Posts Tagged ‘viewfinder’

May
15
2015

Can a smartphone be a filmmaking device? IndieVice says absolutely YES!

When Barry Andersson (author of "The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook" now in its second edition) and I were on tour almost 2 years ago (gosh was it that long?), He was constantly telling me about how the smart phones are�?going to be awesome tools for filmmaking.…
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Apr
22
2015

NAB 2015: When is a Monitor More Than a Monitor? SmallHD 502+Sidefinder=Hella Versatile

SmallHD showed off its soon-to-be-released Sidefinder in conjunction with the recently released 502 5-inch monitor at NAB 2015, and it looks like a high quality combination if a smaller monitor or EVF is what you need. Two solutions in one – gotta love the versatility…
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Feb
25
2014

Eyecup Kickstarter Campaign for the Canon C100

One big issue we all seem to have with the Canon C100 is the viewfinder. Clearly an oversight. Light gets in the viewfinder when shooting outdoors and the hard rubber feels terrible on your forehead. The good news is a new Kickstarter campaign has started…
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Aug
21
2012

Big SmallHD 2 day only sale! August 22 & 23

Here's an exciting sale from the folks at smallHD where you can get some great monitors and viewfinders. This is only valid August 22 and 23rd USA time so don't miss out on this exciting sale if you're looking for a�?SmallHD! Read below for the…
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Aug
6
2012

Buy Cyclops Viewfinder and Get 2 Free DSLR Grips

Our friends over at Cinevate decided to put out a bonus when you buy their Cyclops Viewfinder - if you buy a Cyclops you get two free articulating grips - now through August 31. See the special info on the Cinevate site [adrotate group="6"] [adrotate…
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May
25
2012

New Zacuto Z-Finder frames for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D800

A quick post to let you know that zacuto's come out with the new frames for their very popular Z-Finder viewfinders to fit the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and the Nikon D800 because everyone has been asking! If you don't know what a Z-Finder…
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Apr
5
2012

Kinotehnik launches LCDVF viewfinder for Canon 5D MK III

I'm sure this is just one of many Canon EOS 5D Mark III announcements coming at NAB (which starts April 16th) - this one is an update to the popular LCDVF viewfinder. It is interesting that there are a lot more pre-announcements this year... companies…
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Jan
9
2012

Brand new EVF from TV Logic coming!

When the Canon EOS C300 was being demoed in Boston a few days ago, the folks at Rule Boston Camera also announced this new Electronic View Finder (EVF). [adrotate group="6"] [adrotate group="9"] Electronic Viewfinder EVF035W-3G made by TV Logic unveiled worldwide by Rule Boston Camera…
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Dec
24
2011

Letus announces the Hawk QuickSnap

Letus sent us this product update that we thought you'd be interested in... In response to this request and Shane's request for better optics in an EVF for Master Cinema Series, we have busted out the Hawk QS (QuickSnap). The QuickSnap housing allows you to…
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Aug
11
2011

Zacuto’s Steve Weiss coming next Monday on planet5D Live!

Hey guys, this should be fun; next Monday, we'll be having a planet5D live interview with Steve Weiss from Zacuto! What are we going to talk about? Well, some of that is up to you - because the way we're doing our live shows, you…
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