Best Way to Mount an LCDVF without using a sticky frame?

[PetRockProducer]

Im looking at this one for my GH2, http://www.ebay.com/itm/20066595889...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2858wt_1189, but want to know the cheapest best way to mount it non permanently. I know there is the swi-view, but I want something that I dont have to swing out the LCD for. All help is appreciated.

PRP

 

[SDesign]

Metal Tripod Mount Frame

Metal Tripod Mount Frame

No sure how it would work with the GH2, but you might try: http://www.amazon.com/CARRY-SPEED-LCD-VIEW-FINDER/dp/B004RDEIAO/ref=pd_sim_p_4

Connects to the tripod mount, so depending on your setup, quick release etc, it may do the trick. I hope this is helpful.

Regards,
Aric Spence
DSLR Solutions
http://www.dslrsolutions.net/

 

[PetRockProducer]

Interesting, but will it fit the GH2. that would fit in just fine with my setup.

PRP

 

[SDesign]

Not sure, but I purchased the Carry Speed Swi-View loupe which measures 2.9" X 2.06" (outside) and it is the same loupe used with the metal tripod mount if that helps.

For comparison, with your GH2, the outside measurements of the LCD on my Canon 60d measures 3.025" X 2.3".

Regards,
Aric Spence
DSLR Solutions
http://www.dslrsolutions.net/

 

[M. Gilden]

I found that the sticky mount from my T2i came off rather easily, and seems to mount on the screen of the GH2 without trouble. Guess the displays are roughly the same size. Meanwhile, the problem with having the metal sticky frame is that I have to close the LCD with the screen facing outward (it gets in the way if closed inward). Not that this is so terrible- all of my Canons have screens stuck facing out anyway, so why should the GH2 be any different.

But, I realized I can really just pull the frame off with barely-more-than-minial force, and stick it on again later if I really wanted to close the screen. I know eventually the frame will lose any adhesive quality the more I do this, so I wonder how long it will last. But meanwhile, I've stuck it on-and-off about quite a few times already (I'm still not sure if I want to keep it permanently mounted or not), and every time I seem to be shocked that it still sticks.

Just saying, those sticky frames are hardly permanent, and much more temporary than some may realize.