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Kinefinity launches Eagle SDI e-Viewfinder

Written by Andy Stout | Jul 23, 2024 1:00:00 PM

The new Eagle SDI e-Viewfinder from Kinefinity is an intriguing product that is compatible with all cine cameras.

The headline surrounding the new Kinefinity Eagle SDI e-Viewfinder are impressive. It is compatible with all cine cameras, featuring SDI functionality, boasts a Micro-OLED 1080P display, premium optics, has noise-free and zero-delay performance, and contains all this within an ultra-lightweight and user-friendly design.

Kinefinity say the Eagle seamlessly integrates with all cine cameras, offering intuitive support for 3G SDI and HD SDI. This ensures universal connectivity across a wide array of setups, supporting 1080p and 1080i at frame rates ranging from 23.97 to 60.

It features a Full-HD 0.7'' Micro-OLED display with an1080P resolution, providing enhanced visual fidelity with increased pixel count. Supported by 10-bit processing, this presents a broad spectrum of 16 million colors, resulting in high contrasts and true black and grey levels, guaranteeing precise details and sharp imagery.

A built-in diopter is adjustable from -6D to +2D based on military specifications caters to a wide range of vision needs, accommodating from 600 degrees of myopia to 200 degrees of hyperopia. This should go a long way to ensuring a comfortable viewing experience for all users.

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With 2.5W low power consumption and no internal fan, coupled with efficient heat dissipation, the e-Viewfinder operates silently. The zero-delay feature enables real-time image capture and seamless focusing, while quick start-up, low power consumption, and support for RS triggering further enhance its broad appeal.

The ergonomic design incorporates five function buttons, a power switch, a function knob, and essential assembly features including Rosette Mount and Movcam Quick-lock Mount. It is also equipped with a comprehensive suite of software features such as Luma Waveform, Peaking, Histogram, False Color, SDI Metadata, and more.

The Eagle is available in two colors: Black and Cyber and pricing starts from $1299. Orders are open now and shipping will commence on August 5.

Kinefinity Eagle SDI e-Viewfinder specs

 

 

Display

0.71" Micro-OLED Panel

Panel Type

Micro-OLED

Display Size

0.71"/1.8cm

Resolution

1920x1080 (RGBx3)

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Contrast Ratio

>10,000:1

Color depth

10-bit Processing (8-bit Panel)

Pixel Per Inch(ppi)

3103 ppi

 

 

Optics

 

Field of View

>33°

Distortion

<1.5%

Diopter

-6D~+2D

 

 

Power

 

Power Voltage Input

7-24V

Power Consumption

2.5W

 

 

Connections

 

SDI Input

3G/1.5G SDI x1, Regular BNC

RS

Rec Start/Stop with Power input (in Power port)

USB

USB type-c for firmware upgrade

 

 

Interactive Interface

 

 

Power Switch x1

 

Function Button x5

 

Function Knob x1

Indicator

LOGO Tally x1

 

Status Tally x1

Mount

Rosette Mount with 1/4-20" x1

 

Quick-lock Mount x1

 

 

Input Signal

 

3G-SDI

1080P@47.95p/50p/59.94p/60p

HD-SDI

1080P@23.98p/24p/25p/29.97p/30p/
23.98psf/24psf/25psf/29.97psf/50i/59.94i/60i

 

 

Features

 

 

Luma Waveform

 

Desqueeze/Scaling(Anamorphic)

 

2:1/4:1 Magnification for focus

 

Peaking

 

Luma/RGB Histogram

 

False Color

 

Zebra

 

Frame line

 

Center marker

 

User Button

 

Overlay Clear

 

Image Rotation

 

Image Flip

 

SDI Metadata*

 

Noise-Free (no fan inside)

 

Zero-Delay

 

 

General

 

Dimensions

105x62x58mm/4.1''x2.4''x2.3''

Weight

348g/12.2oz

Material

Aluminum Alloy, Steel, and Glass