Check Out the New iDC LCD Viewfinder

I’ve received a number of inquiries as to how I’m managing the manual focusing challenges when shooting HD with the 5D Mark II. I’ve used a Marshall LCD with some success but it’s far from perfect, bulky, and quite pricey. My favorite and best solution is one that is shockingly simple and it works equally well in both bright and low-light conditions. It’s my newest gadget, the iDC LCD Viewfinder. I’ve used this delightful little gadget to capture much of the footage in this video montage.

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To create the iDC LCD Viewfinder, I permanently attach a Hoodman 3.O loupe to a black-anodized aluminum baseplate and made the tidy little package fully compatible with any 1/4”-20 QR tripod plate; this includes our own iDC Dovetail for use with an Arca-Swiss style tripod head.  Hold the camera in the traditional style, press the loupe’s eyecup to your eye and shoot away. I have adapted to this “live view” manner of shooting to such an extent that I rarely shoot stills through the optical pentaprism. The bonus for this viewing and shooting approach is less camera movement due to mirror-slap, thus encouraging lower handheld shutter-speeds, and a much quieter noise level during still capture. A win-win for me!

Battery usage is increased by the regular use of Live View but I think it’s a fair tradeoff. The iDC LCD Viewfinder is designed to work with the basic 5D Mark II but not the BG-E6 battery grip.

The iDC LCD Viewfinder sells for $199 with the Hoodman included and firmly mounted to our rugged baseplate assembly. The anticipated ship date is Thursday, May 28th, so order now to be included in the first limited production run!

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