Sorry for not updating on my usual Monday mornings. Last week was finals week and this is my first week on break so I needed a little relax time. But I’m back!
More and more DSLR manufactures are entering the viewfinder race and in my observation Zacuto really sets the standard for a DSLR Viewfinder which is why I decided to go with the Z-Finder. This is not to say that other manufactures are making lesser products. Like in my previous post comparing the Z-Finder to the Hawk, Letus has really put there best foot forward in there variation of a Viewfinder. But we seem to have a few other contenders that I didn’t touch base on in my original post.
Genus, manufacture of some great budget matte boxes and other camera accessories, has come out with their own Viewfinder. The Genus Loupe(G-LV) has a 2.5x magnification and fits 3-inch screens, made from hard plastic, and is rumored to cost around $125-$150. I have emailed the company asking for more details, but that is all I could dig up for now. If I get a response I will be sure to update this post. Click here for more information on the G-LV
Coming in at a lower price point then the Zacuto and Letus viewfinders iDC Photo has lot full of viewfinder’s for the T2i,7D,and 5D Mark II. Each of which seem to have a 3x magnification and can come with a eyecup attachment. Downside is that they are NOT compatible with battery grips for your camera. But with a sale price of between $120-$150 for the T2i and $200 for 7D and 5D I find it really hard to complain.
Click here for T2i VF Info
Click Here for 7d VF info
Click Here for 5D VF info
The last viewfinder I will talk about is the cheapest and personally my least favorite. Coming in at the low price of $79.99 the HoodLoupe 3.o has a -+3 diopter, but doesn’t seem to have a way to attach to your camera out of the box. That is probably because it was designed more for reviewing photos then as a viewfinder. But I assume with a product like the Hoodman straps or Half Inch Rails Finder Keeper you can rig it up to stay positioned over your LCD screen.
The HoodLoupe in my opinion is for the cheapest of the cheap and shows no redeeming qualities to me. But if you use of of these for video let me know what you think of it.
Tags: DSLR, HDSLR, Viewfinder
The hoodman is horrible, and it will screw up you’re eyes, the glass is that bad.
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