Zacuto Z-Finder Jr

Yeah...if you are going to splurge and go Zacuto, than get the "pro" versions. The reason the price on this one has dropped by a hundred dollars since it's release is because it's so obviously bad in every way. Sure, the optical piece itself is good quality, but the mounting bracket (both systems) are so bad it's a joke. I didn't even TRY the aluminum frame mounting option, as it is so obviously terrible. (I mean, I did try, for 15 minutes, so line things up and figure it out, but, disaster) So i went straight for the stick on mounting option. Which WOULD have been cool, HOWEVER, i stuck it on there, put books on it all night, next day, it came right off when I tried to pull off the main piece from it. I think it has more to do with the fact that it mounts way too tightly onto the little sticky bracket. I thought they would have used magnets, like all the cheap chinese versions you can buy for 20 bucks here on amazon. but no, it's a snap on plastic version, and it is bad. too tight, peals the sticky bracket right off. anyway, just skip this and save yourself the trouble of a return.

Got this for the BMPCC and no worries that it's not wide enough but definitely doesn't stick (after leaving on for a day with books on top). My biggest problem is that I didn't receive the alternative metal mounting bracket. Meh and could definitely go off brand for the same benefit.

As far as I'm concerned, this magnifier is a game-changer. After reading the complaints about Junior, I didn't know if I could befriend him. However, this is about the best on the market, optically, and normally priced to match, but the price here is more than fair, and I bought one open-box dirt cheap. As a retired pro, used to Leica M (yes, it has been awhile), focusing on a screen can be a real challenge. On both my NEX-7 and A7R, the improvement in ease-of-use is phenomenal. The combination is not quite a rangefinder, but what is? Yes, the mounting system is unforgiveable, though I did not look into the accessory mounts.. However, epoxy putty heals many ills. No I didn't go that far, but I did convince myself to buy an EVF-PRO, a different animal, yes, but including the same magnifier. You really can't go wrong here. Just to check out the unit and then re-sell it is worthwhile only to experience the phenomenal clarity. What we have here is part of a DSLR to HandyCam converter, almost.

I've been using the Z-Finder Jr for about 6 months now and love it! It's easy to use and the quality is amazing for the the price. Easily a 300 dollar product.