Tagged with evf - Personal View Talks

F&V SpectraHD 4 EVF/Monitor 1280 x 720p with loupe now only $749 and even less on ebay.

majoraxis — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:57:36 +0000

Hi,

I have been looking for an combo EVF/monitor. The SmallHD 502 and Sidefinder was the functionality I was hoping for, but the price had put me off. Then I stumbled upon the SpectraHD 4 which seems like a potential alternative. The current price is $717.69 (it was $706.29) new on ebay (or $749 from F&V/Adorama/Amazon) with the loupe - http://www.ebay.com/itm/371278169162?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Specifications:

4.3" LCD Display with 1280x720px Resolution with 170-degree Viewing Angle. HDMI to SDI Conversion. Waveform, Histogram, Vectorscope, False Color, Zebra Overlays, Pixel to Pixel, Focus Peaking, Frame Guides, Audio Meters, Timecode and DSLR Scale. 1/4"-20 and Arri Rosette Mounting Options. Multiple Power Options: Sony NP-F, DC2.5mm, Mini-XLR. Only thing that seems to be missing is a LUT.

Review:

This was $1299 announced at NAB 2014, so it seems like a great value at $749 or less...

Anyone using one of the these?

Thanks!

Mark

3.5" new EVF

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:35:55 +0000

Features:

Peaking for focus assist
1:1 magnifier mode
Earphone Jack
Image Flip(U/D,L/R)
Brightness, Contrast Ratio, Tint, Saturation and Color Temperature
Check Field Modes: Red, Green, Blue, Monochrome and Color
Underscan/Overscan
Center Marker, Screen Markers(80%,85%,90%,93%,96%)

Specifications:

Panel Resolution - 800X480
Brightness - 315cd/m²
Contrast - 800:1
Inputs - HDMI
Outputs - HDMI; 3.5mm audio
HDMI Supported Modes - up to and including 1080p （50/60Hz)
Viewing Angles - 80°/80°(L/R) 80°/80°(U/D)
Power Consumption - ≤6W
Size - 111.8H X 83W X90.8L mm
Weight (complete) - 400g

It is not high end stuff, but price won't high end either :-)

Present at our deals - http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/717/special-deals-lighting-fresnels-evfs-monitors

Monitors or EVF for BMPCC

michellewhite0210 — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 02:54:27 +0000

I have a new BMPCC, and search for some monitors to work with it, with HDMI input and output would be best. :D

Today I get a video for the review with BMPCC and 3.5 inch EVF, new version to support BMPCC, HDMI input & output, with very

nice price.

The video is as below.

Is there anyone have this EVF? How about it working with BMPCC? Or someone have other monitors from this brand?? Thanks.

GH3 (GH4 too?) OEM eyecup

debuys — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:19:24 +0000

I lost my GH3's EVF eyecup. I modified an aftermarket Hoodman Nikon D300 eyecup to fit and it's great but it obstructs the LCD's movement and extends above the hotshoe. I wanted to replace the original eyecup and had a hell of a time finding even just the part number on the web. I called Panasonic's warranty number and learned that the eyecup falling off would be covered under warranty. I was told to pack the camera up and send it in to a repair center where they would replace the eyecup. My only expense would be shipping it to them. I started a claim and got a case number but I asked to be transferred to the parts department. I wanted to see if I could find the part and compare the cost of shipping in my camera to buying a tiny part.

Panasonic USA's tech support, repair and parts department didn't have a diagram or an obvious part name to help me order the right part. I was patient and eventually I was put in contact with a manager who had worked in multiple departments and was familiar with the "DMC-GH3". She found the part number and took the order over the phone. It arrived in about 5 business days.

Since it was such an an unusual, inexplicably time consuming affair I thought I should share the information.

The part number is VYK6B43

The Panasonic USA parts telephone number is 1-800-833-9626. Other regions have a different number. It can also order via internet.

My cost including shipping was $16.75 US

GH2 Smudge in EVF.

Italianshox — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 07:31:38 +0000

I picked up my GH2 today, I have had it for about a week. When looking inside the EVF, I saw a brown smudge. It is quite small ( covers about 50 pixels). At first I thought it was just on the outside, so I cleaned the glass. but that did not fix anything. As you can see in the image, the smudge is located in bottom right.

There is also a weird parallax effect with the smudge. Ie if the angle of the eye is not perfectly perpendicular to the glass, 2 smudges appear, 1 infront of the other (that is why there appear to be 2 smudges in the photo) .

How do i get rid of this? Is it a common problem?

Thanks for all of your help.

Eyecup for EVF. $5.40 only.

stoney — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:59:12 +0000

I got a cheap EVF eyecup. This looked... ghetto. Occasionally it pops up a bit on top as u can see on the 3rd picture. One finger to push it back. $5.40... what do u expect? I can see everything. No light leaking. LCD flips back and forth easily. No more nose grease all over on the back of LCD screen. It doesn't invalidate warranty. Hot shoe intact. But what if it breaks? Always have extra rubbers. What if there's no rubber? No worry. Back to EVF rabbit hole. That's all. Large eyecup is quite annoying for photography, but it's so nice for videography.

Alphatron EVF-035W-3G (upcoming video review)

feha — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:13:18 +0000

Anyone owns or used this EVF ?

I might do a video review next week, so i wonder if there is an interest on this and what do you want to know or what should i test ? I can test it only with GH3, i don't own any GH2 at present time.

FS: Zacuto Z-Finder EVF w/battery, charger, cheese plate bar, external power cable

josh_chiara — Wed, 13 May 2015 15:11:38 +0000

Zacuto EVF flip model with loupe.

I'm asking $600 plus shipping, anywhere in the world.

Comes with cheese plate bar (screws are included, but not pictured), battery and charger, and dummy battery that will power the EVF, and the Loupe attachment. Cheese plate can be attached for more mounting options.

The screen of the EVF is scratch free and blemish free. The glass on the loupe is also in pristine condition with no scratches.

Everything works 100% perfectly.

FS: Zacuto EVF Snap plus Extendable Arm $375

Nigel785 — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:06:44 +0000

Slightly used Zacuto EVF Snap for sale. $375. Free shipping in US. Works great, I just never use it. Some Spring Cleaning.

Comes with Battery & Charger. Hot Shoe Ball Thingy, HDMI - Mini connector and Kamerar Adjustable Arm.

Message me. A good deal here!

IKAN D5w 5.6" monitor - like new

Alienhead — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 15:39:44 +0000

In excellent working condition. It has waveform and scopes, peaking, etc. It comes with the ball head, box, battery plate, AC adapter, and I'm throwing in a multivolt battery (5v/9v/12v) with A/C adpater and cables so you can use it with the monitor, an H4N or other USB powered 5v device, and a random 9v device (I used it to power a GH2 at one time). The monitor has the Sony NP battery plate attached. (Other plates can be purchased from B&H for under $20). $550 shipped in the US.

EVF for small shoulder-rig

Gamer_s — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:42:16 +0000

I'm building a small shoulder-rig for my GH4. As I want to have most of the weight on the shoulder, the built in LCD and EVF end up too far back to be used, so I need an EVF. Any input on what to look for and what to watch out for? The upcoming Zacuto OLED viewfinder looks nice, but makes little sense buying a viewfinder more expensive than the whole rest of the rig... So what other alternatives are there on the market and how do they compare?

thanks, Simon

For sale Cineroid SDI viewfinder 4MSS

belfryman — Sat, 24 May 2014 12:59:08 +0000

I love this EVF but hardly used it, because I bought it for my black magic cinema camera which I didn't get on with and have sold so have no use for an SDI EVF any more. Comes with bag and battery and magic arm. Lovely piece of kit with focus peaking etc. Had the firmware updated so it worked with BMCC. Only want to sell in UK really. £650.

Modified Nikon Hoodman eyecup for GH3 and GH4

debuys — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 23:59:51 +0000

Here's some pictures of an alternative eyecup for the GH3/4. Only a few cuts with a hacksaw and file were required. Basically I sawed off the bottom lip and widened the horizontal dimensions of an aftermarket Hoodman eyecup.

It almost makes the EVF usable.

$50 (3G)HD-SDI to HDMI converter (quick review)

hempo22 — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:14:27 +0000

Just thought I would give a quick "review" of an SDI to HDMI converter that just arrived. And by review I mean: List my equipment and say if it works or not with that combination. I couldn't find anything on this particular el cheapo one when scanning the forums so here we go!

It came without a box, just a padded envelope. The converter and the power supply was wrapped in plastic. The power had an american socket and and type f adapter (just what we use in Sweden). Input voltage is 5-12v.

According to the eBay seller I ordered from (and the manual that came with it) it said to support the following input/output resolutions:

480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i @ 50/59,94/60
1080p @ 23,98/24/25/29,97/30/50/59,94/60

On the BMCC 2.5K MFT + Zacuto EVF 1080i50/60 worked fine, so did 1080p25/29,97/30. 23,98 and 24p did not. I got "unsupported format" on the Zacuto display (latest firmware).

No big deal for me since I'm shooting 25p, but people who need an adapter and shoot 24p to use with their Zacutos, beware.

EDIT: 23.98 and 24p works on the converter. Hooked it up to my Samsung TV and sure enough, I get an image. Which is weird since the Zacuto manual states 1080p24. Time to contact them.

I can also add that audio passes trough and I get metering on the EVF.

For the money I'm not gonna complain and this will do till I can afford an Alphatron or whatever comes out this year that I will settle on. It's light and will stick easily on your rig with some velcro.

Idea of a new design for viewfinders/displayloupes... opinions?

Illusionist_Films — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:51:16 +0000

What I've ever really been missing in present cameras is a proper viewfinder: I'm talking about the sort of angled viewfinder cameras like Aaton XTR or Arri Alexa are equipped with, where you're able to have the camera on one of your sides when looking through. The only thing nowadays digital cameras are most probably equipped with is a display. I know there are a lot of solutions like display loupes or EVF's, but I don't think any of them being comfortable. I don't like the idea of adding more bulk to the camera with an EVF, as you're not solely adding the EVF but also a proper mounting solution, powering and have the hdmi/sdi cables hanging around (not to mention that good EVF's are pretty expensive and most people already use a monitor which adds enough bulk and cables etc..). So go to the display loupe way? Well, I think most display loupes available are absolutely unflexible as you've to position the camera right in front of your eyes. That's neither convenient nor always possible, depending on tripod, rig or other accessories. The only design I liked was that of the Varavon Loupe EX for GH1/2 (even though i never owned one) as it used the flexibility of the flip- and rotateable display. But again the mobility of the viewfinder depended on the display. So what about cameras with a fixed display like BMPCC? I've come up with the idea for a fully rotateable display loupe using mirrors or prisms inside to work like a kind of magnificating periscope. As I don't have the manual abilities nor the knowledge to built something like this I thought I'd share my thoughts here. I've attached a rough schematic diagramm to visualize it. I know the market for this would be marginal but do you believe this to be useful? Probably theres something similar to this already existing and I just don't know it? I'd like to hear some opinions, suggestions... if someone has the mechanical skills to built this or wants to refine/improve the idea... feel free to do it ;)

[SOLD] Small HD DP4 monitor with VF4 EVF and accessories for sale

Alienhead — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 21:12:50 +0000

Used only a few times, purchased earlier this year. Only 5.6" so small enough to comfortably put on a rig, and with the EVF creates another point of stability. Focus Assist+ is quite handy when using manual focus lenses. False Color has two modes, one of them shows ideal skin tone range (instead of only underexposed and overexposed). Cost new was $600 before shipping, I'd like to get $500 and will absorb shipping costs within the US.

includes all original packaging and accessories including the sun hood, lens cap, screen protector, Sony battery bracket.

http://smallhd.com/products/dp4-evf/

SOLD FS Seetec 3.5 EVF with sony battery plate and battery

josh_chiara — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:15:37 +0000

SOLD

For sale is my very gently used Seetec EVF. This one was purchased directly from a manufacturer in china, and as such, it doesn't have the Seetec logo on the side of it.

I've only used it a handful of times, and it is in like new condition.

I will include the pictured sony battery, which lasts for around 2-3 hours, and a short mini hdmi cable.

Price is $200.00. I will ship it for free to anywhere in the US. International shipping will be the actual cost of the shiping.

SOLD : Alphatron Broadcast Electronics EVF-035W-3G Electronic Viewfinder, 3.54"

feha — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:30:50 +0000

Alphatron Broadcast Electronics EVF-035W-3G Electronic Viewfinder, 3.54" LED Backlit LCD, 24-Bit RGB 960x640 Resolution

I'm selling this as it does not fit for my own light-weight configuration. It is in perfect condition as new used/tested for a week only. Originally bought in January 2013.

The price is : 1200 euro + postage 35 euro includes tracking.

Current price in Sweden 1450 euro.

Buyers from EU do not pay import taxes as I'm located in Sweden.

Payments via PayPal.

Please no discussions about the price etc ...

Official website: http://www.alphatron.tv/evf.html

PM ...

Kinotehnik NEW EVF official release day announced

klem007 — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:03 +0000

"Kinotehnik We start shipping to dealers around the world by NAB. Stay tuned we will have official press release soon."

"LCDVFE availability update: We have scheduled an official launch for NAB Expo, which starts in Las Vegas on 16th of April. The units will be available at your favorite Kinotehnik reseller straight after that. Alternatively, you will be able to buy directly from our webshop. Thanks everyone for the patience!"

http://www.facebook.com/kinotehnik

Third-party EVFs and the GH2

Roy_Batty — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:50:45 +0000

I'm interested in hearing people opinions, recommendations, horror stories about using the GH2 with a 3rd party EVF/Loupe combo. Also, are there any reliable low-cost options?

Choosing HD Monitor and Viewfinder

Alexauwa — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:32:08 +0000

Hi everyone,

I just got started on the GH2. Do you recommend a special rig system what allow to attach a HD monitor to? This there something similar to viewfinder systems?

Looking forward to your replies.

Best,
Aled

Detailed look at the Zacuto EVF

EOSHD — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:42:49 +0000

In my opinion this is a must have accessory for DSLR shooting. The first accessory I have really got excited about for a while.

Here is the review...

http://www.eoshd.com/content/3500/zacuto-evf-flip-review

In summary:

Image quality – superb resolution, accurate colour and smooth tonal range
Helps manual focus even when used as a monitor, good as small portable field monitor as well as EVF
Comes with an articulated Giottos ball-joint, so for DSLRs without an articulated screen (like the 5DMkII and 7D) it’s a big step up
Clearly visible live-view in really strong sunlight when used as an EVF
Can be offset on a shoulder rig in front of your eye, improving the balance of your rig
Lovely big eyecup and comfortable to use

Also now thanks to Vitaliy we can use ExTele mode via HDMI and have full monitoring for the first time with c-mount lenses in 1:1 crop mode!

Does GH2 go to sleep when no displays are in use?

jimtreats — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:01:00 +0000

When i was shooting a wedding a few weeks ago I ran out of battery power, having only had the 1 battery. I've now brought an official spare one so hope to be good to go for at least a days worth of casual shooting. During the wedding there were times where i left the camera switched on, the monitor was folded away and the EVF was off as it wasn't to my eye. I just wondered at the time, and more so now whether in this sort of configuration the GH2 may go to a lower power mode to save battery life, ie. is the sensor perhaps powered down etc.

Hard to know, to my knowledge the manual doesn't mention anything of the sort. It'd be a nice thing to have though, one step closer to that walk around all day with a dSLR switched on and no significant battery drain. But then again with their pentaprisms SLRs have it easy in this regard.

Cheers