The Compelling Image

Many of my students complain about not being able to see images on their camera’s LCD screens while shooting in the field. The best tool I have found to date is the Hoodman Loupe. It is always the first thing I grab from my gear bag. If I lost it, I’d whine as if I hadn’t tasted chocolate for a month. The following is an excerpt from Hoodman’s website:

“HoodLoupe3.0tm Professional is worn around your neck just like a normal loupe. When it is time to review your shot; bring Hoodloupe up to your image and place your eye up to the eye cup for complete glare free viewing. HoodLoupe3.0tm has a +-3 diopter to accommodate those with less than perfect vision. HoodLoupe3.0tm adjusts focus just like a binocular eye piece… you turn the eye piece in or out to set for your vision. Minimal magnification is used to eliminate visual pixilation of your image. Each HoodLoupe3.0tm is encased in a user friendly rubber for comfort and protection from bumps that will occur throughout your shoot. Comfortable lanyard and compact protective storage case included. Fits up to 3.0 inch LCD screens.”

I highly recommend this product and I wish I’d received a commission for all the students who have purchased one after borrowing mine. Don’t leave home without it!

Professional landscape and fine art photographer Gina Genis teaches the online-interactive course “Macro Photography – It’s a Small World” at The Compelling Image.