The Sock Loupe by Hood Pro

[Danny Salazar]

What do you guys think about the Sock Loupe? I was thinking about getting this other than spending a lot of $$ on an HD monitor but after talking to a pro about it, he disagreed on the idea. What do you guys think?

 

[puredrifting]

No less than Adam Wilt and Philip Bloom have both written favorable write ups about the Hood Pro. Seems like the way to go, cheap, effective, comfortable and easily replaceable.

Dan

 

[DEPTH OF PHIL]

I don't think anything can replace a good HD monitor, i have a HD-SDI marshall and use it on DOF adapter and an EX1, the LCD on this camera is top notch. With that said I have a SOCK Loupe and it's fantastic, it really immerses you into the scene, it's razor sharp and shields the sunlight. But honestly a HD monitor is essential on a film set for blocking, focus, lighting, etc . The Sock Loupe is great if you run and gun and need to bang shots out fast. I need both myself!

Also there is more info on this thread http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=164061
Cheers

 

[leepback]

Does it help at all with stabilising hand held like the z-finder is supposed to because I don't understand how you put your eye up against something floppy.