Hoodman fits nicely at DVinfo.net

Peter Rush · September 17th, 2013, 05:43 AM

Hi All - the Hoodman H-400 fits the LCD screen nicely - have used it for a few weddings and am very happy with it :)

Marlon Martins · September 17th, 2013, 06:04 AM

before i bought the ea50, i knew i would not use the VF extension on the LCD (same thing when i used the ex3)

i was ready to make DIY hood, but realized i can unscrew the whole thing and let only the small hood of the original accessory.

working fine now, but i will make a better/larger one myself later

Peter Rush · September 17th, 2013, 06:07 AM

Hi Marlon - that's what I originally did but the hoodman extends much further - ideal for me

Marlon Martins · September 17th, 2013, 09:38 AM

yeap, the original is too small. i will do one not so big as your hoodman, but about 75% as big ;)

Tim Lewis · September 17th, 2013, 06:08 PM

Yes, I have got the H400 for my HD110 (originally on my PDX10P) and the H300 for my Canon HF200. Love them both.

Chris Harding · September 18th, 2013, 01:39 AM

Nice Pete

Sadly I'm old and falling apart eyesight wise so I really need the VF so I can make use of the magnification so I can focus decently ...the LCD is too small for my old eyes! I need about 1.5 dioptre magnification to be comfortable but don't like shooting with specs!! Hmmm maybe I need contacts???

Chris

Peter Rush · September 18th, 2013, 02:57 AM

Well Chris I'm short sighted and wear glasses/contacts for driving/watching TV etc but can't wear them to see close up so I'm ok filming without. I have to be more than 6" away from the LCD screen but I'm ok with that.

I remember back in the day working with cameras such as the JVC-DV500 and the Panny DP-800 I used to flip up the VF magnifier and look directly at the screen - I just don't like having my eye against the VF - I quite often film from low down or high up - I find a weddings in particular getting the camera up over a group of people results in good shots, and sometimes the only way to get the footage in a crowd - kills your arm though :)

Chris Harding · September 18th, 2013, 08:19 AM

Hey Pete

I'm the opposite ...I can see far but not close ..I actually tried a hoodman with one of those credit card sized Fresnel lenses over the top (it fitted exactly) but it distorts if you don't look directly straight down.

I only need glasses for close up work so the VF works a treat (plus I put a 52mm +2 closeup lens on the top (it screws right in) which allows more adjustment. I guess I'm just used to the VF but I still flip it down if I'm using the stock lens and need to use the touch focus ...works very well for the ceremony.

Chris

Anthony McErlean · February 17th, 2014, 10:48 AM

I wonder would the Hoodman H-400 fit the XA20?

Thanks.

Answering my own question here.

Contacted Hoodman and they recommend the Hoodman HD350 for the XA20.

September 17th, 2013, 05:43 AM	#1
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Hoodman fits nicely Hi All - the Hoodman H-400 fits the LCD screen nicely - have used it for a few weddings and am very happy with it :) Attached Thumbnails

September 17th, 2013, 06:04 AM	#2
Marlon Martins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Torres, Brazil Posts: 115	Re: Hoodman fits nicely before i bought the ea50, i knew i would not use the VF extension on the LCD (same thing when i used the ex3) i was ready to make DIY hood, but realized i can unscrew the whole thing and let only the small hood of the original accessory. working fine now, but i will make a better/larger one myself later

September 17th, 2013, 06:07 AM	#3
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Re: Hoodman fits nicely Hi Marlon - that's what I originally did but the hoodman extends much further - ideal for me

September 17th, 2013, 09:38 AM	#4
Marlon Martins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Torres, Brazil Posts: 115	Re: Hoodman fits nicely yeap, the original is too small. i will do one not so big as your hoodman, but about 75% as big ;)

September 17th, 2013, 06:08 PM	#5
Tim Lewis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Perth, Western Australia. Posts: 591	Re: Hoodman fits nicely Yes, I have got the H400 for my HD110 (originally on my PDX10P) and the H300 for my Canon HF200. Love them both. __________________ Cheers Tim

September 18th, 2013, 01:39 AM	#6
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Re: Hoodman fits nicely Nice Pete Sadly I'm old and falling apart eyesight wise so I really need the VF so I can make use of the magnification so I can focus decently ...the LCD is too small for my old eyes! I need about 1.5 dioptre magnification to be comfortable but don't like shooting with specs!! Hmmm maybe I need contacts??? Chris

September 18th, 2013, 02:57 AM	#7
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Re: Hoodman fits nicely Well Chris I'm short sighted and wear glasses/contacts for driving/watching TV etc but can't wear them to see close up so I'm ok filming without. I have to be more than 6" away from the LCD screen but I'm ok with that. I remember back in the day working with cameras such as the JVC-DV500 and the Panny DP-800 I used to flip up the VF magnifier and look directly at the screen - I just don't like having my eye against the VF - I quite often film from low down or high up - I find a weddings in particular getting the camera up over a group of people results in good shots, and sometimes the only way to get the footage in a crowd - kills your arm though :)

September 18th, 2013, 08:19 AM	#8
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Re: Hoodman fits nicely Hey Pete I'm the opposite ...I can see far but not close ..I actually tried a hoodman with one of those credit card sized Fresnel lenses over the top (it fitted exactly) but it distorts if you don't look directly straight down. I only need glasses for close up work so the VF works a treat (plus I put a 52mm +2 closeup lens on the top (it screws right in) which allows more adjustment. I guess I'm just used to the VF but I still flip it down if I'm using the stock lens and need to use the touch focus ...works very well for the ceremony. Chris

February 17th, 2014, 10:48 AM	#9
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Re: Hoodman fits nicely I wonder would the Hoodman H-400 fit the XA20? Thanks. Answering my own question here. Contacted Hoodman and they recommend the Hoodman HD350 for the XA20. Last edited by Anthony McErlean; February 17th, 2014 at 11:47 AM. Reason: Add to post.