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I've also considered a hoodman, but never got around to ordering one. I'm honestly a bit skeptical of how well I'd enjoy using it as the Merrill doesn't have that great of screen, so I don't think it would really add much enjoyment viewing it at eye level. Still would have the poor resolution and color issues, but I guess at least be easier to view in sunlight.
The way I tend to shoot the camera also seems to lend itself well to using the LCD. Camera like the Sony A7 I nearly always used the EVF on, because they were fast and responsive; they felt basically like using a DSLR.
Adding a VF to the Merrill still wouldn't make it shoot like a DSLR, it would still be slow to focus, you'd still be stuck at low ISO's etc.
I rather think supplementing a Merrill (Or Q) with a responsive EVF camera, like a Fuji X100, Sony A6000, A7 or any number of other options makes a little more sense overall.
A Fuji X100 isn't going to have close to the IQ (Xtran sensor and all....) but its going to be much better at high ISO, far more responsive, and gives a cool shooting experience with its hybrid VF.
Its a fantastic camera for on the fly shooting and is lots of fun to use. Just a great tool for daily life stuff, kids, vacations etc. Great high ISO, amazing fill flash etc. Way more fun to take on a family trip to the park or something.
Pair it with a Merrill for when you may want to shoot some more serious photography like landscapes, detail shots etc. Can't beat a M for that type of stuff.
I think of my M as a LF or MF camera I've owned years ago. Never used those in a fast pace shooting environment where I instead relied upon SLR's.
Could be totally wrong though and may just love a Hoodman though, so probably should try it and know for sure
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