Viewfinder

You can use the following viewfinder (optional) on the unit:

HD Viewfinder: AJ-HVF21G (selectable between 59.94 and 50 Hz)

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1.Viewfinder (optional)

During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays the video image in monochrome. It also displays warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety zone and center markers), etc.

2.ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the viewfinder.

ON: Zebra pattern displayed.

OFF: No zebra pattern displayed.

3.TALLY switch

Used to control the 7. Front tally lamp.

HIGH: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated.

OFF: Front tally lamp stays off.

LOW: Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.

4.PEAKING control

Used to adjust the outlines of the video image in the viewfinder for easier focusing. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.

5.CONTRAST control

Used to adjust the contrast of the video image in the viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.

7.Front tally lamp

This lamp is activated when the 3. TALLY switch is positioned at [HIGH] or [LOW], and stays on during recording. It also blinks in synchronization with the REC lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts.

Use the TALLY switch to change the intensity of the lamp to ([HIGH] or [LOW]).

8.Back tally lamp

This lamp stays illuminated during shooting. It also blinks in synchronization with the REC lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts.

When the lever is positioned at [OFF], the back tally lamp is hidden.

9.Eyepiece

Note

Do not leave the eyepiece aimed at the sun. Doing so may damage the internal components.

10.Diopter adjustment ring

Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image. The adjustable range of the viewfinder view angle is shown in the following table.

Product Number

Adjustable range

AJ-HVF21G

–0.9 D to –4.4 D

 

 

For an eyepiece for presbyopia, consult the dealer.

11.Connecting plug12.Locking ring13.Microphone holder14.Viewfinder stopper

Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.

Functions their and Parts

6.BRIGHT control

Used to adjust the brightness of the video image in the viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from the camera.

Parts and their Functions: Viewfinder

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