mvansomeren
Well-known member
We all know that you pretty much need an external monitor when you use an A1/35mm adapter set up if you want to have a decent chance at pulling focus.
Not everyone can afford an external monitor, especially just after they have plunked down a large chunk of $$ on the adapter.
I was playing with an idea of designing a lightweight magnifying hood that anyone could easily build for less than $20 in materials. Using a large rectangular magnifying glass ($12.99), some foam core ($3.00) and some velcro ($1.50), a small piece of old bicycle innertube, I came up with what is pictured below. It attaches to the flip-out LCD panel.
I was quite surprised that I was able to easily pull focus using the hood, even outdoors.
This is just a simple (somewhat ugly) prototype but if someone took their time, they could easily make something that looks good and is functional.
Clearly this isn't as good as an external monitor, but while you're saving up, this could be a good, low cost option.
Not everyone can afford an external monitor, especially just after they have plunked down a large chunk of $$ on the adapter.
I was playing with an idea of designing a lightweight magnifying hood that anyone could easily build for less than $20 in materials. Using a large rectangular magnifying glass ($12.99), some foam core ($3.00) and some velcro ($1.50), a small piece of old bicycle innertube, I came up with what is pictured below. It attaches to the flip-out LCD panel.
I was quite surprised that I was able to easily pull focus using the hood, even outdoors.
This is just a simple (somewhat ugly) prototype but if someone took their time, they could easily make something that looks good and is functional.
Clearly this isn't as good as an external monitor, but while you're saving up, this could be a good, low cost option.
