LCDVF fell off my 5D and took the LCD with it!
 

Hello all - I was wondering if anyone else had a similar experience. I'm a complete newbie, and recently installed the LCDVF to my brand new 5D and left the camera mounted on my tripod. After being away for a week, I came home to find the viewfinder on the floor, with the LCD screen protector still attached! I didn't even realize there was a protector, but apparently the weight of the LCDVF managed to pull it off over a weeks time. Of course I stuck it back on using the same glue that was exposed, but I know this is not a permanent solution. Is this a warranty issue? Should I try to attach a new Canon LCD protector?

Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks in advance,

Tony

Warranty issue not sure of
 

I am not sure of the warranty issue. However the replacement glass is a $10 part. Not sure where you by them.

Here is a photo HOWTO on replacing the 1D glass.

How to replace an LCD screen on a 1D series - FM Forums

Not sure if this is the replacement looks like a protector, but here you go.

Professional LCD Srceen Cover Glass Lens Protector for Canon 5D - Wholesale Factory Direct

Which view finder pulled your glass off by the way?

Regards

Jeff

Same thing happened with my Z-Finder. Apparently, the protective screen is simply attached with double stick tape. The weight of the Z-Finder or other mounted attachment is enough to pull the screen off. Nope, won't be covered under warranty since it was caused by a 3rd party item.

Here's a longer description of what happened on my blog. Z-Finder dislodges protective cover from Canon 5DMk2 | Jones & Co. Video Services

I've notified Zacuto and they said they had another report of this. Hopefully they'll let people know not to leave the Z-Finder on for an extended amount of time.

Might also explain Zacuto's new mounting system with the gorilla plate. Much safer!

I know it's not mentioned anywhere but you should never, ever leave your viewfinder mounted on the camera for any extended period of time...

The magnets attaching the LCDVF are pretty strong... strong enough to pull off the glass plate?

From the LCDVF instruction leaflet:
'However do not leave the LCDVF mounted on your camera for extensive periods (for days or weeks).'

I use a Hoodman loupe glued to a pop-up shade, and have never had any problems.

You can get a replacement LCD protector from Canon direct -- it's $24. For the 5D the part number is CB3-4948.

Hope that helps!

Ryan

No problem if you are using a finder mounted via an adapted 5D pop-up screen shade. I use a Hasselblad Finder on my 5D.

Care to share any photos of your Hasselblad finder mounted on your 5D?

Mitchell, here are some 'quick & dirty' pics taken on my iphone, so sorry about the quality:

Nice! I was thinking that you had a mirrored type viewfinder so that you could stand over the camera and shoot (for low angels)

Thanks for sharing. :)

No Mitchell, when I need to view from above or very low angles or from a distance etc, I use the Phottix Hector Live-View Remote:

Phottix Hector Live-view remote - Wired remotes