does anyone use a hoodman loupe?
Jan 7, 2016 17:08:31 #
Don't want to miss a good shot...will this help while on site and give me another chance at capturing the shot
Jan 7, 2016 17:17:04 #
Jan 7, 2016 17:25:03 #
Thank you for response..I'm a rookie, using a new d5500, and asked an experienced photo guy: What piece of equipment will "save the day"? Am going to travel and won't ever return to locale, so I have the pressure to get it right. I understand that knowing how to use my camera is THE most important factor. I just am thinking that the loupe will allow me to see what I just caught, and then retry for better results. Is this the logic of the loupe?
Jan 7, 2016 17:35:16 #
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Jan 7, 2016 17:43:11 #
wgoldbe3 wrote:
Don't want to miss a good shot...will this help while on site and give me another chance at capturing the shot
I use the collapsible one; it doesn't collapse enough but it helps. Definitely useful when shooting ski racers; impossible to see the display without one.
Jan 7, 2016 18:07:21 #
thank you!.Just did...Better than waiting for response, although I do appreciate any insights...bg
Jan 7, 2016 22:01:12 #
The purpose of the loupe is to block light rays on your LCD screen. My preference is to boos up the magnification so I can check sharpness more accurately.
wgoldbe3 wrote:
Don't want to miss a good shot...will this help while on site and give me another chance at capturing the shot
Jan 8, 2016 05:25:38 #
The best reason to use this is dead simple.
If you are shooting indoors , you can see what on the viewfinder , and screen , but if you are outdoors in particular , you can see what you've done in low light or bright light.
This is a major if you are working in dramatically changing light conditions , say a day time wedding eg.
Thats me done , from the " Little Island "
Cheers
Bruce
If you are shooting indoors , you can see what on the viewfinder , and screen , but if you are outdoors in particular , you can see what you've done in low light or bright light.
This is a major if you are working in dramatically changing light conditions , say a day time wedding eg.
Thats me done , from the " Little Island "
Cheers
Bruce
Jan 8, 2016 05:31:15 #
Jan 8, 2016 06:25:06 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
wgoldbe3 wrote:
Don't want to miss a good shot...will this help while on site and give me another chance at capturing the shot
I use mine to look at my critical exposures while outside. As you know if you look at your image in the screen outside it is difficult to judge accurate exposure, with the hoodman I can get a very good look at the exposure. I also use it at the end of shooting rather than to put the images up on the computer. I find that this is a quick way to cull my photo's.
Jan 8, 2016 06:50:04 #
wgoldbe3 wrote:
Don't want to miss a good shot...will this help while on site and give me another chance at capturing the shot
You have said nothing of your camera or conditions that have caused you problems. So for UHH people to intelligently help, you should say more than you did.
Hoodman is the $ name, there are excellent "knock offs" ... humm or is Hoodman the knock off? Chicken/Egg thing!
For my pocket zoom with me 24/7 my easy DIY solution post:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-323862-1.html
Jan 8, 2016 07:05:38 #
I use mine to check a shot in bright sun I use the histogram to check the exposure
Jan 8, 2016 07:15:23 #
Jan 8, 2016 07:25:30 #
I'm using the collapsible version and love it. When I'm tested with an abundance of daylight without shade nearby for review, it can make the the difference of a good or bad image.
Jan 8, 2016 10:10:18 #
I bought one a couple of years ago, it works great.
I recently shot a ground breaking ceremony which involved taking pictures of some key note speakers. So that I was not in the way all the time, I would step out, take a half a dozen shots, and then go back to the sidelines. It was the middle of the day in the open sun, so seing the LCD screen was nearly impossible, but thanks to the Hoodman loupe, I was able to review my pictures on the spot.
One of the features I like the most is that you can focus it to adjust to your eyesight, makes it great for making sure your pictures are in focus.
I recently shot a ground breaking ceremony which involved taking pictures of some key note speakers. So that I was not in the way all the time, I would step out, take a half a dozen shots, and then go back to the sidelines. It was the middle of the day in the open sun, so seing the LCD screen was nearly impossible, but thanks to the Hoodman loupe, I was able to review my pictures on the spot.
One of the features I like the most is that you can focus it to adjust to your eyesight, makes it great for making sure your pictures are in focus.
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