September 5, 2024
Description
We've probably all seen those inexpensive video cameras with the flip-out monitor screen on the side. That configuration has many advantages, like being able to see what you're recording without having to have your eye in a viewfinder. A great advantage when shooting over a crowd. The downside of this configuration is it's impossible to see the display when we're out in bright sunlight. That is when a viewfinder is nice to have. The problem is, cameras that have both a monitor and viewfinder, and have the capabilities that the one below has, start to get expensive (over $1000). A bit high to pay for a viewfinder. The idea of creating a monitor shroud seemed like a good solution provided I got all the measurements correct.
The monitor dimensions are: 92mm x 51mm x 11mm (approximately)
I printed this in PLA, but other filaments (e.g. PETG) should work fine too. Used a 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layers, 1mm perimeters (top, bottom, and sides, 15% infill, and no supports required.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial