PMW-320 Viewfinder. at DVinfo.net

Anthony McErlean · May 3rd, 2011, 02:55 PM

Is it just me but when i looked through the viewfinder of a PMW-320 to day, it gave me bother enough to focus on the subject.
I did adjust the viewfinder on the 320 to suite me btw but just couldn't get a good sharp image in the VFinder.
Granted, I only got to use the 320 for 10/15 mins so I didn't get long to play with it.

I have the Ex3 and I have no problem with the viewfinder on it at all.

Is the VF on the 320 different to the EX3.... or is it just me:)

Thanks in advance,

Sander Vreuls · May 3rd, 2011, 03:31 PM

I played with one on a PMW-350, and I had a lot of trouble focussing when doing quick actions in difficult light. On the camera's I used before that I never had a problem. It might just be a case of setting it up but even the focus assist function didn't help me in those situations..

Anthony McErlean · May 3rd, 2011, 04:15 PM

Thanks Sander,perhaps it does need setting up.
The EX3 viewfinder is first class and hope this one is as good.

Thanks.

Luc De Wandel · June 8th, 2011, 01:30 PM

The viewfinder on de 320 is exactly the same as the one on the EX3, so they should be both as good - or as bad. Focusing in HD is always a problem. Even with the superb B&W viewfinder that I use on the PMW500 that I have borrowed now, focusing can be a real challenge. For the short time I checked an EX3, the coloured peaking (especially blue) helped a lot. And of course, you have to adjust the ocular exactly to your eye's vision.

Anthony McErlean · June 9th, 2011, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony McErlean

Is the VF on the 320 different to the EX3.... or is it just me:)

Thanks in advance,

I was just me, now that I have the 320 I have no problem focusing.

Thanks all.

Simon Glidewell · June 26th, 2011, 04:13 AM

I've had no problems focussing ours - it's very sharp. One thing that would be nice though would be TV safe
markings as I've noticed cut off on TV screens that wasn't there in the viewfinder. I don't suppose there's a menu setting to add these?

Cheers
Simon

Alister Chapman · June 26th, 2011, 04:20 AM

You can add safe area markers and frame guides in the VF menu.

Simon Glidewell · June 27th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks Alister.

May 3rd, 2011, 02:55 PM	#1
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	PMW-320 Viewfinder. Is it just me but when i looked through the viewfinder of a PMW-320 to day, it gave me bother enough to focus on the subject. I did adjust the viewfinder on the 320 to suite me btw but just couldn't get a good sharp image in the VFinder. Granted, I only got to use the 320 for 10/15 mins so I didn't get long to play with it. I have the Ex3 and I have no problem with the viewfinder on it at all. Is the VF on the 320 different to the EX3.... or is it just me:) Thanks in advance,

May 3rd, 2011, 03:31 PM	#2
Sander Vreuls Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands Posts: 184	Re: PMW-320 Viewfinder. I played with one on a PMW-350, and I had a lot of trouble focussing when doing quick actions in difficult light. On the camera's I used before that I never had a problem. It might just be a case of setting it up but even the focus assist function didn't help me in those situations..

May 3rd, 2011, 04:15 PM	#3
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,081	Re: PMW-320 Viewfinder. Thanks Sander,perhaps it does need setting up. The EX3 viewfinder is first class and hope this one is as good. Thanks.

June 8th, 2011, 01:30 PM	#4
Luc De Wandel Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knokke-Heist, Belgium Posts: 963	Re: PMW-320 Viewfinder. The viewfinder on de 320 is exactly the same as the one on the EX3, so they should be both as good - or as bad. Focusing in HD is always a problem. Even with the superb B&W viewfinder that I use on the PMW500 that I have borrowed now, focusing can be a real challenge. For the short time I checked an EX3, the coloured peaking (especially blue) helped a lot. And of course, you have to adjust the ocular exactly to your eye's vision.

June 26th, 2011, 04:13 AM	#6
Simon Glidewell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manosque (France) Posts: 94	Re: PMW-320 Viewfinder. I've had no problems focussing ours - it's very sharp. One thing that would be nice though would be TV safe markings as I've noticed cut off on TV screens that wasn't there in the viewfinder. I don't suppose there's a menu setting to add these? Cheers Simon __________________ www.theholidaymoviecompany.com

June 26th, 2011, 04:20 AM	#7
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Re: PMW-320 Viewfinder. You can add safe area markers and frame guides in the VF menu. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

June 27th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#8
Simon Glidewell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manosque (France) Posts: 94	Re: PMW-320 Viewfinder. Thanks Alister. __________________ www.theholidaymoviecompany.com