Z-Finder EVF User Manual Precautions and Care Sunlight Precautions Do not allow sunlight to enter the Z-Finder while it is attached to the EVF. The light can be magnified by the lens and potentially cause damage to the EVF screen. Use the included sun shield to help prevent unwanted light from entering the EVF. Always use the included lens cap when the EVF is not in use. Do not use batteries, power cords, or accessories that are not specified for use with this product.
Precautions and Care.................................................................................... 01 Table of Contents.......................................................................................... 02 Included Components................................................................................... 03 Optional Accessories..................................................................................... 04 Physical Features.............................................................
Z-Finder EVF User Manual 3 Included Components 1 Zacuto EVF Unit w/ Dust Cover 5 18” HDMI to HDMI Mini Cable 2 Li-ion Battery Pack 6 Extender Frames 3 Li-ion Battery Charger 7 HDMI Right Angle Adapter 4 1/4”-20 Hot-Shoe Mount 8 3 AC Plug Adapters
* * * Optional accessories may be purchased from the Zacuto web store at www.Zacuto.com or from any Zacuto authorized dealer. External Battery Attachment with D-Tap * 3ft HDMI to HDMI Cable * * * Zacuto Z-Finder Pro (Standard with Z-Finder EVF Pro) or Zacuto Z-Finder Jr.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual EVF Controls 1 Front 2 OUT 3 IN Right 4 Bottom 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HD LCD Screen HDMI Out HDMI In 1/4”-20 Screw Hole USB Port Battery Function Buttons Power Button 7 F1 F2 6 F3 8 Back 5 Left
Camera to EVF 1 2 Z-Finder EVF User Manual Connections Plug the included HDMI cable into the input of the EVF unit Plug the mini end of the HDMI cable into your camera EVF to Ext.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual 7 Attaching the Hot-Shoe Mount 1 Screw the Hot-Shoe Mount into the bottom of the EVF unit 2 Slide the mount into your camera’s hot-shoe 3 Tighten the knurled knob to secure the mount in the hot-shoe
1 Loosen the knob on the Hot-Shoe Mount to free the apparatus Z-Finder EVF User Manual Adjusting the Hot-Shoe Mount Loosen Tighten 2 Position the EVF to your desired position and tighten the knob 8
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Using the Included Battery A A Insert the battery into the compartment on the back of the EVF and slide it to the right to lock B When battery power is depleted, slide the battery into the included charger * 9 Note: Only use LP-E6 type batteries with the EVF unit. Doing otherwise may damage the unit and cause a malfunction.
* Optional equipment required - External Battery Attachment with D-Tap - Compatible battery source A Insert the male D-Tap end into a compatible power source B Slide the battery adapter into the back of the EVF unit Z-Finder EVF User Manual Using an External Power Source A B 10
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Attaching a Z-Finder A Align the Z-Finder to the EVF unit and snap onto frame B If using an EVF Flip, the Z-Finder may be flipped up and out of the way by releasing the red lever near the bottom of the unit * See Z-Finder instructions for complete installation and operation.
MAIN MENU BRIGHTNESS 57 CONTRAST 85 CHROMA OFF BLUE ONLY MONOCHROME OFF COLOR BARS ON OFF BATTERY LEVEL SCALING [Preset - 4] FRAME LINE [1.66:1 (15x9)] Current Setting (Numerical) Current Selection (In Red) Current Setting Sub-Menu Indicator Current Video Display * 1 Z-Finder EVF User Manual Operating the Menus The menu screen reveals itself over the current video display to show real-time updates of changes made.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Brightness Press the select button to reveal the contrast scale Use the up and down buttons to modify the current value Brightness ranges from -20 to +11 with a factory default of 0 Contrast Press the select button to reveal the contrast scale Use the up and down buttons to modify the current value Contrast ranges from -11 to +3 with a factory default of 0 MAIN MENU BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST CHROMA BLUE ONLY MONOCHROME COLOR BARS BATTERY LEVEL SCALING [Preset - 4] FRAME LINE [N
Blue Only Press the select button to toggle this setting ON or OFF Use this setting to obtain proper calibration of your monitor when using color bars Monochrome Press the select button to toggle this setting ON or OFF Use this setting to obtain proper calibration of the EVF when using color bars Color Bars Press the select button to toggle this setting ON or OFF The color bars may be used to check the calibration of the EVF Battery Level Toggle this setting ON to constantly display the battery meter
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Scaling (See tutorial video at Zacuto.
* If your camera outputs a different format during standby and record, ie: Canon 5D (1080i/480p) the scaling must be set and saved to the same preset for both modes. The EVF will detect the input signal and use Your can PREVIEW and SAVE a user setting while in the CREATE USER PRESET menu.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Anamorphic Choose the correct anamorphic setting for your lens from the list MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) FALSE COLOR OFF IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FRAME STORE FEATURE LOCATION ANAMORPHIC NORMAL ** 1.33x 1.
MAIN MENU MISCELLANEOUS HDMI OUTPUT OFF Menus YUV 422 MAIN MENU OFF OFF FRAME STORE Focus Assist (Red-Line) FEATURE LOCATION FUNCTION Press theBUTTONS select button to enter focus assist menu. UPDATE Toggle ON or OFF by selecting it from the menu.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual False Color Select FALSE COLOR to toggle the setting ON or OFF Use False Color to aid in obtaining the correct exposure of your scene MAIN MENU MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) FALSE COLOR OFF IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FRAME STORE FEATURE LOCATION ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) FALSE COLOR ON IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FRAME STORE FEATUR
MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) OFF EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) FALSE COLOR OFF IMAGE FLIP ON PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS FRAME STORE FEATURE LOCATION MAIN MENU Properly Exposed: Objects will display in PINKS and GREENS MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) FALSE COLOR OFF IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FRAME STORE FEATURE LOCATION Z-Finder EVF User Manual ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) EXPOSURE AS
ANAMORPHIC MAIN [Normal] MENU MAIN MENU Menus Pixel To Pixel (Pixel to Pixel not active while in 480p) PressMAIN the MENU select button to toggle Pixel To Pixel ON or OFF ANAMORPHIC MAIN [Normal] MENU MENU FOCUSMAIN ASSIST[Normal] (Peaking) ANAMORPHIC ANAMORPHIC [Normal] EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) OFF FALSE COLOR EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGECOLOR FLIP OFF FALSE OFF FALSE COLOR OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF IMAGE FLIP OFF IMAGE FLIP OFF A
Frame Store Press the select button to enter the Frame Store menu. Select STORE NUMBER and toggle through each number with the selector arrow to select a stored frame memory bank.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Feature Location MAIN MENU FEATURE LOCATION ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) FALSE COLOR OFF IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FRAME STORE FEATURE LOCATION AUDIO METERS BATTERY LEVEL LR UR MAIN MENU -20dB 1 2 0dB Select the feature you want to place and scroll through the options with the selector arrows. Once one feature is placed, press the select button to back out of the selection and choose another.
Update (For more information visit Zacuto.com/zfinderevf) MAIN MENU FALSE COLOR IMAGE FLIP PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) AUDIO METERS FRAME STORE FEATURE LOCATION FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE ABOUT UPDATE OFF OFF OFF OFF Format your USB thumb drive to FAT32 for compatibility Download the firmware update from zacuto.com, click on the PRODUCTS tab and choose ZFINDER EVF SUPPORT. Once downloaded, drag the file onto your thumb drive USB DRIVE RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS MAIN MENU UPDATE EVF Version X.XX.XX USB Version X.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Possible Error Messages * You may receive these messages if there is a error during the update process. Contact Zacuto customer support If your problem persists after following these recommendations.
Problem: You have attempted to use the PIXEL-TO-PIXEL (zoom) feature while in 480p standby or record Solution: If possible set the output of your camera to a higher format than 480p to be able to use the PIXELTO-PIXEL zoom feature Problem: You have attempted to set the Zebra 2 value below the Zebra 1 value Solution: Set Zebra 1 lower than Zebra 2 or increase the level of Zebra 2 so that it is higher than Zebra 1 Problem: You have attempted to show a stored frame that doesn’t exist in the EVF’s memory Soluti
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Frequently Asked Questions See the full list of questions at www.Zacuto.com/zfinderevf Q: Will this EVF have HD-SDI? A: Not this version. We hope to make another version or converter with HD-SDI later down the road. Adding HD-SDI does add cost and we wanted to keep the cost as low as possible. Only a small majority of users are interested in HD-SDI so it doesn’t make sense to have everyone have to pay for a feature that most will not use.
Q: Why does my EVF have excessive strobing while panning? A: We have tested the EVF for what people have complained as excessive strobing while panning and have discovered that our EVF does not strobe any more than any other monitor. It appears that way because you are magnifying the image with the Z-Finder. Q: Why can’t I get a picture sometimes when I plug-in the HDMI cable while the EVF is on? A: This is not unique to the Zacuto EVF.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Specifications LCD Size 3.2” TFT LCD IPS LED Resolution 800x480 Color 16.7 Million Viewing Angle H: 170 Degrees V: 170 Degrees View Area 70.6mm (H) x 42.76mm (V) POWER Battery 7.2v Canon LP-E6 or Equivalent External 12 Volt Power Adapter (Optional) Consumption 2.5W (5.
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