Customer Reviews 
Useful product no focus lock.
2010-03-19I like this product. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for one thing--the diopter adjustment. It's a great idea, but I wish there would be a lock so that I wouldn't have to refocus every time.
My solution, in case you have the same problem, just tape the focus ring with electrical tape.
Does the job
2010-03-13The Hoodman works great and does exactly what it is meant to do...it also makes some pretty cool pictures if you put it backward in front of the lens. The only downside is like all the other reviews...the price is a bit high for something so simple.
Why am giving it 3 stars
2010-02-01I bought this and I'm still using it for the Canon 7D camera. I gave it 3 stars for the following reasons...
GOOD:
* Let's you view your focus on LiveView in the bright sun.
BAD:
* There's no magnification so there's really no reason to charge $80 on this except to bump up the margins. The cost to manufacture this runs around $8-$10. Yes, you will feel ripped off as you buy this. It's like forgetting your toothbrush, being charged $80 for it, but you have no choice as there are no other solutions that's cheaper. And yes, no one is forcing you to buy it -- but now you know what kind of build quality this is.
* The camera straps that runs $20 are useless rubber bands. Do not buy.
* Aside from the useless rubber bands (which I gave a separate review for), there's no way to hold the hood up except maybe perhaps glue it or you can build a 'trap' using the tripod hole which I've seen some people do.
Look at your LCD in the bright sun
2010-01-24This thing actually helps you see your LCD in sunny or bright conditions. It is a very firm plastic and does not fold up so you can't jam it into your pocket. It also, is not a magnifier so you have to use your cameras magnification options. The bag they give you with this is way to tight a fit and is useless. Its also way too expensive.
Great idea, not executed with functionality
2010-01-19When I first saw this item I thought it would be a necessity for any videographer who uses a DSLR to shoot video. While it does perform the task of being loupe for your DSLR, it's lacking in design and execution. If you were to try to run and gun with this setup with the added straps you would have a difficult time keeping the loupe centered over the LCD. The straps are very flimsy and can hold the loupe securely to the LCD screen. I will only use this if I don't have to worry about getting a certain shot once.
Another problem is this is the only loupe in this price range which might explain it's quality. The next step up is the Zacuto attachment and it cost $300, that just seems high.
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