Hoodman loupe for EX1: pressure on LCD hinge at DVinfo.net

Serena Steuart · September 5th, 2010, 11:30 PM

The XDCAM EX3 LCD has a more robust mounting than that in the EX1 model and I'm curious whether anyone has noticed problems arising from using LCD loupes on the EX1. I might have expected that the extra pressure on the LCD hinge to cause wear, which might reveal itself as irregularities on LCD display: intermittent colour changes, noise, that sort of thing.

Gavin Rawlings · September 5th, 2010, 11:58 PM

I've been using the Hoodman Loupe for a few moths now on my EX1 and have had no issues with the hinge

Michael Power · September 6th, 2010, 03:11 PM

I've not had issues to do with the image on the LCD but I'm constantly having to tighten the tiny screw on the LCD (on the camera side) which loosens with the pressure of the hoodman loupe. It's unnerving when the LCD starts getting a bit floppy and I've been meaning to use Loctite on it.

Olof Ekbergh · September 6th, 2010, 04:17 PM

I have been using it now for over a year. I have not had any issues.

I don't leave it on when transporting, I also use a shade a lot of the time when on sticks. So I may not be using it as much as some. I find it best when on the shoulder. But also for critical focusing in the field if I am not using a larger monitor.

Serena Steuart · September 10th, 2010, 12:26 AM

I daresay there is no need to apply much pressure on the eyecup and in any case the hinge mechanism can move to relieve excessive pressure. The weight of the loupe isn't an issue.

September 5th, 2010, 11:30 PM	#1
Serena Steuart Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Studio Alnitak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 640 Images: 3	Hoodman loupe for EX1: pressure on LCD hinge The XDCAM EX3 LCD has a more robust mounting than that in the EX1 model and I'm curious whether anyone has noticed problems arising from using LCD loupes on the EX1. I might have expected that the extra pressure on the LCD hinge to cause wear, which might reveal itself as irregularities on LCD display: intermittent colour changes, noise, that sort of thing.

September 5th, 2010, 11:58 PM	#2
Gavin Rawlings Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 40	I've been using the Hoodman Loupe for a few moths now on my EX1 and have had no issues with the hinge __________________ Gavin Rawlings www.gavinrawlings.com.au

September 6th, 2010, 04:17 PM	#4
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	I have been using it now for over a year. I have not had any issues. I don't leave it on when transporting, I also use a shade a lot of the time when on sticks. So I may not be using it as much as some. I find it best when on the shoulder. But also for critical focusing in the field if I am not using a larger monitor. __________________ Olof Ekbergh • olof@WestsideAV.com Westside A V Studios • http://www.WestsideAVstore.com/

September 6th, 2010, 03:11 PM	#3
Michael Power Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 47	I've not had issues to do with the image on the LCD but I'm constantly having to tighten the tiny screw on the LCD (on the camera side) which loosens with the pressure of the hoodman loupe. It's unnerving when the LCD starts getting a bit floppy and I've been meaning to use Loctite on it.

September 10th, 2010, 12:26 AM	#5
Serena Steuart Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Studio Alnitak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 640 Images: 3	I daresay there is no need to apply much pressure on the eyecup and in any case the hinge mechanism can move to relieve excessive pressure. The weight of the loupe isn't an issue.