Redrock Micro releases microEVF to DSLRs

Redrock Micro Video accessory maker has announced the electronic viewfinder microEVF video-enabled DSLR 's. The device attaches to the hot shoe and is compatible with a camera with a HDMI output during recording. It features a 1.2 m dot LCD display with LED backlight promising low power consumption and the flexible eye-piece in different directions can be moved. The external viewfinder can also be used in conjunction with multiple external monitors. The microEVF will be priced at $ 595 and the release date, which is yet to be confirmed.

Press release:

Ultra Compact, high definition EFF sets default size, performance and price
Hollywood, CA september 2010: Redrock Micro, the recognized leader in affordable professional film accessories, announced today the new patented RedRock microEVF electronic viewfinder for HDSLR cameras.This is the first electronic viewfinder designed from the ground up specifically for HDSLRs, compact, lightweight design, better resolution and incredible affordability.
The popularity of HDSLRs like the Canon 5 D MKII animations for video and photography has skyrocketed in recent years, but the camera body is not ideal for video. the first generation of monitoring solutions available – attaching an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera LCD screen – severely placement of the viewfinder and camera body to reduce and prevent the use of additional displays for the assistants of the camera or the members of the Board of Directors. The new RedRock microEVF is an external electronic viewfinder, which is connected to the camera body and can be placed anywhere to maximize your comfort and stability and it may form part of a multi-monitor solution. The microEVF uses a customized state-of-the-art illuminated led mounted in an attractive, ergonomic body.

Main features of the microEVF are:
A full-color HD viewfinder designed specifically for the needs of the compact, lightweight HDSLR cameras. The microEVF weighs less than 6oz. ultra high resolution 1.2 m dot display that is higher than the Canon EOS camera behind LCDLED backlight maintains clear sharp picture with minimal power consumptionElectronic help features that will be announced closer to the production releaseInfinitely configurable options to the microEVF exactly where desiredLow energy consumption of a full day around the clock display with a built-in battery lasts mounting
"We feel it's time for a better approach of HDSLR camera surveillance," said James Hurd, Chief revolutionary for Redrock Micro."The microEVF meets this need with an elegant and compact solution that is not only affordable, but also a high standard for features and performance."
The microEVF compliments also-of-the-art camera teams by working with external monitor, such as a monitor for the assistant cameraman, and for a driver or video village. The microEVF is compatible with any video camera that HDSLR or the HDMI output during recording. HDSLR cameras known to be compatible, the Canon 5 D MKII, Canon 7 D Canon 60 D, Canon T2i, 1 Canon 1 d MKIV, Nikon D3s, Nikon D300s, D3100 and D7000.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY OFmicroEVF's amazing priced at $ 595. availability is not yet announced. for more information, visit www.redrockmicro.com/evf

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