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So far, so good.

Slapped it onto my 990. It sure feels a lot more 35-like now, which is good,
because I'm so used to that.

Now I just have to get it out somewhere with lots of bright sunshine and try it
out. :)

Steve
 
Lucky you!
Did you order from photosolve or EE site?
How long was the wait?

thanks.

Frances.
Steve G. said:
So far, so good.

Slapped it onto my 990. It sure feels a lot more 35-like now, which
is good,
because I'm so used to that.

Now I just have to get it out somewhere with lots of bright
sunshine and try it
out. :)

Steve
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Please elaborate . . . what is it?
Steve G. said:
So far, so good.

Slapped it onto my 990. It sure feels a lot more 35-like now, which
is good,
because I'm so used to that.

Now I just have to get it out somewhere with lots of bright
sunshine and try it
out. :)

Steve
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Frances said:
Lucky you!
Did you order from photosolve or EE site?
How long was the wait?
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I ordered it from Photosolve.

The wait was a couple weeks, because it had been backordered. I think he
may have received enough stock in that the backorders are gone now.

I just tried it outside in bright sunlight, with the WC-E24 mounted on it. What a
difference! My eyes are (ahem) not what they used to be, so before I'd have to
lift up my glasses, and view it from about four inches away, using one hand
to shield my eyes...but still seeing my reflection in the LCD panel.

I'd say this will definitely help when shooting with any of the accessory lenses,
for action, and in bright sunlight.

Hey wait...that sounds like about 95% of the shooting that I do. :)
 
Actually, Steve, it works for EVERY shot! Since I have the Wing, I just leave it permanently attached to my camera. I can't imagine NOT using it. It was one of the best purchases I ever made.
Pat
Steve G. said:
Frances said:
Lucky you!
Did you order from photosolve or EE site?
How long was the wait?
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I ordered it from Photosolve.

The wait was a couple weeks, because it had been backordered. I
think he
may have received enough stock in that the backorders are gone now.

I just tried it outside in bright sunlight, with the WC-E24 mounted
on it. What a
difference! My eyes are (ahem) not what they used to be, so before
I'd have to
lift up my glasses, and view it from about four inches away, using
one hand
to shield my eyes...but still seeing my reflection in the LCD panel.

I'd say this will definitely help when shooting with any of the
accessory lenses,
for action, and in bright sunlight.

Hey wait...that sounds like about 95% of the shooting that I do. :)
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Pat Glenn said:
I can't imagine NOT using it.
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I can, Pat. When I have the camera down close to the subject and really don't want to try and get my face down there, too. At those times, I take the Xtend-a-View off. Too, when I am carrying the camera around in the belt case, there's no room for the Xtend-a-View.

Not that it isn't an essential accessory. Like Steve, I just received one--this is my third one, and first metal one. I am trying to devise a simple mounting mechanism that will hold the hood on better than the Velcro does (it can easily be bumped off); haven't decided if I want it to swing out of the way or not. Just something fun to do.

Cheers,

Tyler Monson
Seattle, Washington
 
I found mine useful too, but I did find the 2X magnification too much (npi), so I am going to experiment with the unit after taking the lens out.

I also don't like the velcro approach - I made holding the unit part of a homemade lens support (for the TC-E2 and B300 combo). I'm in the process of making version 2 having used it on the trip - one of the changes is to use the Xtend-a-View stud designed for the Wing as a holding method, which also would allow a quick swing out of the way when not needed.

Cheers,
Dave
Tyler Monson said:
Pat Glenn said:
I can't imagine NOT using it.
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I can, Pat. When I have the camera down close to the subject and
really don't want to try and get my face down there, too. At those
times, I take the Xtend-a-View off. Too, when I am carrying the
camera around in the belt case, there's no room for the
Xtend-a-View.
Not that it isn't an essential accessory. Like Steve, I just
received one--this is my third one, and first metal one. I am
trying to devise a simple mounting mechanism that will hold the
hood on better than the Velcro does (it can easily be bumped off);
haven't decided if I want it to swing out of the way or not. Just
something fun to do.

Cheers,

Tyler Monson
Seattle, Washington
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I just got mine too. I wish the view for the zoom would be less than 2x. I probably would just replace a different lense or might just remove it. Do any of you have any suggestions of modify the lense?
Tom T.
Steve G. said:
So far, so good.

Slapped it onto my 990. It sure feels a lot more 35-like now, which
is good,
because I'm so used to that.

Now I just have to get it out somewhere with lots of bright
sunshine and try it
out. :)

Steve
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I traded email with Phil - it's easy to remove. I found the same problem - see my other post.

Dave
Tom T. said:
Steve G. said:
So far, so good.

Slapped it onto my 990. It sure feels a lot more 35-like now, which
is good,
because I'm so used to that.

Now I just have to get it out somewhere with lots of bright
sunshine and try it
out. :)

Steve
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O.K., I get your point, but for 99% (literally) of the work I do, the X-tend- A-View is indispensible. I almost never use a belt case, and the one I do use has a front pocket big enough for the XAV. Like you, I found the Velcro to be a PITA, because it was always coming loose at the wrong time. If I hadn't gotten the Wing, I would probably have stopped using the XAV, because in "Velcro Mode" it got on my last nerve. I did leave the velcro on, though, since it serves to block light from the sides and top and makes the whole thing extremely stable with that little extra bit of grip.

Pat
Tyler Monson said:
Pat Glenn said:
I can't imagine NOT using it.
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I can, Pat. When I have the camera down close to the subject and
really don't want to try and get my face down there, too. At those
times, I take the Xtend-a-View off. Too, when I am carrying the
camera around in the belt case, there's no room for the
Xtend-a-View.
Not that it isn't an essential accessory. Like Steve, I just
received one--this is my third one, and first metal one. I am
trying to devise a simple mounting mechanism that will hold the
hood on better than the Velcro does (it can easily be bumped off);
haven't decided if I want it to swing out of the way or not. Just
something fun to do.

Cheers,

Tyler Monson
Seattle, Washington
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I found it disconcerting at first, too, because the LCD view seemed too "coarse" but after using it for a while, the "regular" LCD view now seems too small. And you do get used to seeing a "pixelated" screen.

Pat
Tom T. said:
Steve G. said:
So far, so good.

Slapped it onto my 990. It sure feels a lot more 35-like now, which
is good,
because I'm so used to that.

Now I just have to get it out somewhere with lots of bright
sunshine and try it
out. :)

Steve
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Pat,

reading your post about a little re-design, I was reminded of the collapsible hood they used on the Rolleiiflex and similar cameras. It folds flat against the ground glass and take at this point about 1/4 inch of space. Would be kind of tricky withour a good set of metal working tools to design a copy of this system. The mounting would still be a major problem without doing 'corrective surgery' to the camera. If I may dream. maybe Nikon should include that on their new models with a factory retro-fit available for existing Nikons. With mass production and distribution, the price should be bearable.

Harry
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Cheers,

Tyler Monson
Seattle, Washington
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Harry,

I know exactly what you are talking about and that is my dream, too. I looked carefully at the folding hood that is standard on the Hasselblad and the next time I am in a hobby/model shop I am going to see what they have in tiny hinges. I keep thinking that I should be able to make something, even without the magnifier, which really isn't essential, since the 990 has autofocus.

The Hasselblad has springs to make the panels fly open and stay there. Then, a second push on the opening (sliding) button causes the magnifier to spring open. It would be perfect on the 990, and I would be perfectly willing to remove the panel on the 990 and screw/glue it on. Alas, the Hasselblad hood itself is way too big and, like the rest of the camera, beautifully (and intricately) made. I don't think I could replicate it, and I can't think of a way to cut it down to fit.

I am really surprised that not one of the digital camera makers, even of the super expensive models, has come up with any hood for the LCD.

Cheers,

Tyler
 
Tyler,

I interested a friend of mine who is a Nikon dealer in adapting something already existing as a folding hood with all the bells and whistles. He has a camera collection in his shop that I have watched grow to a monster. I first suggested the hood on the little grey baby Yashica. But it was too big. Then I spied a whole flock of early SLR's with the waist level folding finders and his eyes lit up. Early Pentax, Practica etc. But does he want to destroy one to play around? No decision yet.

Paul Linder
Tyler Monson said:
Harry,
I know exactly what you are talking about and that is my dream,
too. I looked carefully at the folding hood that is standard on the
Hasselblad and the next time I am in a hobby/model shop I am going
to see what they have in tiny hinges. I keep thinking that I should
be able to make something, even without the magnifier, which really
isn't essential, since the 990 has autofocus.
The Hasselblad has springs to make the panels fly open and stay
there. Then, a second push on the opening (sliding) button causes
the magnifier to spring open. It would be perfect on the 990, and I
would be perfectly willing to remove the panel on the 990 and
screw/glue it on. Alas, the Hasselblad hood itself is way too big
and, like the rest of the camera, beautifully (and intricately)
made. I don't think I could replicate it, and I can't think of a
way to cut it down to fit.
I am really surprised that not one of the digital camera makers,
even of the super expensive models, has come up with any hood for
the LCD.

Cheers,

Tyler
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