Comments on: Z-Finder Review

By: John Toon

John Toon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:50:30 +0000

Buy a fat pair of reading glasses, bifocals are best
so you can get to focus close to the end of your nose. Works pretty well…

By: admin

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:32:00 +0000

I asked for a review LCDVF and never got one so I will have to trust your judgment on that one Peter! I am sure it is a good product and probably a better value than the Zfinder on the short term. But as pixel density increases, I think the Zfinder will prove to be better. At least, that is the bet I am willing to make!

Which ever you use, these are both required items for anyone serious about shooting with a HDSLR and I think we all agree on that one!

By: Peter Miranda

Peter Miranda — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:11:08 +0000

My review on the LCDVF..
Awesome product..
Well worth the cash.

http://petermirandaphotography.com/blog

By: LCDVF LCD ViewFinder Review | Peter Miranda

LCDVF LCD ViewFinder Review | Peter Miranda — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:07:58 +0000

[...] Conclusion:: I haven’t used a Zacuto Z-Finder, I’m sure it does the job, but for the price I can get 2 of the LCDVF. At the end of the day, Glass is Glass, and sure the Zucuto gives you an adjustment focus wheel but you soon find out an expensive lesson, you don’t need it. If you want to check out some great reviews on Canon Gear, visit canon5dtips.com [...]

By: charles

charles — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:31:47 +0000

http://lcdvf.bigcartel.com/
lol it says $159 +$22 for shipping worldwide.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:42:33 +0000

I was sure the LCDVF was over 200$… Anyways, I until I can test one by myself I wont be able to compare it to the Z-Finder but from the various reviews on the net it seems to be a good product. I just dont like its shape/form factor but that is just cosmetic…

By: charles

charles — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:07:32 +0000

$395.00 Z finder
$169 LCDVF
Not trying to put the z-finder down or what.
That’s quite a big price difference.
Would be nice to see if it works instead of speculation.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:12 +0000

The thing is that I never base reviews on what I hear but only on what I test. Unfortunately, I never received a sample of the LCDVF so I cant compare them.
That being said, it is not that much cheaper and it is bigger. While the magnification might be the ’sweet spot’ for the current screen resolution, the added magnification of the Z-Finder means it will keep improving as LCD get better.
Which ever product you pick, I think you will be satisfied.
Talking only about price to compare these products is a big mistake.

By: charles

charles — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:18:13 +0000

i heard the lcdvf is better and much cheaper. looks like it’s a winner

By: Tomasz Biskup

Tomasz Biskup — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:06:15 +0000

Thanks for your reply. I know that the 17-55 IS is just perfect for video, it is very versatile, with superior Image Quality and has brilliant IS system + constant 2.8 = NICE.

On the other hand I’m a large aperture freak and sigma 30mm or canon 35mm L would make a gr8 classic 50mm sharp @ 1.4.

I think I’ll go for a Z-Finder. Z-Finder is a must-have because I won’t use this one lens all the time.

It’s like the stabilization for every lens.

This will be my travel kit and 17-55 is a bit bulky. I’ll like much more a compact 30 or 35mm prime with a 0.2 lbs finder around my neck as an option.

Thanks for clearing my mind.

Now – Sigma 30mm EX or Canon 35mm L to start a lens collection… That is the question

Regards,
Tom