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You can order the Xtend-a-View from Photosolve.com |
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If you've read through my CoolPix 990 accessory section,
you know that I prefer shooting with the LCD viewfinder from
Xtend-a-View.
This is a much needed accessory for the CoolPix 5000 for a number of reasons.
Besides the fact that it's difficult to see the LCD in sunlight, it's
also difficult to hold
the camera steady if you can't rest the viewfinder against your eye when
shooting hand held. Of all the LCD viewfinders on the market I prefer the Xtend-a-View
because it's built in magnifier allows me to see exact composition and
focus on the LCD. |
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| To modify my existing Xtend-a-View, I purchased 1 inch self stick Velcro and 1/2 inch
Polyester Braided Elastic from JoAnn Fabrics. The Velcro can be
purchased at Home Depot also. But the key is the thickness of the
elastic so that the LCD can reverse and lock into place. Important to
note, for first time Xtend-a-view users is to apply the supplied
Velcro around the three sides where it will rest against the camera to
prevent scratches. Existing users already have that Velcro in place. I
applied pieces of 1 inch Velcro to the top and bottom of the finder
and created an elastic strap that was approximately 4 inches long with
one inch of trimmed Velcro at either end. Total cost of the
modification was under $5.00 and took about 5 minutes.Please note, I've had to sew the Velcro
onto each end because the adhesive didn't hold that well in the
cold weather. |
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| The LCD has been reversed and still locks into place
because of the thickness of the elastic |
