Z-finder/view finder for SLRs?

[finchski]

dose any one use view finders or a Z-finder with their SLRs for video? do you like them, is it worth it?

 

[Sklar]

i made my own viewfinder for free out of legos, a pill bottle, and a toy magnifying glass

pm me if you want details, it was really easy, and works well for how often i use it

 

[blatt]

They're definitely up there as a must have accessory for HDSLR filming. They're nice on sunny days where it's hard to set exposure with the LCD screen's sun-glare. So many time I wish I woulda had one on the hill, thrown away a lot of good footage because of bad exposure.

 

[horner]

I own an LCDVF and a Z finder. The Z finder is nicer optically, but really not that much better.

Check out lcdvf

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/677008-REG/LCD_Viewfinder_LCDVF_LCDVF_Digital_SLR_Viewfinder.html

 

[finchski]

are you willing to sell one?

 

[horner]

nah sorry, I use both of them.

 

[[~_~]]

I use a Z Finder pro. It's nice, but honestly not worth the $400. If I could do it over I would get an LCDVF.