Hoodman Hoodloupe 3.0 LCD Viewfinder at DVinfo.net

Denny Gulvas · February 26th, 2010, 03:35 PM

Has anyone ever done any work with the Hoodman Hoodloupe 3.0 LCD Viewfinder on their LCD screen? I`ve worked with bigger viewfinders off the shoulder for years and find it a bit diffucult getting used to the smaller viewfinder directly on the back of the camera. What are your experiences with these magnified hoods?

Mike Beckett · February 27th, 2010, 08:54 AM

Denny,

I got a Hoodloupe EX1-R kit for my Sony V1 (oddly enough), but it all seems to fit OK. I haven't used in in anger, but it was bought in response to a long frustrating day in midwinter with very low, bright sunlight making it impossible to see the screen, even with a lens hood on it.

I've only used it around the house and garden for practice purposes, but find it very usable. I get a great field of view in the new "viewfinder", it makes focusing easier. It's OK on the tripod, but I don't like it when hand-holding - a shoulder-mount would help.

Only two drawbacks: seems a bit heavy for the V1 (it can droop down if left alone, it might be better on the Z5, but this seems harmless) and I have to take the rubber cup off the regular viewfiner so it doesn't poke me in the cheek.

I've attached a couple of pics. Quality isn't great (the screen is gone on my Lumix and I was guessing).

Dirk Pel · February 28th, 2010, 06:00 AM

Have a look here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-hvr...ml#post1146829

Dirk Pel

Dale Guthormsen · March 1st, 2010, 02:49 PM

Good afternoon,

SO, does it actually fit on the fx1000 properly?

Dale

Gan Eden · September 27th, 2010, 07:03 AM

Will it also fit the FX1?

February 26th, 2010, 03:35 PM	#1
Denny Gulvas New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DuBois, Pa. Posts: 22	Hoodman Hoodloupe 3.0 LCD Viewfinder Has anyone ever done any work with the Hoodman Hoodloupe 3.0 LCD Viewfinder on their LCD screen? I`ve worked with bigger viewfinders off the shoulder for years and find it a bit diffucult getting used to the smaller viewfinder directly on the back of the camera. What are your experiences with these magnified hoods?

February 27th, 2010, 08:54 AM	#2
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Denny, I got a Hoodloupe EX1-R kit for my Sony V1 (oddly enough), but it all seems to fit OK. I haven't used in in anger, but it was bought in response to a long frustrating day in midwinter with very low, bright sunlight making it impossible to see the screen, even with a lens hood on it. I've only used it around the house and garden for practice purposes, but find it very usable. I get a great field of view in the new "viewfinder", it makes focusing easier. It's OK on the tripod, but I don't like it when hand-holding - a shoulder-mount would help. Only two drawbacks: seems a bit heavy for the V1 (it can droop down if left alone, it might be better on the Z5, but this seems harmless) and I have to take the rubber cup off the regular viewfiner so it doesn't poke me in the cheek. I've attached a couple of pics. Quality isn't great (the screen is gone on my Lumix and I was guessing). Attached Thumbnails __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

March 1st, 2010, 02:49 PM	#4
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Good afternoon, SO, does it actually fit on the fx1000 properly? Dale __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

February 28th, 2010, 06:00 AM	#3
Dirk Pel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Karlsruhe Germany Posts: 42	Have a look here: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-hvr...ml#post1146829 Dirk Pel

September 27th, 2010, 07:03 AM	#5
Gan Eden Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Golden Outback, Australia Posts: 55	Will it also fit the FX1?