Anyone ever made a focusing hood?

[Tin Can]

I bought a knock-off for a Horseman 4X5 HD, $95.00. Looks like it was made for it. I only have 50's Linhof and they are much different.

Speaking of focusing hood, my Technika V is missing the hood. I've seen a few cheap knockoffs on eBay, but wondering if anyone else has tried one?

[Noah B]

The chamonix hood looks perfect! I wonder if it'll fit a shen hao TFC45-IIB, 16 is steep for their branded folding hood.

[Ian Gordon Bilson]

Yes,I made one for my Horseman LB, after failing to convince my "Better Half" (spouse),that I should spend a fortune on the Folding Binocular Viewer.
It involves a thin mirror,a holding frame made with some plastic molding,an application of hot glue,some black material,and a Close Up dioptre lens- strength unknown but available to anyone curious enough to ask.
It has 90% of the functionality of the original,and cost me $5.00 for the mirror,and nothing for the other bits.
Is it ugly? As ugly as a lipsticked Pig.
Does it work? Yup.

[Tin Can]

Since I love Horseman, Ian, I would love a pic or two of your hood. I need to make one also!

Thanks! Don't be shy!

[Ian Gordon Bilson]

Randy,I'll see what I can do.
And to any pigs out there (Winston Churchill considered them" Noble Animals",more intelligent than dogs..my apologies.
But,a working prototype only needs to work,right?..right?...

[Tin Can]

Right!

Randy,I'll see what I can do.
And to any pigs out there (Winston Churchill considered them" Noble Animals",more intelligent than dogs..my apologies.
But,a working prototype only needs to work,right?..right?...

[Ian Gordon Bilson]

I am better at the forums core activity than posting images here. Sheesh.
I'll leave it to R.Moe to upload to the group.
As a prototype,it works well.
+4 diopter works well for a 4x5in back.

[Leonard Evens]

I've always used a dark t-sirt. The neck goes over the rear standard and I stick my head in through the other end. If necessary I can stick my arms through the armholes to reach controls.

[Tin Can]

Here are Ian Bilson's images of his DIY viewing hood. I will be making something like it.

Thanks Ian!

I am better at the forums core activity than posting images here. Sheesh.
I'll leave it to R.Moe to upload to the group.
As a prototype,it works well.
+4 diopter works well for a 4x5in back.

[Ian Gordon Bilson]

Leonard,I have several black Tshirts,and a focus cloth. But,there are times,especially during setup,when I just want the image right side up,albeit reversed left-to-right.
It makes adjusting for perfect levels and composition so; intuitive.
Then,back to the loupe and black cloth for fine focus,and all the minute bits that "bendycams" allow.