Do not use batteries, power cords, or accessories that are not specified for use with this product. Use only canon LP-E6 batteries or equivalent. Check Zacuto.com/zfinderevf for complete list of compatible accessories. When using a power cord, be sure to plug it in completely. Do not handle power plugs when your hands are wet.
Table of Contents Precautions and Care Table of Contents Included Components Optional Accessories Physical Features EVF Controls Connecting the EVF to your camera Connecting the EVF to an external monitor Attaching the Hot-Shoe Mount Adjusting the Hot-Shoe Mount Using a rechargeable power source Using an external power source Attaching a Z-Finder Operating The Menus...
Optional Accessories These optional accessories may be purchased from the Zacuto web store at www.Zacuto.com or from any Zacuto authorized dealer. External Battery Attachment with D-Tap Zacuto Z-Finder Pro (Standard with Z-Finder EVF Pro) Zacuto Z-Finder Jr. (Standard w/ Z-Finder EVF)
Connections Camera to EVF Plug the included HDMI cable into the input of the EVF unit Plug the mini end of the HDMI cable into your camera EVF to Ext. Monitor (Optional) Plug the optional HDMI cable into the output of the EVF unit Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into your external monitor...
Attaching the Hot-Shoe Mount Screw the Hot-Shoe Mount into the bottom of the EVF unit Slide the mount into your camera’s hot-shoe Tighten the knurled knob to secure the mount in the hot-shoe...
Adjusting the Hot-Shoe Mount Loosen the knob on the Hot-Shoe Mount to free the apparatus Loosen Tighten Position the EVF to your desired position and tighten the knob...
Using the Included Battery Insert the battery into the compartment on the back of the EVF and slide it to the right to lock When battery power is depleted, slide the battery into the included charger Note: Only use LP-E6 type batteries with the EVF unit.
Using an External Power Source Optional equipment required - External Battery Attachment with D-Tap - Compatible battery source Insert the male D-Tap end into a compatible power source Slide the battery adapter into the back of the EVF unit...
Attaching a Z-Finder Align the Z-Finder to the EVF unit and snap onto frame If using an EVF Flip, the Z-Finder may be flipped up and out of the way by releasing the red lever near the bottom of the unit See Z-Finder instructions for complete installation and operation.
Operating the Menus Current Setting MAIN MENU (Numerical) BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Current Selection CHROMA (In Red) COLOR BARS BLUE ONLY MONOCHROME BATTERY LEVEL Current Setting SCALING [Preset - 4] Sub-Menu Indicator FRAME LINE [1.66:1 (15x9)] Current Video Display The menu screen reveals itself over the current video display to show real-time updates of changes made.
Menus MAIN MENU Brightness BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press the select button to CHROMA reveal the brightness scale COLOR BARS BLUE ONLY Use the up and down buttons MONOCHROME BATTERY LEVEL to modify the current value SCALING [Preset - 4] FRAME LINE [None] MAIN MENU Contrast BRIGHTNESS...
Menus MAIN MENU Color Bars BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press the select button to CHROMA toggle this setting ON or OFF COLOR BARS BLUE ONLY The color bars may be used to MONOCHROME BATTERY LEVEL check the calibration of the EVF SCALING [Preset - 4] FRAME LINE [None] MAIN MENU Blue Only...
Menus Scaling (See tutorial video at Zacuto.com/zfinderevf) Choose AUTO to allow the EVF to scale and format the image by automatically detecting the camera output Choose MANUAL to change the image size to fit the screen as desired Scaling while in 480p must be set for both standby and record modes...
Menus Choose LOCK FRAME LINE to either lock or unlock the frame lines to the image when being scaled. This feature is only necessary when employing frame lines. When frame lines are needed, first choose the desired frame line. Second, scale (size) the image to match the frame lines. Next, toggle LOCK FRAME LINE to ON.
Menus Anamorphic Choose the correct anamorphic setting for your lens from the list MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC ANAMORPHIC [Normal] 1.33x FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) 1.5x EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP NORMAL PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) AUDIO METERS MAIN MENU FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE ABOUT Uncorrected Corrected...
Menus Exposure Assist (Zebra) Choose “Enable” to turn on the exposure assist feature Choose the zebra detection IRE value appropriate for your needs MAIN MENU EXPOSURE (Zebra) ANAMORPHIC [Normal] ENABLE FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) ZEBRA DETECT 1 EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) ZEBRA DETECT 2 IMAGE FLIP PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) MAIN MENU...
Menus Overexposed: Objects will be displayed RED Properly Exposed: Objects will display in PINKS and GREENS Underexposed: Objects will display BLUE to DARK BLUE Image Flip Press the select button to toggle the image flip ON or OFF Use if mounting the EVF upside down MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking)
Menus Pixel To Pixel (Pixel to Pixel not active while in 480p) Press the select button to toggle Pixel To Pixel ON or OFF MAIN MENU ANAMORPHIC [Normal] FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) AUDIO METERS FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE...
IMAGE FLIP PIXEL TO PIXEL (Zoom) AUDIO METERS FUNCTION BUTTONS UPDATE -20dB -12dB ABOUT Update (For more information visit Zacuto.com/zfinderevf) MAIN MENU UPDATE ANAMORPHIC [Normal] USB DRIVE FOCUS ASSIST (Peaking) RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS EXPOSURE ASSIST (Zebra) IMAGE FLIP MAIN MENU...
Menus Possible Error Messages You may receive these messages if there is a critical error during the update process. Contact Zacuto customer support If your problem persists after following these recommendations. Problem: Invalid USB Drive UPDATE Your USB drive has been detected...
Limited Warranty Zacuto USA electronic devices come with a limited one year hardware warranty. The limited hardware warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials of our products for up to one year. This warranty does not cover any damage to this product that results from improper installa-...