Hoodman HoodLoupe VS Zacuto Z-Finder

Yep, Zacuto has confirmed it, plus just about everyone who has shot with the 7D up to this point (Bloom, Magbauna et al, Chung) has used it. It definitely works.
 
Yep, Zacuto has confirmed it, plus just about everyone who has shot with the 7D up to this point (Bloom, Magbauna et al, Chung) has used it. It definitely works.

lol... I must really need to sleep more, well, who cares, the answer is yes and that's what matters :grin:

Has anyone fitted it with an eye cup better suited for cold weather? It can be replaced right?
 
I've been shooting all weekend with the z-finder and I couldn't live without it. I tried a couple of external LCD's and LCD glasses but nothing comes close to the z-finder. It's way overpriced for what it is and the LCDVF sounds good for less than half the money but it isn't focusable and I don't have perfect eyesight so the z-finder was the only option for me.

I read a post on cinema5d of someone trying to make their own cheaper version of the z finder by taking a regular schneider loupe from B&H and rigging it to work with the 5d.
When he got it working it cost almost $300. That post convinced me that the z finder is not over priced.
 
I think I read that the Sockloupe is said to be better than the Hoodman, at least according to Philip Bloom (I think), can't remember where I read that though
 
the sockloupe isn't a solid built housing like the z-finder or the hoodloupe, so its not possible to use as a point of contact. its internal housing is a couple of metal rods.
 
its internal housing is a couple of metal rods.
WOW! So if the fabric fails in a trip and fall accident... METAL RODS... IN MY EYES!
Yeah I'm thinkin the Zacuto is the only legit game, how ever overpriced, lets hope some one will compete and swing the prices a little in our favor.
 
Okay, not to rain on anyone's parade here, but the Zacuto Z-Finder is not "overpriced." It's a professional tool built to perform in any conditions.

It may be too expensive for some, but that doesn't make it "overpriced."
 
Okay, not to rain on anyone's parade here, but the Zacuto Z-Finder is not "overpriced." It's a professional tool built to perform in any conditions.

Sorry to rain on your parade, but it IS overpriced.

Since it's almost the only game in town, then sure, if you need it, you'll pay for it.

But selling a close-up lens, a plastic tube, an eyecup and a few fittings for the same price as a brand new 50mm f1.4 AF lens is ridiculous.

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