A viewfinder for mounting on a camera having a video signal tap, such as a professional
video camera, to extend forwardly and laterally of the camera. A pivotable member
is connected to a support base for selectively pivoting about a laterally extending
axis and being selectively locked in any angular position. A viewing module is
releasably connected to the pivotable member to extend rearwardly along the side
of the camera and has a CRT facing rearwardly with an eyepiece for viewing the
CRT. The viewing module has controls for the CRT on an outwardly facing surface
for manually adjusting the controls. Cooperating and releasable electrical connectors
are provided between the pivot member and the viewing module for transmitting video
signals and electrical power therebetween. An extension member, either of a fixed
length or telescoping, may be installed between the pivot member and the viewing
module and has the same electrical connectors.
