Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

That's what I would have thought, too, but when I tried the VF further forward and it didn't fee right to me. It put me too close to the follow-focus unit with such a short lens. The rear position just feels more comfortable to me right now, but I don't know if that will be the final location or not.

I guess the photo doesn't show it, but the VF is NOT actually directly behind the camera, it is to the left of the body. This gives me approximately the same kind of feel operating the camera as where I would stand with my F800. This distance from my eye to my left hand would be about the same on either camera.

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

I think the point here is that Doug is using the EVF primarily as a tripod mount EVF, not particularly in a hand-held config (which one would presumably position differently.) Another analogy would be that the EVF is positioned about where the eyecup would be when using a film camera with the normal extension eyepiece used by most operators when ot a tripod. It all depends what you're used to...

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

Yup, that's right. Thanks for the clarification.

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

And that's been my experience as well.

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

Doug,
Is the Z Finder the same as the Z Finder for the 5D?

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. "

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

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

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

I wish Redrock would get their EVF out the door.

Redrock Micro - microEVF

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

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.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18368412/DSC_5581.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18368412/DSC_5579.jpg

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

Hi Matthias,

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

Thierry.

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.

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.

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

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

Re: External EVF vs monitor?
 

Here's another new V/F:

Kinotehnik - Overview

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

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.