Zacuto Z Finder Fx6

[Sandra Grady]

Theoriginal- the industry standard! Our Z-Finder viewfinders cut out extraneous light, act as a point of stability, include diopters to aid with any eyesight issues, and act as a focusing aid. We offer models for DSLRs, BMPCC, Canon C70, Canon C200, Canon C300, Canon C500, Panasonic EVA, Sony FX6, FX9, FS5 and FS7. An extra bonus, most of loupes are the exact same, the only thing that changes is the mounting frame for the cameras.

We now also have the new Jr version for the budget conscious. Same great 2.5x mag but no de-fogger and to be honest a mounting frame that I really dislike. In fact I recommend throwing it away and just buying the 6 dollar stick on frame which worked so well for V2. The Z-Finder Jr frame stops you taking stills using the VF as it totally gets in the way. Not a fan, but there is nothing stopping you upgrading to the PRO frame when you get the cash. Also you can get add on bits for the junior to compensate for eyesight issues. Really important this as the diopter is only present on the Pro.

Great review! My only concern: is it possible to use the Z Finder Pro with the dslr plate and the jag35 dfocus at the same time?

Keep up with the excelent work on your blog.

Cheers from Venezuela

One very important point that I feel should be mentioned about the new baseplate and mounting system is that the tripod or baseplate mount screw is not centered.I for example us a older vocas system with my 5D and I am getting this new viewfinder but I will have to drill and tap new offset holes in my vocas baseplate to make it work.

Z-Finder is bloody indispensable. Truly makes the experience of shooting something else. Cant recommend it enough. I love the idea of the base plate but how is this going to affect my Red Rock DSLR Baseplate mount?

Does anybody else find the whole 3x Pro system a huge hassle? I have the V2 on my personal 7D and a just got the V3 for my 5D at work and I am very annoyed by how much more process is involved to mount the Z-Finder.

Part of what made the Z-Finder so brilliant was the ability to snap the finder on and off in less than a second. Now I have to tighten and untighten screws every time I want to make adjustments. If I want the Z finder to cover my whole LCD screen, it barely clips to the baseplate.

Just received my Z-Finder Pro 2.5 from Creative Mitcorp. I have to say it is superb quality, it works well and I am very impressed. From focusing via the LCD screen to focusing via the Zacuto is a massive difference.

We are both very impressed with the professional build and quality of the Zacuto Z-Finder Pro 2.5, It is a professional tool and in my opinion is well worth the cost. I much prefer the new mounting system as well.

i would appreciate some patience Ed from yourself. I run this website totally by myself and it takes a lot of time, I squeeze it in between work. All comments require me to check before they are published for obvious reasons, there is often a backlog. Thanks.

Thanks Phil. Just to close the loop here, I did return both the alleged 2.5x and the alleged 3x, and then re-ordered the 2.5x. A great deal of work, but at the end of the day I was able to determine that I was incorrectly sent a 3x instead of a 2.5x the first time around. With the re-ordered 2.5x I was able to see a difference in magnification between what I now have, and what I was able to remember from the original two I received. I have decided to keep the 2.5x as I have found the differences in attaining critical focus with one vs. the other to be minimal.

A little disturbing as there is no serial number on the product itself to more officially ID which product should be in hand. All one has to go on is what is magic markered with an X on the paper sleeve inside the packaging, which in this case proved to be wrong.

A game-changing accessory for smartphone content creators. Designed to magnify and block out light, it enables you to see an in-depth, glare-free image of your screen to achieve critical focus and framing. Engineered to add points of stability and turn your smartphone ergonomically into a production grade camera.

Achieve critical focus and framing with precision when shooting with your phone. The result? Film-level shots that will impress friends, family, and clients. It's light weight and you can easily shoot both horizontally or vertically, Smart Z Finder helps to make steady camera movements which results in unhindered auto-focus to capture the perfect shot every time.

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I've been doing cinematography for several years, and one thing I struggled with was keeping my shots in focus. My eyesight isn't what it used to be, so I couldn't tell if my shots were in focus or not. Then I discovered the Zacuto's Z Finder. It's transformed my career! My videos are more cinematic, and the quality of my shots is incomparable.

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The Zacuto Sony FX6 Z-Finder is specifically designed to suit the shape and size of the monitor included with the Sony FX6. It is the same optical viewfinder eyepiece but the mount is different for the FX6. The FX6 Z-Finder comes with a flip up frame designed to slide onto the FX6 LCD and lock securely in place. The Zacuto Z-Finder will pop on and off the frame for quick shooting. The red lever at the bottom of the frame allows you to quickly flip the Z-Finder up without removing it from the frame. If a producer/client/director etc. wants to see into the viewfinder, you can flip it open instead of having to adjust so they can get their eye to the loupe.

This Z-finder will magnify the LCD screen by 2.5x and has a diopter for specific focus tuning. It cuts out any extraneous light and offers an initial point of stability by pressing your eye against our comfy, large eyecup. The FX6 Z-finder comes with a 40mm diameter Zacuto optical designed lens, anti-fog coated protective covers, and the mounting system designed specifically for the FX6 LCD. The diopter allows you to dial in the focus to match your eye. If you need extra focal points you can use the included Z-Finder Extender Frames. These are semi-permanent stackable frames that attach to the body of the Z-Finder and extend the Z-Finder glass further away from the LCD screen for people who are farsighted. The diopter range with the included lens and extender frames is -4.0 to 0.0.

If you need more adjustment than the Extender Frames provide, you can add drop in diopters for further diopter adjustment. The interchangeable anti-fog glass diopters, -1, +1, +2, +3 and +4, correct the focus to your vision for perfect clarity. An aluminum sun mask is built into the Z-Finder to protect your LCD screen from sunlight. Drop in diopters installed underneath this aluminum sun mask.

The included FX6 Mounting Bracket mounts the Z-Finder using the Sony 15mm rod mount. This includes a locking lever which screws into the flip frame to hold the LCD securely in place. The Mounting Bracket attaches to either the Sony adapter or any 15mm rod. This setup is NOT ideal for shoulder mounted; it will not get the eyepiece where you need it. We suggest the FX6 Z-Finder Shoulder Mounting Kit. If you already own a Zacuto Z-Finder, you can buy just the mount here.

FX6 Z-Finder loupe with 2.5x magnification and diopter wheel

Two (2) Extender Frames

FX6 flip up mounting frame

FX6 Rod Mounting Bracket

Lens Cap, Sun Mask, and protective boot

Z-Finder Dust Cover

One installed and one additional Anti-Fog disc. This also acts as a lens protector and is expendable. More can be purchased here.

WARNING: The Z-finder is a magnifier and as such will magnify the sun which can damage the LCD screen if the sun is allowed to shine directly through the Z-finder lens. Use the enclosed lens cap to block light from entering your Z-finder when not in use.

The Zacuto Sony Z-Finder is specifically designed to suit the shape and size of the monitor included with the Sony FX9, Sony FS7 and Sony FS7 II. The Z-Finder comes with a flip up frame designed to clamp onto the Sony FS7, FS7 II, or FX9 LCD. The Zacuto Z-Finder Pro will pop on and off the frame for quick shooting. The red lever at the bottom of the frame allows you to quickly flip the Z-Finder up without removing it from the frame. It can be flipped open to 140 degrees. If a producer/client/director etc. wants to see into the viewfinder, you can flip it open instead of having to adjust so they can get their eye to the loupe. You can also pop off the Z-Finder and use the Sony LCD as a monitor.

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