Actual Viewfinder FLip? NOT LCD

Justin Marx

Justin Marx

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Anyone got any ideas on how to flip the "viewfinder" the one you put your eye to? not the LCD flip out?

OR

Is there a composite viewfinder out there?

I am getting the M2 soon (like a month AHH!!!) and I need to be able to look through my viewfinder, I love monitors, but I just dont feel the flexibility and control of what I shoot without looking through the finder..

I know, I know, GET OVER IT.. But when shooting on the beach or with BRIGHT sunlight, trying to do shots with the blazing sun, having a monitor as your only rightside up reference is just no good..

- - Justin
 
The only way to accomplish what you're asking for is to either a) shoot with the camera upside-down, or b) use a Letus Flip or Mini35 or other adapter that does the flip itself.
 
I'd still rather use the viewfinder.. So I'm guessing I will be the only one to eventually dive into some HVX tampering.. Muuuh Hahahahahahahahahah
 
Someone over at DVInfo.net suggested using modified viewfinder for that purpose.

http://www.rowe.at/de/images/stories/rowe_website_films/pres_M2VF.html


I've done the same thing. It's pretty easy to find a cheap second-hand DXF-501.
What I did was modifying 501 so that it takes HVX composite signal and 12v power from V-mount type battery. I use ZACUTO rod support system and a V-mount type battery powers everything inc. Marshall 7" LCD. It's a lot better to use viewfinder rather than cumbersome LCD when handheld, or under very bright sunlight.

cheers
 
Thank you Saru..

Could you imagine working on a show, and working off of a monitor only?? sheesh.. People wouldn't even take your seriousley..

- - Justin
 
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