Canon 5D MkII behind a Zeiss Compact Prime and Sony EVF! at DVinfo.net

Shawn D. Caple · April 21st, 2010, 06:58 AM

Pro Video Coalition has a great round up of NAB 2010 and one particular photo caught my eye.

ProVideo Coalition.com: NAB Show 2010 Official Knowledge Partner

Is that an ENG viewfinder?! Is this really practical for a 5D? I've yet to find further discussion about it.

Thoughts?

Ted Ramasola · April 21st, 2010, 08:30 AM

There are a few people working on this config since awhile back.

http://www.digitaljournalist.org/iss...eo-finder.html

Kevin Dooley · April 24th, 2010, 01:21 PM

Now that was an interesting read. I wonder if there would be a market for some nice clean setups like this (versus the ones in those pics with wires and solder showing)...

Chuck Fadely · April 24th, 2010, 08:53 PM

I looked through the Sony evf on the dslr at NAB. The adapter box is from Movietube (Movie Tube?) - the folks who made high-end 35mm adapters for video.

I didn't have it in hand long enough to decide whether the standard def view with peaking was better than looking at the lcd or not. It uses a standard b&w sony widescreen viewfinder. It was a pretty sweet package.

Charles Papert · April 25th, 2010, 01:47 PM

I think a better solution will be to use an LCD such as the 5" forthcoming from Small HD or Marshall with a viewfinder cover that swings away or removes to turn it into an onboard. I've been using a 7" with this configuration and while bulky, it's moving in the right direction.

Eric Diosay · April 26th, 2010, 02:38 PM

I bought a Sony EVF a while ago to see about trying this myself. There are a few schematics out there to build a DIY breakout box, but I've not had the chance to put it together. I am re-inspired.

Shawn D. Caple · May 24th, 2010, 12:40 PM

Eric,

Did you ever attempt this? Anything come of it?

Eric Diosay · May 25th, 2010, 06:09 PM

Hey Shawn - no, not yet. I was hoping for a breaker box solution from a tinkerer on another forum, but nothing came of it. Viewfactor is actually coming out with a powered cage system that may fit the bill. I'll post my findings.

April 21st, 2010, 06:58 AM	#1
Shawn D. Caple Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 60	Canon 5D MkII behind a Zeiss Compact Prime and Sony EVF! Pro Video Coalition has a great round up of NAB 2010 and one particular photo caught my eye. ProVideo Coalition.com: NAB Show 2010 Official Knowledge Partner Is that an ENG viewfinder?! Is this really practical for a 5D? I've yet to find further discussion about it. Thoughts?

April 21st, 2010, 08:30 AM	#2
Ted Ramasola Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Allen, Texas U.S.A Posts: 1,117	There are a few people working on this config since awhile back. http://www.digitaljournalist.org/iss...eo-finder.html __________________ Ted Ramasola http://ramasolaproductions.com

April 24th, 2010, 01:21 PM	#3
Kevin Dooley Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 414	Now that was an interesting read. I wonder if there would be a market for some nice clean setups like this (versus the ones in those pics with wires and solder showing)... __________________ Kevin Dooley Media Director, Pantego Bible Church

April 25th, 2010, 01:47 PM	#5
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	I think a better solution will be to use an LCD such as the 5" forthcoming from Small HD or Marshall with a viewfinder cover that swings away or removes to turn it into an onboard. I've been using a 7" with this configuration and while bulky, it's moving in the right direction. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

April 24th, 2010, 08:53 PM	#4
Chuck Fadely Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United States Posts: 306	I looked through the Sony evf on the dslr at NAB. The adapter box is from Movietube (Movie Tube?) - the folks who made high-end 35mm adapters for video. I didn't have it in hand long enough to decide whether the standard def view with peaking was better than looking at the lcd or not. It uses a standard b&w sony widescreen viewfinder. It was a pretty sweet package.

April 26th, 2010, 02:38 PM	#6
Eric Diosay New Boot Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, CANADA Posts: 11	I bought a Sony EVF a while ago to see about trying this myself. There are a few schematics out there to build a DIY breakout box, but I've not had the chance to put it together. I am re-inspired.

May 24th, 2010, 12:40 PM	#7
Shawn D. Caple Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 60	Eric, Did you ever attempt this? Anything come of it?

May 25th, 2010, 06:09 PM	#8
Eric Diosay New Boot Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, CANADA Posts: 11	Hey Shawn - no, not yet. I was hoping for a breaker box solution from a tinkerer on another forum, but nothing came of it. Viewfactor is actually coming out with a powered cage system that may fit the bill. I'll post my findings.