Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?
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The Carryspeed viewfinder I mentioned in an earlier post came today, I have to admit I'm pretty impressed . It's a straightforward design and I had it on the camera in moments with no need for reading the directions. ( A preview of the video before it arrived was very helpful .)
This viewfinder does work with a battery grip although you'll have to make one tweak .
Using a phillips screwdriver to pull one screw and flipping the vertical adjustment bars gives it enough reach to fit quite nicely with the grip.
The view is sharp and I must admit thanks to the adjustable diopter I no longer have to fish around my pockets looking for reading glasses to see live view.
By the way, kudos to the guy who started this thread , if I hadn't read this I wouldn't have researched looking for a deal nor found this little gem of an item .
This viewfinder does work with a battery grip although you'll have to make one tweak .
Using a phillips screwdriver to pull one screw and flipping the vertical adjustment bars gives it enough reach to fit quite nicely with the grip.
The view is sharp and I must admit thanks to the adjustable diopter I no longer have to fish around my pockets looking for reading glasses to see live view.
By the way, kudos to the guy who started this thread , if I hadn't read this I wouldn't have researched looking for a deal nor found this little gem of an item .
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Barrfly said:
Thank you! That was a great find! It would appear the Carry Speed is the best bargain for those who can use (or don't mind) an Arca mount. Now the hard part for me is deciding between lots of good options for my handheld setup! 8) I will post pics when I get the shoulder rig together (I'm still waiting on a part).
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Well, to each their own...
I couldn't imagine using something that would require a baseplate of any kind... Maybe if you're not using a vertical grip that could work.
I've used the Kinotehnik LCDVF for my mk2, mk3 and it will be the first thing i slap on my 1Dc.
The small metal frame gets applied with a silicon-like adhesive that easy to remove if you'd want to (without leaving any trace), but still sticks well enough not to come off accidentally.
The magnets are in the loupe itself (so not permanently attached to the camera) and they have no ill effects whatsoever on LCD screen or memory cards.
I couldn't imagine using something that would require a baseplate of any kind... Maybe if you're not using a vertical grip that could work.
I've used the Kinotehnik LCDVF for my mk2, mk3 and it will be the first thing i slap on my 1Dc.
The small metal frame gets applied with a silicon-like adhesive that easy to remove if you'd want to (without leaving any trace), but still sticks well enough not to come off accidentally.
The magnets are in the loupe itself (so not permanently attached to the camera) and they have no ill effects whatsoever on LCD screen or memory cards.
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AndreeOnline said:
For handheld, I'm also leaning toward a non-baseplate viewfinder (to keep it light and leave the bottom available for a grip). But I'm still 100% averse to adhesive. But that's where a screen protector comes in (and for $25, I might add).
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/860349-REG/Vello_SPSO_C5DIII_Snap_On_LCD_Screen_Protector.html
Obviously, if you don't mind adhesive on your camera itself, then this is unnecessary. The bottom line here is that all of the options are available. We're not stuck with one method of attaching viewfinders.
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cayenne said:dirtcastle said:
Great...I just bought the VF-3....it is in the mail, and they come out with a VF-4???
It sounds like the two main changes are: it is sized for 3.2 screens, and it improves access to the buttons on the left.
When it comes to camera gear, I never hesitate to return stuff. I bought a refurb'd Canon 35mm L the same week the latest Sigma 35mm came out. I returned the Canon one day after it arrived. That said, I still haven't ordered the Sigma yet. :'(
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Great...I just bought the VF-3....it is in the mail, and they come out with a VF-4???
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Same here, but I'm happy with it none the less .
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Mine just came in the box today. I've not opened it yet.
Is the Canon 5D3 a 3.2 viewer...that the new VF-4 would fit the 5D3 better? In the videos I saw of the VF3..seemed it was a very tight fit but you could see the full viewfinder...?
Hmm...decisions, decisions. Also, guessing now...that this sale price (I got mine for $120) was due to this new version being released?? Is the VF4 available now? Price'?
I'll look too...but input appreciated.
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cayenne said:
I finally got the last piece of the rig.
Here's a shot from the side.
BTW, this rig cost me $1,567. But the Zacuto EVF Pro was $950 of that. So this rig, without an EVF, would cost $617. That compares to the $1,149 RedRock "DSLR Field Cinema Standard Bundle v2"... pretty favorably. 8)
I can't say this is the best rig ever. I would prefer to have a better shoulder pad and EVF attachment. But with the money I saved, I can buy more essential gear.
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Here's another view. The articulating arm of the EVF actually makes for a decent grip (and kickstand!). Too bad it won't work for handheld. I will need to find another solution for handheld: either super expensive Zacuto mount for my EVF -or- one of these bargain optical viewfinder options mentioned in previous posts.
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