LCDVF BM LCD viewfinder loupe for Blackmagic Pocket Camera (BMPC) - view finder DSLR Video

Comes with lots of nice extras such as a bag, lens cloth, lanyard, soft eye-cup, and spare magnetic frame (mounts to the camera) which make it feel really premium. It really does magnify the screen of the BMPCC (I can barely see the edges unless I'm in a certain position), and helps with seeing in bright environments. The only problem is the BMPCC doesn't really have a good screen (still hard to focus) Also, it fogs up when you wear a mask (which I mean fair enough, people didn't really wear mask back when the BMPCC was a thing). It's not really designed to stay on all the time (and sometimes randomly detaches from the frame but it's mostly been pretty durable when it falls - no damage so far) Compared to carrying a monitor around though, it's a lot lighter and more convenient. and the extras are quite thoughtful though I don't actually use them

This review is for the BMPCC specific version (Amazon seem to be grouping the BMPCC reviews with the standard 3" screen version). Works much better than I thought it would: not only does it make viewing the screen easier in outdoor conditions, it also makes the camera much more stable (because it now has three instead of two points of contact). In fact, using this loupe makes your camera more stable than does the Panasonic OIS! Further, the loupe can increase usable shoot time because you will use a much dimmer screen brightness. Finally, the loupe gives you a nice magnification, making focusing easier. For users who tend to shoot hand held, the loupe negates the need for a monitor, making your rig much smaller. If you will be shooting both hand held and on a stabiliser/tripod, the Loupe is very easy to attach and remove as neccessary (it is fitted to your camera magnetically, and simply snaps on/off). The only downside is that the loupe does not have a diopter adjustment, so if you do not have good eyesight it can be difficult to use. Oh, you also have to glue a magnetic frame to your camera. This is not much of a problem (the frame is very small and innocuous), but it does mean you have to stick the frame on properly - make sure there is no grease on your LCD before you attach the frame and all should be well. You get two frames, so if you have a main and backup camera, you should be able to use the loupe on both. In conclusion: if you want to keep your BMPCC rig as small as possible whilst being able to shoot stable footage in all light conditions, the Kinotehnik will probably be your best accessory!

Held off buying one of these for a long time as the high cost in comparison to the similar Chinese clones is ridiculous. No way should a formed bit of plastic with a glass (?) magnifier cost £70-90, particularly when considering a 7" LCD HDMI equipped screen, HDMI lead, psu, coldshoe ball joint and fabric hood can be sourced as an item on here for a near similar price. But as none of the Chinese suppliers have made their own version for the BMPCC and I needed to slim down my rig I ended up through gritted teeth purchasing one of these. Before someone suggests, I am aware of the Zacuto version but the cost is £70+ on top of this one and there was no way I was paying that! You would think at the cost it is, Kinotehnik may have paid for some quality control. Below is descriptions and pictures of what I've received... - Manufacturing mould removal marks on either side of the unit, these look like stress marks. I would assume from the piece being removed too quickly from the mould. - White dusk marks and pitted rubber on the eye cup from small bits of white plastic embedded in the rubber from manufacture. - The end which meets the LCD isn't cut square and it's deformed, this can be easily seen with the magnetic rim (this is perfectly square) which would normally be attached to LCD screen in place. In the pics I've sat it against the loupe and you can see how in the middle it rises (top and bottom) and the main body of the loupe does not fit properly exposing the magnets. This is absolutely rubbish and what I would have expected from one of £10 Chinese Canon/Nikon loupes that Amazon and eBay are flooded with. Also to note the LCDVF and Kinotehnik badges on the side are nothing more than rubbish paper printed stickers. The other versions of these for Canon/Nikon screens seem like the LCDVF logo is imposed into the plastic. Waste of time! I now need to arrange a return, wait in for the courier to collect and be out of pocket until it returns to the warehouse. Not impressed, thoroughly annoyed. I shall order another and will update on that one.

Having tried several other loupes for DSLRs, the LCDVF has a much superior fixing system, which gives easy attachment and removal. But for almost £100 I expected focus adjustment, as on the much cheaper DSLR models I have from other manufacturers, or the option of fitting +- diopter lenses - the website recommends ‘try before you buy’, a bit difficult with online purchases! The magnified screen of the BMC ‘Pocket’ appears no different when seen though this device or through a much less convenient DSLR loupe, so the much trumpeted superiority of the lens used in the LCDVF is not apparent to me. In conclusion This device does make the pocket usable in bright light, is very easy to use but seems overpriced. JL

I didn't get this to use on the BMPCC, I got this to use with the Panasonic EVA 1. The EVF is just about the right size. If you are on a Sony FS5, then this will fit the screen much better. On the whole though, this EVF does exactly what I need it to do, which is enable me to see the LCD outside (which the EVA 1 has a dreadful LCD screen). The magnet is very strong but I've mounted mine inside of a Hoodman LCD so that I can still attach the LCD cover of the EVA. Well worth the £90 and much more affordable than the Zacuto EVF for the EVA as that is too heavy for the LCD hinge to hold. Does the job in place of a Gratical Eye.