NEX-7 with the Nauticam 45 degree viewfinder

[PHIL RUDIN]

I have attached several photos of the Nauticam NEX-7 housing with and without the Nauticam 45 degree viewfinder installed. I will take if for a dip on Tuesday or Wednesday and let you know what I think V. the stock pickup finder. Also two with the 30mm macro from Saturday.

Phil Rudin

 

[bfowles]

The viewfinder looks huge attached to the camera, how much does it weight? I am looking forward to your review, I really hope this viewfinder works well with the camera.

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

According to the Nauticam web site the 45 viewfinder is 477.8 grams (16.85 oz) and it is larger than my Inon 45 finder. It also has a larger viewing port and the +/- diopter control. I think the viewfinder looks "huge" more because the NEX-7 housing is so small compared to a DSLR housing with the same viewfinder like the Canon 7D in the attachment.

Also see the attached Nauticam link for new 45 viewfinder info.

Nauticam USA - Innovation Underwater - Nauticam USA News

Phil Rudin

 

[Thiad]

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts, and always appreciate the reviews (and the excellent photos). Question - have you used the 4" wide angle port for the 18-55mm? I'd be interested to hear what you think of it. I've been a fan of the flat port, but once I started using the fisheye with the 16mm, I got hooked.

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

Hi Thiad,

On my list of things to try but I have not used the port yet. So far I like the 30 macro and the 16mm with the W/A adapter best of the lens combo's I have used. The fisheye is very nice as well but I feel like I have a little more control with the W/A. At the price I am sure several NEX users will have both.

Phil Rudin

 

[alien]

I agree the veiwfinder is huge. The whole reason I went down this path was for lightness for travel but I guess all the ports and lens will add up. I fly to NZ for easter so will see hwo much I have to carry.

 

[alien]

Be good to hear about this viewfinder versus the EVF

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

My article on EVF's using the Nauticam viewfinder is now released in the new issue of Underwater Photography magazine, UWPMAG.com along with an article about diving in Spain. Check it out and let me know if you have any additional questions.

Phil Rudin

 

[Akoni]

Phil,

Which issue of UWPmag are you referring to?

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

Current issue, UWPmag.com #66.

Phil Rudin