FS: Prism Finder (Automatically flips 35mm Adapter Footage WITHOUT hacking your HV20)

yophoto91 · 2008 December 2nd, 15:38

Hello,

I’m selling my Mamiya Prism Finder that could be used to flip the image of a depth of field adapter WITHOUT having to hack or flip your camcorder upside down.

I learned about this awesome idea from user “fantomaz” in the thread below (see post #20). The way it works is simple. You attach the Prism Finder to the LCD screen of your HV20/30 and it automatically flips the vertical and horizontal image for you….no hacking necessary and no need to flip the camera upside down. Please note the following two things: in order for it to flip the image properly when using a 35mm adapter you need to make sure the LCD screen is angled between 45 to 90 degrees (see photo in thread). Also when using this prism you lose about 2mm of the visible image on each side of the LCD screen. However, the fact that the prism makes manual focusing much easier, more than makes up for that in my opinion. Attaching it to the camcorder is very simple….all you need to do is use some heavy duty velcro. AS A BONUS I will include plenty of heavy duty velcro for FREE.

http://hv20.com/showthread.php?t=17233

This is an awesome accessory that can help you avoid hacking/flipping your camera if you are willing to spend some time making it fit your camera. The only reason I’m selling mine is because I just realized I have a portable DVD player that I can use as a monitor.

B&H Photo sells this exact same model for about $300.00 Shipped here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Metered_.html

To be honest I got an excellent deal on mine so I’m going to share the wealth. Mine is in LIKE NEW condition with no scratches on the mirror. You will receive the prism and the protective cap. I will sell it for $85 Shipped (Insurance Included) to anywhere in the lower 48 states. I accept PayPal and I ship fast (usually within 24 hours).

If you have any questions just let me know.

Take care,

Mark

yophoto91 · 2008 December 4th, 12:47

Still available. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail/PM me.

dcloud · 2008 December 4th, 19:19

pics?

yophoto91 · 2008 December 5th, 00:22

Hi,

What you are getting looks exactly like the picture at B&H. I will try to upload a pic tomorrow if I have time. I noticed you are located in the Philippines...as a heads up I can only ship in the United States (lower 48).

Take care,

Mark

Gymnut808 · 2008 December 5th, 00:26

I've sold a Raynox WA lens to dcloud previously and he has an address stateside.

yophoto91 · 2008 December 5th, 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gymnut808

I've sold a Raynox WA lens to dcloud previously and he has an address stateside.

Good to know. Thank you for the info. I will try to post a picture tomorrow.

Take care,

Mark

dcloud · 2008 December 5th, 01:40

thanks for the vouch

yophoto91 · 2008 December 5th, 13:36

Here you go:

Take care,

Mark

vaporeso · 2008 December 6th, 11:01

How exactly do you attach this to the viewfinder with velcro? Do you have an image of that? Do you cut thin strips of velcro and put them on the top and bottom of the viewfnder? Thanks.

yophoto91 · 2008 December 6th, 12:30

Vaporseo,

Here is a photo that was taken by user "fantomaz". Like I said before it may take some time to initially configure the velcro properly but once you do it correctly you are good to go. Also as I mentioned you lose about 2mm of the visible image on each side of the LCD screen...but the benefit is that it makes manual focusing easier and of course it flips the image correctly.

Take care,

Mark

yophoto91 · 2008 December 8th, 14:04

All messages replied to. Still available. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail/PM me.

Take care,

Mark

yophoto91 · 2008 December 11th, 14:57

Price reduced to $80.00 Shipped. This is the lowest I'm going. If you have any questions just let me know.

Take care,

Mark

yophoto91 · 2008 December 19th, 18:30

Still available. If you have any questions just let me know.

Take care,

Mark

yophoto91 · 2008 December 23rd, 20:01

Wow. I'm amazed that this hasn't sold yet. This is an awesome tool that will make you avoid the flip hack! FINAL FINAL FINAL price reduction to $75.00 Shipped...need money for college books. Please don't make me go to eBay.

If you have any questions just let me know.

Take care,

Mark

CycleWriter · 2008 December 23rd, 20:39

I have that viewfinder and the Mamiya Pro 645 that goes with it. I can't believe it hasn't sold yet. At $75 you're practically giving it away.

bluesgeek · 2008 December 23rd, 23:52

You're right. I just PMd him.

CycleWriter · 2008 December 24th, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesgeek

You're right. I just PMd him.

Cool. I get my 10% cut.

yophoto91 · 2008 December 24th, 00:13

CycleWriter,

Yes, you are right when you say this is a steal. If I didn't need my school books I wouldn't be selling this baby for this price.

Bluesgeek,

PM replied to.

Take care,

Mark

howironicman · 2008 December 24th, 06:08

So it flips the LCD but you still have to flip the image in post? Would it work if you had a 35mm adapter that was upside down, so that you don't have to flip it in post?

yophoto91 · 2008 December 29th, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by howironicman

So it flips the LCD but you still have to flip the image in post? Would it work if you had a 35mm adapter that was upside down, so that you don't have to flip it in post?

Hello,

My apologies....I did not see your question until now. To be honest I'm not sure about that. I will try to test it out later today if I have a chance. At the moment I thought the item was pending sale to bluesgeek but I haven't heard from him in a couple of days. I will update this thread later tonight for anyone else who is interested.

Take care,

Mark

bluesgeek · 2008 December 29th, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by yophoto91

Hello,

My apologies....I did not see your question until now. To be honest I'm not sure about that. I will try to test it out later today if I have a chance. At the moment I thought the item was pending sale to bluesgeek but I haven't heard from him in a couple of days. I will update this thread later tonight for anyone else who is interested.

Take care,

Mark

Sorry, still interested. I've been traveling on the holidays. Going to paypal now.

bluesgeek · 2008 December 29th, 13:26

Well, I just went to paypal and found that the only card I've got on there is an account I no longer use. I added another card, but I have to wait for paypal to send me the confirm link, which they say can take 2-3 days. I know you are looking for the money quickly, and I don't want to hang you up, so feel free to put it back up for sale.

yophoto91 · 2008 December 29th, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesgeek

Well, I just went to paypal and found that the only card I've got on there is an account I no longer use. I added another card, but I have to wait for paypal to send me the confirm link, which they say can take 2-3 days. I know you are looking for the money quickly, and I don't want to hang you up, so feel free to put it back up for sale.

Hi Dave,

No worries. It is still yours if you want it. I don't mind waiting a couple of days to get it sorted out. I will send you a PM in a second.

Take care,

Mark

bluesgeek · 2008 December 29th, 13:50

Ah, paypal was quick. You should have payment now. Thanks.

bluesgeek · 2009 January 4th, 02:12

I got it today. Thanks for the quick shipment.

I will say this for it. It magnifies the lcd to the point that the pixel grid is clearly visible. Used with "peak", I think this facilitates the best focusing you can get with the HV lcd.

2008 December 2nd, 15:38	#1
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	FS: Prism Finder (Automatically flips 35mm Adapter Footage WITHOUT hacking your HV20) Hello, I’m selling my Mamiya Prism Finder that could be used to flip the image of a depth of field adapter WITHOUT having to hack or flip your camcorder upside down. I learned about this awesome idea from user “fantomaz” in the thread below (see post #20). The way it works is simple. You attach the Prism Finder to the LCD screen of your HV20/30 and it automatically flips the vertical and horizontal image for you….no hacking necessary and no need to flip the camera upside down. Please note the following two things: in order for it to flip the image properly when using a 35mm adapter you need to make sure the LCD screen is angled between 45 to 90 degrees (see photo in thread). Also when using this prism you lose about 2mm of the visible image on each side of the LCD screen. However, the fact that the prism makes manual focusing much easier, more than makes up for that in my opinion. Attaching it to the camcorder is very simple….all you need to do is use some heavy duty velcro. AS A BONUS I will include plenty of heavy duty velcro for FREE. http://hv20.com/showthread.php?t=17233 This is an awesome accessory that can help you avoid hacking/flipping your camera if you are willing to spend some time making it fit your camera. The only reason I’m selling mine is because I just realized I have a portable DVD player that I can use as a monitor. B&H Photo sells this exact same model for about $300.00 Shipped here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Metered_.html To be honest I got an excellent deal on mine so I’m going to share the wealth. Mine is in LIKE NEW condition with no scratches on the mirror. You will receive the prism and the protective cap. I will sell it for $85 Shipped (Insurance Included) to anywhere in the lower 48 states. I accept PayPal and I ship fast (usually within 24 hours). If you have any questions just let me know. Take care, Mark

2008 December 5th, 00:26	#5
Gymnut808 Forum Mogul Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hawaii/SF Posts: 539	I've sold a Raynox WA lens to dcloud previously and he has an address stateside. __________________ "To be an artist means never to avert one's eyes." -Akira Kurosawa

2008 December 6th, 11:01	#9
vaporeso Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16	attaching How exactly do you attach this to the viewfinder with velcro? Do you have an image of that? Do you cut thin strips of velcro and put them on the top and bottom of the viewfnder? Thanks.

2008 December 23rd, 20:39	#15
CycleWriter Curmudgerator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LaLa Land Posts: 6,635	I have that viewfinder and the Mamiya Pro 645 that goes with it. I can't believe it hasn't sold yet. At $75 you're practically giving it away. __________________ To all Newbies: Have you read this FAQ before posting? Or watched this short video? If you haven't, then don't complain when I close or move your thread. The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. --Albert Einstein

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2008 December 4th, 12:47	#2
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	Still available. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail/PM me.

2008 December 4th, 19:19	#3
dcloud Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 485	pics?

2008 December 5th, 00:22	#4
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	Hi, What you are getting looks exactly like the picture at B&H. I will try to upload a pic tomorrow if I have time. I noticed you are located in the Philippines...as a heads up I can only ship in the United States (lower 48). Take care, Mark

2008 December 5th, 01:40	#7
dcloud Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 485	thanks for the vouch

2008 December 5th, 13:36	#8
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	Here you go: Take care, Mark

2008 December 6th, 12:30	#10
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	Vaporseo, Here is a photo that was taken by user "fantomaz". Like I said before it may take some time to initially configure the velcro properly but once you do it correctly you are good to go. Also as I mentioned you lose about 2mm of the visible image on each side of the LCD screen...but the benefit is that it makes manual focusing easier and of course it flips the image correctly. Take care, Mark

2008 December 8th, 14:04	#11
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	All messages replied to. Still available. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail/PM me. Take care, Mark

2008 December 11th, 14:57	#12
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	Price reduced to $80.00 Shipped. This is the lowest I'm going. If you have any questions just let me know. Take care, Mark

2008 December 19th, 18:30	#13
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	Still available. If you have any questions just let me know. Take care, Mark

2008 December 23rd, 20:01	#14
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	Wow. I'm amazed that this hasn't sold yet. This is an awesome tool that will make you avoid the flip hack! FINAL FINAL FINAL price reduction to $75.00 Shipped...need money for college books. Please don't make me go to eBay. If you have any questions just let me know. Take care, Mark

2008 December 23rd, 23:52	#16
bluesgeek Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 279	You're right. I just PMd him.

2008 December 24th, 00:13	#18
yophoto91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 152	CycleWriter, Yes, you are right when you say this is a steal. If I didn't need my school books I wouldn't be selling this baby for this price. Bluesgeek, PM replied to. Take care, Mark

2008 December 24th, 06:08	#19
howironicman Valued Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 37	So it flips the LCD but you still have to flip the image in post? Would it work if you had a 35mm adapter that was upside down, so that you don't have to flip it in post?

2008 December 29th, 13:26	#22
bluesgeek Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 279	Well, I just went to paypal and found that the only card I've got on there is an account I no longer use. I added another card, but I have to wait for paypal to send me the confirm link, which they say can take 2-3 days. I know you are looking for the money quickly, and I don't want to hang you up, so feel free to put it back up for sale.

2008 December 29th, 13:50	#24
bluesgeek Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 279	Ah, paypal was quick. You should have payment now. Thanks.

2009 January 4th, 02:12	#25
bluesgeek Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 279	I got it today. Thanks for the quick shipment. I will say this for it. It magnifies the lcd to the point that the pixel grid is clearly visible. Used with "peak", I think this facilitates the best focusing you can get with the HV lcd.