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Varavon Loupe EX GH1/GH2 , reviews, impressons

feha — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:39:01 +0000

Here comeas my short video review ... I recommend Varavon Loupe EX from my heart ...

Got at http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/1029/catchit-deals-limited-time-deals-various-stuff

easy add and remove loupe (with velcro) for GH2 flip display

baschmir — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 06:09:28 +0000

Hi guys,

I'm getting all the stuff together for my GH2 rig and I am looking for an easy to add and remove loupe for the display when it is flipped to the side. something that doesnt require any glue frame or the use a base plate on the bottom of camera. I found this solution which is exactly what I am looking for but apparently they are not producing this product anymore, its nowhere available.

http://cheesycam.com/carryspeed-swi-view-neoprene-swivel-lcd-viewfinder-mount/

Does anyone know of a similar system that that I could order somewhere? THX!

Varavon Loupe for GH3

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:21:50 +0000

Available at our deals - http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/5505/special-deals-jibs-cranes-dollies-sliders#Item_2

FS : Varavon GH3 Loupe

Sph1nxster — Mon, 19 May 2014 14:51:14 +0000

Used only a few times, in excellent condition and ships in original box.

Item is based in the UK.

£120 with free shipping to UK PM for More details

Idea of a new design for viewfinders/displayloupes... opinions?

Illusionist_Films — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:51:16 +0000

What I've ever really been missing in present cameras is a proper viewfinder: I'm talking about the sort of angled viewfinder cameras like Aaton XTR or Arri Alexa are equipped with, where you're able to have the camera on one of your sides when looking through. The only thing nowadays digital cameras are most probably equipped with is a display. I know there are a lot of solutions like display loupes or EVF's, but I don't think any of them being comfortable. I don't like the idea of adding more bulk to the camera with an EVF, as you're not solely adding the EVF but also a proper mounting solution, powering and have the hdmi/sdi cables hanging around (not to mention that good EVF's are pretty expensive and most people already use a monitor which adds enough bulk and cables etc..). So go to the display loupe way? Well, I think most display loupes available are absolutely unflexible as you've to position the camera right in front of your eyes. That's neither convenient nor always possible, depending on tripod, rig or other accessories. The only design I liked was that of the Varavon Loupe EX for GH1/2 (even though i never owned one) as it used the flexibility of the flip- and rotateable display. But again the mobility of the viewfinder depended on the display. So what about cameras with a fixed display like BMPCC? I've come up with the idea for a fully rotateable display loupe using mirrors or prisms inside to work like a kind of magnificating periscope. As I don't have the manual abilities nor the knowledge to built something like this I thought I'd share my thoughts here. I've attached a rough schematic diagramm to visualize it. I know the market for this would be marginal but do you believe this to be useful? Probably theres something similar to this already existing and I just don't know it? I'd like to hear some opinions, suggestions... if someone has the mechanical skills to built this or wants to refine/improve the idea... feel free to do it ;)

FS: Original Varavon Loupe EX GH3

gameb — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 03:42:25 +0000

Sold: Selling original Varavon Loupe Ex for GH3. Little use. 130€ + shipping. Only shipping to Europe.

SOLD: Great GH3 kit for sale!

Tobsen — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 03:34:10 +0000

Unfortunately, I have to sell my GH3, which served my very well on the few occasions I used it. Very good condition - basically new!

Kit includes:

GH3 (EU model)
12-35mm Kit lens
2 extra batteries
battery grip
Varavon GH3 loupe

Price kit: 1550 Euro. Excl. shipping.

location: Bremen, Germany.

For sale Varavon Loupe EX GH1/GH2

konjow — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:10:10 +0000

I got it last summer. Used ones. Mind condition. EU location 100 euro.

Anamorphic loupe?

inqb8tr — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:31:19 +0000

Basically it would be like a normal lcd finder/loupe that optically decompresses the image taken with an anamorphic adapter or lens. For eg. useful when you can't or don't want to use a monitor.

Is there such a thing? I don't think so, or at least I could not find it.

Do you think that something like that would be practical and useful for anamorphic shooting?

Someone here tried to make guerrilla anamorphic adapter, a loupe would be easier to build and perhaps even to sell.

Just an idea :)

GH3 VF Solution

jimagine — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:12:05 +0000

I mentioned I was talking to the Hoodman people trying to come up with a solution for a VF to fit the new camera. They were unable to get one to do tests, so I was giving them measurements and I came up with a thought.

So I ordered another HoodLoupe and HoodMag for a whopping $120 and I was right. All you need is the Manfrotto 501PL QR plate and you're all set - that's it.

The extended 501 and the existing EVF create a perfect compression fit - I mean better than any system out there, and we've got most of them. When I first measured the camera I realized that the little ridge to the left of the screen should make a perfect stop and it did (although it doesn't need it.)

It's perfectly light leakless (hey, a new word) and fits snug as if it were part of the GH3. It weighs nothing and costs just a little more than that.

I noticed that the new version of the HoodLoupe is a tighter diopter and eyecup than the other couple we have which is great. I mentioned the other day that I thought it was optically equal to the Z-Finder Pro. It's not quite, but it's really good and clear and 3x mag. For a hundred bucks or so, it's a silly good fit.

SOLD: Varavon GH2 loupe (SOLD)

feha — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:45:02 +0000

My Varavon GH2 loupe is on sale. Used only few times in very good condition, as new. Selling for 160 USD (PayPal payments only) + postage cost, prefer buyer from EU (I'm in Sweden) ... The actual loupe is on my review video:

Director's Viewfinder?

pundit — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:18:53 +0000

Who uses a director's viewfinder? I'm interested in the methods people use for framing/lens choices in the context of shooting video on a m4/3rd's format camera.

Repeatable Focus Moves with Focus By Wire lenses

bheath — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:22:35 +0000

Here is my little contribution to PV. These focus by wire lenses are maddening. So, I've been trying to finda way to manage repeatable focus moves. Here's where I'm at: Physically superimposed marks on the LCD or monitor. (Stick on) I first tried camera tape strips with pen marks. Not bad but ugly. Also grease pencil and so forth. What I came up with (and could be improved is this: (see photo) screen protectors for cameras and Iphones havee a little scale for cutting with precision, I just cut off the scale and stuck it over where the distance slider appears when you manually focus an auto lens. It's transluscent with marks and numbers. Then I used the focus chart and tape measure and memorized distance for each auto lens. (sort of) It could work for your focus puller, or piss her off. But i like it for hitting a couple of marks without spazzing out on the focus ring. It's something. With the 12-35 pana, it could be promising eh? Photo taken with camera phone looking into the varavon loupe diopter, mounted on gh2... Good Loupe! Thanks Vitaly Let's get 'er in focus dammit!