Q Sun Shade

**PenPusher** · 02-27-2020, 07:03 AM

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Has anybody found something that will shade the Q series screens that will make them readable in sunlight, with or without a magnifier.

They are lovely and very capable cameras but the inability to read the screen in bright light is driving me further round the bend than I am already

Regards

**jlstrawman** · 02-27-2020, 08:36 AM

Maybe something here:

HoodLoupes

**PJ1** · 02-27-2020, 02:42 PM

I found these help and it is not much trouble to keep one fitted. They are available from several suppliers.

JJC Black 3 Inch Pop Up Camera LCD Hood for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Fuji | eBay

They are not as good as the big loupes but it is a trade off in size.

**zippythezip** · 02-27-2020, 04:15 PM

I have been using a "clearviewer" now for many years. Turns the little Q camera into a mini DSLR. You bring the camera up to your eye, your hand will block the top from sun, or you can wear a ball hat.
I have one on my Pentax K-01, Canon M100 and my Olympus TG-6 also. The glass is of very good quality and have no scratches.

**kwb** · 02-27-2020, 07:13 PM

I used to use a LCD hood with a lens that my kids bought me in Japan,

but I eventually lost it and bought ClearViewer.

The LCD hood was really great as all ambient light is blocked while that's not the case for ClearViewer. Also, using hand for blocking the light interferes with my physical movement when using bigger lenses/telescopes hand-held because usually my left hand is supporting the weight of the lens and adjusting the focus at the same time while my right hand is adjusting shutter speed and pressing shutter button.

But the hood is bulky, ClearViewer is not, and that's one truly GREAT advantage of ClearViewer especially for native lenses IMHO.

**pacerr** · 02-27-2020, 07:19 PM - **4 Likes**

Anyone using a Hoodman type device with a Q?

Ahh, jeez, guys . . .

One DIY macro/close-up solution for the Q's

An' yeah, that's a Spam can . . . and DIY extension tube too.

**PenPusher** · 02-28-2020, 12:12 PM

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction, I think I'll go for an LCD hood, preferably one that collapses, I think I'll pass on the spam can though it brings back war time memories.

2old4toys · 10-07-2020, 11:43 PM

Elegant solution for Q series compact collapsible loupe/sun shade

Youtu.be

**PJ1** · 10-07-2020, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

Elegant solution for Q series compact collapsible loupe/sun shade

Yes. I like that one. Thanks for posting it here.

PegLegPeg · 11-08-2020, 12:14 AM

Where would I purchase this?

Thanks!

**kwb** · 11-08-2020, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PegLegPeg

Where would I purchase this?

Thanks!

That’s diy job according to the description on youtube.

**barondla** · 11-09-2020, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

Elegant solution for Q series compact collapsible loupe/sun shade

??????????????????Pentax Q10 - YouTube

Cool gizmo. Might have to build one.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

mikeprotts · 11-09-2020, 03:30 PM

I've used an anti-reflective screen protector designed for a mobile phone - just had to cut to size (I've not found one of the right size). It makes a big difference.

Mike

2old4toys · 11-12-2020, 02:02 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Cool gizmo. Might have to build one.

I think he might have glued it to the screen? Not keen on that bit.

christophocles · 11-16-2020, 07:22 PM

I just bought one of these and it works pretty good. I was looking at those Hoodman things on eBay a few months ago but never bought it because it was a bit pricy and discontinued. Then this thing popped up in an ad so I picked one up. It attaches to the tripod mount with a base plate.

02-27-2020, 07:03 AM	#1
PenPusher Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,048	Q Sun Shade Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Has anybody found something that will shade the Q series screens that will make them readable in sunlight, with or without a magnifier. They are lovely and very capable cameras but the inability to read the screen in bright light is driving me further round the bend than I am already Regards

02-27-2020, 07:13 PM	#5
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	I used to use a LCD hood with a lens that my kids bought me in Japan, but I eventually lost it and bought ClearViewer. The LCD hood was really great as all ambient light is blocked while that's not the case for ClearViewer. Also, using hand for blocking the light interferes with my physical movement when using bigger lenses/telescopes hand-held because usually my left hand is supporting the weight of the lens and adjusting the focus at the same time while my right hand is adjusting shutter speed and pressing shutter button. But the hood is bulky, ClearViewer is not, and that's one truly GREAT advantage of ClearViewer especially for native lenses IMHO. Last edited by kwb; 02-28-2020 at 05:30 PM. Reason: typo: weight or -> weight of

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02-27-2020, 08:36 AM	#2
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Maybe something here: HoodLoupes

02-27-2020, 02:42 PM	#3
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	I found these help and it is not much trouble to keep one fitted. They are available from several suppliers. JJC Black 3 Inch Pop Up Camera LCD Hood for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Olympus Fuji \| eBay They are not as good as the big loupes but it is a trade off in size.

02-27-2020, 04:15 PM	#4
zippythezip Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springhill Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 397	I have been using a "clearviewer" now for many years. Turns the little Q camera into a mini DSLR. You bring the camera up to your eye, your hand will block the top from sun, or you can wear a ball hat. I have one on my Pentax K-01, Canon M100 and my Olympus TG-6 also. The glass is of very good quality and have no scratches.

02-27-2020, 07:19 PM - 4 Likes	#6
pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,349	Anyone using a Hoodman type device with a Q? Ahh, jeez, guys . . . One DIY macro/close-up solution for the Q's An' yeah, that's a Spam can . . . and DIY extension tube too.

02-28-2020, 12:12 PM	#7
PenPusher Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,048 Original Poster	Thank you for pointing me in the right direction, I think I'll go for an LCD hood, preferably one that collapses, I think I'll pass on the spam can though it brings back war time memories.

10-07-2020, 11:55 PM	#9
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Originally posted by 2old4toys Elegant solution for Q series compact collapsible loupe/sun shade Yes. I like that one. Thanks for posting it here.

11-08-2020, 12:14 AM	#10
PegLegPeg New Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 1	Where would I purchase this? Thanks!

11-08-2020, 10:08 AM - 1 Like	#11
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by PegLegPeg Where would I purchase this? Thanks! That’s diy job according to the description on youtube.

11-09-2020, 03:12 PM	#12
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by 2old4toys Elegant solution for Q series compact collapsible loupe/sun shade ??????????????????Pentax Q10 - YouTube Cool gizmo. Might have to build one. Thanks for sharing, barondla

11-09-2020, 03:30 PM	#13
mikeprotts Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 66	I've used an anti-reflective screen protector designed for a mobile phone - just had to cut to size (I've not found one of the right size). It makes a big difference. Mike

11-12-2020, 02:02 AM	#14
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Originally posted by barondla Cool gizmo. Might have to build one. I think he might have glued it to the screen? Not keen on that bit.

11-16-2020, 07:22 PM	#15
christophocles New Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Photos: Albums Posts: 7	I just bought one of these and it works pretty good. I was looking at those Hoodman things on eBay a few months ago but never bought it because it was a bit pricy and discontinued. Then this thing popped up in an ad so I picked one up. It attaches to the tripod mount with a base plate.