Clip-on LCD monitor from Sony for HD video shooting with Interchangeable Lens Digital cameras

CLM-V55 gives big, high-resolution view of video footage

1. •Clip-on LCD monitor attaches to DSLR camera
   

2. •Large (5") WVGA panel offers superb high-resolution view while shooting HD video
   

3. •Tilt/swivel for comfortable viewing at any angle
   

4. •Colour peaking and pixel magnification for precise focus confirmation
   

A new clip-on LCD monitor from Sony gives DSLR camera owners a bigger, better view of their footage while shooting HD video.

The CLM-V55 is a portable video monitor featuring a high-resolution WVGA (800 x 480) (5”) LCD panel. Attaching easily to most Interchangeable Lens Digital cameras and compatible HD camcorders via the supplied adaptor, it displays video footage during shooting/playback with excellent clarity and a wide viewing angle.

The clip-on screen tilts and swivels to any angle for comfortable framing in any position – even self-shooting when you’re in the picture.

The CLM-V55 is loaded with pro-style features to help photo enthusiasts and videographers shoot high-quality HD video footage with their Interchangeable Lens Digital camera.

Pixel magnification mode assists with accurate focus confirmation, giving an enlarged pixel-perfect view of a selected portion of the Full HD image. It’s complemented by a colour peaking function that highlights the edges of accurately-focused areas of the video image.

An intuitive control wheel allows quick, positive adjustment of a wide range of monitor settings without interrupting shooting. Adjustable parameters include aspect ratio (16:9/4:3), volume, brightness, contrast, colour tone (phase), colour temp and auto dimmer. On-screen markers aid precise framing by giving precise indication of a TV’s 16:9 or 4:3 actual display area. The LCD monitor’s on-board mono speaker is complemented by a headphone jack for accurate audio monitoring during shooting.

The CLM-V55 attaches easily to a wide range of Interchangeable Lens Digital cameras from Sony and other manufacturers that support HD video shooting. The supplied adaptor simplifies mounting on any camera or HD camcorder that features an auto-lock accessory shoe or ISO shoe. (both optional). The CLM-V55 comes with a detachable LCD hood for more comfortable viewing when shooting outdoors in bright sunlight.

The CLM-V55 LCD video monitor by Sony is available from March 2011.

Zacuto is changing the game again! We are transforming the form factor of DSLR cameras for video use with our Z-Finder EVF. The Z-Finder EVF is a 3.2” high resolution monitor that will be used in conjunction with all the Z-Finder models. The Z-Finder EVF allows you to operate the DSLR camera with the correct form factor for video with the camera "in-line" to your rod system (the most stable way) and your eye in the Z-Finder EVF. This is the way all film cameras and ENG video cameras were operated and we, at Zacuto, believe this should be the way DSLR cameras should be operated. It will enhance the stability, give you better resolution, allow you to get your eye where it most comfortably needs to be, enable low mode shooting, have your EVF in the back of a dolly or crane, detached from the rig for car shots and more.

1. •Actual 16×9 screen
   

2. •800×480 resolution
   

3. •.087 dot pitch
   

4. •Focus Assist
   

5. •False Color Exposure Assist
   

6. •HDMI loop through
   

7. •Operates off Canon LP-E6 Camera battery (1/2 day power)
   

8. •Includes a hot shoe mount or optional articulating arm kit.
   

9. •Can mount to other manufacturer's rig (RedRock, Cinevate, Letus, etc.) via 1/4 20 screw, 15mm rod or articulating arm
   

10. •All Z-Finder models snap on and off the EVF and can be used interchangeably between the camera screen or EVF screen
    

11. •Includes Zacuto designed right-angled HDMI cable
    

12. •Professional grade construction
    

13. •12 volt external power
    

14. •Compatible with any DSLR or video camera that has HDMI out (Canon 5D, 7D, T2i, 1D Mark IV, Nikon D3s, Nikon D3100, Nikon D7000, Panasonic AF100, Sony PMW-F3, etc.)
    

Zacuto Z-Finder EVF 3.2” monitor has higher resolution than DSLR LCD screens. These screens have a resolution of 640×480 on a 3:2 aspect ratio screen. Therefore, you only effectively see the resolution at 640×360 in 16×9. The Zacuto Z-Finder EVF monitor resolution is a true 800×480 making the resolution 56% greater than the on-board DSLR camera screens. The Zacuto monitor also has a tighter dot pitch which also improves the quality, making you see a much tighter pixel pattern.

Pricing and Availability: the Z-Finder EVF is available in February 2011 (limited supply). The Z-Finder EVF has a list price of $775.00. A discounted price will be available for existing Z-Finder users and a combo-kit (Z-Finder with EVF) will be available at a discounted price (TBD). We will be updating customers who are interested along the way with news and videos. If you are interested in receiving information about this product, feel free to fill out our form below. We will be taking deposits in mid-January for customers to hold their spot in line; you will be notified via email.

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Cube is the world’s first camera-top wireless HD video encoder. Cube streams up to 1080p over WiFi or wired Ethernet. Cube is the ideal solution for guerilla filmmakers who need on-set video monitoring without the cost or complexity of a full VTR rig. Cube is also a great solution for full-scale film productions to eliminate camera tethering on long dolly moves, running footage, steadicam shots, hand-held operation, jib-arms, and crane shots.

Cube’s ad-hoc networking mode creates a network and streams directly to a decoding device such as a Laptop or iPad with no other equipment required. Using Cube’s infrastructure network mode Cube’s IP video stream can be distributed over a LAN/WAN or over the Internet. Cube uses the world’s most advanced video compression – H.264 High Profile Level 4.1 and provides Blu-ray video quality. Cube’s end-to-end latency is approximately 1/8-1/2 second.*

Cube is tiny (about the size of a deck of cards), uses only 2.5W of DC power, and weighs only 7 ounces, and mounts easily to a rail system, cage, hotshoe, or camera baseplate. Cube’s line-of-sight WiFi range is approximately 300 feet when used with a high quality WiFi access point. Cube has been tested extensively with RED ONE**, Arri Alexa, Panavision Genesis, Canon 5Dii, Canon 7D, various handi-cams and more.

*Latency measured by independent third party testers. iPad’s native video decoder adds approximately 10 seconds of latency. An RTP solution for iPad will be available shortly to eliminate the latency issue.

**Cube is not compatible with RED ONE’s HDMI output as its output is non-standard. Cube works beautifully with RED ONE’s HD-SDI.

Cube is available both HD-SDI and HDMI models with the following options:

HD-SDI

• Cube™-100: 1ch HD-SDI Encoder, No WiFi – $1,990
• Cube™-120: 1ch HD-SDI Encoder, Built-in WiFi – $2,090
• Cube™-130: 1ch HD-SDI Encoder, Power Over Ethernet, No WiFi – $2,190

HDMI

• Cube™-200: 1ch HDMI Encoder, No WiFi – $1,490
• Cube™-220: 1ch HDMI Encoder, Built-in WiFi – $1,590
• Cube™-230:1ch HDMI Encoder, Power Over Ethernet, No WiFi – $1,690