Winner of a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

Winner of a Prime Time Emmy Engineering Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

With a 12:1 zoom ratio, the Mark V Director's Viewfinder is an essential tool for today's professional filmmaker.

Setting up shots using the 16mm and 35mm direct-reading windows gives you a wide range of film and video formats including 1/2", 2/3" and Super 16.

The aspect ratio ring is calibrated for film and video ratios 1.33:1, 1.66:1, 16 x 9, 1.85:1 and 2.40:1.

 12:1 Zoom Ratio Ring
Smooth zooming from wide angle to telephoto. Focal lengths are viewed in windows located on the barrel of the viewfinder. The zoom range for the various formats is as follows:

Zoom Range

Adjustable Aspect Ratio Ring
You may adjust the viewfinder to the aspect ratio that is appropriate for you film or video application. The standard theatrical 35mm, 16mm and video aspect ratio is 1:33:1. Other ratios callibrated on this ring are: 1.66:1, the European standard, 1.85:1, a non-amorphic wide screen ratio and 2.40:1, anamorphic wide screen, also known as Panavision or Cinemascope. A setting is also provided for 16 x 9, the aspect ratio generally accepted as wide screen for HDTV.

6 Glass Elements
Produces the sharpest image possible.

Color Coding
Film sizes and video formats are color-coded for quick reading.

Adjustable Focusing Ring & Rubber Eyecup
The eyepiece focusing ring can be adjusted to sharpen the image at any given setting, much like the viewfinder adjustment on your camera. The collapsed rubber eyecup prevents scratching your glasses.

 ACCESSORIES

Wide angle attachment allows coverage as wide as 10mm for 35mm film. It produces a similar effect on other film sizes and video formats.

Protective Lens Cap protects your lens from dirt and scratches.

Belt holster case comes complete with belt loop and a velcro fastener cap. Black, heavy-duty, made-made material with padding.