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Swivi Universal Foldable Viewfinder Magnification Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.3
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Description of Swivi Universal Foldable Viewfinder Magnification

Two Framing modes: 3X Magnification and Standard(1:1), can take pictures quickly. Easy to install and remove with adjustable Frame and Mounting Plate, Swivel Screen Friendly. Support 3" LCD with ratio 4:3, compatible for LCD with ratio 3:2. Eye-Shutter Ready. 3X optical magnification, can observe the details well. Well sealed hood blocks out the light while magnifying the frame for accurate color and focusing.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very satisfactory

Exactly what I was hoping for. X and Sigma LVF-01, it's better than both Perfect 3.0X worked well enough on my DP3 Merrill, but it was stuck to the LCD panel with an adhesive that lost its adhesion in the hot New Mexico sun. The Sigma LVF-01 works well but only fits the DPx Sigma Quattro series, is quite expensive and comes with a sun cap that dangles from a string (one of the problems with vision hoods is that when you're distracted you can Sunlight getting into your viewing lens, this could…

Pros
  • Supports 3 inch 4:3 aspect ratio LCDs, compatible with 3:2 aspect ratio LCDs. Ready-to-use eye closure
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

***WARNING*** Not suitable for pro DSLR with vertical battery grip attached.

I was so disappointed that I couldn't use this on my Nikon D810 with the vertical battery grip attached. The vertical rails on the left and right sides of the adjustable arm that allow the magnifier to be lowered and raised should be 1.5 inches higher, and the flat male tongue portion of the same arm should be 0.75 inches longer due to the width of the camera and the vertical arm battery. However, the size of the magnifier was perfect and it fitted my LCD screen perfectly, allowing me to see…

Pros
  • A highly sealed lens hood blocks light and enlarges the frame for accurate color reproduction and focus.
Cons
  • Long delivery time

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Be careful when using in combination with a shoulder mount or tripod.

If you shoot video and want to use this viewfinder in combination with a shoulder mount or a tripod mount (particularly with a matte box), you will have trouble with the mount that attaches it to your camera. The mounting bracket uses your camera's tripod mount underneath the camera. The mounting bracket steals that bracket and offers three more mounting options, but they're all offset left or right, leaving your camera off-center when mounted on the rig. With the mounting options provided, it…

Pros
  • 3x optical zoom, details are clearly visible.
Cons
  • Non-automatic