best directors viewfinder for the HVX

HerzogisGod

HerzogisGod

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im looking to purchase an affordable one to help me set up shots. Any recommendations?

I know they make one designed for the DVX and various other digital cameras. 16:9 is a must.

But also I noticed that some viewfinder specify 2/3 and 1/3 chip. What does that mean in terms of the viewfinder's accuracy? is this important to consider when choosing one
 
crs127 said:
Have you thought about just using the camera?
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This could be problematic when you throw in a mattebox, audio cables, power cables, external monitors, firestore, the fussy DoP who owns the camera that doesn't want buttons bumped or the lens smudged... and don't director's finders just look cool? :)

Cavision makes inexpensive finders, and try the ASC Store online for an idea of what to look for, but you can probably find it cheaper somewhere else like B+H. And you definitely want a finder for 1/3 chips if you're using the HVX with the naked lens. If you're using a 35mm adaptor, er, well... let me know and I'll see if I can track down the site that had a discussion about that.

On a side note, Werner really is the master, isn't he?

Peace,
S-
 
StayNuts said:
Oh is there one for the DVX? Which one and where??? :Drogar-Dum(DBG):
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Any finder that has an option for 1/3" chip cameras. The DVX, HVX, and the majority of prosumer DV and HD cameras are 1/3. Professional video cameras will usually be 2/3. And to confuse you further the Sony EX1/EX3 are 1/2, and I don't even know what the specs are on the Red Scarlet anymore. But you want 1/3 for the DVX.
 
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