Question about Hoodman Loupe: I am still on my quest for a smaller than DSLR camera without interchangeable lens that delivers fairly decent image quality. For me the view finder is...

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Question about Hoodman Loupe

Apr 7, 2014 15:29:51 #

RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania

I am still on my quest for a smaller than DSLR camera without interchangeable lens that delivers fairly decent image quality. For me the view finder is almost essential, but while searching and reading here on UHH about all the possibilities and opinions, someone mentioned the Hoodman Loupe. I have one, but only use it for viewing images on the LCD in bright sunlight.
My question is: does anyone use it to compose on the LCD in bright sunlight. If that works out than there is a whole new list of possible cameras without viewfinders for me to investigate.
Thank you for any input.

Apr 7, 2014 15:40:46 #

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

RWCRNC wrote:

I am still on my quest for a smaller than DSLR cam... (show quote)

If you already own one, wouldn't it be simpler to go out and try it that way for yourself?

Apr 7, 2014 16:55:10 #

RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania

speters wrote:

If you already own one, wouldn't it be simpler to go out and try it that way for yourself?

If the sun would come out one of these days, that would be an excellent idea.

Apr 7, 2014 18:13:32 #

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

RWCRNC wrote:

If the sun would come out one of these days, that would be an excellent idea.

Oooops, you've got me there!

Apr 7, 2014 18:57:11 #

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

RWCRNC wrote:

If the sun would come out one of these days, that would be an excellent idea.

You could always drive south till the sun shines. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Apr 7, 2014 21:28:08 #

RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania

jethro779 wrote:

You could always drive south till the sun shines. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Would love to have some warm weather shooting, especially flowers that are already blooming for all of you southern folks, but alas still working full time, at least until the end of this year. Then watch out. I'll be on a shooting rampage.

Apr 8, 2014 06:24:07 #

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

SUMMARY: YEP, THE HOODMAN OR KNOCK OFF, ARE GREAT WITH OUT THEM LEDs ARE USELESS IN BRIGHT SUN.

DISCUSSION: I purchased one years ago for my Ol' Kodak 4800 worked great. Now I have a 3" screen on my ZS20 Panasonic which in the sun is useless. The Hoodman is about half the price of the camera... humm, but on EBay found one for less than 20. It attaches with a magnetic ring that you attache to the camera. Would be better if it were made of rubber and collapsed small, but it does work and work well.

For my vision, less than perfect, very far cited, I Drummeled an old eyeglass lens to fit the view lens on the unit. Silicone "glue" was used to attach. Now I can take off my glasses and see every grain in the LED display.
On EBay: LCD Viewfinder Magnifer Extender Hood
Pop-Up-Shade on EBay also works.

Apr 8, 2014 07:42:08 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dpullum wrote:

SUMMARY: YEP, THE HOODMAN OR KNOCK OFF, ARE GREAT ... (show quote)

So you modified an eyeglass lens for the Hoodman?

Apr 8, 2014 08:04:04 #

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

I bought their Cinema Kit Pro for the purpose you are asking about. The loop led me to it as I wanted to do just what you are asking about but I have to hold the loop. The Pro mounts on the camera and both hands are free; works fine with my glasses. Cost is $179 and I haven't regretted a penny of it. Have only tried cinema once...

Apr 8, 2014 08:27:08 #

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

RWCRNC wrote:

I am still on my quest for a smaller than DSLR cam... (show quote)

Your requirements sound like you're describing the Canon SX-50. Very good camera for the money, and does better than 'decent' in my opinion. check it out. Nice viewfinder too.

Apr 8, 2014 10:28:47 #