16:9 matte for viewfinder (Canon 20D)

[dylan_strickland]

<p>I'm looking to shoot a shot film this summer on a Canon 20D. It's going to be a mix of stills and animation, and I will ultimately be cropping the images to a 16:9 format for video. <br>

Here's what I'm trying to figure out: Is there a way to setup a matte in the viewfinder, so that I can compose the shots for a 16:9 frame? It doesn't need to be a full matte, come to think of it, even just guidelines would be great. I was thinking of using paper tape over the viewfinder to get pretty close, but I was wondering if anyone might have a more accurate solution.<br>

Thanks,<br>

Dylan</p>

[ric_easton]

<p>I think I would get one of those see thru LCD protectors, then, with a magic marker, draw the lines right on it. Switch to video mode when you're doing it and use the picture for your guide lines.</p>

[godfrey]

<p>Have Katz Eye Optics make you a custom focusing screen with 16:9 framing guidelines. Rebecca Katz is a great person to work with ... http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/</p>