Z-Finder EVF User Manual Precautions and Care 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. Do not use batteries, power cords, or accessories that are not specified for use with this product. Use only canon LP-E6 batteries or equivalent. Check Zacuto.com/zfinderevf for complete list of compatible accessories. When using a power cord, be sure to plug it in completely.
Precautions and Care Table of Contents Included Components Optional Accessories Physical Features EVF Controls Connecting the EVF to your camera Connecting the EVF to an external monitor Attaching the Hot-Shoe Mount Adjusting the Hot-Shoe Mount Using a rechargeable power source Using an external power source Attaching a Z-Finder Operating The Menus Brightness Contrast Chroma Color Bars Blue Only Monochrome Battery Level Scaling Frame Lines Anamorphic Focus Assist (Peaking) Exposure Assist (Zebra) False Colo
Z-Finder EVF User Manual 3 Included Components 1 Zacuto EVF Unit w/ Dust Cover 3 18” HDMI to HDMI Mini Cable 5 1/4”-20 Hot-Shoe Mount 2 4 6 Li-ion Battery Pack Li-ion Battery Charger Zacuto Protective Carrying Pouch
* * These 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 * * * Zacuto Tri-Mount System with Zud and additional 8” rod * Z-Finder EVF User Manual Optional Accessories Zacuto Z-Finder Pro (Standard with Z-Finder EVF Pro) 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 CONTRAST CHROMA COLOR BARS BLUE ONLY MONOCHROME BATTERY LEVEL SCALING [Preset - 4] FRAME LINE [1.66:1 (15x9)] 57 85 OFF OFF ON OFF 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 MAIN MENU Brightness Press the select button to reveal the brightness scale Use the up and down buttons to modify the current value BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST CHROMA COLOR BARS BLUE ONLY MONOCHROME BATTERY LEVEL SCALING [Preset - 4] FRAME LINE [None] 10 -2 OFF OFF ON OFF MAIN MENU Contrast Press the select button to reveal the contrast scale Use the up and down buttons to modify the current value BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST CHROMA COLOR BARS BLUE ONLY MONOCHROME BATTERY LEVEL SCALIN
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 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 Battery Level Toggle this setting ON to constantly display the battery meter
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Scaling (See tutorial video at Zacuto.
Choose LOCK FRAME LINE to either lock or unlock the frame lines to the image when being scaled. This feature is only necessary when employing frame lines. When frame lines are needed, first choose the desired frame line. Second, scale (size) the image to match the frame lines. Next, toggle LOCK FRAME LINE to ON. Now continue scaling (sizing) the locked image and frame lines to the desired size.
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) OFF EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) ON AUDIO METERS OFF FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE ABOUT ANAMORPHIC 1.33x 1.
Exposure Assist (Zebra) Choose “Enable” to turn on the exposure assist feature Choose the zebra detection IRE value appropriate for your needs MAIN MENU EXPOSURE (Zebra) ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) OFF EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) ON AUDIO METERS OFF FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE ABOUT ENABLE ZEBRA DETECT 1 ZEBRA DETECT 2 ON 70 100 MAIN MENU Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus ZEBRA DETECT 1 lines will be the first to appear when the exposure reaches the specified
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Overexposed: Objects will be displayed RED Properly Exposed: Objects will display in PINKS and GREENS Underexposed: Objects will display BLUE to DARK BLUE Image Flip Press the select button to toggle the image flip ON or OFF Use if mounting the EVF upside down MAIN MENU 19 ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) OFF EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP ON PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE ABOUT MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSI
Pixel To Pixel (Pixel to Pixel not active while in 480p) Press the select button to toggle Pixel To Pixel ON or OFF MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) OFF EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE ABOUT Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Assigned Function Buttons MAIN MENU FUNCTION BUTTONS ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) OFF EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FUNCTIO
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Menus Audio Meters Press the select button to toggle the Audio Meters ON or OFF MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) OFF EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP OFF PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) OFF AUDIO METERS OFF FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE ABOUT -20dB 1 2 -12dB 0dB Update (For more information visit Zacuto.
Possible Error Messages * You may receive these messages if there is a critical error during the update process. Contact Zacuto customer support If your problem persists after following these recommendations.
Z-Finder EVF User Manual Specifications LCD Size Resolution Color Viewing Angle View Area 3.2” TFT LCD IPS LED 800x480 16.7 Million H: 170 Degrees V: 170 Degrees 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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