FS7: A couple of observations

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bigmouthmedia

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I roadtested an FS7ii this week....it's a nice camera :) It has the 18-110 f4 lens on it.

Couple of queries...

(1) The shoulder pad - how far back can it go ?
(2) Does anyone get a fogging up of the viewfinder ? I wandered outside the video shop into warmer weather and that happened
(3) The rod for the viewfinder, how far out from the camera can you move it ? I was trying to wear headphones (over ear) but the camera I tried again had it's own version of the eyepiece rod system.
(4) With the adjustable arm folded up parallel to the base of the camera and the viewfinder on, is it possible to put it in a decent sized carry case that isn't a Pelican ?

The camera I tried had a Chroziel shoulder rig on it which has extra rosette and moves the camera back on the shoulder a bit more.
I imagine the Chroziel and cheese plate on the camera would have added a bit more weight to it, but it was still managable.

I compared the footage from the FS7ii and my Z280 - and the FS7 is streets ahead - that's in STD-5 (REC709).
 
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1) The shoulder pad barely moves. Plenty of options for adding something more substantial.
2) The viewfinder fogs all the time. Many users have ditched the VF in favour of aftermarket solutions.
3) I have mine as far as it will go. Try using in-ear headphones. Try replacing the rod system. Again lots of aftermarket solutions. SmallRig being the cheapest.
4) Lots of options for cases. Just look at the accessories on B&H.
 
Being a motorcyclist for many years I always had the problem of visor fogging on full face helmets in cold or high humidity conditions. Using a good quality 'anti-fog' solution for visors works well on most viewfinders. Something like Salclear does a very good job. Spray on anti gently wipe off. Lasts for a quite while dependent on ambient conditions. Years before this sort of spray was available we used to use diced potato to run over the inside of helmet visors then buff of with a soft cloth. The starch left behind by the potatoes inhibited fogging. Haven't tried potatoes on camera VFs as yet :)

http://www.salclear.com/contents/en-uk/d4.html

Chris Young

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