Issues with Elvid OptiView 50
Jul 26, 2018 12:25:13 #
I just purchased this optiview but I am having issues with keeping it stuck to my viewfinder.I love it if I could just get it to stick any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.Yes,I did remove the paper before trying to attach it!
Jul 26, 2018 12:46:13 #
Marilyng wrote:
I don't know what it is you're talking about, maybe explain a little what this device is, or what it is that it supposed to do!I just purchased this optiview but I am having issues with keeping it stuck to my viewfinder.I love it if I could just get it to stick any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.Yes,I did remove the paper before trying to attach it!
Jul 26, 2018 14:01:40 #
speters wrote:
I don't know what it is you're talking about, maybe explain a little what this device is, or what it is that it supposed to do!
Sorry,it is a magnifier so you can see your shot before you take it & it makes it easier to see what you shot if it is real bright outside.Here is a photo of it.
Jul 26, 2018 14:13:53 #
Marilyng wrote:
Yeah, that is why I was confused, I thought it may be a viewfinder loupe, that one attaches to the viewfinder (I have several for my cameras ( they actually screw onto the viewfinder! But what you have is an LCD magnifier, a device, one just holds against/cover the LCD screen on back of the camera, it is not used with the viewfinder, its mostly for use in bright light. There are several versions of this, just hand hold, some that attach via sticky tape and some that attach via tripod mount (they actually come with "bars"/cage attached, that in return mount to the tripod socket!Sorry,it is a magnifier so you can see your shot before you take it & it makes it easier to see what you shot if it is real bright outside.Here is a photo of it.
Jul 26, 2018 15:29:21 #
speters wrote:
Yeah, that is why I was confused, I thought it may... (show quote)
Yes I know. Mine has the sticky tape but it won’t stick,that is the problem I am having!😥
Jul 27, 2018 09:22:44 #
Marilyng wrote:
I just purchased this optiview but I am having issues with keeping it stuck to my viewfinder.I love it if I could just get it to stick any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.Yes,I did remove the paper before trying to attach it!
Call the dealer that you purchased it from and ask for a refund or options to fix it. Maybe they have seen this issue before and can provide guidance.
Jul 27, 2018 11:03:53 #
Blaster34 wrote:
Call the dealer that you purchased it from and ask for a refund or options to fix it. Maybe they have seen this issue before and can provide guidance.
I purchased it on eBay for a great price so I guess I will use it around my neck!
Jul 27, 2018 11:58:43 #
Marilyng wrote:
I purchased it on eBay for a great price so I guess I will use it around my neck!
BTDT.....
Jul 27, 2018 14:29:15 #
I use a couple that attach to the tripod socket. These I have seem illustrated with the long lanyard looped under then over the camera body hooked over the loupe. Try it.
Jul 27, 2018 14:42:19 #
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
I use a couple that attach to the tripod socket. These I have seem illustrated with the long lanyard looped under then over the camera body hooked over the loupe. Try it.
Sounds good but I am sorry I don’t understand how I could attach this to my tripod,could you send a photo showing me how that works?
Jul 27, 2018 20:07:01 #
Marilyng,
Look up this item on Amazon. You will find some information about sticking it on the LCD viewfinder and problem/solutions. Hope that helps.
Look up this item on Amazon. You will find some information about sticking it on the LCD viewfinder and problem/solutions. Hope that helps.
Jul 28, 2018 05:02:16 #
Personally I wouldn't want to "stick it" to a camera. It would be a pain storing the camera in your bag, with the risk of it becoming detached when trying to store it.
I would imagine two rubber bands placed vertically around the camera would do the trick. The picture of the loupe seems to show a flat foot, which goes against the camera. slip these under the rubber bands and your good to go.
I would imagine two rubber bands placed vertically around the camera would do the trick. The picture of the loupe seems to show a flat foot, which goes against the camera. slip these under the rubber bands and your good to go.
Jul 28, 2018 07:32:29 #
Jolly Roger wrote:
Personally I wouldn't want to "stick it" to a camera. It would be a pain storing the camera in your bag, with the risk of it becoming detached when trying to store it.
I would imagine two rubber bands placed vertically around the camera would do the trick. The picture of the loupe seems to show a flat foot, which goes against the camera. slip these under the rubber bands and your good to go.
I would imagine two rubber bands placed vertically around the camera would do the trick. The picture of the loupe seems to show a flat foot, which goes against the camera. slip these under the rubber bands and your good to go.
I wear my camera when I am shooting on a strap so I don’t store it in a bag until I am finished shooting but I will try the rubber bands ,thanks.I was even thinking about some Velcro attached to both parts of the loupe.I thought it would be helpful for my macro photography.
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