The Mark VB Director's Viewfinder accurately defines choice of lenses, angles and coverage in a wide variety of formats for both film and video. It enables filmmakers to communicate their visions to each other quickly and with complete accuracy, allowing the time saved to be used on the art of filmmaking.
Winner of a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture 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 (4x3), 1.66:1, 16 x 9 (Digital HD), 1.85:1 and 2.40:1 (Anamorphic).
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:
16mm film- 8.5-100mm
Super 16 film - 10.5-125mm
35mm film - 18-200mm
35 Anamorphic film - 35-420mm
2/3" video - 8.5-75mm
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
calibrated 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 14.5 oz. ( 0.4 kg).
Length: 4-5/16" (125mm).
Front lens diameter: 2-1/4" (58mm).
6 optical coated glass elements.
Black, anodized exterior finish.
Chrome trim.
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.
58mm Protective Lens Cap protects your lens from dirt and scratches.
Belt Holster Case comes complete with belt loop and a hook and loop fastener cap. Black, heavy-duty, made-made material with padding.
Shipping fees include insurance.
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