Have you ever tried to use a DLSR's LCD in bright sunlight? It's a nightmare! And since a good part of project 2.6 will be shot outdoors, I decided to buy a LCD viewfinder. Now on B&H, viewfinders run anywhere from $60 to $500! Viewfinders are very helpful, but are they $500 helpful? So I then looked on Amazon, and found one made by EZ Foto for $22. I ordered with some doubt of the quality, but was pleasantly surprised to find it rugged and sturdy. It is attached magnetically to the LCD frame. Here's what it looks like:
It's a dream come true in terms of precise focusing and getting white balance just right. And it looks like you're looking at a 42 inch screen instead of the 3.5 I'm used to squinting at.
Cheap, efficient gear like this will help project 2.6 get great shots on a low budget.
That looks like it will be a great help!
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