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stingOM
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 Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:10 am Post subject: An idea for a DIY collapsible NEX viewfinder |
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stingOM wrote:
Hi Folks,
I got my idea from these guys:
http://sonyalphanex.blogspot.ie/2011/04/sony-nex-viewfinder-with-magnifier.html
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/2981376
http://clearviewer.com/socket.html
http://www.outbackphoto.com/CONTENT_2007_01/section_gear_cameras_2011/20110308_Viewfinder/index.html
How about just using the waist level viewfinder directly from a medium format camera and fix it strait on your NEX??
I wonder if it will fit if you buy one of these Russian finders?
Click here to see on Ebay
Click here to see on Ebay
Any idea of the dimensions?
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ForenSeil
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| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:34 am Post subject: |
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ForenSeil wrote:
I guess a combo of an P6, Kiev 60 or Kiev 88 waist level finder LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover would work as well.
Dimensions are about the same
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Attila
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| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Bottle neck always how to fix it, I not recommend glue at all.
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stingOM
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| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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stingOM wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
| Bottle neck always how to fix it, I not recommend glue at all. |
I agree. Also, I would image the TLR or medium format viewfinder is much heavier than the LCD screen. It could end up putting unnecessary strain on the NEX screen. 
Unless you create an aluminium bracket to hold it using the tripod screw.
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twinquartz
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| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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twinquartz wrote:
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| Bottle neck always how to fix it |
Rubber bands?
Will at least look more elegant than gaffa tape. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I did suggest x times metal frame fixed , to tripod mount + magnetic magnified finder cost only 10 UKP, why is it not okay ? I rare switch between waist level shoots and normal position where is matter that 2 sec until you remove metal frame.
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twinquartz
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| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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twinquartz wrote:
Or simply reverse the "problem":
use a watchmaker's loupe, held in place
over your best eye and on your head by a
band.
I tried to upload a photo showing how, but couldn't
since the uploader told me it was in debug mode?!? |
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stingOM
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stingOM
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| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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stingOM wrote:
How about this design for a bracket?
Source:
http://www.idcphotovideo.com/store/the-fauer-finder-sony-nex-5 |
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stingOM
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| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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stingOM wrote:
How about this solution?
Frame LCDVF Z FINDER
Click here to see on Ebay
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KIEV-6C waist level finder
Glued together?
There are lots of options! 
http://www.pentaconsix.com/WLF.htm
Not not too expensive either! The only issue is the size. May be too small for the 3 inch LCD.
http://www.araxfoto.com/accessories/folding-finder-60nt/
http://araxfoto.com/accessories/folding-finder-60/ |
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stingOM
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stingOM wrote:
Another product from China
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=150921866166 |
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