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maaaan ! this is the best thing I've seen as upgrading cheap stuff ! easy and so efficient. When I'll do mine, I'll pay you for your work (not donate, paying !)

This is very useful. Was looking for a cheaper alternative for evf

Thank you very much, this is really amazing. A significant improvement to the viewfinder.

Ok I did notice a couple of problems. One is alarming in that if you are not careful you can easily knock the loupe entirely off the Zacuto frame or frames, causing it to fall to the ground. Possibly breaking it and the loupe lens inside. I wish it was more secure. And if you add more Zacuto frames this adds to the vulnerability. So I solved this and the dangling Z-Finder lens cap that hangs on a string. If you use 3M double interlocking industrial strong velcro, a large enough piece straddling the Z-Finder loupe (applied on top) together with the 3D frame and/or additional Z-Finder frames; then will stop it all coming apart and falling. Secondly, if you add a piece to the cap itself, the cap will then stick to the velcro strip you glued on to the top of the viewfinder loupe. So now the cap is secure and will not dangle around getting in the way or creating noise the camera shotgun might pick up.😊

I already had a Z-finder EVF that stopped working, and had gotten a LEYE iii (HDMI only version), and had a cousin with a 3D printer. I just made this modification and man am I excited! Thanks very much!

Success!! Except we pulled the taped down ribbon off the board disconnecting the LED screen. Very fiddly reconnecting it. Had to take the tape off the ribbon, very carefully to get the ribbon connections reconnected by pressing them down and properly re-aligned. Obviously, did it right as we attained picture with the mod.

very cool construction. Does this also work with the zacuto z finder 3x

You are a genius! That hardest part was getting the Bambu Labs P1S print settings correct and obvious cleanup. Thank You. 🙏🏼

Hi! Do you know if this mod would work on the HDMI only version of thie Leye III? I believe the build is the same aside from the missing SDI connection. If so I'd happy contact you to purchase the mod parts, this looks great!

AMAZING

Great mod, I will try it as soon as I get the Zacuto. Is it ok to heaten the tape with hot air to loosen it prior to detaching it? How did you clean the mirror side of the display after removing the tape?

I’m still using my Zacuto Z-finder EVF. It was originally used on an FS100, then an FS5, now on an FX6. It’s still a good Evf, considering it’s low weight, Canon battery and is incredibly durable. I’ve had mine for 12 years.

Do you think the Z finder can be used on top of the Red Komodo?

Does this work on any LEYE version ?

Anyone figure out where to buy replacement LCD screens? Mines all vertical lines after. 😢

So........I cracked my screen attempting this mod. Does anyone know if you can replace the screen?

Hi could you also just attach the magnifying glass part on a external hdmi monitor (for cheaper) ?

How are you powering it on without a power source?

Just did the mod. Amazing. Day and night. It's probably mentioned somewhere but be careful not to unseat the connector for the flexible ribbon. Mine came out but I was able to reseat and tape down. Fantastic modification! Thanks Thorsten!!!

Anyone else not able to find the email address?

I have the original Z-finder EVF without the diopter adjuster, I wonder if that would work Also wonder if they still sell those 3d parts

lovely video, thank you for the inspiration. I would like to ask if this will also work for LEYE III version? Has anyone tried it please? Thank you

you look a lot like a mexican youtuber, luisito comunica, check it out and thanks for this video

I was really looking forward to this. I ordered the parts. Waited an eternity to get them. When they came in, I followed your instructions to the T. Set up good lighting, had all the right tools, and was well prepared. I was very careful, following your video step by step. It was really quite simple. I got it all together, hooked up some power and video and… BOOM! nothing. This procedure, while very carefully performed, killed my Portkeyes monitor. It is dead. So buyer beware. You are taking a risk. I’m happy for those who’ve had success with this but it turned out to be an expensive failure for me and definitely not because I did anything wrong.

So I've been using this for awhile and commented about my procedure below. I'm just curious if anyone else experiences a change in screen brightness and contrast when using a function button for either zebras or the luma waveform. When I select either, the brightnes is raised a lot and the contrast lowered. Very annoying. Just sent Portkeys a note to see if this is normal.

i wonder if you can just pullout the leye diopter and replace it with a better one. the rest of it on both is just a box no?

wow you are a professional 👍

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Hey Thorsten. Many thanks for this hack. Do you happen to have compared the modified Leye, to a better viewfinder like the o-eye from Portkeys or the one from Z-cam? With all that distortion, I discarded the Leye instantly when I had the opportunity to put my eye on it. Without seeing first through the better Zacuto eyepiece, I can’t tell about resolution, color and general panel quality. That’s why I ask you to elaborate a little more. Thanks again

What a great video which is about to get seen by thousands of Z cam users after a recent post on Facebook. I take it you really love your Chopin ?

What a fabulous mod, thank you so much for this! I used gentle heat from a hairdryer to warm everything up a bit and loosen the tape glue, which helped the tape come off fairly easily. Also clamped the Leye on the desk, which helped a lot.

The extender frames come in with an option for 3 inch screens and 3.2 inch screens. Is there a preference?

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Wow. Thank you. I'm interested to order!

Great mod! Very inventive. Cheaper than the ZCam!!

I've done 2 of these mods, and both times the ribbon cable connecting the screen came loose and made it seem like it was broken. It comes off very easily. Luckily it also re-attaches very easily. Great mod - thanks!

Sorry, if it had been discussed before, does this mod work with the 2.5x and the 3x version? 😅

Hey there, great modification. Thanks a lot. Does it (the 3D blueprint etc.) work with the standard LEYE version as well. To be honest I don't even know whether the standard LEYE version has all of the issues of the SDI version ... Best wishes

Thank you Pippin Took for saving the world!

Thanks for this,I got a friend to print the parts and did this last week,well worth the effort.

I wonder if it is not safer to simply cut off the overhanging tape from the LCD instead peeling it off completely

This did work for me. I would say that without the modification I probably would have returned the viewfinder. You need to set yourself up correctly. I drilled a hole in a small piece of plywood and put a Tee nut on the back side. Then I could screw in a 1/4 - 20 arri style monitor mount to nato rail ball arm. (Thorsten is using something like this in the video). This allowed me to mount the viewfinder and rotate the set-up as I needed. I put some small shot bags on the plywood and worked on my desk under good light. I also wore a head lamp. It's like painting, preparation is the most important step. Portkeys sets these up just a little differently now, but it is basically the same. I also created two small plastic squares that were slightly smaller than the screen, and I covered one side of each with a microfiber cloth. I could use these to sandwich the screen if need be. I only needed to use one to slightly press down on the screen as I removed the tape. I felt like I was real careful, but surprise, when I went to power up the viewfinder the screen lit up, but the blue Portkeys logo did not appear. I thought I was done for, and was about to put it back together and return it. But after I took it back apart, I pressed down on where the ribbon cable attaches to both the screen and the inside body. Everything felt and looked fine. Anyway, before putting it back together I slapped a battery on it and the blue logo was there. It seems fine now. I shook it around and dropped it on my sofa and it still seems fine. 100% more useable. Eye cup is much better. Used a Zacuto fleece cover on it and it's super comfortable. Need to get a plus +2 diopter so I can remove some of the frames. So glad I did this. Thank you Thorsten.

I performed the modification today and accidentally removed the ribbon cable connector the first attempt. Took out everything and connected the ribbon cable connector to where it belongs. It is working now. Also stick the extra black tape to cover any light leak. Make sure to attach 2-3 Zacuto Z-Finder Extender Frames. My eyesight requires 3 pieces to adjust correctly. Perfect!

What type of connection does this device connect to the Sony FX30 camera? hdmi? type c?

Hi, this is great, I'm going to give it a go. What 'x' diopter have you used with your setup? Thanks

Does anybody know if this mod would work on the original with only HDMI?

I did it and I love the result! It's night and day! Thanks so much!!!!!!! PS I used a heat gun, not too close but got the tape heated up and it came off pretty easy straight from the back of the monitor.