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Z-finder/view finder for SLRs?

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finchski
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dose any one use view finders or a Z-finder with their SLRs for video? do you like them, is it worth it?
Jul 17 2011 11:33PM
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Sklar
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i made my own viewfinder for free out of legos, a pill bottle, and a toy magnifying glass
pm me if you want details, it was really easy, and works well for how often i use it
Jul 17 2011 11:44PM
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blatt
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They're definitely up there as a must have accessory for HDSLR filming. They're nice on sunny days where it's hard to set exposure with the LCD screen's sun-glare. So many time I wish I woulda had one on the hill, thrown away a lot of good footage because of bad exposure.
Jul 17 2011 11:55PM
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horner
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I own an LCDVF and a Z finder. The Z finder is nicer optically, but really not that much better.

Check out lcdvf
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/677008-REG/LCD_Viewfinder_LCDVF_LCDVF_Digital_SLR_Viewfinder.html
Jul 18 2011 12:41AM
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finchski
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are you willing to sell one?
Jul 18 2011 1:06AM
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horner
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nah sorry, I use both of them.
Jul 18 2011 1:38AM
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I use a Z Finder pro. It's nice, but honestly not worth the $400. If I could do it over I would get an LCDVF.
Jul 18 2011 2:31PM
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