Zacuto Z Finder or Bomb EVF

[Steve Phillipps]

Anyone compared the Zacuto Z Finder or similar to the Bomb EVF? Saves a lot of money, but no good if it's no good!
Steve

[Paul Toth]

I use my Zacuto EVF all the time. I control everything with the EVF and it works very well, especially considering the price point. One issue is I wish it was a lemo connection as that would simplify the setup and operation. I power the EVF with a DTAP from my GMP AB mount batts and send the signal from the HDMI out.

Another issue I had was the burn in from the sun on the LCD screen thru the eyepiece. Cost was only $85 to fix it (and sending it away) and now I use the 16x9 frame in front which helps immensely.
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[Steve Phillipps]

Very informative, thanks Paul.
Steve

[Justin Marx]

The OLED is far superior in clarity and color reproduction.. The size of the Zacuto EVF is one nice thing that I like, but not enough for me to use on my EPIC, I'll leave it on my 5D package.. I also am not a fan of HDMI unless I'm forced to use it.

Honestly, if you are on a budget, the ZACUTO EVF will get the job done. I personally wouldn't trade the new OLED for any finder out there right now though.

[Mike Pepin]

Just be aware that the hdmi loop through on the Zacuto does not currently work with the Epic or Scarlet.

[BrandonChristensen]

Part of me wants to sell my 5" Touch and buy the Z-Finder EVF and a Side Handle.

But having HDMI only seems like not the most ideal situation.

[Steve Phillipps]

This one was the first I looked at when searching for something for the Phantom Miro Cineroid EVF-4MSS, has HD SDI.
Steve

[Rob Sholty]

I just saw this the other day on Fresh DV made by a company called Alphatron who worked with TV Logic to make this EVF. Its HDMI and HD-SDI. It looks pretty solid to me. Here is the link.

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

Also a short video on it.

https://vimeo.com/43682123

[Parker Powers]

The OLED is far superior in clarity and color reproduction.. The size of the Zacuto EVF is one nice thing that I like, but not enough for me to use on my EPIC, I'll leave it on my 5D package.. I also am not a fan of HDMI unless I'm forced to use it.

Honestly, if you are on a budget, the ZACUTO EVF will get the job done. I personally wouldn't trade the new OLED for any finder out there right now though.

I'm with Justin, the Bomb EVF is excellent. I use mine, with my Scarlet. I leave my Zacuto EVF flip on my RedRock Micro 5D rig and it works really well for that application, but as mentioned it's HDML. Sun burn does happen a whole lot with the Zacuto's. Depending on when you purchased, they started shipping with sun cover and CAUTION literature because they were servicing so many damaged ones.

[Mike Garrick]

There is another option .......

Just use the 5inch touch as EVF. I find this set up incredibly versatile. I've also heard good things about the DP6.

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