Zacuto Z-Find-Pro3 Optical Viewfinder

SKU: ZCZFINDPRO3

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Alan J : Will this fit on the 70D?MARK S : no idea - i only used on 5DM2 body - worked well altho now its overpriced compared to other finders.Roy W : it should. it fits on my 5D Mark II and my 60D. my recollection is that they sell additional frames and extenders to accommodate most if not all configurations.
STEVE O : Will this work if I upgrade to 3.2" frame for Canon M5D Mark III ?NEIL H : I have mine on a 5D Mark III and it does work although I do lose the very outer edge of my LCD. For me it is worth it.MARK S : Nope - the Zacuto does not fully cover the M3 screen but its still usable, i currently use mine with both the M2 & M3. It would be nice if they manufacture a new one that covers the M3.LAWRENCE P : Yes. It comes with an adapter.

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2019-03-30T18:05:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Does the job

I have been doing sport photography and videoagraphy for many years. I bought this unit for a Canon 7d and have used it for roughly 8 years. It is very helpful for run and gun filming as it offers more stability to the shoot because of the extra point of support on you face/eye. Your see exactly how much unwanted movement you are getting thus giving you live feed back to your filming. I also shot with a Canon Mark ll 5D in course with a gimble and HD 5 " screen, which offer tremendous results. That said, I have accomplish the same level of filming with out all the extra equipment cost and hassle using this Zacuto eye piece - with a little practice. Hope this helps.

MARK S.

2012-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Zacuto Z-Find-Pro3 Optical Viewfinder

The Zacuto Z-Find-Pro3 Optical Viewfinder is a great fit for DSLR cameras used to shoot movies. The viewfinder works very well. It is an absolute need for cameras with a rear LCD screen. Useful and attractive product.

Dex

2011-09-17T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good, but cheap plastic.

This product does exactly what it says it does, there is no denying that. But for [$](on sale) I would expect better construction, not 95% plastic. Sure, plastic keeps it light, but so does carbon fiber. When you open the box the first time, you will be disappointed. [$]Really?Again, I'm not saying this isn't a necessary item in my arsenal, just that Zacuto has definitely been able to capitalize on the dslr hype to the fullest extent. I will look elsewhere for my next viewfinder purchase.

Michael C.

2010-10-31T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A perfect accessory... Almost...

Couldn't be happier with this. It is almost all that I wanted it to be, with the exception of not being able to mount it with my accessory battery pack installed on my EOS 5D MKII. If there were a configuration for this, it would be perfect!

Slade

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Does the job

By MARK S.

I have been doing sport photography and videoagraphy for many years. I bought this unit for a Canon 7d and have used it for roughly 8 years. It is very helpful for run and gun filming as it offers more stability to the shoot because of the extra point of support on you face/eye. Your see exactly how much unwanted movement you are getting thus giving you live feed back to your filming. I also shot with a Canon Mark ll 5D in course with a gimble and HD 5 " screen, which offer tremendous results...

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Zacuto Z-Find-Pro3 Optical Viewfinder

By Dex

The Zacuto Z-Find-Pro3 Optical Viewfinder is a great fit for DSLR cameras used to shoot movies. The viewfinder works very well. It is an absolute need for cameras with a rear LCD screen. Useful and attractive product.

The Z-Finder Pro 3x is another one of Zacuto's Optical Viewfinders that allows DSLR cameras to have the correct form factor for video. It offers 3x focusable magnification (2.5x is available), a 40mm diameter Zacuto optical designed Anti-Fog lens, an eyecup preventing extraneous light leakage, a diopter and a field of view perfectly matched to 3" LCD screens.

The diopter allows you to dial in the focus to match your eye. If you need extra focal point you can use the Z-Finder Extender Frames. The Z-Finder Pro 3x has a diopter range of -2.75 and up (unlimited with extender frames). These are semi-permanently stackable frames that attach to the skirt of the Z-Finder Pro and extends the Z-Finder glass further way from the LCD screen for people who are farsighted.

The Z-Finder Pro uses Zacuto's Gorilla Baseplate and Z-Finder mounting frame to mount to the camera. The Gorilla Baseplate attaches to the bottom of your camera using a ¼ 20" screw and the Z-Finder mounting frame attaches to the Gorilla Baseplate using thumb screws. The rubber back mounting frame does not attach to your LCD; it is held in place against your LCD with pressure.

This method allows you to quickly remove the Z-Finder Pro by snapping it off the frame. If you want to remove the entire mounting frame from your camera, you can do so by loosening the thumb screws and pulling up on the metal mounting frame to release it. With the Z-Finder Pro, you are also a step closer to using one of Zacuto's Gorilla Support Rigs, as they use the same baseplate as the base.

What's in the box:

  • Zacuto Z-Find-Pro3 Optical Viewfinder
  • 3 Extender Frames
  • Gorilla Plate with DSLR Short Body Frame (Canon 5D/7D Type Cameras)
  • Lens Cap & Protective Boot
  • Lanyard Hook and Lanyard
  • 3x Anti-Fog Coating Lens
  • Zacuto Warranty