Hoodman viewfinder adapter in the works at DVinfo.net

Leonard Levy · July 17th, 2008, 10:24 PM

Hoodman just confirmed to me that they are in the late stages of developing a "HoodLoupe" adapter for the EX-1's LCD screen that acts as a viewfinder. Many of us have been waiting for this and/or making homemade rigs.

Should be shipping by late September if not earlier and will cost about $100 with a mounting system for the camera. Sounds great to if you don't go for an EX-3.

Lenny levy

Scott Karlins · July 17th, 2008, 10:34 PM

That is great news Leonard. Thanks for the info!

Scott K.

Mark OConnell · July 18th, 2008, 09:20 PM

Definitely watching for that.

Raymond Schlogel · July 19th, 2008, 01:46 AM

Tell them to hurry, might just pursuade a couple of us not to upgrade, and of course those who upgrade won't need it. But then again I suppose whoever we sell our EX1's to will. =)

- Ray

Steve Cahill · August 20th, 2008, 05:42 PM

The loupe will burn the LCD when in the sun, I have confirmed this, with a home made hood and a 8x loupe. It is a $500.00 replacement part. See a previous blog that shows what happens and how to do the replacement @:
http://web.mac.com/stevecahill/Steve..._Go_Wrong.html

Ted OMalley · August 20th, 2008, 07:38 PM

Steve,

Isn't this true of all viewfinders? I remember very distinctive warnings about this from my JVC viewfinders, and I imagine (but didn't check) that the same holds true for the EX3.

Ray Bell · August 21st, 2008, 07:59 AM

Happens quite abit with Scuba divers.... the housed camera can get burnt with the magnifiying glass type of view finder on the housing... its not a pretty site when they
get burnt...

David Chia · August 21st, 2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted OMalley

Steve,

Isn't this true of all viewfinders? I remember very distinctive warnings about this from my JVC viewfinders, and I imagine (but didn't check) that the same holds true for the EX3.

If you read most camera manuals, it will say that one should not face the VF directly towards the sun. That is why I use a black baby sock to cover it when I'm only using my LCD with a hoodman.

July 17th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#1
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	Hoodman viewfinder adapter in the works Hoodman just confirmed to me that they are in the late stages of developing a "HoodLoupe" adapter for the EX-1's LCD screen that acts as a viewfinder. Many of us have been waiting for this and/or making homemade rigs. Should be shipping by late September if not earlier and will cost about $100 with a mounting system for the camera. Sounds great to if you don't go for an EX-3. Lenny levy

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Mark OConnell Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 420	Definitely watching for that. __________________ http://www.markoconnell.org

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Raymond Schlogel Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 162 Images: 3	Tell them to hurry, might just pursuade a couple of us not to upgrade, and of course those who upgrade won't need it. But then again I suppose whoever we sell our EX1's to will. =) - Ray __________________ www.undergroundplanet.com

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Steve Cahill Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 321	The loupe will burn the LCD when in the sun, I have confirmed this, with a home made hood and a 8x loupe. It is a $500.00 replacement part. See a previous blog that shows what happens and how to do the replacement @: http://web.mac.com/stevecahill/Steve..._Go_Wrong.html __________________ Regards Steve Last edited by Steve Cahill; August 20th, 2008 at 06:12 PM.

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Ted OMalley Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 596	Steve, Isn't this true of all viewfinders? I remember very distinctive warnings about this from my JVC viewfinders, and I imagine (but didn't check) that the same holds true for the EX3. __________________ Sony EX3, Vegas 9.0 64bit, Windows 7(64), Core i7, 12GB, RAID1 & 0, HotSwap SATA, 30" LCD(2560x1600)-GTX285 & 24" LCD(1360x768)-7800GT

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Scott Karlins Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 39	That is great news Leonard. Thanks for the info! Scott K.

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Ray Bell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,414	Happens quite abit with Scuba divers.... the housed camera can get burnt with the magnifiying glass type of view finder on the housing... its not a pretty site when they get burnt...