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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Zacuto Z Finder or Bomb EVF

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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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.
 
Just be aware that the hdmi loop through on the Zacuto does not currently work with the Epic or Scarlet.
 
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.
 
Justin Marx said:
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.
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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.
 
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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Mike Garrick said:
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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I can't make out what that Loupe says since the pic is blurry? Where did you snag that?
 
@ Jeffrey

What are you saying .......that's sharper than my usual camerawork ; ) Shootling low light with an I phone and having a few wines before hand doesn't help.

Anyway Doug beat me to it. Great product very affordable, glad I went with Grids product over the other one. It works, not much more to say. Saves stuffing around with lemo's out in the field takes seconds to mount. Great in strong light situations. Maybe not to everyone's taste but hey.....it is functional & saves a packed of $.
 
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