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Z-Finder EVF Support


EVF Support Information

Welcome to the EVF support page. On this page you will find the current version of the firmware for the Zacuto Z-Finder EVF, current manual for your Z-Finder EVF, and a link to FAQ’s. If you have additional questions email sales@zacuto.com or call 1-888-294-3456.

Download the current EVF Manual: Z-Finder EVF Manual

NEW Firmware 3.02.08 — Added presents for GH3/GH4, & Sony A7s (Released 12/2/14)  Click Here To Download

Click here to view video tutorials.

Attention MAC users: Some MAC users are experiencing difficulties when downloading the EVF Firmware file. When you hit download, if it opens a text file with a bunch of characters; re-download the file by holding down the option key while clicking on the download. This should clear any problems.

How To Check Your Current Firmware Version

In the Main Menu select ABOUT

The EVF will show the current version

Check EVF Firmware

How To Upgrade Your Firmware

Once you download the firmware the next thing you need to do is have a USB Thumb Drive formatted to FAT32.  Please note this is not the default file system used for either Mac or PC and by formatting your thumb drive in this way it will erase all data that is currently on the thumb drive. You must also use a thumb drive and NOT a USB cable from your computer.

Windows 7 Mac OS X
  • Open My Computer
  • Right Click on the thumb drive
  • Left click on Format
  • Set File System to FAT
  • Check Quick Format
  • Left click Start
  • Left click Ok for the warning that your erasing all data
  • When done left click on Ok
  • Go to Applications
  • Go to Utilities
  • Open Disk Utility
  • Select the thumb drive
  • Choose Erase
  • Select MS-DOS File System
  • Click Erase

Copy the current firmware file to the FAT32 thumb drive

Insert thumb drive into EVF USB port

Select UPDATE from the EVF menu

Update EVF Firmware

Select USB DRIVE

Select USB DRIVE

Select START UPDATE

Select START UPDATE