Considering an LCD viewfinder for my 7D

Looking to maybe get an LCD viewfinder. I just don't like the glare from the sun trying to view the image on the LCD screen. Is the LCD Viewfinder LCDVF Digital SLR Viewfinder the only option or are there better, cheaper alternatives?

You might find something here:
http://hoodmanusa.com/

Meaning:
http://hoodmanusa.com/​products.asp?dept=1017


However the one you linked too seems to be a touch better according to one review.


There is also these, which seem good but are more specialised I'd say:
http://store.zacuto.co​m/Z-Finder.html
http://store.zacuto.co​m/Z-Finder-Jr.html

The Hoodman seems like a better solution for my budget. Thanks

Hmmm, I might have to reconsider after these reviews..
http://www.cameratown.​com/reviews/lcdvf/#axz​z0vdcrI26v
http://ninofilm.net …1/dslr_viewfind​er_review/

Although spending over $300 on a viewfinder is rather expensive. The LCDV does seem like a good viable option, since I use a battery grip. All the other ones, except for the Hoodman, uses the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera, which would suck for gripped users.

LCDV works very well. I've used it on set shooting a film w/ a 7D. the loupe stays attached via a magnet that's adhered to the rim edge of the actual screen and doesn't block anything.

good magnification it and it works very well.

Thanks, I wondered if the screen would block anything. You read my mind

One drawback of the LCDVF is the lack of diopter adjustment. It's probably okay for younger eyes but I find that I need around 5mm spacing to get the LCD crisply focussed (I don't have specs yet but maybe I should get some )....currently contructing a small stand-off with a swing mount for it.

Bob

If I were going to shell out that kind of cash, I would just go for gold, get the Zacuto. Lifetime Warranty.

JS

EDIT: the LCDV is still half the cost of the Zacuto lol, I didn't realize that. I've never used the LCDV but most seem happy with it. Either way the Zacuto is a sweet piece of gear! Liiiifetime!

The Zacuto's are nice, but expensive. Just not useful for those who use Grips, like I do.

I am wondering what is wrong with using the camera's eye level optical viewfinder? I personally don't like framing with the LCD screen and never use live-view with my 40D.

RPCrowe wrote in post #10662676
I am wondering what is wrong with using the camera's eye level optical viewfinder? I personally don't like framing with the LCD screen and never use live-view with my 40D.

I use it all the time, and never use the live-view either. I just want to see how the shot looked on the preview mode, so I know whether or not to try it again or continue on. I have a few that looked good out in the field, but once I get a better look at it indoors or a place with no glare, I can see that the shot wasn't.

Just got the LCDVF. It's really nice. I also inquired about ordering extra frames, in case I have to remove or add the frames to my other cameras. This is where you can get extra frames...

You can order extra frames: Ste-Man Inc. www.ste-man.com (USA)
Glidetrack www.glidetrack.com (UK)
Quendler www.enjoyyourcamera.co​m (Germany)
Multiteck www.lcdvf.pl (Poland)

ecub wrote in post #10662219
The Zacuto's are nice, but expensive. Just not useful for those who use Grips, like I do.

I have a ZFinder and really do like it. However, good and bad about the V2 finder:

Good: attaches with frames that do not require anything to be stuck to the camera.
Bad: part of the attachment frame sits on the bottom of the camera, which does two bad things for me: 1) raises the overall level of the camera since my AS plate now sits below this new "plate" and 2), the "new" tripod socket is now off-center from the lens centerline.

Just an FYI . . .

For US, direct ordering of the LCDVF frames can be purchased here...
http://maniosdigital.c​om/store/


Z28Ken, the bracket is the only thing that made my shy away from the Zacuto's.