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Canon 5D MKII Pop-up Screen Protector
So before I had purchased the GGS screen protector for my 5D, I initially purchased the pop-up screen protector above. Before I had found the GGS I had seen this used over at CheesyCam and had plans to take off the doors and put my LCDVF magnet onto that. Well plans changed as soon as I found the GGS, but had already ordered the pop-up protector.
Now that I have received it, I am planning on keeping it just to use when I am out on the field and do not need the viewfinder. So when it is bright out the pop-up screen will add some shade over the screen as well as some protection from scratching. Probably another good buy for under $20. I was actually able to try it out today in the sun, and it definitely makes a difference in viewing the screen.
So if you got that extra $20 protect your investment and get one of these multi-purpose protectors.
Viewfinder and GGS Screenprotector.
Since it has already been blogged by Emm over at CheesyCam. So here are my pictures.
VDSLR Viewfinders
First off, I am back, at least my body is, because my mind and internal clock is still in the Philippines. However I did get a couple LCD Viewfinders in while I was gone. So instead of wasting anymore time I had to do a quick initial review on the items. [excuse the mess in my room, i'm still unpacking]
First one is the Meike, MK-VF100, at first glance it is an exact image of the LCDVF. Now there have been statements coming from LCDVF that this is just an imitation and that it is nowhere near original quality of the LCDVF. But I must say, if they are made in china, well anyone can get their hands on it and sell it. So whether you think its not the same product as the LCDVF it works just fine.
The packaging was nice and seemed to be the same as the LCDVF. Even the pictures on the box are stock pictures from LCDVF’s website.
So if you ask me, the Meike and the LCDVF seem to be a similar match. If any part of it is different it may not make that much of a difference. Honestly since I couldn’t tell the difference between the two, the one I would choose is the Meike for $69 shipped. [LCDVF is around $180 + S/H]
For more information on where to buy these while in stock check out CheesyCam.
Another LCD-VF I ordered was a little more expensive but with a larger eye cup. The Capa VF. First impressions was that the viewfinder was nicely manufactured, with felt on the inside unlike the LCDVF or MEIKE, lighter, and the view cup was much larger.
Hard to see but here is the felt.
CAPA LCD-VF
MEIKE LCD-VF
Now neither of the magnets are permanently installed onto the camera yet, so I haven’t fully tested the strength of the two. However I did notice that the Meike’s magnet is stronger and does not come off as easily as the Capa does. Until my removable glass screen protectors come in I will not be able to do a complete full review.
These though will be coming in handy once the arrive.
You can find these screen protectors on eBay by searching GGS III Glass LCD Screen Protector.
Ordering time.
Well I’ve been here in the Philippines now for about 2 weeks and I’ve done quite a bit of online shopping on eBay for camera gear. So once I get home I’ll have a few packages to go through. Also I hopefully will be bringing home some camera straps that I may be selling so keep checking the blog for more info.
I have a ton of other purchases from other places that will serve for some good DIY projects to come.
Sorry folks.. Im on Vacation..
I’ll be back in a few weeks with a bunch of purchases and hopefully some new DIY’s. But for now I will be soaking up the sun in the Philippines.
For other great DIYs, some of where I get my ideas is CheesyCam
New Phone YES!
Yup!
GoBoda Bags
So if you are looking for a lens bag to put all your lenses in while you shoot, this would be the lens bag that you have been looking for. It has room for everything! And right now they’re doing a sale where you buy the goboda v3 and get the jr for free. If you want to buy one let me know cus I want to get one too! ;]
Summer Summer
Cali Girls (feat. Snoop Dogg) by thing1thing2
It’s been a while since I last blogged, for the reason that the Sharks are getting whooped. Anyways other then that summer has started for me. And now it’s time to entertain your brains with pictures of what I have been doing the past few months.
My desk.
Bike to work day.
Before shots of Darin’s bike before we take over his Track Kit.
Bowling shoes have served me well the past 5 years. It was time for a new pair anyways.
I think this was the day I got my new bowling shoes in. Did fairly well. However since then I have failed to maintain a high score.
Piedmont Hills. Livestrong Kit.
Dual waterbottles.
Solo ride over 280.
Netflix at a gig. On my iPad
When it came in a month ago.
Also Digging this mix my Uncle Dino made Crouching Tiger, Hidden Mistress by DJ Dino Rivera (Spintronix).
G3 daPi
So I have not been able to blog in a while and I have a bit of catching up to do. But for now we will keep it simple. Last week I posted about how something was to be delivered by Friday. That package did arrive and on time too.
Well the:
Yes, I did get the iPad, and as a matter of fact I got the iPad 3G in the 16gb. Yes not so much space, but in order for me to afford the 3G i thought I might as well get the 16. Since I will not put too much music or movies on it.
I am actually using it as we speak to type up this blog post. My thoughts on it thus far is that it’s pretty awesome. The keyboard in landscape mode is perfect. It is sized up exactly like the wireless keyboard from apple, spacing and all. The only difference is that there is different modes for numbers and punctuation marks. But if you have or have had an iPhone you would be pretty familiar with it. I can type like I do on a laptop or desktop and not have to search for letters and just type like I normally would, which is nice.
The screen size is decent. I currently own a net book and I think that the clarity and resolution of my iPad beats it in a heartbeat. Zooming in on iPad is a lot easier then it was on my net book. On top of that, it is actually legible and easy to read when you zoom in. Not like most computers where it gets all pixelated.
The overall design is amazing. It is light, compact, fast, and has a long battery life. The 3G option is convenient for going on road trips or vacations where I may not have access to any wifi connections. (which is why i chose to get the 3G model) The only problem so far that I have noticed is the lack of multi-tasking, which so happens to be in the works already with the apple iPhone and iPad os4.0 coming out in summer for the iPhone(3GS for multi tasking) and fall for the iPad. I will survive for now without it. Another downside is that there is not too many apps available yet for the iPad. Though you can still use iPhone apps the video quality is not as great since it has to be magnified. But there are apps coming out everyday so in no time there will be tons of apps for the iPad.
One app that I do love is an app from Zagg, called photo pad.
It is great because you can edit, crop, and rotate your images that you save. And for me, the screenshots that I have taken with my iPad. Once I was done editing my pics I then selected all of them in my photo library and emailed it to my flickr account. However at tine moment I did forget that I do have a wordpress app where you can edit, post, and upload images from.
So that’s it. It has come in, and thus far I have had a lot of fun with it. Aside from all the work I have been able to also do, I haven’t actually used my laptop since. The iPad is a great tool, and if you have yet to try one I suggest you get to the apple store and try one out for yourself.
