View Full Version : 'Standard' Loupe/Viewfinder magnifier?
Chance White
10-09-2009, 01:14 PM
Okay so the Z-Finder is quite expensive and backordered until November. I'd like to know what people would recommend as far as more standard 'loupes' or magnifiers?
How about cheap monitor solutions?
Jean Dantes
10-09-2009, 01:20 PM
Hoodman HoodLoupe 3.0:
http://www.hoodmanusa.com/prodinfo.asp?number=H%2DLCKIT
Cavision LCD Viewfinder Set:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/637658-REG/Cavision_MHE52_RCM_LCD_Viewfinder_Set_for.html
stephenmick
10-09-2009, 01:20 PM
I haven't been impressed with the Hoodman "loupe" products. The Cavision one looks pretty interesting, depending on how you tend to shoot.
And the SmallHD monitor looks like a really nice piece of kit. Probably worth a look.
--SM
Perry Wilson
10-09-2009, 01:30 PM
just wait for the Z-Finder I just got mine a week ago and I love it...
Jean Dantes
10-09-2009, 01:58 PM
just wait for the Z-Finder I just got mine a week ago and I love it...
Waiting isn't the problem for me. It's money unfortunately. Dunno if I can justify putting $400 on the Z-Finder...looks like a damn good product though.
Michael Olsen
10-09-2009, 02:37 PM
Waiting isn't the problem for me. It's money unfortunately. Dunno if I can justify putting $400 on the Z-Finder...looks like a damn good product though.
Same boat here. I know its built to last a lifetime, and no doubt will...I just don't know if I will be shooting on DSLRs for all that long...
boulder
10-09-2009, 02:51 PM
also http://www.sock-loupe.com/ (http://www.sock-loupe.com/)
Nick_Lee
10-09-2009, 04:36 PM
I ordered the hoodloupe from hoodman. Not here yet but hopefully it turns out okay! I'll update. haha.
stephenmick
10-09-2009, 04:38 PM
I have the SockLoupe as well. Bought it for the EX1, and I most definitely do not recommend it.
Anyone want to buy a hardly-used SockLoupe? :D
ydgmdlu
10-09-2009, 05:07 PM
The SmallHD DP1, while an excellent choice, is not what I would call "cheap." The pricing is similar to Ikan and a little bit lower than Marshall. The best value is Manhattan LCD. I own one, and it's all right.
Jean Dantes
10-11-2009, 02:53 AM
I still wanna know if that Cavision Loupe is strictly limited to 6x magnification, or if it can be stepped down to 2x, 3x, etc...
Here is a link to the Cavision Loupe for those that haven't seen it:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/637658-REG/Cavision_MHE52_RCM_LCD_Viewfinder_Set_for.html
meauounji
10-11-2009, 03:16 PM
the Cavision looks kind of interesting. Has anyone got any experience with it?