The Sony BVF-55 is a broadcast ENG viewfinder for widescreen cameras and camcorders such as the BVP-550. The 5-inch CRT is very high resolution and provides the needed detail for proper shot composition and critical focus.

For Sony Broadcast Camera Studio Configurations

The higher the resolution the easier the operator will be able to focus and compose the picture. The BVF-55 uses a black and white CRT that displays 650 horizontal lines.

This viewfinder was designed to be used in professional studio environments. It is capable of displaying both green and red tally lights for complex production scenarios.

The BVF-55 can be positioned for operators of any size. The viewfinder can be tilted upwards or downwards up to 40°. It also has 90° pan angle left and right as well.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the Profoto A10 for Canon work well with the soft bounce?

A: In the upright position the Profoto A10 in combination with then Profoto Soft Bounce widens and softens the light successfully. If the camera and bounce are hanging on a strap in an upside down position and unit is bumped the weight of the bounce may overwhelm the bounce magnets. This may cause the bounce to detach from the flash.

Q: 2. Is it compatible with the Profoto remote?

A: The Profoto A10 AirTTL-F Studio Light for FUJIFILM (&BH# PRA10AIRTTLF) will work with the Profoto Connect Wireless Transmitter for FUJIFILM (B&H# PRCF) as well as the Profoto Air Remote TTL-F for Fujifilm (B&H# PRARTTLF).

Q: 3. is the flash able to differentiate between a full frame lens and medium format (Fuji GFX) focal length when zooming?

A: According to Profoto, "there are no known issues with the auto zoom function on this flash".

Q: 4. Does this work with canon r5 TTL and HHS?

A: Yes this flash would allow for TTL and HSS on the Canon EOS R5.

Q: 5. Does it have a built in slave, so it could be fired from another Profoto fash unit like a D1?

A: The A10 would lack an optical sensor, so it would rely on the Profoto Air trigger as a means of firing it.

Q: 6. What adaptor lets me use my B10 modifiers??

A: The item needed to adapt to OCF light shaping tools is the following Profoto OCF Adapter for A1, A1X, and A10 Studio Lights BH #PROCFA • MFR #101130 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1599231-REG/profoto_101130_ocf_adapter.html

Q: 7. Does this product come with the little connect pick that you put on your camera hot shoe? (Normally a $300 attachment)

A: This A10 kit comes with a Profoto Connect Transmitter to fire the flash off camera.

Q: 8. What does this offer that the A1X doesn’t have if using with the connect kit?

A: The only thing that the A10 offers that the A1X does not is the ability to connect it to your phone via bluetooth for use.

Q: 9. Is it compatible with canon R6?

A: Yes, the Profoto A10 AirTTL-C Studio Light for Canon is compatible with the Canon R6.

Q: 10. Does this flash offer any external battery pack for faster recycle times?

A: There is no external pack for the A10 but you can get additional Profoto A-Series Battery Mk II BH #PRLBA1X • MFR #100498 units.