LCD Viewfinder Magnifier for Sony FX30 Camera

Ergonomics and Shooting Benefits: 

• With the screen flipped up, the viewfinder allows you to hold the camera close to your body, keeping your elbows tucked in. This significantly improves handheld shooting stability and reduces fatigue during long sessions.
• Despite its compact hood, it effectively blocks glare. Even without pressing your eye tightly against the hood, the entire screen remains visible. The small gap between your eye and the hood allows you to maintain peripheral vision, ensuring comfortable movement and situational awareness.
• This magnifier attaches quickly and securely to the articulating screen of the Sony FX30 camera. No additional tools or accessories are required for mounting - simply clip it onto the display.

Important: The magnifier is designed to be used when the screen is swung out to the left. Before swinging the screen back to its closed (storage/travel) position against the camera body, you must first remove the LCD viewfinder magnifier.

Printing and Assembly Parameters:

Material: PLA, Layer Height: 0.2 mm

Lens: The model is designed for a 100mm fixed distance between the lens and the camera screen. Therefore, it requires a lens with a focal length of 100mm, which corresponds to an optical power of +10 diopters (D = 1 / 0.1 m = +10D), and a lens diameter of 40-41 mm.

The LCD viewfinder magnifier consists of two parts: the main body and the lens cap, which secures the installed lens. I secured both the lens and the lens cap to the main body using small dots of black hot glue.

Finishing: To combat glare and internal reflections, the interior surface of the model was coated with acrylic primer and painted with matte acrylic paint ("Lamp Black"). I also painted the exterior for aesthetics, but this is optional.

ATTENTION / DISCLAIMER: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. The model's author is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage caused to your photo equipment (camera, its screen, etc.), any other objects, or for any personal injury, health issues, or accidents that may occur during the printing, assembly, installation, or use of this accessory. This includes but is not limited to potential eye strain or vision-related issues that may result from the use of the magnifying lens. You are solely responsible for verifying compatibility, ensuring safe usage, and assessing any potential health risks associated with using this device.

Please Note: This is a custom 3D-printed accessory designed for the Sony FX30. It is not an official Sony product nor affiliated with Sony Corporation.

I hope you enjoy this simple solution! Happy printing and shooting!