External EVF vs monitor?

Dennis Dillon · June 26th, 2011, 12:54 PM

Doug,
Just checked the Z site
"The Zacuto EVF is a 3.2” high resolution monitor that is used in conjunction with all the Z-Finder models. "

Doug Jensen · June 26th, 2011, 01:02 PM

Dennis, I'm glad you figured it out because I wouldn't have known the answer.

Mark OConnell · June 26th, 2011, 04:31 PM

I wish Redrock would get their EVF out the door.

Redrock Micro - microEVF

Matthias Sachal · July 2nd, 2011, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

I have tried it and it doesn't work. The placement is all wrong ergomonically and the LCD panel itself is not strong enough or rigid enough to support the weight and pressure.

Hey, I got the Hoodman now and I have to disagree. For me it works very good, especially with an articulating arm holding it in place additonally. But I also have to say I configured my Rig to be back heavy.

Thierry Humeau · July 2nd, 2011, 11:04 AM

Hi Matthias,

What brand is the short atculate arm you are using to support it? Looks good.

Thierry.

Matthias Sachal · July 3rd, 2011, 05:06 AM

Its a Cineroid. But the exact same arm gets branded for other companys also. It was pretty cheap, you get the exact same one from Ikan for example. The quality is really good and it locks down tight.

Ron Wilk · July 12th, 2011, 08:44 AM

Since its arrival, I have been perplexed by the accompanying soft case. It seems that the EVF has to be disassembled in order for part of it to fit within the case, the remainder goes where?
A call to Zacuto in search of a carry case for the entire unit proved fruitless. However, a search through my equipment closet revealed an unoccupied Cannon telephoto lens case (200mm)—problem solved. The entire assembled EVF fits inside with room to spare. And a small piece of cut foam placed beneath the EVF allows the charger to sit inside the case beneath the EVF. When I have a moment I will take a photo and post it.

Andrew Stone · July 15th, 2011, 10:39 PM

Unboxing video of the new SmallHD DP4-EVF. Gives you a fairly good sense of the unit...

Brian Drysdale · September 27th, 2011, 02:00 AM

Here's another new V/F:

Kinotehnik - Overview

Andrew Stone · September 27th, 2011, 06:45 PM

To add to Brian's post Jon Fauer's site Film & Digital Times has a short piece on said EVF...

Kinotehnik LCDVFe | Film and Digital Times: News

Steve Kalle · October 9th, 2011, 08:33 PM

I have used both the Zacuto EVF and the TVLogic. The quality of the Zacuto's screen does not seem very good whereas the TVLogic is amazing. Without peaking, neither is good enough for very accurate focusing, mainly due to their small size. When using the TVLogic, I found it easy enough to get accurate focus. However, for shoulder mount shooting, the Zacuto was better when I didn't have to walk and pull focus while the TVLogic was a little easier to walk around and pull focus (using a Zacuto FF). I used a Zacuto articulating arm to attach them, which I also have used with a PIX240.

June 26th, 2011, 12:54 PM	#46
Dennis Dillon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida Posts: 213	Re: External EVF vs monitor? Doug, Just checked the Z site "The Zacuto EVF is a 3.2” high resolution monitor that is used in conjunction with all the Z-Finder models. "

June 26th, 2011, 01:02 PM	#47
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,440	Re: External EVF vs monitor? Dennis, I'm glad you figured it out because I wouldn't have known the answer. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

June 26th, 2011, 04:31 PM	#48
Mark OConnell Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 420	Re: External EVF vs monitor? I wish Redrock would get their EVF out the door. Redrock Micro - microEVF __________________ http://www.markoconnell.org

July 2nd, 2011, 11:04 AM	#50
Thierry Humeau Telecam Films Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 723	Re: External EVF vs monitor? Hi Matthias, What brand is the short atculate arm you are using to support it? Looks good. Thierry. __________________ Thierry Humeau, DoP Télécam Films www.telecamfilms.com

July 3rd, 2011, 05:06 AM	#51
Matthias Sachal Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 48	Re: External EVF vs monitor? Its a Cineroid. But the exact same arm gets branded for other companys also. It was pretty cheap, you get the exact same one from Ikan for example. The quality is really good and it locks down tight.

July 12th, 2011, 08:44 AM	#52
Ron Wilk Major Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Parkland Florida Posts: 407	Re: FYI:Case for the Zacuto EVF Pro Since its arrival, I have been perplexed by the accompanying soft case. It seems that the EVF has to be disassembled in order for part of it to fit within the case, the remainder goes where? A call to Zacuto in search of a carry case for the entire unit proved fruitless. However, a search through my equipment closet revealed an unoccupied Cannon telephoto lens case (200mm)—problem solved. The entire assembled EVF fits inside with room to spare. And a small piece of cut foam placed beneath the EVF allows the charger to sit inside the case beneath the EVF. When I have a moment I will take a photo and post it.

July 15th, 2011, 10:39 PM	#53
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Re: External EVF vs monitor? Unboxing video of the new SmallHD DP4-EVF. Gives you a fairly good sense of the unit... SmallHD DP4-EVF Unboxing on Vimeo

September 27th, 2011, 02:00 AM	#54
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	Re: External EVF vs monitor? Here's another new V/F: Kinotehnik - Overview

September 27th, 2011, 06:45 PM	#55
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Re: External EVF vs monitor? To add to Brian's post Jon Fauer's site *Film & Digital Times* has a short piece on said EVF... Kinotehnik LCDVFe \| Film and Digital Times: News

October 9th, 2011, 08:33 PM	#56
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Re: External EVF vs monitor? I have used both the Zacuto EVF and the TVLogic. The quality of the Zacuto's screen does not seem very good whereas the TVLogic is amazing. Without peaking, neither is good enough for very accurate focusing, mainly due to their small size. When using the TVLogic, I found it easy enough to get accurate focus. However, for shoulder mount shooting, the Zacuto was better when I didn't have to walk and pull focus while the TVLogic was a little easier to walk around and pull focus (using a Zacuto FF). I used a Zacuto articulating arm to attach them, which I also have used with a PIX240.