[shuttertalk]

Anyone used these before?
http://www.hoodmanusa.com/hoods.asp

They look kinda geeky to me, but I imagine that it must be an absolute joy to use outdoors in bright sunshine...

[Don Schaeffer]

Yes. I think I mentioned before that I made one out of a magnfier hood that came with my old Miranda Sensorex. I also made one from a small magnifying loupe and a slide viewer minus the white back. I strung two loops of shoe-lace around the magnifyer and attached them over the lens extender at the top and bottom. I secured these with wide elastic bands (purchased in a sewing store). The loops allow me to tighten the viewer when it gets loose.

These viewers make my point-and-shoot function like an DSLR, providing the equivalent of a digital viewer. Forgive me guys, this is one of my favorite subjects.

Here are some exhibits.





Another viewer I made (out of service now).

[shuttertalk]

Groovy! Very ingenious!

[Petographer]

Hey, whatever works. I'm comfortable enough just using my hand to shadow the sun but really, it isn't that important to me.

[Don Schaeffer]

If you use the LCD, there is no shade that is really adequate except the eye.

[Lak]

wow good job! I just love seeing DIY mods to camera's! Gives them character!

[Don Schaeffer]

So do I. I love the feel of a well-used camera.

--Don