[Jim Harvey]

Hello Rob.

Thank you for the kind words. I really enjoy writing for the Cow. Unlike other forums, I’m not “told” what I can write and because of that policy, you can be assured that every review you read here from every writer, is the unvarnished truth with no pressure from outside entities.

I think that you will be pleasantly surprised with the finder. I know that I was. What’s funny is that it seems that everyone is now making the switch to the 7D from the 5D. I think it’s a combination of reasons. Economy,the 7D is less expensive and returns an image that is virtually impossible to distinguish from the 5D, and versatility. The 7D can also be used for sports with its higher burst mode. All in all, either camera is an excellent tool and we’re just scratching the surface.

For a shoulder rig, you now have a multitude of choices. Just a year or so ago, you were locked into only a couple of rather expensive units. Now there are a lot of players in the game which is a good thing for the consumer.

[Jim Harvey]

I currently have a 5D MKII and a 7D and was also looking for a good external finder for each of those cameras. I came across a unit from Indi Pro Tools (https://www.indiprotools.com)that filled the bill quite nicely. The unit is very well made and easy to employ. Adding the viewfinder changed the entire process of image acquisition (for the better) and kicked the camera up another notch. Plus, it didn’t break the bank.