Better eyepiece for a Canon XF100 at DVinfo.net

Steve Porchet · January 4th, 2014, 01:25 PM

Ok 100/105 users, I got a question/problem....

I HATE THE EYEPIECE ON MY XF100!!!!.... Back when I had my Canon XH-A1 and A1s I bought a large Sony eyepiece that fit perfect over my Canon eyepiece so that fixed that problem. So, has anyone tried that option yet? or has someone figured out other solutions?
I have tried the i-cuff PRO Professional Eyecup and it doesn't feel right. I guess I'm just use to the one I have on my XF300..... Please help!!!

Ann Bens · January 4th, 2014, 02:32 PM

Yes I like to replace the eyepiece. But you cannot remove it. So you are stuck with it.
I also would like to clean the eyepiece properly, which you cannot do either.

Jerry Mennenga · January 4th, 2014, 06:51 PM

When I owned
The XF100 I picked up a hoodman compact hood loupe that I puton. The LCD screen. Not ideal, but when magnification was kicked in it made critical focus easier even with some run and gun situations. The nice thing is that with the magnification on, once you hit the record button the view automatically goes back to normal. I wear glasses with bifocals and it sucks not being to see through the eyepiece. I previously used the XH-A1 and the sony EX1 and both had nice eyepieces yes.
I use the same hoodman set up with my c100' and while not ideal,a still helps with critical focus.

Jerry Mennenga
Sioux City, Iowa

Paul Inglis · February 1st, 2014, 07:23 AM

I find using a Bluestar Cushion helps.

January 4th, 2014, 01:25 PM	#1
Steve Porchet Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 28	Better eyepiece for a Canon XF100 Ok 100/105 users, I got a question/problem.... I HATE THE EYEPIECE ON MY XF100!!!!.... Back when I had my Canon XH-A1 and A1s I bought a large Sony eyepiece that fit perfect over my Canon eyepiece so that fixed that problem. So, has anyone tried that option yet? or has someone figured out other solutions? I have tried the i-cuff PRO Professional Eyecup and it doesn't feel right. I guess I'm just use to the one I have on my XF300..... Please help!!! __________________ Best regards, Steve www.clearshotproductions.com CANON XF300, XF200, XC10, and a Canon 70D. - Sony Vegas Pro 13.0, Adobe Premier Pro 5.0

January 4th, 2014, 02:32 PM	#2
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: Better eyepiece for a Canon XF100 Yes I like to replace the eyepiece. But you cannot remove it. So you are stuck with it. I also would like to clean the eyepiece properly, which you cannot do either. __________________ ACE Premiere Pro CC Adobe Community Professional

January 4th, 2014, 06:51 PM	#3
Jerry Mennenga Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sioux City, Iowa Posts: 98	Re: Better eyepiece for a Canon XF100 When I owned The XF100 I picked up a hoodman compact hood loupe that I puton. The LCD screen. Not ideal, but when magnification was kicked in it made critical focus easier even with some run and gun situations. The nice thing is that with the magnification on, once you hit the record button the view automatically goes back to normal. I wear glasses with bifocals and it sucks not being to see through the eyepiece. I previously used the XH-A1 and the sony EX1 and both had nice eyepieces yes. I use the same hoodman set up with my c100' and while not ideal,a still helps with critical focus. Jerry Mennenga Sioux City, Iowa

February 1st, 2014, 07:23 AM	#4
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	Re: Better eyepiece for a Canon XF100 I find using a Bluestar Cushion helps.