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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

View-Box or Opitek LCD Clip on

... we will be making it ;-). If you haven't already - check it out:
http://actionproducts.ch/accessories/viewbox.html
You really need to see through it to appreciate it fully. The closest description could be "like looking through the EVF, only much bigger"

Besides the cost savings, I like that this solution makes it possible to quickly change from LCD to EVF.
 
I had a look at the View-box at IBC.
Very nicely made, lightweight.
This could replace the EVF in some situations where you need a lighter setup.
$500 is not cheap though...

Looks like Brian has lowered it to $450 as an introductory price.

http://actionproducts.ch/accessories/viewbox.html

Is anyone making LCD hoods for the RED Pro 7" LCD?

I got some ZAGG invisibleSHIELD that I will cut to fit the 7" LCD. I am going to need a hood to reduce glare from the ZAGG, but I don't want to have to have my eye glued to a viewbox.

I guess there is always Hoodman, but I would rather wait to see if anyone will make a custom solution with access to the buttons on top of the LCD.

http://www.hoodmanusa.com/prodinfo.asp?number=H-700
 
Pics and emails coming

Pics and emails coming

Soon I must add.
Component deliveries delays. And they all have good excuses.
Sorry about it guys. All parts but the rubber eyecups are here.
Finishing and assembly shouldn't take more than a few days- I'll try really hard to find the time.
Will keep everyone posted when ready.
Jacek Zakowicz, OptiTek
 
Hi there!
I unfortunately require +2.0 reading glasses these days for close range viewing.
Could either party please confirm if their product's diopter could or could not accommodate my eyesight without glasses?

Thanks very much,

Paul
 
No responses from the manufacturers?
Does anyone else know if these products have effective diopters?

Thank you,

Paul
 
clip-on coming

clip-on coming

It proved to be quite difficult project. I ended up redesigning it to be smaller and optically wider. I also increased the focus range for users with less than perfect vision. I have pretty much parts for about 20 units now.
It sports rubber eyecup now. I compared it to the EVF the other day and it looks really good. Big image makes focus and detail easy to see. Good eye relief makes it immune to image aberrations when you move your head. No chromatic aberration or different color tint as you move your eye.
Over all very difficult but rewarding project. I will assemble the units as soon as I can and post the dates. Everyone that emailed me is still on the list. I'll verify with you when I have units ready to ship.
Jacek Zakowicz, OptiTek:construction:
 
Sounds good Jacek, thanks for the update. I am particularly sensitive to the "rainbow effect" that happens with the EVF so I'm really looking forward to this clip-on.
 
I'm considering one of these for cold weather shooting. As the EVF is problematic in sub zero.

Both Optitek and Actionproducts look good. Will Abel or Filmtools carry one of them?
 
It proved to be quite difficult project. I ended up redesigning it to be smaller and optically wider. I also increased the focus range for users with less than perfect vision. I have pretty much parts for about 20 units now.
It sports rubber eyecup now. I compared it to the EVF the other day and it looks really good. Big image makes focus and detail easy to see. Good eye relief makes it immune to image aberrations when you move your head. No chromatic aberration or different color tint as you move your eye.
Over all very difficult but rewarding project. I will assemble the units as soon as I can and post the dates. Everyone that emailed me is still on the list. I'll verify with you when I have units ready to ship.
Jacek Zakowicz, OptiTek:construction:
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It's been a month that all parts are ready.
Any word on it yet..?
Looks like people also lost interest on this item, hence no one pestering OptiTek for updates.
 
I actually sent him a mail earlier today about this. I've been waiting for this for ages, I can't imagine they won't sell like hotcakes, especially considering the problems with the EVF in cold weather. But also for lightweight setups, shoulder shooting and for cost reasons, so many good reasons for this option, and another option is also another reason.

Cheers,
Damien
 
still have cash... still want one...
 
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