagine how I'll see the screen when I'm shooting outside. __________________ HVR-A1U \| 521Pro LANC \| Blue Snowball \| Dual 2Ghz G5 \| 20" & 23" ACD \| MXO \| FCP 5.1.4 \| Shake 4.1 \| AECS3

August 12th, 2006, 11:15 AM	#6
Darren Rousar Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Excelsior, Minnesota Posts: 59	Thanks Harold. Good idea. Another idea I'm thinking about is http://www.i-glassesstore.com/i-theater.html Not sure how practical it would be or whether it would even work but I'd love to try. __________________ HVR-A1U \| 521Pro LANC \| Blue Snowball \| Dual 2Ghz G5 \| 20" & 23" ACD \| MXO \| FCP 5.1.4 \| Shake 4.1 \| AECS3

August 13th, 2006, 02:52 PM	#8
Darren Rousar Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Excelsior, Minnesota Posts: 59	Went with the Hoodman 300. :) Thanks. __________________ HVR-A1U \| 521Pro LANC \| Blue Snowball \| Dual 2Ghz G5 \| 20" & 23" ACD \| MXO \| FCP 5.1.4 \| Shake 4.1 \| AECS3

August 11th, 2006, 01:52 PM	#2
Harold Schreiber Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 309	Hi Darren, Gosh Darren, I've simply made them for my for 4 Sony Cams. Cheap and easy to do, and you can make one as long as is needed. Some stiff thin cardboard or plastic from a VHS Tape Hard Case, duck tape, flat black paint, and velcro tape. You can make them fold up, or as I have, lie flat for easy storage. Can send you pics if interested. Harold

August 11th, 2006, 07:38 PM	#5
Harold Schreiber Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 309	Hi Darren, Kind of my point, aside from cheap to make, you can custom make it to your exact size requirements. Height, Width, and Length. The "made for all" tend to be single sized and not always what you need. Harold

August 14th, 2006, 02:43 AM	#9
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	Yup, I'll vote for the Hoodman too. Clings on instantly with that Velcro, folds up to slip unnoticed into your shirt pocket. The 4:3 one works well on the 16:9 top screen of the FX1 / Z1. Only problem is the top screen is so damn good you can view it in direct, harsh sunlight, so my Hoodman is not now used. tom.