Ot: LCD hood for Sony HXR NX5?

VMP wrote on 9/20/2015, 10:06 PM

I would like to have a LCD hood for my Sony HXR NX5.

I was first thinking of buying this one from Sony:
http://www.sony.nl/pro/product/broadcast-products-camcorders-viewfinders/sh-l32wbp/overview/

But it is almost out of production, quite expensive (around $100) and I read here that the quality is not up to its price:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-nxcam-avchd-camcorders/509750-lcd-hood-nx5u.html

Do you know a good (cheaper) alternative that will fit the HXR NX5?

I think this one is too small: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/835407-REG/Vello_LHV_3_5_3_5_LCD_Hood.html

The outer size of the screen bezel is:
8,5 CM wide
5,5 CM high
1 CM thick

Thanks in advance,
VMP

Comments

JackW wrote on 9/21/2015, 12:51 AM

Take a look at Hoodman and see if any of their hoods will fit.

I've got an NX5U and would like to get a hood as well, so please report back if you find anything substantial that works.

Jack

John_Cline wrote on 9/21/2015, 1:09 AM

According to the Hoodman compatibility chart this is the one you want:

Hoodman 3.5" Camcorder Hood

Also available at B&H Photo:

Hoodman 3.5" Hood at B&H Photo

ushere wrote on 9/21/2015, 1:20 AM

very happy with my hoodman on ex1 - especially so considering the pathetic viewfinder on it....
well worth the money.

VMP wrote on 9/21/2015, 2:01 AM

Thanks all.

Ushere,
How is the viewing angle? The Hoodman looks quite long like a tunnel, when compared to the Vello 3.5" LCD Hood for example.
Should one look 100% straight into the hood to see the whole screen?

For example during slider, glide cam shots it's hard to look directly into the screen/ keep your head right in front of the screen.

VMP

ushere wrote on 9/21/2015, 4:45 AM

mmm... hadn't thought of that. i use mine mostly in interview situations and look directly into it (otherwise you'll be cutting viewing area). the vello looks more like a anti-glare shield rather than 'hood'.

i also use the hoodman loop, but that'd be a non-starter on a slide glide / whatever.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/687699-REG/Hoodman_HEXKP_EX1_Kit_Pro.html

VMP wrote on 9/21/2015, 12:46 PM

Thanks ushere,

I'll give this one a try first:
http://www.amazon.com/JJC-LCH-DV35-Collapsible-Panasonic-cameras/dp/B00F7MSIKK
and buy the Hoodman aditionally when needed.

VMP

craftech wrote on 9/21/2015, 6:16 PM

VMP,

I tried a similar one at first for my EX1. It was a pain to assemble when I needed it and it was clumsy and bulky. I threw it away and bought the same Hoodman mentioned above from B&H.

John

VMP wrote on 9/21/2015, 7:16 PM

Thanks craftech,

I'll check it out when it arrives.
The shop said that I can change it for the hoodman if I don't like it.

VMP