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RED Bomb EVF alternative from Redrock

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Nicolas Christakis

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I think this might be a good alternative for those of us who can't afford a Bomb EVF. Also way better than attaching a Z-Finder to the 2.8'' screen.

http://store.redrockmicro.com/EVF

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I'm not in any way affiliated with Redrock btw. Just saying.
 
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Nicolas Christakis said:
I think this might be a good alternative for those of us who can't afford a Bomb EVF. Also way better than attaching a Z-Finder to the 2.8'' screen.

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Well we have yet to see if, and how, this might be compatible with a Red. I would guess this connects to an HDSLR via HDMI, so that might work with a Red also.

However I would just like to add, this might actually not be nearly as good as a good Finder (Z or other) attached to a LCD. I have had the chance to try one of ActionProduct's beta Viewfinders for the Red 5'6 LCD, and it was nearly more comfortable/ better than using the EVF. I don't know if I'm allowed to say this, but after having initially decided to manufacture it, they are presently examining the possibilities of making a small run of them, I'm definitely in line for one. I highly recommend it. I also think they are, and if they aren't they should, consider making one for the new 2.8 inch LCDs.

Cheers,
Damien
 
Damien Molineaux said:
Well we have yet to see if, and how, this might be compatible with a Red. I would guess this connects to an HDSLR via HDMI, so that might work with a Red also.

However I would just like to add, this might actually not be nearly as good as a good Finder (Z or other) attached to a LCD. I have had the chance to try one of ActionProduct's beta Viewfinders for the Red 5'6 LCD, and it was nearly more comfortable/ better than using the EVF. I don't know if I'm allowed to say this, but after having initially decided to manufacture it, they are presently examining the possibilities of making a small run of them, I'm definitely in line for one. I highly recommend it. I also think they are, and if they aren't they should, consider making one for the new 2.8 inch LCDs.
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Nice to see a fellow Swiss here, Damien!

I connects via HDMI.
You might be right, I still like the thought of an affordable compact EVF that I can put anywhere.
 
Mathias Erichsen said:
Sounds interresting! They clame to have greater resolution than the RED BOMB EVF...
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According to their technical specifications RedRocks product has "1.2m total dots".That probably means it has ~400000 RGB triplets. In comparison the RED Bomb EVF has a resolution of 1280x784=1003520 pixels (RGB).
In other words: the microEVF may have a greater nominal pixel count, but the Bomb EVF has no RGB mosaic and therefore will have higher image quality and resolution.
 
Resolution is not everything... I tip my hat for Redrock - they are doing some amazing stuff, but at that price - something's gotta give.
 
Piers McGrail said:
Also HMDI connectors are not very secure and rugged compared to the LEMOs. But a great option for dSLRS.
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You can get HDMI cables with locking tabs now. Much more secure and fit any standard sized HDMI port. I don't know if they have them for mini-HDMI, but they probably do.
 
Piers McGrail said:
Didn't know that! I've generally found them a little delicate, compared say with a LEMO or BNC connector.
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Well that is definitely true, especially for the cheap ones.
For robust and small there is nothing like a properly terminated LEMO as far as I am concerned.
 
The HDMI is definitely not a "pro" connector. Pro connectors lock into place and cannot be pulled out by pulling the cable. Using anything else suggests amateur or at best "prosumer" in my world.
 
Tony Lorentzen said:
The HDMI is definitely not a "pro" connector. Pro connectors lock into place and cannot be pulled out by pulling the cable. Using anything else suggests amateur or at best "prosumer" in my world.
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True, but I think that's what the Redrock is directed at, the prosumer market. If I had $3200 to spend, I'd go for the Bomb EVF, because that's obviously the pro choice.
 
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