Carry Speed LCDVF Z-Finder

Anyone tried this? Got it in my Amazon Email this morning. At $39.99, it looks like a steal.

http://www.amazon.com …d=1307105725&sr​=1-1-spell

And here's a youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=Ytxu1_QpVBY&N​R=1

Funny I got one of these from Carry Speed, arrived on tuesday. Havn't used it yet cause I am waiting for the shoulder mount and macro rail to get here, which hopefully will arrive today, plus I've been crazy busy. I have the Carry Speed sling strap which I use a lot when I know I am going to be out shooting for awhile, hate using the regular neck strap. I was recommended this by a friend who does a lot of video. This view finder was actually like 70 bucks a few months ago.
I'll post some shots later if your interested..

Awesome, Thanks!

Well the attached pic's might not really help you with your decision. But from a novice my first impressions are that it works pretty well although it will take some getting use to. It's a bit awkward, but I guess that is to be expected considering I've never used one before. I'll have to buy a handle for the little rig I got. If you seen the video and reviews as far as build quality they are dead on. Hope this helped a little...
vFinder - 40, macro rail - 20, shoulder stabilizer- 35, handle - ? not bad for a budget setup.

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Sweet!!

I'm going to get one!!

zacuto knock off ~120

another zacuto form. Looks like the one I built and been using over a year now.

Trey T wrote in post #12535651
zacuto knock off ~120

another zacuto form. Looks like the one I built and been using over a year now.

I don't have any issues with knock offs.. as everything in life is a knock off of some sort.

And I won't complain about $39.99 either...

btw, what lens is that on your "I built" pictures?

i dont have anything against knock off, just informing ppl alternatives.

Yashinon DX m42 50mm f/1.4.

Trey T wrote in post #12535651
zacuto knock off ~120

How IS this one? Anyone have one and care to comment?

rxjohn wrote in post #12528010
Anyone tried this? Got it in my Amazon Email this morning. At $39.99, it looks like a steal.

http://www.amazon.com …d=1307105725&sr​=1-1-spell

And here's a youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=Ytxu1_QpVBY&N​R=1

Also, whats the difference between this one you posted and this one: LINK

what you're buying is the design of zacuto and it's an exact replica. the macro lens is probably cheap from either ones. I say that is because you don't need expensive lens, just the right diopter and clarity, and most lenses are up to par.

the anti-fog lens cover from zacuto is something you might want to purchase if you move in and out of building where temp changes.

John, I have this exact viewfinder. I've had it since January, and use it very often.

I'm very impressed with the quality of the plastic and glass magnifier. The *huge* rubber mould is awesome too.

I've had an issue with the magnet frame staying on my 7D, as they're configured to sit flush on the camera, somewhat overlapping the LCD screen edges. Unfortunately for me, I have an LCD screen protector and this causes the frame to sit half on the protector and too high to make significant contact with the camera body. So after about 10 hours of use, the sticky stuff could not hold. Right now, super glue is sticking the frame to my lcd protector (not the body). So this has been kind of frustrating.

Also, two of the magnets inserted in the viewfinder have come out and stick to frame. Good to see the magnets are strong, but too strong for the quality of construction. Again, superglue had saved the day.

I bought it at the time for $60, and considering "you get what you pay for," i'm pretty happy with it. For $40 bucks? I'd be stoked.

Ordered it!

I just got it.. I've never used the Zacuto before but for $40 it seems pretty good to me...

Anyone come across the Proaim version? Seems to be a direct copy of the Z Finder with a gorilla plate as well.

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