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For Glare Free LCD screen viewing. Checking your histogram focus and composition outdoors is easy with Hoodman's HoodLoupe.HoodLoupe is worn around your neck just like a normal loupe. When you wish to review your shot simply place the Hoodloupe on the image on your LCD and place your eye up to the rubber eye cup for comfortable glare free viewing.Hoodloupe has a +/-3 diopter compensation and focusses just like a binocular eyepiece - the eyepiece turns left or right to adjust for your eyesight.Each Hoodloupe has protective rubber in key areas for both comfort and protection from general wear and tear. The Hoodloupe has a diameter of 3 so will fit completely over most 3 D-SLR and camcorder screens.What you should know about MAGNIFICATION and LCD SCREENS...The HoodLoupe 3.0 is engineered to give you a true 1 to 1 LCD screen image. It is built using German glass optics from Schott allowing a plus or minus 3 diopter adjustment.Some competitors who do not understand LCD screen viewing will offer you a single lens magnifying solution as well. You will find as we did that magnification just makes the pixels of an LCD screen bigger resulting in image distortion.Making the call on focus is very difficult when your image is over pixilated through optical magnification. The HoodLoupe 3.0 uses 3 German glass lenses in its optical solution and is guaranteed to give you the best optical solution for viewing your LCD screen in the field. A comfortable lanyard and padded leather belt case are included.Taking into account all of the above we have still been asked for a magnifier for the Hoodloupe and as it's Hoodman's policy to try wherever possible to satisfy customer demand and with the increased resolution in DSLR LCD screens we have introduced as an optional accessory the HMAG3.0 a 3x magnifier built into a Hoodeye with a slightly larger eyecup.Watch a video of the HoodLoupe 3.0 here
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I bought this Hoodman Loupe for my 5D MKII's and I wish I had bought it earlier. For my photography I tend to use the screen on the back of the camera to review my shots, but in bright sunlight you can't get a good view so the loupe comes in handy. But when taking video with the 5D's this is where the hoodman makes a huge difference. You can't get accurate focusing using the screen on the back but with the loupe it's amazing. I also bought the HoodMag 3.0 and the rubber band straps which turn your camera in to a pro video camera. Everything is sharp and clear and makes follow focus so much better and more accurate. I did a good job on a wedding I video'd recently using the back screen but I would have been even better if I had bought this earlier. This product goes everywhere in my kit bag now. Highly recommend for the price and quality.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By sapper38
Since the virtual eradication of compact digital cameras with optical view-finders, I find it increasingly difficult to see the screen image on the rear of modern digital cameras without my reading glasses, and virtually impossible to see in bright light. Got my Hoodman Screen Loupe just before a holiday in Turkey and it was fantastic. It requires a two-handed operation, but I usually use my Panasonic DMC-TZ20 with 2 hands anyway, and the neck lanyard means the hood is conveniently available to pick up with my left hand while holding the camera with my right. I felt able to frame much better shots and I have been extremely pleased with the results. The only disadvantage is having yet another bit of kit to carry around, but that was a minor irritation compared with not being able to see the camera image. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is finding the same problems as me.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can any more be said about the Hoodman H-LPP3 HoodLoupe 3.0 Professional 3-Inch Screen Loupe?
29 Jun 2012
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The HoodLoupe is a combination of a moulded rubber shade and magnifier for viewing the screens of digital cameras. The loupe is simply held against the back of the camera and in
environments where there is high ambient light it results in glare-free viewing to assess composition, focus and exposure. It may be worn around the neck or, particularly useful when shooting video with a D-SLR, fastened to the camera using an additional accessory. It has a +/-3 diopter lens to accommodate those with less than perfect vision, focus is adjusted in a manner similar to a binocular eye piece. The 'German glass optics' gives a 1:1 ratio for 'true LCD screen viewing'. It fits LCD screens up to 3 inches diagonal size.
That says it all, but not quite.
So why did I purchase the HoodLoupe?
You could say it is an expensive fashion accessory, to make you look like a "David Bailey".
I wear glasses which is a nuisance, with the diopter lens, something the cheap versions do not have; viewing the camera screen is so much more user friendly.
So the question you have to ask yourself is; do you really want to glue a plate to your very expensive, pride and joy, almost caused a divorce camera?
The HoodLoupe will give many years of service, with the cheaper version perhaps, but you will have a plate glued on the back of the camera and this will of course reduce the second hand value if you ever wish to sell it.
If you did want a semi-permanent attachment; for video applications; you can always purchase the Hoodman Hoodloupe Cinema Strap.
The Cinema Strap customer reviews are not flattering but remember this item is to suit all sizes of camera.
Nothing is perfect in this world, but the design of this loupe comes close; but at a very high price.
There is no more to be said, except you will not be disappointed with this accessory.
It is a pleasure to use, I only wish is that I bought it long ago.
environments where there is high ambient light it results in glare-free viewing to assess composition, focus and exposure. It may be worn around the neck or, particularly useful when shooting video with a D-SLR, fastened to the camera using an additional accessory. It has a +/-3 diopter lens to accommodate those with less than perfect vision, focus is adjusted in a manner similar to a binocular eye piece. The 'German glass optics' gives a 1:1 ratio for 'true LCD screen viewing'. It fits LCD screens up to 3 inches diagonal size.
That says it all, but not quite.
So why did I purchase the HoodLoupe?
You could say it is an expensive fashion accessory, to make you look like a "David Bailey".
I wear glasses which is a nuisance, with the diopter lens, something the cheap versions do not have; viewing the camera screen is so much more user friendly.
So the question you have to ask yourself is; do you really want to glue a plate to your very expensive, pride and joy, almost caused a divorce camera?
The HoodLoupe will give many years of service, with the cheaper version perhaps, but you will have a plate glued on the back of the camera and this will of course reduce the second hand value if you ever wish to sell it.
If you did want a semi-permanent attachment; for video applications; you can always purchase the Hoodman Hoodloupe Cinema Strap.
The Cinema Strap customer reviews are not flattering but remember this item is to suit all sizes of camera.
Nothing is perfect in this world, but the design of this loupe comes close; but at a very high price.
There is no more to be said, except you will not be disappointed with this accessory.
It is a pleasure to use, I only wish is that I bought it long ago.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great addition to the kit bag
I put buying one of these off for several years as I thought it was too expensive for what it was. I wish I hadn't waited if you are working outside in bright sunlight it's... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Andrew F
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hoodman H-LLP3 Hoodloop
EXPENSIVE, Ill thought out, cheaply made rubbish. If I had handled one beforehand, I would never have bought it. It cannot be worth more than £12. Do not buy one of these. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Chris King
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hoodman Hoodloupe
I used my Loupe for the first time today with my Nikon d5100, and believe you me it was worth the money I spent on it, it was a bright sunny day and when I put the Hoodloupe on the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J.A Donnelly
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Hoodman Screen Loupe
To anyone who has ever struggled to see the image on the back of the camera in bright sunlight, get one of these ! it does what it says it will do !
Published 3 months ago by TVR BOY
4.0 out of 5 stars
Loupe.
The Loupe is very good in direct sun light.
You can view your screen any time any where in the summer.
Also you do not hav to look for shade to view images.
You can view your screen any time any where in the summer.
Also you do not hav to look for shade to view images.
Published 4 months ago by john morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hoodman HoodLoupe3.0
I consider this expensive for what it is. However, it does completely solve the problem of using the LCD monitor in bright conditions. Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. S. Short
5.0 out of 5 stars
I can't work without this
I'm a professional photographer and my partner and I also offer photography and painting courses in southwest France. Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. Evans
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very useful but over priced
Compared to the original HoodLoupe this model has:
1) Improved lanyard. It is now a cloth based neck strap with a safety quick release rather than the old rubber one on... Read more
1) Improved lanyard. It is now a cloth based neck strap with a safety quick release rather than the old rubber one on... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Invicta
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great kit bag addition
Yes it's pricey, but well worth the money! I've already had great use out of it on one wedding and a landscape shoot since buying it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Deep Roller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed
I will not bore you with the details regarding what this product does as others have covered this topic quite accurately. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jose Ruiz
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