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Cavision MHE52 Monitor Hood/Viewfinder

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Cavision MHE52 Monitor Hood/Viewfinder
Key Features
  • For Sony HDR-TG1 Camcorder
The Cavision MHE52 is a monitor hood specifically designed for the Sony HDR-TG1 pocket handicam. The unique design of the hood allows it to double as a viewfinder converter, greatly improving focus ability and frame composition. With use of optional adapters, this viewfinder can also be fitted to cameras with 3.5" and 3" LCDs, including the Canon 5D Mark II and other DSLRs.
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Cavision MHE52 Overview

The Cavision MHE52 is a monitor hood specifically designed for the Sony HDR-TG1 pocket handicam. The unique design of the hood allows it to double as a viewfinder converter, greatly improving focus ability and frame composition. With use of optional adapters, this viewfinder can also be fitted to cameras with 3.5" and 3" LCDs, including the Canon 5D Mark II and other DSLRs.

The lens on the viewfinder, like all optical elements, by its nature magnifies light and thus will also magnify the sun's rays; therefore, leaving the viewfinder on the camera in direct sunlight may cause damage to the LCD. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by improper use of its products.

Cavision MHE52 Specs

Magnification
6x
Lens
52mm, 1 Element
Dimensions
3.1 x 2.4 x 3.5" (7.8 x 6 x 8.9cm)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.375 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.8 x 3.4 x 3.1"

Cavision MHE52 Reviews

helped me customize my camcorder.

By kline
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-01

I own a Panasonic ag ac160 and it is a great camcorder. The only problem is as a former ENG shooter, I have missed the form factor of a shoulder mount camera. When I'm on sticks looking through the rear mounted viewfinder it is not a problem and if I'm not in bright light the LCD is fine. However if I'm shooting in sunlight and want to grab the camera and get some B roll I can wedge the cam against my shoulder and using this magnified viewfinder stapped to the LCD I can go portable and with the $5.00 optional adaptor it fits my 3 and a half inch screen perfectly. I have to be careful not to let the sun shine into the viewfinder as the magnified light can damage the viewfinder. It's not like a real shoulder mount but it's OK for grabbing a few shots. Without the adaptor, the viewfinder fits my consumer cam which only has an LCD like so many cameras today.

helpful

By Wade
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2012-03-31

great in bright surroundings and for video use

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question

Does this viewfinder include an adjustable diopter?
Asked by: Dale
Sorry, but this viewfinder does not have an a diopter adjustment.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

If I were to use the adapter to fit the 3.5 lcd that I have will I need a different lens so that the image won't become blurry?
Asked by: Tristan V.
The MHE52 Monitor Hood/Viewfinder will not affect the clarity of the lens.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Will this work on a Panasonic ux-180? If so will ...

Will this work on a Panasonic ux-180? If so will I need an adapter?
Asked by: Kevin
Yes, the MHE52 will fit the Panasonic UX-180 3.5 LCD screen.
Answered by: Cavision Customer Care
Date published: 2019-06-14

question

what optional adapters make it fit to other cameras?
Asked by: Anonymous
The viewfinder is attached to your LCD screen via a stretch fabric band which wraps around the back of the screen. The actual area that the hood covers is 1-7/8 x 2-2/4 so you can decide if that will work for your size of screen. I have two of them and they work great for my Sony NX5. I also use them on my DSLR screen by moving the stretch fabric off to the side.
Answered by: Richard M.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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