FU-1000 monochrome B&W CRT viewfinder

Ken Tanaka · April 15th, 2003, 07:14 PM

Christopher,

Quote:

1) Anyone know a way to improve standard viewfinder, or is it just a case to buy the better one or a good monitor???

Nope. It is what it is. Sorry. The only viewfinder upgrade is to the FU-1000 monochrome. You can also use a high-resolution LCD monitor, such as those from Nebtek.

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I find the eye piece very prone to steaming up, especially if you get a little hot....So any 'tricks' or hints from the old schoolers in here would be great!!!!

The best solution is to use one of the eyepiece shades such as those from Hoodman or i-Cuff (my favorite). These will shade the eyepiece for better viewing in bright light, move your eye back from the eyepiece and virtually eliminate body-induced fogging.

Christopher Hughes · April 15th, 2003, 07:21 PM

Ken,

Does the I-cuff fit over the existing eyepiece rubber? or does it replace it completely?

Ken Tanaka · April 15th, 2003, 07:23 PM

Fits over, snugs to the tube.

John Threat · April 18th, 2003, 07:20 PM

The black and white viewfinder really helps. It's sharp and you can instantly see what level of focus you have achieved. You can also check the contrast between items quickly and see what areas are hot. In combination with an external field monitor, you'll be able to compose a nice picture quickly.

Bob Deming · May 11th, 2003, 04:15 PM

I purchased my XL-1S(s) by body, lenses & EVF.

I will never go back to the standard EVF. First, the 1000 gives you adjustments that are not available on the colour.

The 1000 is much larger and easy to see your subject.

The 1000 looks pro when trying to get into a shoot you were not invited to!

I've arrived at a few gatherings (so to speak) with the XL-1S with all the adapters and cool additions and have never been denied access to the event.

But besides that, the 1000 gives you what you need, a good clear picture.

I also use external LCD 5.6" monitors with a ball mount on top of the camera. That looks real cool to the novice.

My questions are normally stupid but I get real anwsers. Ya can't beat this site and their sponsers.

Charles Papert · May 11th, 2003, 05:25 PM

There is an old trick to avoiding fogging in the eyepiece that involves a length of flexible tubing, you stick one end into the eyepiece and blow in the other end. I've never had much luck with this, especially dealing with the tubing in the eyepiece, but some swear by it.

Christopher Hughes · May 12th, 2003, 02:53 PM

Wouldnt breathing air on the eyepiece make it even worse? Unless I dont get what this tube technique is all about...I thought it was a joke at first.

Charles Papert · May 12th, 2003, 03:05 PM

It's not actually a joke, it does work to a certain degree, but I didn't find it particularly practical. It's not the same as breathing directly onto the viewfinder, which we all know ends up fogging it worse.

Dietmar Zonewicz · January 21st, 2004, 04:18 AM

Has anybody tried to fit a usual b/w viewfinder, as used on betacam, to his Canon XL-1?
I tried to to fit one to my XL-1 but I still have video signal problems. I think the problem is located in different signal voltage.

dietmar

Rob Lohman · January 21st, 2004, 06:11 AM

You are aware of the standard monochrome CRT viewfinder that
Canon has available for the XL1, right? Check out the link to
see an article written about it by one of our moderators (Ken).

Some information regarding voltage and pin layout the Canon
viewfinders are using see this article.

Dietmar Zonewicz · January 21st, 2004, 09:32 AM

thanks, but these topics where both the basic information for my project.
Why I'm trying to use the Betacam vwievfinder is, you can get them at eBay for about 100 Euro, the Canon b/w viwefinder is much more expensive.
As I wrote, the viewfinder works, but the image is not as it has to be.

dietmar

Elmar Tewes · May 25th, 2004, 10:10 PM

My FU-1000 NTSC b/w viewfinder for the xl-1 has a burned fuse. does someone knows what are the exact specifications on the Fuse ?
Under it is written: F101
and right besides it A1,25 V125 (but thats not under the Fuse so im not sure if that belongs to the fuse).
a friend who is a tv mechanic guru would like to replace it but would like to know that first, so i try it here and on the canon service paralel (but we all know the service of big companies in those cases...)

regards

Elmar

Ken Tanaka · May 25th, 2004, 10:15 PM

The FU-1000 is actually manufactured by Ikegami for Canon.

You can download the product's manual and specs here.

Good luck.

Don Palomaki · May 26th, 2004, 03:46 PM

Speculation: the notation you quoted implies 1.25 amps with a 125 volt interrupt rating.

Elmar Tewes · May 26th, 2004, 06:19 PM

thanks for the replies. the canon service said they cant say anything when the thing isnt in their repair agency but they can basically say that the numbers i told them are correct

Elmar

April 15th, 2003, 07:23 PM	#33
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May 11th, 2003, 04:15 PM	#35
Bob Deming Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona USA Posts: 93	FU-1000 and never go back! I purchased my XL-1S(s) by body, lenses & EVF. I will never go back to the standard EVF. First, the 1000 gives you adjustments that are not available on the colour. The 1000 is much larger and easy to see your subject. The 1000 looks pro when trying to get into a shoot you were not invited to! I've arrived at a few gatherings (so to speak) with the XL-1S with all the adapters and cool additions and have never been denied access to the event. But besides that, the 1000 gives you what you need, a good clear picture. I also use external LCD 5.6" monitors with a ball mount on top of the camera. That looks real cool to the novice. My questions are normally stupid but I get real anwsers. Ya can't beat this site and their sponsers. __________________ Bob Deming evc@starband.net

May 11th, 2003, 05:25 PM	#36
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	There is an old trick to avoiding fogging in the eyepiece that involves a length of flexible tubing, you stick one end into the eyepiece and blow in the other end. I've never had much luck with this, especially dealing with the tubing in the eyepiece, but some swear by it. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 12th, 2003, 03:05 PM	#38
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	It's not actually a joke, it does work to a certain degree, but I didn't find it particularly practical. It's not the same as breathing directly onto the viewfinder, which we all know ends up fogging it worse. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

January 21st, 2004, 04:18 AM	#39
Dietmar Zonewicz Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Esslingen & Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 47	b/w viewfinder für XL-1 Has anybody tried to fit a usual b/w viewfinder, as used on betacam, to his Canon XL-1? I tried to to fit one to my XL-1 but I still have video signal problems. I think the problem is located in different signal voltage. dietmar

April 15th, 2003, 07:21 PM	#32
Christopher Hughes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunderland, England (y Merida, Mexico) Posts: 269	Ken, Does the I-cuff fit over the existing eyepiece rubber? or does it replace it completely?

April 18th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#34
John Threat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 322	The black and white viewfinder really helps. It's sharp and you can instantly see what level of focus you have achieved. You can also check the contrast between items quickly and see what areas are hot. In combination with an external field monitor, you'll be able to compose a nice picture quickly.

May 12th, 2003, 02:53 PM	#37
Christopher Hughes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunderland, England (y Merida, Mexico) Posts: 269	Wouldnt breathing air on the eyepiece make it even worse? Unless I dont get what this tube technique is all about...I thought it was a joke at first.

January 21st, 2004, 06:11 AM	#40
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	You are aware of the standard monochrome CRT viewfinder that Canon has available for the XL1, right? Check out the link to see an article written about it by one of our moderators (Ken). Some information regarding voltage and pin layout the Canon viewfinders are using see this article. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 21st, 2004, 09:32 AM	#41
Dietmar Zonewicz Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Esslingen & Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 47	thanks, but these topics where both the basic information for my project. Why I'm trying to use the Betacam vwievfinder is, you can get them at eBay for about 100 Euro, the Canon b/w viwefinder is much more expensive. As I wrote, the viewfinder works, but the image is not as it has to be. dietmar

May 25th, 2004, 10:10 PM	#42
Elmar Tewes Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Frankfurt Germany Posts: 104	Someone knows Specifications on FU-1000 fuse ? My FU-1000 NTSC b/w viewfinder for the xl-1 has a burned fuse. does someone knows what are the exact specifications on the Fuse ? Under it is written: F101 and right besides it A1,25 V125 (but thats not under the Fuse so im not sure if that belongs to the fuse). a friend who is a tv mechanic guru would like to replace it but would like to know that first, so i try it here and on the canon service paralel (but we all know the service of big companies in those cases...) regards Elmar

May 25th, 2004, 10:15 PM	#43
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The FU-1000 is actually manufactured by Ikegami for Canon. You can download the product's manual and specs here. Good luck. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

May 26th, 2004, 03:46 PM	#44
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Speculation: the notation you quoted implies 1.25 amps with a 125 volt interrupt rating. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

May 26th, 2004, 06:19 PM	#45
Elmar Tewes Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Frankfurt Germany Posts: 104	thanks for the replies. the canon service said they cant say anything when the thing isnt in their repair agency but they can basically say that the numbers i told them are correct Elmar