Optical Vs Electronic Viewfinder

Laizeske 3.5" 3g-sdi & Hdmi Lcd Electronic Viewfinder

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The 3.5" 3G-SDI & HDMI LCD Electronic Viewfinder from Laizeske is an efficient monitoring solution for camcorders or DSLRs having an SDI or HDMI output. This electronic viewfinder allows you to operate 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 viewfinder offset. In addition, the brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation can also be adjusted. It features a 3.5" TFT LCD screen attached to the viewfinder loupe. This LCD panel offers a native resolution of 800 x 480, and supports input resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. When viewing through the optical loupe, you can adjust the diopter by rotating the dial in either direction until the image becomes clear. This electronic viewfinder is suitable for both indoor as well as outdoor filming.

Parameters
Screen Size	3.5" (8.9 cm)
Resolution	800 x 480
Pixel Pitch (H x V)	0.0315 x 0.0945 mm
Aspect Ratio	15:9
Brightness	315 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	800:1
Backlight	LED
Viewing Angle	80°/80° (L/R) 80°/80° (U/D)
Inputs/Outputs	Inputs 1 x HDMI 1 x 3G-SDI, BNC Outputs 1 x 3G-SDI, BNC 1 x 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Supported Resolutions	SDI 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF 24/23.98 1080i 60/59.94/50 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29/25/24/23.98 576i 480i HDMI 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF 24/23.98 1080i 60/59.94/50 720p 60/59.94/50/30/29/25/24/23.98 576p / 576i 480p / 480i
Picture Controls	Peaking focus assist, check field, camera mode, pixel-to-pixel, center marker, safe marker, image flip, image freeze, zoom-all, and U/D and L/R zooming
Mounting Interface	1/4"-20 thread socket
Operating Temperature	-4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)
Storage Temperature	-22 to 149°F (-30 to 65°C)
Power Requirements	6 to 18 VDC
Power Consumption	≤6 W
Dimensions	4.9 x 3.4 x 7" (12.4 x 8.8 x 17.9 cm)
Weight	12 oz (344 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight	1.43 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	10.7 x 6 x 3.7"

3.5" TFT display with 800 x 480 native resolution and color reproduction for video monitoring

Audio monitoring via 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

3G-SDI and HDMI inputs, and 3G-SDI loop-through output

Wide viewing angles of 160°, both horizontally and vertically

Viewfinder loupe attached to the LCD can be flipped open

Optical loupe attached to the viewfinder body is completely detachable

Diopter can be adjusted when viewing through the optical loupe

Peaking focus assist (red highlight over parts of the monochrome image in focus)
Check field (red, green, blue, and mono) assists in adjusting the camera color settings
Camera mode function (full-screen mode)
Pixel-to-pixel with 1:1 mapping without scaling
Center marker
Safe marker (80%, 85%, 90%, 93%, 96%, and 2.35:1) for composition assist
Image flip (horizontal, vertical, and horizontal/vertical modes)
Image freeze
U/D and L/R zooming, and zoom-all mode
Custom color temperature

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would the PORTKEYS DC Barrel to Locking 4-Pin Power Cable power this viewfinder?

A: Yes, the PORTKEYS LEYE III 4K HDMI 2.4" LCD Electronic Viewfinder can accept the PORTKEYS DC Barrel to Locking 4-Pin Power Cable for BM5 Monitor (31.5").

Q: 2. Would it work with the Sony FX3?

A: Yes, the PORTKEYS LEYE III 4K HDMI 2.4" LCD Electronic Viewfinder will accept the video feed from the HDMI output port on the Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera.

Q: 3. can you suggest a cable to power this from a D-Tap?

A: I would recommend this cable: Tilta D-Tap to 4-Pin LEMO-Type Cable (22.5") BH #TICBDTP4LE17

Q: 4. Will this EVF work with the C70 when recording 4K DCI? and if so, at what frame rates

A: This EVF only accepts a 1080p signal at up to 60fps. However you will be able to set most cameras, including the C70, to output HD only even while filming in 4K. You should still be able to use this EVF with the C70.

Q: 5. Can you mount this viewfinder with an ARRI rosette, and orient the viewfinder so the rosette is on the right side facing whatever arm you're mounting on your camera?

A: No, the PORTKEYS LEYE 3G-SDI & HDMI 2.4" LCD Electronic Viewfinder (B&H# POLEYESDI) the mounting points are all on the underside.

Q: 6. Will it support 720p and 2K, at 60FPS?

A: The PORTKEYS LEYE III 4K HDMI 2.4" LCD Electronic Viewfinder supports all the following resolutions and framerates. It does support 720p at 60p. It does not support 2k resolutions. Supported input resolution and frame rate: HDMI signal 4096×2160p@24Hz 3840×2160p@23.97Hz,24Hz,25Hz,29.97Hz,30Hz 1920×1080p@23.97Hz,24Hz,25Hz,29.97Hz,30Hz,50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz 1920×1080psf@23.97Hz,24Hz,25Hz,29.97Hz,30Hz 1920×1080i@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz 1280×720p@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz 720×576p&720×576i@50Hz 720×480p&720×480i@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz

Q: 7. Can either the SDI port, or HDMI port be used as a video out signal to another monitor?

A: No, the Portkeys LEYE 3G-SDI & HDMI 2.4- LCD Electronic Viewfinder, only has HDMI and SDI inputs.

Q: 8. What is the battery life of this unit (the HDMI only version)?

A: The PORTKEYS LEYE III 4K HDMI 2.4" LCD Electronic Viewfinder should last for about 4hrs when used a Canon style LPE6 battery.

Q: 9. What are some suggestions to mount this to camera?

A: If you have a cage you could mount the PORTKEYS LEYE with the following. SmallRig Adjustable EVF Mount with Nato Clamp BH #SMD3507 • MFR #MD3507 https://bhpho.to/3VwbzPr Other options could be articulating arms. https://bhpho.to/3HU16K8

Q: 10. Is this a good option for an FX6? Can you get power from the camera?

A: The PORTKEYS LEYE III 4K HDMI 2.4" LCD Electronic Viewfinder could work with the Sony FX6 when connecting to the camera's HDMI output. The PORTKEYS LEYE III also includes a DTAP cable for Power. This generally requires a V-Mount battery solution for your camera to power it. However, IDX has a Sony BPU style battery that would allow you to power the LEYE with its DTAP output port. Also, in addition the LEYE Viewfinder can be powered with a Canon style LP-E6 battery. IDX System Technology SB-U98 PD 98Wh Battery Kit with UC-PD1 Pocket Fast Charger/Power Supply (Sony BP-U) BH #ID144LIBUM9Q (B&H Kit)

Darin	22/09/2024
This is an amazing EVF. I am very happy with it. I don't have anything bad to say about it. I rarely leave reviews but this is too good no to. 5

David	24/05/2024
I was able to get a great deal on this when I pre-ordered if from B&H. In retrospect, I'd pay the full price if I had to. Lacking only HDMI or SDI pass through, this EVF has all the features I need. Some complain about the pixel resolution, but I find this sooooo much better than looking at a 5 or 7 monitor, especially in bright sunlight. The function buttons work very well, and many are user programmable. Being able to transmit video to an iPad make for a very affordable production monitor solution. I have looked at options from Zacuto and other companies, and I think the Z CAM EVF hits a sweet spot of great features and great price. The forthcoming IPMAN product ($150?) from Z CAM which will receive the WiFi from the EVF and allow me to send it to my production monitor. I believe this will allow me to send to both my iOS devices AND a production monitor. 5