LCD Viewfinder

mrg9999 · 09-17-2017, 03:59 PM

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I find that more and more I want to take some video and because it's a DSLR, my K-S2's can only view video in live view.
I was looking at LCD viewfinders, but the Zacuto ones cost almost as much as my camera.
Then I found this on Amazon
UK
TARION New TR-V1 LCD Display Viewfinder Universal View: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo
US
amazon.com : TARION TR-V1 Universal LCD Display View Finder Viewfinder for 3.0?tag=pentaxforums-20&" 3.2" Screen DSLR Canon 500D 550D 600D 650D 700D 60D 70D 5D MarkII 5D MarkIII 6D 7D 7D2 Nikon D90 D7000 D7 100D 5000D 5100D 5200D 5300D 3100D 3200D 3300D 600D 610D 300D 70

It's less the £50, I might just give it a try.

Anyone else tried similar?

**cpk** · 09-17-2017, 05:12 PM

I'm using an earlier version of this on my IR-converted K-7:

Hoodman Live View Kit for all DSLR Cameras - HLVKIT

It's a lot more expensive and probably more rigid than the Tarion; but if the Tarion had been around when I needed it three years ago, I would certainly have considered it. I did try other similar devices when I purchased my Hoodman, but I didn't consider them adequate in terms of workmanship and construction. My Hoodman has had constant use since I bought it, and I would recommend it as one of the best available solutions to this issue.

surfar · 09-17-2017, 06:07 PM

Dont waste your money, go over to ebay and spendU$ 4.....get the Canon model,it lines up better...the one that screws into the tripod thread(dont worry the thread is in the screw)
Ive been using these for years on Q and other non VF cameras...2.8x magnification works great.

JohnX · 09-18-2017, 12:12 AM

This one is as cheap as chips, but clearly not as easy to mount, etc, as the Tarion you linked to. Could be worth buying just to see how you get on with the concept before spending more?

TOOGOO2.8X 3.0" LCD Viewfinder Extender V1 for Canon: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

**savoche** · 09-18-2017, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by mrg9999

Then I found this on Amazon

I have a Tarion that looks like this one and it works quite well. It's very clear and covers the screen well and is comfortable to use.

On the K-3 it partly covers the buttons closest to the screen and makes it quite fiddly to reach the "left" directional button. I don't know how that will work out on the K-S2.

The eye piece is attached by magnet to the bit that is screwed into the tripod thread. This magnet is quite strong on mine. It takes some force to pull it off.

**savoche** · 09-18-2017, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by mrg9999

Then I found this on Amazon

I have a Tarion that looks like this one and it works quite well. It's very clear and covers the screen well and is comfortable to use.

On the K-3 it partly covers the buttons closest to the screen and makes it quite fiddly to reach the "left" directional button. I don't know how that will work out on the K-S2.

The eye piece is attached by magnet to the bit that is screwed into the tripod thread. This magnet is quite strong on mine. It takes some force to pull it off.

09-17-2017, 03:59 PM	#1
mrg9999 New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 17	LCD Viewfinder 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. I find that more and more I want to take some video and because it's a DSLR, my K-S2's can only view video in live view. I was looking at LCD viewfinders, but the Zacuto ones cost almost as much as my camera. Then I found this on Amazon UK TARION New TR-V1 LCD Display Viewfinder Universal View: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo US amazon.com : TARION TR-V1 Universal LCD Display View Finder Viewfinder for 3.0?tag=pentaxforums-20&" 3.2" Screen DSLR Canon 500D 550D 600D 650D 700D 60D 70D 5D MarkII 5D MarkIII 6D 7D 7D2 Nikon D90 D7000 D7 100D 5000D 5100D 5200D 5300D 3100D 3200D 3300D 600D 610D 300D 70 It's less the £50, I might just give it a try. Anyone else tried similar?

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09-17-2017, 05:12 PM	#2
cpk Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 638	I'm using an earlier version of this on my IR-converted K-7: Hoodman Live View Kit for all DSLR Cameras - HLVKIT It's a lot more expensive and probably more rigid than the Tarion; but if the Tarion had been around when I needed it three years ago, I would certainly have considered it. I did try other similar devices when I purchased my Hoodman, but I didn't consider them adequate in terms of workmanship and construction. My Hoodman has had constant use since I bought it, and I would recommend it as one of the best available solutions to this issue.

09-17-2017, 06:07 PM	#3
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Dont waste your money, go over to ebay and spendU$ 4.....get the Canon model,it lines up better...the one that screws into the tripod thread(dont worry the thread is in the screw) Ive been using these for years on Q and other non VF cameras...2.8x magnification works great.

09-18-2017, 12:12 AM	#4
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	This one is as cheap as chips, but clearly not as easy to mount, etc, as the Tarion you linked to. Could be worth buying just to see how you get on with the concept before spending more? TOOGOO2.8X 3.0" LCD Viewfinder Extender V1 for Canon: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

09-18-2017, 02:30 AM	#5
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by mrg9999 Then I found this on Amazon I have a Tarion that looks like this one and it works quite well. It's very clear and covers the screen well and is comfortable to use. On the K-3 it partly covers the buttons closest to the screen and makes it quite fiddly to reach the "left" directional button. I don't know how that will work out on the K-S2. The eye piece is attached by magnet to the bit that is screwed into the tripod thread. This magnet is quite strong on mine. It takes some force to pull it off.