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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 10, 2013, 04:43:21 PM »

Can you post some pics of your rig? Parts list? I'd be interested in seeing what you came up with!!

I finally got the last piece of the rig.

Here's a shot from the side.

BTW, this rig cost me $1,567. But the Zacuto EVF Pro was $950 of that. So this rig, without an EVF, would cost $617. That compares to the $1,149 RedRock "DSLR Field Cinema Standard Bundle v2"... pretty favorably. 

I can't say this is the best rig ever. I would prefer to have a better shoulder pad and EVF attachment. But with the money I saved, I can buy more essential gear.

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Video & Movie / Re: Tom's Kitchen - 5DMkIII mini-doc

« on: April 08, 2013, 07:04:45 PM »

Stellar video! And the technical breakdown is greatly appreciated.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 08, 2013, 05:20:07 PM »

New Carry Speed VF-4...

http://www.carryspeed.com/products/lcd-view-finder

Great...I just bought the VF-3....it is in the mail, and they come out with a VF-4???

It sounds like the two main changes are: it is sized for 3.2 screens, and it improves access to the buttons on the left.

When it comes to camera gear, I never hesitate to return stuff. I bought a refurb'd Canon 35mm L the same week the latest Sigma 35mm came out. I returned the Canon one day after it arrived. That said, I still haven't ordered the Sigma yet. 

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 07, 2013, 05:09:14 PM »

New Carry Speed VF-4...

http://www.carryspeed.com/products/lcd-view-finder

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 07, 2013, 04:39:22 PM »

Well, to each their own...

I couldn't imagine using something that would require a baseplate of any kind... Maybe if you're not using a vertical grip that could work.

I've used the Kinotehnik LCDVF for my mk2, mk3 and it will be the first thing i slap on my 1Dc.

The small metal frame gets applied with a silicon-like adhesive that easy to remove if you'd want to (without leaving any trace), but still sticks well enough not to come off accidentally.

The magnets are in the loupe itself (so not permanently attached to the camera) and they have no ill effects whatsoever on LCD screen or memory cards.

For handheld, I'm also leaning toward a non-baseplate viewfinder (to keep it light and leave the bottom available for a grip). But I'm still 100% averse to adhesive. But that's where a screen protector comes in (and for $25, I might add).

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/860349-REG/Vello_SPSO_C5DIII_Snap_On_LCD_Screen_Protector.html

Obviously, if you don't mind adhesive on your camera itself, then this is unnecessary. The bottom line here is that all of the options are available. We're not stuck with one method of attaching viewfinders.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 07, 2013, 04:01:22 PM »

Speaking of Carry Speed...

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 07, 2013, 03:38:52 PM »

By the way, kudos to the guy who started this thread , if I hadn't read this I wouldn't have researched looking for a deal nor found this little gem of an item .

Thank you! That was a great find! It would appear the Carry Speed is the best bargain for those who can use (or don't mind) an Arca mount. Now the hard part for me is deciding between lots of good options for my handheld setup!    I will post pics when I get the shoulder rig together (I'm still waiting on a part).

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon 5D Mark iii HDMI Clean Output?

« on: April 07, 2013, 03:26:47 PM »

Will clean HDMI files give me more flexibility doing heavy post-processing in After Effects?

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Canon 5D Mark iii HDMI Clean Output?

« on: April 06, 2013, 02:59:33 PM »

Canon said this HDMI update was coming out in April 2013.

Any word on this?

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Highest ISO for good quality video?

« on: April 06, 2013, 02:13:49 AM »

philipbloom.net/?p=24586

This helped me a lot. Great demo and explanation. 

Thanks for the link! Bloom's tutorial/reviews/advice are great. I also checked out that "Reverie" video that Bloom mentioned. Wow.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 05, 2013, 06:19:22 PM »

I am using a Zacuto z-Finder 3.0. I have attached the adhesive mount to a "Vello Snap-On LCD Screen Protector for Canon 5D Mark III"
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=orderHistory&A=details&Q=&sku=860349&is=REG The Screen Protector snaps on and off very easily when I know I am only going to shoot stills. Most of the time I leave it on (Can cause partial loss of 100% viewfinder unless you really "squeeze" your eyeball in there).
 I further secure it with a single "Zacuto Z-Bands for the Z-Finder"
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/657226-REG/Zacuto_Z_BNDS_Z_Bands_for_the_Z_Finder.html

I find this solution works great. I always have my RRS plate attached so most of the mounting plates are not an option for me.

Another promising option! Thanks!

:-)

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 03, 2013, 06:56:21 PM »

I kind of like this, it looks very sturdy. No adhesives , will fit multiple camera models and looks like you can adjust it to fit a 5D mkIII with or without a battery grip.
Best part it's only $130 bucks !
 I think I'm going to get one.
http://www.carryspeed.com/collections/viewfinders

Looks promising! If it lives up to the video, I would use this for handheld shooting, rather than mounting my EVF.

Keep us posted if you get one.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 03, 2013, 06:06:13 PM »

Can you post some pics of your rig? Parts list? I'd be interested in seeing what you came up with!!

Absolutely! As soon as I get that part from Cinevate, I'll take some shots and upload. :-)

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: April 03, 2013, 05:48:04 PM »

I appreciate you guys looking out for me on this! :-) I did actually have a missing part from the Cinevate UnoGrip I ordered, but it got worked out over the phone and Cinevate is sending me the missing piece.

I bought the Zacuto EVF from B&H without the baseplate because I'm building a shoulder rig (the Zacuto baseplate doesn't work with my particular configuration of parts.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755493-REG/Zacuto_Z_FIND_EVFP_Z_Finder_EVF_Pro_3_2.html

I totally agree that the price of the EVF is steep. I think it cost 2x what the rest of my rig did. Fortunately, I saved a lot of money by putting together a custom rig with a variety of mostly low-priced and or off-brand pieces. But I didn't see a viable alternative to the EVF for my particular setup. And, again, having used it... wow... it's amazing.

So the Pearstone articulating arm works pretty well for the shoulder rig. But for handheld stuff, I will probably plunk down the extra dough for the Zacuto baseplate setup.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Alternatives to 5D MK3 viewfinder adhesive mount?

« on: March 30, 2013, 03:46:10 PM »

Thank you both. Sorry it took awhile to get back on this.

I got the Zacuto Z-Finder Pro EVF, which is pretty amazing, btw. I can attach it to my shoulder rig using a simple $40 Pearstone articulating arm. But for handheld shooting, I will need to get a Zacuto Gorilla Plate and mounting frame. They ain't cheap, but as I mentioned... I'm not mucking my camera with adhesive. It should pay itself back in used resale value.