EX3 viewfinder on EX1 at DVinfo.net

Paul Cronin · June 20th, 2008, 01:46 PM

Since the LCD is the same is there a way to add the EX3 viewfinder to the EX1?

Looks like the cover over the back of the EX3 is different but it can't hurt to ask.

Dean Harrington · June 20th, 2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Cronin

Since the LCD is the same is there a way to add the EX3 viewfinder to the EX1?

Looks like the cover over the back of the EX3 is different but it can't hurt to ask.

just that on one of the sites regularly visited by many on this forum! It's not that difficult to make such a viewfinder.

Paul Cronin · June 20th, 2008, 03:39 PM

Dean OK now you have me. Which site is the information on to build the viewfinder?

Dean Harrington · June 20th, 2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Cronin

Dean OK now you have me. Which site is the information on to build the viewfinder?

sorry about that mate! I saw this about 2 months ago ... the post is around ... maybe "hardware" on one of the sites!

Serena Steuart · June 20th, 2008, 06:49 PM

The later thread was http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=121849.

That refers to a previous thread, but you might have to search.

EDIT: the first thread was http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...=121059&page=4, which wandered remarkably from the thread topic.

Ron Coker · June 20th, 2008, 08:29 PM

This is a very basic mod that I knocked up. Plastic Art board box to fit, about 2.5" deep, Velcro straps Hoodman style. I purchased a model makers magnifier head band AU$20 with flip down lens that allows both eyes viewing. The head band has a shade as well, good for out side locations.

Dean Harrington · June 20th, 2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Coker

This is a very basic mod that I knocked up. Plastic Art board box to fit, about 2.5" deep, Velcro straps Hoodman style. I purchased a model makers magnifier head band AU$20 with flip down lens that allows both eyes viewing. The head band has a shade as well, good for out side locations.

Well done Ron!

Dean Harrington · June 20th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Well done Serena!

Paul Cronin · June 21st, 2008, 07:32 AM

Thanks for the link.

Any pictures Ron?

Ron Coker · June 21st, 2008, 08:10 PM

Hello Serena & Paul. The most important ingredient is the Personal Magnifier. Serena the item is from Dick Smith Electrical, item name: Personal Magnifier. Probably Tandy etc in USA same or similar. I will mail a jpg to Paul as I'm not sure how to manage this direct to the forum. Serena, my approach would be to mod out your concept two eye port shade to accept a sliding fit rectangle section box made from corrugated plastic art board, it's easy material to work with (Best glue is Sellys Liquid Nails). In this tube I would relocate the two Dick Smith lens panels at one end. The tube would be about 3" long. The front lens would be perhaps 3 to 4" from the monitor face for sharp focus. the reason for the sliding fit is to allow a fine focus tune for every user. So 2 times magnification for $25 !!! but not $3,000.

Serena, if you were to able to develop the idea to a finished item, I would be happy to pay out cash for a sample.

www.dicksmith.com.au

Best Regards,

Ron.

June 20th, 2008, 01:46 PM	#1
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	EX3 viewfinder on EX1 Since the LCD is the same is there a way to add the EX3 viewfinder to the EX1? Looks like the cover over the back of the EX3 is different but it can't hurt to ask. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

June 20th, 2008, 03:39 PM	#3
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Dean OK now you have me. Which site is the information on to build the viewfinder? __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

June 20th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#5
Serena Steuart Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Studio Alnitak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 640 Images: 3	The later thread was http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=121849. That refers to a previous thread, but you might have to search. EDIT: the first thread was http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...=121059&page=4, which wandered remarkably from the thread topic. Last edited by Serena Steuart; June 20th, 2008 at 06:56 PM. Reason: 2nd ref

June 20th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#6
Ron Coker Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Randwick Australia Posts: 59	EX1 Hood Magnifier This is a very basic mod that I knocked up. Plastic Art board box to fit, about 2.5" deep, Velcro straps Hoodman style. I purchased a model makers magnifier head band AU$20 with flip down lens that allows both eyes viewing. The head band has a shade as well, good for out side locations.

June 20th, 2008, 08:38 PM	#8
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	thanks ... Well done Serena!

June 21st, 2008, 07:32 AM	#9
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Thanks for the link. Any pictures Ron? __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

June 21st, 2008, 08:10 PM	#10
Ron Coker Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Randwick Australia Posts: 59	EX1 Hood Magnifier Hello Serena & Paul. The most important ingredient is the Personal Magnifier. Serena the item is from Dick Smith Electrical, item name: Personal Magnifier. Probably Tandy etc in USA same or similar. I will mail a jpg to Paul as I'm not sure how to manage this direct to the forum. Serena, my approach would be to mod out your concept two eye port shade to accept a sliding fit rectangle section box made from corrugated plastic art board, it's easy material to work with (Best glue is Sellys Liquid Nails). In this tube I would relocate the two Dick Smith lens panels at one end. The tube would be about 3" long. The front lens would be perhaps 3 to 4" from the monitor face for sharp focus. the reason for the sliding fit is to allow a fine focus tune for every user. So 2 times magnification for $25 !!! but not $3,000. Serena, if you were to able to develop the idea to a finished item, I would be happy to pay out cash for a sample. www.dicksmith.com.au Best Regards, Ron.