Hoodman Loupe

Was wondering about this little add on for my 7D. Any recommendations or pro's and con's from users?

Works outdoors. Takes up as much space as a small lens. The small zipper case is too easy to pop off your belt.

Works great in the sun. Typically I just hang it on a lanyard and wear it. Otherwise it would be a hassle to deal with imo. It is really helpful if you're shooting from a tripod doing manual focusing using live view. It's a worthy accessory for me.

ty both for the feedback. I def. shoot outdoors and have a difficult time seeing the screen in full sun. looks like i will order one.

1downfall wrote in post #12154715
ty both for the feedback. I def. shoot outdoors and have a difficult time seeing the screen in full sun. looks like i will order one.

Take a look at LCDVF, it's a better product esp. if you shoot video.

Andrew_WOT wrote in post #12155369
Take a look at LCDVF, it's a better product esp. if you shoot video.

wow.....sweet...and pricey. may need think some more on this decision.

If you get the Hoodman loupe for video, definitely get the Redrock MicroFinder loupe accessory kit.
It's the best method of attaching the Hoodman to the camera.

lannes wrote in post #12160610
If you get the Hoodman loupe for video, definitely get the Redrock MicroFinder loupe accessory kit.
It's the best method of attaching the Hoodman to the camera.

great set up shot! How easily/quickly can u remove this?

1downfall wrote in post #12163188
great set up shot! How easily/quickly can u remove this?

It's held in place by any tripod QR plate, so it takes as long as it takes you to unscrew the plate.
It is sandwich between the tripod QR and base of the camera.

When I got mine it came with 2 holding plates, one designed for the 7d and one for the 5D Mark II.
I have haven't tried sandwiching it between a battery grip and the body, but I think it will prevent the grip from connecting electrically.

lannes wrote in post #12164977
It's held in place by any tripod QR plate, so it takes as long as it takes you to unscrew the plate.
It is sandwich between the tripod QR and base of the camera.

When I got mine it came with 2 holding plates, one designed for the 7d and one for the 5D Mark II.
I have haven't tried sandwiching it between a battery grip and the body, but I think it will prevent the grip from connecting electrically.

ohhh....great info. I have mine gripped....so that would pose a problem. good thing i am working enough hours not to jump the gun on this purchase!

1downfall wrote in post #12168713
ohhh....great info. I have mine gripped....so that would pose a problem. good thing i am working enough hours not to jump the gun on this purchase!

You don't normally use a grip with loupe, I wouldn't normally video in portrait mode.
The extra weight of the makes the camera a little more difficult to hold.

You know that with LCDVF magnetic frame you just snap it on and off, takes a second or less.

Andrew_WOT wrote in post #12170452
You know that with LCDVF magnetic frame you just snap it on and off, takes a second or less.

i saw that.....pretty sweet. Might need to wait and save a tad more for this. Makes sense though. I like my grip and mainly use it for battery storage and comfort. I would not shoot video in portrait either.

they don't list this in there web site ...

lannes wrote in post #12160610
If you get the Hoodman loupe for video, definitely get the Redrock MicroFinder loupe accessory kit.
It's the best method of attaching the Hoodman to the camera.

promod wrote in post #12230399
they don't list this in there web site ...

Here you go

http://store.redrockmi​cro.com …inder-loupe-accessory-kit