Sony HDVF-20A 2″ Electronic Viewfinder

The Sony HDVF-20A is a professional 2-inch black-and-white CRT electronic viewfinder engineered for critical focusing and framing in high-definition studio and field production. Featuring a high-resolution CRT delivering 500 TV lines of horizontal resolution at the screen center, this viewfinder provides exceptional detail necessary for discerning focus in HD productions. The multi-scan design supports a wide range of video formats including 1080/23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, 30PsF, 50i, and 60i, along with 1035i formats, ensuring compatibility with various HD cameras and production workflows.Designed for professional ergonomics, the HDVF-20A incorporates comprehensive front-panel controls including PEAKING for sharpness adjustment, CONTRAST and BRIGHT for screen optimization, and a ZEBRA switch with MOMENT function for exposure assistance. The detachable eyepiece allows direct viewing of the CRT screen and simplifies cleaning of the mirror and protective filter. Dual tally indicators—one on the front for camera operators and one on the body visible from the side—provide clear recording status at all times, with adjustable brightness via the TALLY switch. The DISPLAY/ASPECT switch enables marker toggling and 16:9/4:3 aspect ratio masking control directly from the viewfinder. Read more

Features

• 2-inch monochrome CRT delivers 500 TV lines horizontal resolution for critical HD focus assessment
• Multi-format compatibility supports 1080/23.98PsF through 1080/60i and 1035i formats conforming to BTA-S001 and SMPTE 274M standards
• Comprehensive front-panel controls include PEAKING, CONTRAST, BRIGHT, ZEBRA (with MOMENT function), and DISPLAY/ASPECT switches
• Detachable eyepiece design enables direct CRT viewing and simplified cleaning of internal mirror and protective filter
• Dual tally indicators feature operator-facing front lamp and body-mounted side lamp with HIGH/LOW/OFF brightness adjustment
• Diopter adjustment ring allows individual operator focus optimization from -2 to +2 diopters