SONY HDVF-EL780 Full HD 7.4-inch OLED Viewfinder

SONY HDVF-EL780 Full HD 7.4-inch OLED Viewfinder is a professional OLED viewfinder built for Sony studio camera operation, live production, and 4K / HD monitoring workflows. From the supplied source, it uses a 7.4-inch 1920 x 1080 color OLED panel and connects to the camera through a D-sub 25-pin camera connector.

This is the kind of viewfinder that makes sense when the camera operator needs a larger, accurate display at the camera head. It keeps camera menus, picture monitoring, assignable controls, and waveform display access close to the operator, which is useful in studio, live broadcast, and multi-camera production setups.

Highlights

• Full HD 7.4-inch OLED viewfinder for Sony studio camera workflows
• 1920 x 1080 OLED panel for detailed picture monitoring
• Digital and analog interface support for compatible Sony cameras
• Six assignable switches across the bezel and handles
• Boosted Brightness Mode with brightness up to 700 cd/m²

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Full HD OLED viewfinder
• Display panel: 7.4-inch / 188 mm color OLED panel
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Effective picture size: 164 x 92 mm / 6 1/2 x 3 5/8 in, 16:9 aspect ratio
• Brightness: 315 cd/m² typical in normal mode
• Boosted Brightness Mode: 700 cd/m²
• Color temperature: D65
• Camera connector: D-sub 25-pin, 1 x
• Power requirements: 10.5 V to 17.0 V DC, supplied by the camera
• Power consumption: 13.5 W, BBM on 15.5 W
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +45°C / -4°F to +113°F
• Storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C / -4°F to +140°F
• Mass: 3.2 kg / 7 lb 1 oz, hood not included
• Dimensions: 308.7 x 232.6 x 296.4 mm / 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 11 3/4 in, hood not included

Why It Helps

This viewfinder is useful when a studio camera operator needs a larger display directly at the camera position. The 7.4-inch OLED panel gives a clear Full HD picture for framing, focusing, and checking camera output during live production.

The wider up-and-down movement range helps when the camera position changes between seated, standing, pedestal, or other studio setups. The counter-balanced mechanism and front/rear sliding design make it easier to position the viewfinder where the operator can actually use it comfortably.

The assignable switches are practical during real production work. Four switches on the handles and two on the bezel can be selected from the combined camera menus, so common camera or viewfinder functions can stay within reach instead of slowing the operator down during setup or operation.

System Characteristics

• Full HD OLED monitoring with 1920 x 1080 resolution
• New digital interface for direct 1080p signal transfer with compatible HDC camera models
• Analog interface support for compatibility with other cameras
• Wide movement mechanism with counter-balanced up-and-down positioning
• Camera head menu control through the viewfinder panel
• Waveform monitor function displayed in the viewfinder sub-display
• Color temperature adjustment from 3200K to 9500K in 100K increments
• Flicker suppression for low vertical frequency input signals

What’s In The Box

• 1 x SONY HDVF-EL780 Full HD 7.4-inch OLED Viewfinder
• 1 x Indoor Hood
• 1 x Number Plate
• 1 x Cleaning Cloth
• 1 x Sheet titled Before Using This Unit
• 1 x Operation Manual CD-ROM

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