EVF for DSLRs?

gatorguy · 05-05-2021, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by MMVIII

No problem, my answer wasn't sarcastic, really appreciate your opinion.

One thought was that a DSLR basically also offers most possibilities of a mirrorless, in LV. And for second, I stumbled upon that item without having been searching for an actual solution for a real problem.

I'm into cultural heritage documentation and often use my camera away from the eye, on tripods pointing straigt up, on poles or even kites. For most things the KP does it quite well, for the kite a GRII is the perfect tool.
However, the K-3III has some advantages and I was curious if the fixed screen (unfortunately for me this would be a drawback) could be overcome by such an HDMI EV. Even if it is an external device the whole package could still be held fairly compact. A larger monitor has it's value, but I would miss the handheldability.
Though, thanks for all your opinions.

I'll be using a wifi-only smartphone on a Tilta Tiltaing Adjustable Cold Shoe mount to the K3III. Should cover it when the need arises. Cheap too since I have relatively new but unused smartphones I can use for free.

**clackers** · 05-05-2021, 05:30 PM - **1 Like**

A Hoodman loupe or similar turns your rear screen into an EVF with no electricity!

Remember, as that wise member PhotoOptimist points out, a mirrorless camera is really a DSLR stuck in Live View mode.

**DWS1** · 05-05-2021, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by MMVIII

What disadvantages, beside of bulkiness and price for additional item, can be expected?

This is enough to dissuade me. I don't really see the point of it.

**bwgv001** · 05-05-2021, 08:02 PM

as 2clackers said. Hoodman loupe is the way to go

gatorguy · 05-06-2021, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by DWS1

This is enough to dissuade me. I don't really see the point of it.

I have a Zakuto Z-Finder Pro purchased "used" (two actually but too long a story) that I thought might be advantageous with the K-1 and portraiture, and also perhaps for K3III video. It's just not convenient in all reality. I tried leaving it mounted but it gets in the way, and snapping the loupe itself off leaving the mount ready for a quick reinstall makes the flippy screen no longer flippy, and the mount is still an obstacle when stowing the camera. If I were really shooting video regularly or seriously perhaps I'd use it, but for what I do not really.

angerdan · 05-09-2021, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by MMVIII

has anyone experience with such a product?
LEYE 4K HDMI ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 2.4inch LCD MONITOR

It's sold out.

05-05-2021, 05:30 PM - 1 Like	#17
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	A Hoodman loupe or similar turns your rear screen into an EVF with no electricity! Remember, as that wise member PhotoOptimist points out, a mirrorless camera is really a DSLR stuck in Live View mode. Last edited by clackers; 05-05-2021 at 08:42 PM.

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05-05-2021, 03:20 PM	#16
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by MMVIII No problem, my answer wasn't sarcastic, really appreciate your opinion. One thought was that a DSLR basically also offers most possibilities of a mirrorless, in LV. And for second, I stumbled upon that item without having been searching for an actual solution for a real problem. I'm into cultural heritage documentation and often use my camera away from the eye, on tripods pointing straigt up, on poles or even kites. For most things the KP does it quite well, for the kite a GRII is the perfect tool. However, the K-3III has some advantages and I was curious if the fixed screen (unfortunately for me this would be a drawback) could be overcome by such an HDMI EV. Even if it is an external device the whole package could still be held fairly compact. A larger monitor has it's value, but I would miss the handheldability. Though, thanks for all your opinions. I'll be using a wifi-only smartphone on a Tilta Tiltaing Adjustable Cold Shoe mount to the K3III. Should cover it when the need arises. Cheap too since I have relatively new but unused smartphones I can use for free.

05-05-2021, 06:43 PM	#18
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Originally posted by MMVIII What disadvantages, beside of bulkiness and price for additional item, can be expected? This is enough to dissuade me. I don't really see the point of it.

05-05-2021, 08:02 PM	#19
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	as 2clackers said. Hoodman loupe is the way to go

05-06-2021, 05:04 AM	#20
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by DWS1 This is enough to dissuade me. I don't really see the point of it. I have a Zakuto Z-Finder Pro purchased "used" (two actually but too long a story) that I thought might be advantageous with the K-1 and portraiture, and also perhaps for K3III video. It's just not convenient in all reality. I tried leaving it mounted but it gets in the way, and snapping the loupe itself off leaving the mount ready for a quick reinstall makes the flippy screen no longer flippy, and the mount is still an obstacle when stowing the camera. If I were really shooting video regularly or seriously perhaps I'd use it, but for what I do not really.

05-09-2021, 03:47 AM	#21
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by MMVIII has anyone experience with such a product? LEYE 4K HDMI ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 2.4inch LCD MONITOR It's sold out.