GH4 Eyecup suggestions?

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kmoreau893

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I think the GH4 EVF is really good. Philip Bloom thought the LCD was even better when using a Z-Finder, but I tested with my Z-Finder and I wasn't that impressed. I see a lot of pixels with the Z-Finder and not sure it focusing is any better. It's a bit bigger view but the inconvenience of having the Z-Finder stuck on the back may outweigh any advantages.

However the EVF eyecup, though better than the Canon 5D MK III - its still uncomfortable and lets light in when pressed up to my face. I have a number of cups, including a SmallHD accordion-like eyecup that I use for my C100, and together with a Blue Star chamois it works ok, it's just a little far away as I have to press my face up really hard against to see the whole EVF display. I could probably get the SmallHD eyecup to work if I trimmed it a bit and made it closer to the EVF, but I just wanted to see if anybody else has considered this issue and might have a solution.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

-Keith

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Thanks much for the quick replies. I actually folded back my SmallHD Eyecup folds and it works quite well. I like it better than the other solutions. I might not be able to keep the chamois on it as it adds too much distance between the evf display and eyeball. I need it for my C100 so I ordered a couple more from Small HD. It keeps the LCD from swinging out while it's on but it works well, will be handy for run and gun if I do that with the GH4.
 
Kit said:
Have a read of this...

http://gh4crew.co.uk/?p=406
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Wow...just found this out for myself but with my Sony EX-1 eyecup - had to do some cutting on it, though.


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Worzel Gummidge said:
The guy who makes them for the C100 could be useful to approach?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1841005141/c-cup-improving-the-viewfinder-of-the-canon-c100
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That's me! I'v been hearing whispers of the need for a custom GH4 eyecup since before its public release (from a new, forward thinking friend in Canada). We've seen some success with the C100, but that camera really, really needs a custom eyecup. I've never been a GHx shooter, or mirrorless at all, so I'm not personally familiar with how much of a "need" a custom eyecup is.

What do you guys think? Is this something ANY GH4 shooter would consider, or do you see the vast majority of folks going with something like a Z-Finder/LCDVF or monitor? How is the reliability of the EVF in terms of focus/composition. Do shooters use or want to use the GH4 handheld with the EVF?
 
I too would love a better eyecup. I'd prefer it over a z finder as I want to retain the ability to quickly fold out the flip out monitor.
 
andrewaldenmiller said:
That's me! I'v been hearing whispers of the need for a custom GH4 eyecup since before its public release (from a new, forward thinking friend in Canada). We've seen some success with the C100, but that camera really, really needs a custom eyecup. I've never been a GHx shooter, or mirrorless at all, so I'm not personally familiar with how much of a "need" a custom eyecup is.

What do you guys think? Is this something ANY GH4 shooter would consider, or do you see the vast majority of folks going with something like a Z-Finder/LCDVF or monitor? How is the reliability of the EVF in terms of focus/composition. Do shooters use or want to use the GH4 handheld with the EVF?
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Yes I think they would sell pretty well. I certainly would buy one.
 
Bah, us eyeglass wearers are out of luck, it seems. I just want something like the old school Nikon eyecups...
 
with a loupe stuck on the back, not just the weight is increased, you can't use the touchscreen either,
a dedicated eyecup is a better option IMO, plus a pocket support (not pocket rig) from edelkrone, I bet it is the lightest and smallest run and gun setup for gh4.
 
Just got the Cambo one and it does make it nice to shoot outdoors and handheld. It feels good on the eye and is certainly more comfortable. Only thing is that its not really designed for the GH4 particularly (although it fits ok) so its not totally gapless top and bottom and it also wraps over the normal eyecup of the GH4, meaning the EVF focus ring often gets knocked. This means the EVF focus goes, and you have to keep taking it all off again, resetting the EVF focus and then putting it all back again. I'd love an aftermarket eyecup which replaced the GH4 eyecup entirely, slotting in as the default one does now but providing the additional comfort.
 
nobbystylus said:
Just got the Cambo one and it does make it nice to shoot outdoors and handheld. It feels good on the eye and is certainly more comfortable. Only thing is that its not really designed for the GH4 particularly (although it fits ok) so its not totally gapless top and bottom and it also wraps over the normal eyecup of the GH4, meaning the EVF focus ring often gets knocked. This means the EVF focus goes, and you have to keep taking it all off again, resetting the EVF focus and then putting it all back again. I'd love an aftermarket eyecup which replaced the GH4 eyecup entirely, slotting in as the default one does now but providing the additional comfort.
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You don't have to take it off. Just bend back the right side of the cambo eyecup and you can access the focus wheel. If I have any complaint on the cambo its that the flip out gets somewhat difficult to flip out or close.
 
The eyecup off the AF100 seems to work reasonably well
 

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