Link to "How to flip xh a1's Viewfinder" ?

Ramon Boutviseth

Ramon Boutviseth

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june2,2007, I found it! this was post at redrock forum. read below







Hey guys!

Good news for those of you who own the Canon XH A1 and the M2 adapter... it is possible to flip the image in the XH A1... easy...should take you 15 min. tops to do it.

Basicly I opened the rear viewfinder (not the LCD) by unscrewing the 4 small scres on the bottom of it and then I opened the compartment that hold the tiny Viewfinder...and I just physicly rotated the thing upside down... some things to watch out for are:

-make sure you clean your hands before beggining (i did it first with dirty hands and after flipping the screen i look through the viewfinder only to see my greesy finger prints... so i had to open the compartment again and clean it)
-carefuly and slowly twist the flat cable that send the signal to the viewfinder so u dont break it off...once u flip it justpress it back into its original place but not it will have a smal twist in the middle
-also you will need a small blade so u can cut off the little hooks which are used to hold the viewfinder screen in its original position. (cut them off then flip the screen and attach it back with some tape)

That's it... for anyone interested I can post some pics of my setup. Email me with questions: polcan99@hotmail.com

P.S. its a perfect setup that i got now cuz when i use the M2 adapter i look through the Viewfinder but for normal camera use I look at the LCD... and without having to carry the seperate monitor, and batteries the whole camera is a lot lighter.
 
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cinevate is coming out with a flip module that will work on any adapter, not just the brevis... i'll be picking one up myself. hope that helps :)
 
Kledster, any word on when that Brevis flip is coming out, and its cost (I seem to remember Dennis Wood saying < $300)?
 
Metrolens said:
Kledster, any word on when that Brevis flip is coming out, and its cost (I seem to remember Dennis Wood saying < $300)?
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sometime in the near future. i don't know any exact dates but you can check the forums at cinevate.com where dennis gives regular updates on it
 
Now I'm confused :D Are you guys sure that it can't be done? Why does this guy claim otherwise? Help.
 
Hey I just managed to do this!!! It was very scary and a bit difficult to do, but it works flawlessy. I can take a photo later when my brother visits with his Nikon :D I'm so happy. I contacted that guy who did it first and he showed me few pictures of which screws you will have to remove. I told him to join up to this discussion.
 
It is possible... I did it twice!

It is possible... I did it twice!

Hey guys... im the one who posted the original notice on the redrockmicro.com website regarding flipping the viewfinder on my Canon XH A1... i did it i about 20 min. (cuz i did it once and then realized i left my finger prints on the little LCD and had to re open it and clean it and basicly do it again)

BUT yeah...it's possible... not only that but it's easy... just be careful when bending the flat cable that connects the LCD to the rest of the camera... also you will have to cut out these 3 small pieces of plastic edges that snap the frame that holds the little LCD inside in it's place... the reason is becuase as you rotate the whole LCD assembly...those 3 plastic edges now won't allign with the rest of the frame that holds it in place and they'll get in the way... they're not really used for antyhign other then snapping the frame into place and holding it there... so don't worry... cut those away with a sharp knife or a razor like i did... and then use a bit of tape (I used painter's tape since it doesnt leave glue residue) to hold it in place while you close the whole viewfinder piece and put the screws in... once that is done the little LCD will sit nicely in place and won't move... I used my setup with the flipped viewfinder for 4 months now on 3 different projects and never had a problem.

I just wish I tought of taking pictures of how the little flipped LCD looked BEFORE i closed the piece and screwd it in place.

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Yup I just did join... thnx for letting me know... i never knew this kind of an online community for camera geeks exists... I love it!!!

Thanks! and I hope my little trick with flipping the viewfinder works for you guys.
 
Hey thanks one more time polcan99, and welcome as a new member. I'm sure you'll enjoy the community.
 
Flipped or not flipped, I still wouldn't want to use the viewfinder to focus assist.

That said, this is cool :).
 
this is intresting, I do use the lcd to focus tho I find it better than my external sd monitor that is flipped hmm <searches for screwdriver>
 
Mirezzi said:
Flipped or not flipped, I still wouldn't want to use the viewfinder to focus assist.

That said, this is cool :).
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I've been focusing using the viewfinder and I hand't have any problems... in fact it's better than most LCD screens since those usualy only work in dark...once too much light hits the LCD its hard to see it... but u're right..its not gotta work if the camera man is using the viewfinder and you have another person pulling the focus.
 
You know what, Polcan? I'm of the opinion that between the magnification/peaking feature, even the LCD can be used for focusing if you don't mind spending a few minutes between shots. The viewfinder is even better for focusing, but again, would require an AC or DP to spend a few minutes between shots just to be SURE. That's ultimately why I went with the Marshall. It's faster between shots and it allows the Director and DP to quickly work together on composition, general lighting, etc. I also think the Marshall would be useful for non-35mm adaptor shooting.

That's what I've learned so far. I look forward to doing a few formal shoots/projects this summer so I can add more experienced feedback.
 
Russell Pearce said:
my last screw is too tight :(

Im talkin about the cam btw
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lol.... be careful not to strip the screws... or then u're really "screwed"

Buy a set of nice tools that are solid and sharp and come in the exact sizes you need.
 
Mirezzi said:
You know what, Polcan? I'm of the opinion that between the magnification/peaking feature, even the LCD can be used for focusing if you don't mind spending a few minutes between shots. The viewfinder is even better for focusing, but again, would require an AC or DP to spend a few minutes between shots just to be SURE. That's ultimately why I went with the Marshall. It's faster between shots and it allows the Director and DP to quickly work together on composition, general lighting, etc. I also think the Marshall would be useful for non-35mm adaptor shooting.

That's what I've learned so far. I look forward to doing a few formal shoots/projects this summer so I can add more experienced feedback.
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Sorry... might seem dumb to u guys... but what's a "Marshall" ?
 
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