At Cine Gear EXPO 2015 Zacuto introduced a new Gratical X EVF. It’s basically the same hardware as the Gratical HD but has ala carte features. The EVF can also be bundled with feature sets at a discounted price.
Lots of options to choose from, and hey. Some you might not need like the Anamorphic feature for $125. So what’s the price? Base price will be around $1650. Buy the Gratical X with no options or a bundle and later via payed firmware update you can add features of your choosing. Available early July.
Pick And Choose Features.
- Peaking $95
- Red Line Peaking $95
- False Color $95
- Zebras $95
- 1×1 Zoom $95
- Record Light & TC $150 (coming soon)
- Full LUT Capability $200 (import, create, export)
- Full Scopes $150 (Histogram, waveform, vectroscope)
- Audio Meters $85
- Anamorphic $125
- Frame Store $85
- Frame Lines $95
- DSLR Scaling $95
- Cross Convert $95 (Must have HDMI & SDI out purchased)
- SDI Out $125
- HDMI Out $125
Bundle 1 $350 (save $85)
- Peaking
- Red Line Peaking
- Zebras
- Scopes
Bundle 2 $700 (save $175)
- Peaking
- Red Line Peaking
- Zebras
- Scopes
- 1×1 Zoom
- HDMI & SDI Out With Cross Convert
Bundle 3 $395 (save $100)
- LUTS
- Frame Store
- Anamorphic
- Audio Meters
When the Gratical HD was released I wanted one. Really wanted one, but I just couldn’t afford the $3000 price tag. It’s a really fine EVF with the features we need. Checked them out at NAB and wanted one. The single most frustrating thing with all cameras are the very lacking EVF they have. It’s like camera manufactures don’t want us to be able to focus or they all think we have incredible vision. Monitor are getting really good. Sharp and color accurate but they cost a good amount to. I think the SmallHD 502 is a great option if you need a small on camera monitor. The Sidefinder that isn’t available yet looks to add even more functionality at a cost. I have the 502 and my review is coming shortly.
Part of my interest in the URSA Mini is that it appears to be a complete camera with viewfinder and yes it’s a high quality one too. The URSA Mini wont need a upgrade EFV.
I’m very interested in this new Gratical X. Priced around $1600 plus features I want might be a good investment. After all we have to see what the heck we shoot right? For far to long it hasn’t been that easy.
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