Wordwaster Posted June 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) My wife has a new DLux-4 and is trying to use the live view after years of using a view finder. Her eyesight isn't the best, and I was wondering if she could put a loupe up to the lcd and obtain better focus. I see on the Hoodman web site that they have a loupe with a "cinema strap" to attach the loupe to the camera. Looks like it might work instead of a viewfinder. Does anyone have any experience with this? Ward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kenneth Posted June 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 22, 2009 My wife has a new DLux-4 and is trying to use the live view after years of using a view finder. Her eyesight isn't the best, and I was wondering if she could put a loupe up to the lcd and obtain better focus. I see on the Hoodman web site that they have a loupe with a "cinema strap" to attach the loupe to the camera. Looks like it might work instead of a viewfinder. Does anyone have any experience with this? Ward I have a Leica 5 x Loupe and it would be useless to use for the purpose you suggest. Your wife will have to get used to it of revert back to film cameras. To be honest I never left and find the M6 finder absolutely superb in all conditions with my aging eysight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wordwaster Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted June 22, 2009 She has an M4 she inherited from her father, but she loves the digital darkroom and won't wait to get film back and scanned. I was thinking of the Hoodman loupe with the cinema loop for her. The Hoodman site demonstrates it on a Nikon SLR for use with live view and video. Ward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audidudi Posted June 22, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 22, 2009 I was thinking of the Hoodman loupe with the cinema loop for her. The Hoodman site demonstrates it on a Nikon SLR for use with live view and video. I have no experience with the Hoodman loupe, but I have tried using my Toyo 3.6X loupe (the same one I use with my view cameras) and IMO, because of the LCD's low resolution, making the pixels larger actually made the image less clear and sharp, not more. :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savidan Posted June 22, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 22, 2009 I used the Hoodman Loupe on my D Lux 4 extensively during a recent trip to Vietnam. I hate using the LCD screen as a view finder on any camera and found the loupe to be an excellent solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chkphoto Posted June 22, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 22, 2009 I use the Hoodman on both my DL4 and Digilux 3 and I recommend it highly. I wear glasses and it gives a big and clear image with an adjustable diopter. I keep it on most all the time. I would ask Hoodman to think about a more elegant way of holding it to the camera though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 22, 2009 Share #7 Posted June 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) My wife has a new DLux-4 and is trying to use the live view after years of using a view finder. Her eyesight isn't the best, and I was wondering if she could put a loupe up to the lcd and obtain better focus. I see on the Hoodman web site that they have a loupe with a "cinema strap" to attach the loupe to the camera. Looks like it might work instead of a viewfinder. Does anyone have any experience with this? Ward Hi Ward, As one who alternates between contacts and spectacles, and looks over the top of those for close work, I sympathise with your wife. A few points spring to mind based on what you have said. Firstly, unless she is specifically using manual focus, your wife only really needs the lcd screen for composition. There is a green blob that confirms correct focus that appears at the top of the lcd screen even when it is turned off. Secondly, there are focus aids - the rule of thirds grid that can be turned on can make composition easier, and there is also a screen brightness setting that, although I am sure will burn more power, may make it easier to see. Lastly, why not consider an external viewfinder? I have a SBOOI that works at the 60mm end of the zoom range, and others have reported success with various other viewfinders. I hope you and your wife find a workable solution - it is a great camera to use. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted June 22, 2009 Share #8 Posted June 22, 2009 I agree with Bill's comment about the green blob. To be honest, all I do is get a vague feeling for the composition in the grid lines and then make sure I see the green blob on the spot I want to focus. Works 9 out of 10 times, I'd say. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted June 22, 2009 Share #9 Posted June 22, 2009 as above a loupe wont work but with someone who has "old eyes" and "old ears" i empathize i recently purchased the leica viewfinder hoping that would be the solution for me....subsequently i became a convert to the histogram.... now i find myself looking at the lcd for metering and then to the viewfinder for framing...still not the perfect solution- but it kinda works Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 22, 2009 Share #10 Posted June 22, 2009 I am not sure if those queuing up to say that "a" loupe won't work have actually read the OP? It refers to the Hoodman loupe with cinema strap that is designed specifically to work on a camera LCD, thus: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Regards, Bill ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/88655-has-anyone-used-a-loupe-with-the-lcd-on-the-dlux-4/?do=findComment&comment=940658'>More sharing options...
GCHA Posted June 22, 2009 Share #11 Posted June 22, 2009 I am using the Hoodman Loupe with good results. The magnification is good and I would not want more magnification, as it would make focusing more difficult. I do not have the harness arrangement that is in the picture, and must hold it up to the LCD. This is not a problem, as I generally use the camera on a tripod. The Hoodman also works well as a shade in really bright situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjfischer Posted June 22, 2009 Share #12 Posted June 22, 2009 Hi Ward, Lastly, why not consider an external viewfinder? I have a SBOOI that works at the 60mm end of the zoom range, and others have reported success with various other viewfinders. I hope you and your wife find a workable solution - it is a great camera to use. Regards, Bill I also use an inexpensive external viewfinder similar im appearance to Bill's, which I bought off Ebay. It has framelines for both telescopic and wide angle. I mostly use the telescopic frame which is about 50-60mm with my eyeglasses since the wide angle framelines are difficult to see all at once. With a bit of practice I think this is a good solution to your problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chkphoto Posted June 22, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 22, 2009 I also use an inexpensive external viewfinder similar im appearance to Bill's, which I bought off Ebay. It has framelines for both telescopic and wide angle. I mostly use the telescopic frame which is about 50-60mm with my eyeglasses since the wide angle framelines are difficult to see all at once. With a bit of practice I think this is a good solution to your problem. Could you give any direction to the ebay finder. Much appreciated. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wordwaster Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks to all for their comments. Bill, my wife has a viewfinder somewhere just like the SB001, she just can't find it. Her's, if she finds it, or a new one may be the answer. I am ordering the Hoodman Loupe with the cinema cord and will let everyone know how it does. Ward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravduc Posted June 23, 2009 Share #15 Posted June 23, 2009 I use the hoodman with my Canon G10 and it works perfectly. Allows you to see the lcd in bright light, compose and focus. You don't need to tie the loop to the camera. You just hold it with the camera. It is made of good quality rubber and has good optics. I just let it hang from my neck like small binoculors and use it with the camera when need be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted June 23, 2009 Share #16 Posted June 23, 2009 I use the hoodman lens for the Digilux-4. It works very well. Better as all those viewfinders. You have parallax correction, an exact picture for the chosen focal length, all data, etc. You can hold the camera better. A disadvantage is, that the right rubber strap can conflict with the elements on top of the camera. The picture was made with the sun from left behind. No lcd-vision without, full controll with the lens Jan Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/88655-has-anyone-used-a-loupe-with-the-lcd-on-the-dlux-4/?do=findComment&comment=942038'>More sharing options...
bill Posted June 23, 2009 Share #17 Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks to all for their comments. Bill, my wife has a viewfinder somewhere just like the SB001, she just can't find it. Her's, if she finds it, or a new one may be the answer. I am ordering the Hoodman Loupe with the cinema cord and will let everyone know how it does. Ward Good luck with it, Ward. Let us know how your wife gets on with it. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted June 23, 2009 Share #18 Posted June 23, 2009 I am not sure if those queuing up to say that "a" loupe won't work have actually read the OP? It refers to the Hoodman loupe with cinema strap that is designed specifically to work on a camera LCD, thus: [ATTACH]148268[/ATTACH] Regards, Bill Usual suspect straight in there again, eh, Bill? "...useless to use...." that's a cracker! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjfischer Posted June 23, 2009 Share #19 Posted June 23, 2009 Could you give any direction to the ebay finder. Much appreciated. Thanks I bought mine from: airwatches@aol.com for US $20 + shipping. Also just try "viewfinders" on the Ebay search. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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