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Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Sony

User Manual for Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Sony FS7

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• VCT Pro Baseplate With built-in ergonomic shoulder pad, 10" sliding track, extra space for accessories in front, VCT14-compatible V-wedge, red buttons and levers all around, and much more, this is the stylish VCT Pro Baseplate from Zacuto. Use it with all types of cameras, from DSLRs to larger models, like the Alexa.
  
  A section of the baseplate extends out beyond the 15mm LWS rod adapter in front. With the rod adapter thus set back, you have additional space to mount accessories under the camera lens, allowing you to position the camera further back on the plate, keeping the balance point of your rig directly over your shoulder. (The rod adapter is vertically adjustable 1", and has to be in a raised position to allow for accessories to be mounted in the additional space. Also, a 1.8" riser for the rod adapter is optionally available for RED cameras by special order from Zacuto.) Also, on the bottom of the section that protrudes out is where the V-wedge is. There is also a 15mm LWS rod adapter on the rear.
  
  The VCT Pro Baseplate features a 10" sliding track, providing the space to optimally adjust balance after every lens change. Moreover, the included red camera plate can be loosened by a spring-loaded lever instead of a screw, so you can make adjustments quickly and easily. To fully release and remove the plate (and camera), just press a red button on the side of the baseplate and slide the plate out. The rod ports also have spring-loaded levers.
  
  An ARRI M6 rosette is available on the front for attaching accessories and grips, and there are also three 1/4"-20 threaded holes on the side providing additional mounting options. 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 tripod mount holes are available on the bottom to use instead of the V-wedge. The shoulder pad runs pretty much along the entire length as well as width of the baseplate, and is made of gel polymer. Two 6.5" 15mm rods are included. One 1/4"-20 and one 3/8"-16 screw are supplied for the camera plate. The VCT Pro Baseplate is made in the USA.
  Key Features
  • • Front rod adapter is set far back, providing more space for accessories, and allowing the camera to be positioned further back for better balance
    • 10" sliding track (with spring-loaded lever) for balance adjustment after lens changes
    • VCT14-compatible V-wedge
    • 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 tripod mount holes
    • Ergonomic gel polymer shoulder pad
    • 15mm LWS rod adapter on the rear
    • Front rod adapter is vertically adjustable 1"; optional 1.8" riser available from Zacuto for RED cameras
    • ARRI M6 rosette
    • Three 1/4"-20 threaded holes for accessories
    • Includes two 6.5" 15mm rods
    • 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 screws supplied
    • Made in the USA
• Gratical HD Micro OLED EVF Rising far above the readily available generic EVF or LCD screen with a loupe magnifier attachment, the Zacuto Gratical HD Micro OLED EVF packs more display features and functions than is found in many much larger EVFs and on-camera monitors. At the heart of the EVF is a micro OLED panel about the size of your thumbnail with 5.5 million dots of resolution that produces an image with true blacks and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, supporting RGB at 24-bits for vivid color rendition. You can choose to display a 720p image within the full resolution display of the OLED and then display the various scopes and signal displays outside of your picture area, which allows you to have an unobstructed view of your image while being able to see a waveform or histogram display of your image.
  
  The EVF incorporates both SDI and HDMI loop-through inputs/outputs and can cross convert from HDMI to SDI. It also supports peaking, false color, and test pattern generation as well as LUT creation and import. You can also select to view/display audio meters. The unit features four user-programmable buttons for often-used menu selections, and supports multiple frame rates. Zacuto has designed the entire optical path, providing a diopter that is adjustable from -1 to +4. The optical path includes an automatic light trap that can prevent damage to the EVF from accidental exposure to direct sunlight. Incorporating an ARRI-compatible rosette and a 1/4"-20 mounting hole provides a variety of means to mount the EVF to your camera. The EVF powers from a single LP-E6 type battery, and this 1800mAH battery provides approximately four hours of constant run time.

  General Features

  • The 1280 x 1024 resolution of the OLED allows it to display a 1280 x 720 image and various diagnostic displays without needing to overlay the signals over the image. You can adjust the position of your image and displays to what suits you best, or you can also choose to overlay the diagnostic signals on the image.
  • You can create and store LUTS within the EVF and apply individual LUTS to either or both the EVF display and the downstream video.
  • The OLED display and outputs are independent of each other, which means you can display the video signal with one LUT on the EVF and send the video signal with a different LUT to an external monitor. Likewise, you can display the various test signals and diagnostic signals either on both the EVF on a downstream monitor or either one or the other.
  • Weather resistant covers prevent moisture or debris from getting in open ports.
  • You can choose to display audio meters in the EVF.
  • LUTs, test patterns, scope displays, and other display functions can be displayed in the EVF or simultaneously on the downstream video. You can select to have the EVF and the downstream video display different LUTs and/or display functions as well.

  Test Patterns & Diagnostic Signals

  Scopes
  • • The waveform provides an objective evaluation of your video signal. It displays the brightness of your image on an IRE scale, allowing you to see if your image will clip and where your black levels are.
    • The Vectorscope displays the signal on a graph so you can check the phase of your colors. The Vectorscope function also verifies and checks the overall tint and hue of an image.
    • The Historgram view allows you to see where your pixels are distributed in the spectrum of black to white, providing a quick way to see where your exposure values fall. You can choose to display the Histogram as either RGB or Luma.
  False Color
  • The False Color feature provides under/over luminance warning by presenting the image as a series of color values representing exposure.
  Peaking
  • Peaking highlights the sharpest (most in focus) areas of the image with a color outline.
  Zebra
  • Provides a crawling black and white pattern overlaying areas that exceed the brightness levels you select.
  Frame Store
  • You can store frames within the EVF to recall them at a later time. You can also adjust the transparency of the frame store and superimpose it on the current view when you need to align shots.
  Test Pattern Generation
  • The EVF can generate color bars and a Macbeth color chart
  UPC: 741459186128
• Axis Mini for Sony FS7 The Axis Mini for Sony FS7 from Zacuto is an adjustable ENG-style mount used to attach the FS7's monitor, or a separately available EVF like Gratical HD. With four adjustment points and independently controlled red tension levers, the Axis Mini makes changing the position of the monitor/EVF quick and easy, whether the camera is shoulder mounted or on a tripod. It mounts to the camera using an included FS7 Rod Lock, which screws into the body in front of the top handle. The Axis Mini simply slides into the extra 15mm rod port on the Rod Lock and clamp it into place.
  Features
  • • Rosette for mounting FS7 monitor, Gratical HD, or other compatible monitor/EVF
    • Four points of adjustment
    • Three independently controlled red tension lever with 360° rotation
    • Mounts on top of camera body using the included FS7 Rod Lock

• 2 x 6.5" 15mm Rods

• 1/4"-20 Camera Screw

• 3/8"-16 Camera Screw

• Limited Lifetime Warranty

• LP-E6 (7.8 Volt, 1800mAH) Type Battery

• Charger

• Limited 1-Year Warranty

• 15mm Rod Lock with Top Plate for Sony PXW-FS7

• Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Technical parameters

• VCT Pro Baseplate

  Mount Types	VCT14-compatible V-wedge 15 mm LWS rod ports in front and back 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 tripod mount holes 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws included 6.5" (16.5 cm) 15mm rods included ARRI M6 rosette Three 1/4"-20 threaded holes for accessories
  Dimensions	14.25 x 4.25 x 2" (36.2 x 10.8 x 5 cm) (with included 6.5"/16.5 cm rods)
  Weight	2.1 lb (0.96 kg)

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	10.75 x 7.4 x 3.45"

• Gratical HD Micro OLED EVF

  Display	0.61" / 15.1 mm
  Frame Rate	23.98p 23.98PsF 24p 24PsF 25p 25PsF 29.97PsF 50i 50p 59.94i 60i 60p
  Resolution	Full Display: 1280 x 1024 HD: 1280 x 720
  Contrast Ratio	10,000:1
  Refresh Rate	50/60 Hz
  Color Depth	RGB: 24-bit
  Luminance	120 to 250 nit
  Pixel Density	2687.21 PPI
  Color	16.7 million colors
  Connections	Input HDMI: 1 x HDMI SDI: 1 x BNC Output HDMI: 1 x HDMI SDI: 1 x BNC Upgrades 1 x USB
  Mounting Options	ARRI compatible rosette 1/4"-20

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	10.8 x 7.35 x 5.15"

• Axis Mini for Sony FS7

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.2 x 4.1 x 1.2"

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