Purchased the 3x version over the 2.5x version based on a gut feeling, thinking more would be better... Well, upon first use I thought I may have made the wrong choice. The view is so much bigger that initially I wasn't comfortable with it. But after a few weeks of use I really appreciate having it. (If you are lucky enough to compare the 2 versions, I recommend you do before you buy)
My Nikon D7000 has the battery attachment. So, I also order the Zacuto extended mounting plate for cameras with battery grips. It all fits around the LCD perfectly. However, it does make it a little harder to use the selection pad around the OK button since the frame is robust and cramps the space normally between the LCD and the selection pad.
Some minor issues after a few weeks of usage:
* Try not to get the anti-fog shield dirty - it's sticky. They do warn you in the instructions. But, if you're like me and don't read them, then you'll find out the hard way the first time you try to clean it. READ THE INSTRUCTION on how to clean it properly.
* The lanyard is oversized in every way - a giant billboard that is unnecessary. I would've preferred a simple tether to keep the loupe secured when not attached. There's been a few times that it has actually gotten in the way and caused me to yank the view off the camera... I've since replace it with a much shorter and detachable strap/tether.
* The plastic eye cover is attached with a simple cord, however the cord was cut and melted as a way to keep the cover attached. Unfortunately, this made a little ball of plastic at the end of the string on the inside of the cap which gets in the way of letting the cap sit flush within the eye piece. So the cap keeps coming off and won't stay on while I'm handling the camera.
* I have a sinking feeling that with a lot of usage, taking the loupe off and on the bracket a lot... I think after a lifetime of use, either the frame attachment point(s) or the inside attachment point(s) of the finder may wear down and not bind strong enough to keep the finder attached. Right now it's solid...
* The spacers are tough to separate! Make sure you actually need them before snapping them together and trying them out. I had a tough time separating the 3 provided - I didn't want to use any tools that might have damaged them. So I had to work them apart by hand...
* As attached to a Nikon D7000 with a battery grip, the extended frame does fit, but it is not flush at the bottom of the Gorilla plate. There's about 2mm of the frame left at the bottom stick out past the plate. You'll have to consider this if you then plan on attaching a tripod head plate - you'll need to position it to accommodate the extended mounting frame. (Maybe if you file it down to be flush with the bottom of the plate, then it won't be a concern...)
* No carrying case or pouch - although it may not get used as much it would've been nice to have one included.
Conclusion:
So far this is a worthwhile purchase. When filming in bright daylight this is a must have for the LCD. The build quality is excellent. The 3x version does take some getting used to and does show a little pixilation with that level of magnification, but on the Nikon D7000 it is working great! With the magnification you'll also see just how bad your handheld technique is!
I only give it 4-stars because of its price and the number issue I described... for the money I guess I expected a more flawless experience.
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