Hoodman Live View Kits enable photographers & videographers to view glare free outdoor images on their DSLR Live View screens for improved focus capability. Handheld Live View shooting now becomes much more stable because you have 3 points of contact...both hands and your eye. HoodLoupes are built with superior glass optics, a + 3 diopter adjustment and a 1/4 20 mounting solution. The base plate provides an elegant bayonet mounting for the HoodLoupe. USA built, aluminum base plates fit all DSLR camera bodies and screws into the camera bottom ¼ 20 hole. Additional base plate features include milled black anodized aluminum, on board hex tool, anti-twist bars, two 1/4 20 tripod mount holes, hand strap slot and improved camera sling attachment point. Kit weighs just 9 ounces.