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Robin Davies-Rollinson March 7th, 2011 04:35 PM

LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
Has anyone yet been able to source a hood for the LCD finder for this camera, to help in strong sunlight?

John Gardiner March 7th, 2011 05:01 PM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
I've been using the Hoodman one designed for 4inch screens. It's just a little too small for the XF's large screen, but it does the job if you don't mind a 1/4 inch on the left or right being exposed.

Robert Turchick March 7th, 2011 09:00 PM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
I bought the hoodman too since it was a recommended accessory on the BH site but once I got it realized it's not the right size. BH refunded my money but couldn't offer a solution as it doesn't exist yet. I have since made my own. Much cheaper And works perfectly!

Bob Prichard March 12th, 2011 07:49 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
Hoodman makes what they call a Riser. It's an extension that fits onto the end of the Hoodman loupe so that it covers the entire LCD. I got it for an old Hoodman I had lying around. Also got the Cinema Strap to attach the whole thing to the LCD.

Hood Riser-Hoodman Corporation

Robin Davies-Rollinson June 11th, 2011 02:32 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
Problem solved: Hoodman make the 450 model which is a perfect fit for the 300/305.
Mine arrived this morning from Photogearfinder - well pleased...

Graham Bernard June 11th, 2011 04:16 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
Hi Robin, any chance of a piccie? Please?

Grazie

Graham Bernard June 11th, 2011 04:27 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
This one?

http://s.ecrater.com/stores/30957/49...bfe_30957b.jpg

How does it look like on the LCD screen itself?

Grazie

Robin Davies-Rollinson June 11th, 2011 04:53 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
Hi Graham,
Mine has got the logo on the top. However, it is the 450.
There is no cutoff of the screen whatsoever, so there's no danger of missing anything.

Nigel Barker June 12th, 2011 12:14 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
Here's a video & a better picture HD Camcorder Hoods-Hoodman Corporation

Is there a UK-based supplier?

Robin Davies-Rollinson June 12th, 2011 06:35 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
I couldn't find one Nigel, but then, this 450 might be a new model so someone over here might be supplying them.
Mind you, even if they do sell them here, what's the betting that the price in dollars will just be transposed to sterling! In the end, it might be just as cheap to order from the States - and the post and packing is next to nothing with its weight...

Vincent Oliver June 15th, 2011 12:12 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Barker (Post 1657640)

Is there a UK-based supplier?

Try Newpro

Newpro UK Ltd. Distributors of Op/tech, Vortex Optics, Stofen, Lumiquest, Hoodman, Jumpstart DVDs, ROR Lens Cleaner, Cullmann, Pedco Ultrapods and Perfect Pixs.

Robin Davies-Rollinson June 15th, 2011 01:28 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
They don't show the Hoodman 450 on their list - that's the one you need, no matter what they say about the 400 being suitable for 3.5 to 4 inch screens.

Vincent Oliver June 15th, 2011 02:02 AM

Re: LCD Hood for XF300/305
 
You could try giving them a call, perhaps they haven't updated the site.

01367 24241


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