Zacuto FS5 Z-Finder User manual

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Sony FS5
Z-Finder
The FS5 Z-Finder is
specifically designed to
convert the monitor
included with the Sony
FS5 to an optical
viewfinder. The Z-Finder
comes with a flip up
frame designed to slide
onto the FS5 LCD and
lock securely in place. The
Z-Finder can pop on and
off the frame for quick
shooting.
This Z-finder will magnify
the LCD screen by 2x
and has a diopter for fine
focus tuning. It cuts out
any extraneous light
helpful for outdoor
shooting and offers an
initial point of stability by
pressing your eye against
the large eyecup. The
FS5 Z-finder comes with
a 40mm diameter Zacuto
designed optic, anti-fog
coated protective lens,
and the mounting system
designed specifically for
the FS5 LCD.
Check out our
tutorial videos
at zacuto.com
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Parts and Features x1 FS5 Z-Finder
Mounting Frame
x1 Bracket Pin
Hole
x1 Bracket Screw
Hole
x1 Screen Latch
x1 FS5 Z-Finder Rod
Adapter
x2 Tightening Lever
x2 Rod Ports
x2 Extender Frames
x2 Anti-Fog Shield
x1 Z-Finder Pro
x1 Focus Ring
x1 Eyecup & Lens Door
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Orient FS5 LCD as shown in picture.
Slide FS5 rod adapter into LCD rod hole
and tighten knob.
Snap the Z-Finder Pro to the FS5 Frame
To flip up the Z-Finder,
use red latch at the
bottom of the
Z-Finder Frame
Slide LCD and FS5 rod adapter into
Z- Finder and tighten red knob.
Secure LCD by closing the black latch
on the bottom of the Z-Finder frame.
Mount FS5 Z-Finder onto rod as shown
in picture and tighten red levers.
Assembling Sony FS5 Z-Finder

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To use for a shoulder mounted configuration, screw the Sony Rod Stud
into the camera handle’s front 1/4”-20 hole as shown below.
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To use for a tripod mounted configuration, screw
the Sony Rod Stud into the camera handle’s rear
1/4”-20 hole as shown below.
If you’re unable to focus using the red focus ring, then use
the provided extender frames as shown. When using the
diopter wheel for fine focus tuning use letters in
menu screen.
Tighten
Loosen
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Loosen screws and rotate sun mask until
all three notches align with screws.
Remove sun mask by lifting up and insert
your desired diopter, convex side down.
Place sun mask back on top of diopter. Rotate sun
mask to original position and tighten screws.
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To remove extender frames,
press down in middle and pull away
For additional focus range insert drop in diopters as shown below. To insert Lvl 2
Anti-Fog Shield see diagram below. (+4 through -1 Diopters are sold separately.)
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Lvl 1 Anti-Fog
Coated Diopter
Concave
Convex
Sun Mask
Lvl 2 Anti-Fog Shield
Slide Z-Finder Rod Adapter onto the
Sony Rod Mount and tighten lever
*Sony Rod Mount may be smaller than
15mm and requires lever to be overtightened.
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Slide Z-Finder Rod Adapter onto the
Sony Rod Mount using the front rod
port in the rod adapter and tighten lever
*Sony Rod Mount may be smaller than
15mm and requires lever to be overtightened.
Front Rod Port
Assembling Z-Finder with Sony Rod Stud for Shoulder Rig
Assembling Z-Finder with Sony Rod Stud for Tripod
Operating Sony FS5 Z-Finder