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title: "The Pocket Mini 11x Telescoping Director's Viewfinder"
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# 11x zoom precision 6 versatile aspect ratios durable metal build The Pocket Mini 11x Telescoping Director's Viewfinder

**Brand:** alan gordon enterprises
**Price:** 278324CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Frame like a pro, anywhere, anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Pocket Mini 11x Telescoping Director's Viewfinder by alan gordon enterprises
- **How much does it cost?** 278324CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Built to Brave the Set:** Rugged metal construction ensures your viewfinder withstands the toughest production environments.
- • **Zoom Into Every Detail:** 11x telescoping zoom covers focal lengths from 3.9mm up to 400mm for ultimate lens compatibility.
- • **Pinpoint Your Perfect Frame:** Achieve flawless shot composition with 6 industry-standard aspect ratios from 4:3 to 2.55.
- • **Always Ready, Always Portable:** Compact, lightweight design with included lanyard keeps your framing tool accessible on the go.
- • **Complete Protection Kit Included:** Lens cap, carrying pouch, and cleaning cloth keep your viewfinder pristine and performance-ready.

## Overview

The Pocket Mini 11x Telescoping Director's Viewfinder is a compact, lightweight, and durable tool designed for filmmakers and production pros. It offers 6 versatile aspect ratios and an 11x zoom range compatible with multiple lens formats, enabling precise framing on set or location. Built with high-quality metal and bundled with protective accessories, it’s trusted for reliable, quick shot composition in both theatrical and TV productions.

## Description

The Pocket Min 11:1 Director's Viewfinder is one of the lightest and most compact models of the Viewfinders sold through Alan Gordon Enterprises, Inc. Designed for the budget concious filmmaker & to meet today's requirements for both theatrical motion picture and television production.The Pocket Mini Director's Viewfinder is a proven, versatile accessory for directors, cinematographers, production designers, set builders and location scouts in the film and television industry. Used as recommended this instrument will improve creativity and flexibility in defining choices of lenses, angles, and coverage on the set or location.The Pocket Mini Director's Viewfinder features various aspect ratios for you to choose from. Various lens focal lengths are clearly marked along the barrel of the Director's Viewfinder providing you with rapid selection of lens focal lengths.The Collapsible Rubber Eye Cup can be collapsed to a folded position thus allowing those wearing glasses to position the finder close to the eye for maximum clarity of viewing and prevents the scratching of your glasses. You may gently turn the rubber eyecup counter clockwise to adjust the focus. Telescopes from 2 1/2" to 3 1/2".

Review: Love this thing! - Ideal for framing a shot without having to move the tripod.
Review: Useful! Buy it! NOT from Adorama! - WARNING: ADORAMA Shipped this item in a PLASTIC BAG! Came broken when it was needed. Review is below, but get it from someone smarter! Okay, so here's the deal: We just used this on a shoot using the Sony F55. This was a SAG pro shoot with a good experienced crew. Previously, just a few months ago, we shot a feature and only relied on app viewfinders on phones an iPads. But the reality is that this little finder is smaller, faster and easy to use. On top of that it can be used in bright outdoor locations where an LCD screen is essentially useless. Shooting it outdoor locations is where this finder was an awesome tool. This is a case where "old tech" simply bests the new stuff. Apps are great as well and a finder that can actually use your cinema glass, such as Arri Primes or the amazing Hawks we shot with, might be the best way to go. But that's still cumbersome and crazy expensive. Yes, at longer focal length settings, the visible frame area appears small, but it's perfectly usable. I had no problem with it, nor did my DP or AC. But keep in mind that most films are shot in the 20-50mm range. We used a 120mm twice, but the viewfinder was still just fine. An intermediate solution is to use a mirrorless camera, such as a Nikon Zfc. Throw a small zoom on it and you now have a solid "viewfinder" that can also take pics of the frames and setups, but this is also no fun to carry around all day. This finder can be around your neck and you'll forget it's there until you need it. This unit is solid and well made. The little screw on metal cap feels upscale, but is annoying. A simple push on plastic version would be more sensible. Overall this is a good viewfinder for filmmakers and I'm ordering the larger model soon.

## Features

- ACHIEVE PRECISE FRAMING - Offers versatile aspect ratios including TV (4:3), 1.66, 16:9, 1.85, 2:35, and 2.55, ensuring accurate shot composition for various formats.
- VERSATILE LENS COMPATIBILITY - Features multiple range settings: S16 (10mm-114mm), 35mm (18mm-200mm), Anamorphic (35mm-400mm), 1/3" Chip (3.9mm-44mm), 1/2" Chip (5.2mm-58mm), 2/3" Chip (7.2mm-80mm).
- DURABLE METAL CONSTRUCTION - Crafted from high-quality metal, the Pocket Mini ensures long-lasting performance and reliability in demanding production environments.
- ENHANCED PORTABILITY - The Pocket Mini's compact design and included lanyard make it easy to carry, ensuring it's always accessible on set for quick framing decisions.
- COMPLETE ACCESSORY KIT - Comes with a lens cap, carrying pouch, and lens cloth to protect and maintain the viewfinder, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
- TRUSTED RELIABILITY - Backed by a 1-year warranty from Alan Gordon Enterprises, providing peace of mind and assurance in the quality and durability of your equipment.
- 1/2" Chip Range: 5.2mm - 58mm
- 2/3" Chip Range: 7.2mm - 80mm
- No further features available.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004716A6Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #302 in Camera & Camcorder Viewfinders |
| Brand | Alan Gordon Enterprises |
| Built-In Media | Alan Gordon Enterprises The Pocket Mini, Lanyard, Lens Cap, Carrying Pouch, Len |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Cameras using Super 35mm format, including Arri Alexa, Sony F55, Red Cameras, and Canon C300 MKII |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 32 Reviews |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 0.05 Millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Field Of View | 19.4 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 400 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Item Weight | 0.35 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Alan Gordon Enterprises |
| Model Name | Pocket Mini |
| Mount | Manual Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Telescope Mount Description | Manual Mount |
| UPC | 705259405957 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
| Zoom Ratio | 11 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alan Gordon Enterprises
- **Model Name:** Pocket Mini
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Fully Multi-Coated
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Manual Mount
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Item Weight:** 7.04 ounces
- **Compatible Devices:** Cameras using Super 35mm format, including Arri Alexa, Sony F55, Red Cameras, and Canon C300 MKII
- **Lens Coating Description:** Fully Multi-Coated

## Images

![The Pocket Mini 11x Telescoping Director's Viewfinder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514l9S3E1kL.jpg)
![The Pocket Mini 11x Telescoping Director's Viewfinder - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uFiywh+cL.jpg)
![The Pocket Mini 11x Telescoping Director's Viewfinder - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MTk0+WTzL.jpg)
![The Pocket Mini 11x Telescoping Director's Viewfinder - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hvhpWf58L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this have a setting for working with cropped sensor cameras like a Canon 7D, or a Micro Four Thirds like the Black Magic Cinema Camera?**
A: Jordan: it does not -- you must know your focal length equivalent (i.e. Canon APS-C: 22.3 x 14.9mm, focal length multiplier = 1.6); thus, on an APS-C camera, a 50mm lens has the angles of view of an 80mm lens on a full-frame 135 camera, and you would use the focal length scale for the 135 format.Bear in mind, this is a telecoping viewfinder, not a true zoom lens: the image area gets smaller as you zoom out, and you will see the inside of the barrel; moreover, the corners are rounded-off in every aspect ratio.This is the same made-in-China piece of junk sold by CaVision, Optek, and others.A real Directors viewfinder is a true zoom lens using high-quality optics -- and is priced accordingly.I implore you not to waste your money on this.

**Q: Can the pocket mini go as wide as an 18mm or 24 mm lens in 16:9 format? (i read the opteka only gets as wide as 35mm in that aspect ratio.)**
A: It depends. For 35mm yes, it goes from 18mm to 200mm... For Super 16 the range is 10mm-114mm and for AN is 35mm-400mm

**Q: Sirve para comparar optica full frame?**
A: Yes

**Q: Does the 35mm label indicades full frame 35mm cameras FOV?**
A: It refers to Academy Super 35mm, which is the motion film standard. Closest consumer grade sensor in size is APS-C. 
Not entirely certain, but I think the anamorphic one is closer to 35mm Stills - there are copies of this that replace the labeling of anamorphic and super 16 - super 16 being nearly the same as Micro Four-Thirds.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this thing!
*by M***E on December 26, 2015*

Ideal for framing a shot without having to move the tripod.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful! Buy it! NOT from Adorama!
*by C***B on September 27, 2022*

WARNING: ADORAMA Shipped this item in a PLASTIC BAG! Came broken when it was needed. Review is below, but get it from someone smarter! Okay, so here's the deal: We just used this on a shoot using the Sony F55. This was a SAG pro shoot with a good experienced crew. Previously, just a few months ago, we shot a feature and only relied on app viewfinders on phones an iPads. But the reality is that this little finder is smaller, faster and easy to use. On top of that it can be used in bright outdoor locations where an LCD screen is essentially useless. Shooting it outdoor locations is where this finder was an awesome tool. This is a case where "old tech" simply bests the new stuff. Apps are great as well and a finder that can actually use your cinema glass, such as Arri Primes or the amazing Hawks we shot with, might be the best way to go. But that's still cumbersome and crazy expensive. Yes, at longer focal length settings, the visible frame area appears small, but it's perfectly usable. I had no problem with it, nor did my DP or AC. But keep in mind that most films are shot in the 20-50mm range. We used a 120mm twice, but the viewfinder was still just fine. An intermediate solution is to use a mirrorless camera, such as a Nikon Zfc. Throw a small zoom on it and you now have a solid "viewfinder" that can also take pics of the frames and setups, but this is also no fun to carry around all day. This finder can be around your neck and you'll forget it's there until you need it. This unit is solid and well made. The little screw on metal cap feels upscale, but is annoying. A simple push on plastic version would be more sensible. Overall this is a good viewfinder for filmmakers and I'm ordering the larger model soon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Quality/Top Notch Customer Service
*by L***V on January 11, 2019*

I bought this for my son and he is so pleased with the quality. He received an immediate response when he requested a PDF of the instruction booklet.

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