LCD Magnifier question

[scottg_houston]

Hi folks


Has anyone had success fitting a proprietary/homemade LCD magnifier to a Canon WP-DC point and shoot housing...I'm starting to have to hold my S90 at arms length to see the shot, and dont really want to put reading lenses in my mask!

Any advice/tips much appreciated!

Thanks and regards
Scott

 

[ozziworld]

You mean like this?

This is the view above water. The magnification is less when underwater but still enough to be a big help for far sighted eyes that need reading glasses.

The above was a prototype on cheap flex arms. Eventually when all was good, I mounted them on 1/2 in. loc-lines. They perform a lot better.

Eventually, this is what my rig ended up like with two strobes. Anyway, the magnifier as shown below are on 1/2 in. loc-lines.

 

[scottg_houston]

That's an impressive set up, Ozziworld.

Thanks for posting -you've given me plenty of food for thought!

 

[annemc]

You mean like this?

This is the view above water. The magnification is less when underwater but still enough to be a big help for far sighted eyes that need reading glasses.

The above was a prototype on cheap flex arms. Eventually when all was good, I mounted them on 1/2 in. loc-lines. They perform a lot better.

Eventually, this is what my rig ended up like with two strobes. Anyway, the magnifier as shown below are on 1/2 in. loc-lines.

Hi there,
I know this is an old post - but where did you get the magnifier please ? I'm looking to do exactly the same thing
Thanks for any help you can give

 

[ozziworld]

The Magnifier was from a dollar store. Plastic frame and handle so no issues with rust. Just lucky to have come across them. but they seem to be all over the thrift shops.

 

[annemc]

The Magnifier was from a dollar store. Plastic frame and handle so no issues with rust. Just lucky to have come across them. but they seem to be all over the thrift shops.

Thanks -i'll give it a go !