Z-finder

[Geesbert]

Anyone tried to strap an Z-finder onto the fs700 screen? I truely hate the suplied tube finder.

Stefan

 

[KMA_WWC]

James Miller use magic arm to hold it on the screen.

 

[Geesbert]

Sorry for my ignorance , Miller who?

 

[Gene Sung]

There's no need for it. Just shorten the view finder. I did it, and it works way, way better. Easily as good as a Z-Finder (and I had one for 3 years).

Tutorial on how for the FS100 and 700

http://vimeo.com/38820982

 

[KMA_WWC]

James Miller, he uses z-finder with the magic arm attached to the handle and some black tape to cover the open areas. But I would go and just shorten the viewfinder.

 

[Gene Sung]

Here's James Miller's tutorial on how he shortened the viewfinder.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-nxcam-nex-fs100/497677-stock-loupe-modification.html

It's very similar to the Vimeo one. I would not use a magic arm and a Z-Finder. That just adds more stuff to your camera and it takes more time to rotate the viewfinder to your liking. I shoot with the Short viewfinder all the time and I love it. It rotates where you want it and is great for handheld.