How secure is the attachment to the camera? My concern is it might somehow get snagged on something and fall off without my knowing it.
1867531
No doubt that the EVF is a delicate piece. However, it is secured very well to the camera body ad is screwed in. I've never had an issue with it falling off. It does have a tendency to snag on things especially when you have the camera around your neck. The EVF's begins to tilt/sag and sticks out a bit making it more vulnerable. Like most consumer electronics it is light weight plastic and not well-suited for the rigors of pro use getting bumped around daily. If you're careful you should not have any issues. By the way, it is totally worth the investment if you use manual focus lenses with NEX adaptors. Focus is spot on now. No doubt that the EVF is a delicate piece. However, it is secured very well to the camera body ad is screwed in. I've never had an issue with it falling off. It does have a tendency to snag on things especially when you have the camera around your neck. The EVF's begins to tilt/sag and sticks out a bit making it more vulnerable. Like most consumer electronics it is light weight plastic and not well-suited for the rigors of pro use getting bumped around daily. If you're careful you should not have any issues. By the way, it is totally worth the investment if you use manual focus lenses with... » Read More No doubt that the EVF is a delicate piece. However, it is secured very well to the camera body ad is screwed in. I've never had an issue with it falling off. It does have a tendency to snag on things especially when you have the camera around your neck. The EVF's begins to tilt/sag and sticks out a bit making it more vulnerable. Like most consumer electronics it is light weight plastic and not well-suited for the rigors of pro use getting bumped around daily. If you're careful you should not have any issues. By the way, it is totally worth the investment if you use manual focus lenses with NEX adaptors. Focus is spot on now. « Show Less
1867532
It is very secure. Uses a thumb wheel to tighten same as the flash uses. The viewfinder tilts so if it were to snag it will just tilt up and not snag or break. I leave mine dedicated on the 5N since I got it. It is a quality unit.
1867533
It has not happened for me. It screws into place, it is not just plugged in. I use a Blackrapid harness, and the eyepiece has gotten snagged on my phone holster, camera case, clothing etc. and it has not fallen off. That being said, excessive force in that direction would likely be detrimental to the eyepiece, but again, mine has been snagged multiple times, and I have had no issues whatsoever.
1867534
It goes on very tight, you clip it in and then screw it down. It never snagged or broke off for me and i'm pretty rough on my camera. It definitely wouldn't come off without you noticing.
1867535
The viewfinder does not work unless it is snuggly and properly mounted, i.e. screwed into the connector on the camera. However I suggest user exercise care with camera when one is mounted.
1867536
It attaches securely and would require quite a force to become dislodged. The weak point is the tilt-up hinge if the EVF is left tilted up.
1867537
It's quite stable. When u put it on, it comes a part of the camera, like your lense does. Your lense will not drop easily, will it?
1867538
I like this viewfinder so much that I usually don't take it off anymore. While carrying my camera around my neck I have caught it on branches while going to get pictures in the brush or woods. I have a carry bag that I have never had a concern about putting it in or getting out. I have handled my camera roughly at times and have never had the viewer come loose. To me this is not of any concern.
897386
Neither my wife nor I have had a problem. It is a very precise fit so just being off a little could cause a problem. We use our cameras daily and I haven't noticed any problem. It's extremely clear and you can't tell it's on the view screen.
385644
Can't picture what you are doing, it is designed for a standard tripod thread, but is very secure once you have the quick release attached to your car, it will hold your camera very securely regardless of what position it is in.I had the same issue as Ruchy, but was able to put it back together and Have to be careful with the spring
251397
I was going to answer "no", then again I'm looking at mine with grip attached (always leave mine on for extra battery). If it's underneath I had forgotten since my grip has been on about as long as had the camera, loops, I mean phone. I do that all the time!! ;0)
630514
There is a small steel loop attached to the camera body, which appears some kind of high density plastic. Could it break - I guess, but it would be hard to do.
1959024
It's got some kind of sticky stuff on the surface. You peal off the protective cover and attach to the camera. So far it is working just fine and is attached quite firmly.
1607589
i just get my thumbs between the two clips and spread them out of the way, if they get in my way. i don't find a problem with it. love that its very secure. especially if you have $$$ camera.
2051420
Not that easy. It helps to use the case strap to hook it to camera strap. This way, you can quickly remove the case from camera and do not drop it to the floor, or loose it.
1333355
Not really sure. All you do is hold it up to camera. It doesn't per say attach.
1136337
There is nothing wrong with that at all, Since I attached mine to my Cannon 7D I have never taken it off. I even bought a 2nd one and attached it to my tripod ring of my 100-400. It's great being able detach it from the strap and just pop it onto the tripod. Hope this helps.
1564043
I haven't had anything like that happen to mine. I was just looking at the lens and honestly I can't see what might fall off in the way of a thin, plastic circle or ring. If the camera is still operating properly then I'd say keep taking pictures. With hope the now-missing circle/ring hasn't left an opening where dust and dirt can get into the lens or the camera itself. Keep us posted.
1519420
Yes, Not a problem. It attaches to the tripod mount screw on the bottom of the camera and the strap mounts on the top.
385646
Can't picture what you are doing, it is designed for a standard tripod thread, but is very secure once you have the quick release attached to your car, it will hold your camera very securely regardless of what position it is in. I had the same issue as Ruchy, but was able to put it back together and Have to be careful with the spring
164449
This works very well for me. I have 2 of them. I keep one screwed into my camera body and into the Tripod ring on my 100-400. This way I never have to remove them. I have been using them for about 2 years now and have never had them come loose. The biggest key is to get the lock washer in place correctly. It is a really tight fit. I had to use a needle nose pliers to do it. Hope this helps.
1934426
It pops off super easy. I put mine in my camera bag. You'll love the grip - it's easier to handle and the battery life is insane.
1413185
The magnets are fairly strong. The camera fits very snuggly into the case, it's almost too snug of a fit. I would prefer if the fit was not so snug but there is no way the camera could fall out of the case. You have to pull the strap on the camera and hold onto the case in order to get the camera out. Hope this helps!
111358
You twist and slide camera out of clip but keep camera tethered for safety. Straps are long enough to keep them tethered. I did out c hooks on my camera so I can take the neck strap off when using the harness and easily reattach it when necessary.