Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D Mark III / 1Ds Mark III / 1D Mark IV / 7D Cameras

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Exactly what I was looking for!

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

I don't wear eyeglasses, but I can't stand the stock Canon eyecups, soI had been using eyecups from old Canon film cameras on my 20D, 40D, and 50D. Unfortunately, those don't fit the 7D, so I decided to try the hoodeye.

I shoot in portrait orientation the majority of the time, and also switch between the right and left eyes depending on the circumstances, so its great that I can rotate the eyecup. It working very nicely, and I also find I get less smudging from my face on the LCD monitor.

The size of the hoodeye does make fitting my 70D into my camera bag a little cramped. I'm a little concerned about what affect this will have on the hoodeye in the long term.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Reduces ambient light, works well.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Great well built product.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

I tried 2-3 times now to put this on and it just does not seem to fit on the 7D camera. I didnt want to force it, so perhaps I was missing something.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Usually, I keep my camera slung to my side with a quick-draw style strap. Handy for easy access when I want to take a picture, but apparently not so handy when it came to losing eyecups. I've lost an eyecup every few months now simply walking around with a camera or two. I was getting sick of buying replacement eyecups, but then I stumbled on the HoodEye series and haven't lost an eyecup since.

It takes up quite a bit more space than any of the standard Canon eyecups and I suppose it would be a pain to use with glasses, but it's a comfortable fit and blocks light well. For me, the pros of a secure fit and comfortable design far outweigh the potential issues of the increased size.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Does the job. A little hard to install. Hides a bit of the viewfinder space. Well built.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

I could not do without this. Helps keep stray light from entering the viewfinder. This is the good one that will not come off until you are ready to take it off. I must have lost a dozen before Hoodman came up with these. A must have for any photographer. I love it!

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

I've used these on all my cameras for the last few years. They stay on, unlike some cheaper versions that fall off. I got tired of losing the cheap ones and bought this with no problems whatsoever. It's GREAT !

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

I purchased the Hoodeye to avoid glare from the side of the normal viewfinder, I own a Canon 7D, its a great accesory to have.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Easy to install, comfortable, very good upgrade to the standard square with rubber. For all you modification junkies I would recommend taking a Dremel and grinding some of the plastic on the inside so that the round look through does not inhibit the viewfinder.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Fits where stock eyepiece is mounted. Works great at keeping transient light out. Plastic frame is flimsy, but the plastic is tough and resilient so it'll probably last a long time. Worth the price.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Wonderful product, wish I did this sooner. Easy to install, good quality build.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

I use this on a 7D. It works great, especially in bright outdoor situations (shooting wildlife). Only "complaint" is that my eyelashes kind of catch inside of it...minor issue overall and doesn't detract from the benefits.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Ive seen eyecups that rip apart overtime but you can automatically tell that this eyecup is very strong rubber. It will not crease when put into a camera bag. It also feels great against your eye socket. Some people complain that the eyepiece blocks the LCD screen but common people. Move your head a tiny bit and its not in the way. I would buy again.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Using with Canon EOS 7D. Good for outside shooting at bright light.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Allows easier use of the 7D's diopter adjuster wheel than the standard Canon eye-cup. The HoodEye doesn't work as well for eyeglass wearers. Fortunately my 7D has a built in diopter so I can raise my eyeglasses to look through the viewfinder and then my eye fits up to the cup to cut out glare from the side. I wish the opening was square like the camera's viewfinder so I could see all the corners without moving my eye from side to side.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Fits my 7D well, keeps out stray light. The only negative is it blocks a small corner of the viewscreen, but no big deal.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

Really focuses your attention in the viewfinder. Blocks out ambient light so image seems brighter and clearer.

Comments about Hoodman HoodEye for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds Mark III and 7D Cameras:

The Good; Great for out-door bright light, built well, and easy to attach.

The not so good; Seems to block part of the top of the LCD when viewing photos or shooting video, being that with most DSLR you can only shoot video using the LCD, at least that is a little annoying.
When shooting photos horizontally to vertical the eye cup need be rotated with a free hand so it can be annoying when changing back and forth.

Overall; It is something to have around if you are doing a lot of shooting outside in bright light, but not something that I would leave on a camera with a large LCD, or when doing a lot of fast changing horizontal to vertical.