will the magnet damage the lcd for flipping an image?

[Ed Kishel]

I understand that a magnet will flip the DVX screen upside down for 35mm adapter users. Does this do damage to the LCD?

[high8]

I have heard mixed stories on that one. I think you might want to ask the guys at redrock micro. I think I remember them mentioning something about it.

[mike dawson]

I do it and its all good... I think

[Ed Kishel]

I have heard mixed stories on that one. I think you might want to ask the guys at redrock micro. I think I remember them mentioning something about it.
yes on their site they suggest not to, but give no reasons why. Would love it if either of the Barrys or Jan could comment on this as I am having trouble finding a compact and small battery powered LCD to fit on my DVX that I can turn upside down.

I have found this but it runs off AC:

http://www.markertek.com/SearchProduct.asp?item=V2500&off=8&sort=prod

[bikefilms]

Hi,

I use the 'ol magnet trick all the time. No worries. Your camera already has a magnet embedded inside. So using an external magnet is just changing the point at which the camera thinks you've flipped the screen for a self portrait. I'm using a small (1/2" round) magnet that used to hold a photo to the fridge.

-a

[tigeba]

I think danger is closing the screen with the magnet stuck on there, and possibly getting it pinched in the hinge and breaking your screen.

[Ed Kishel]

what does the magnet hold on to? There is enough metal on the edge of the LCD?

[LloydC]

you have to tape it on..

I bought 10 tiny magnets at a dollar store, works fine for me.

Only hassle is taking it off and putting back on...

[blckhawk542]

I found some screens if anyone is interested

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4100513&cat=133247&type=19&dept=3944&path=0%3A3944%3A133276%3A133247


http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3663077&cat=133247&type=19&dept=3944&path=0%3A3944%3A133276%3A133247


http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002EPHN4/qid=1129505718/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-8254001-6896658?v=glance&s=electronics


They both play DVDs....but if I figured they should definitly have the 3 color A/V inputs...then you get a cord hooking from your DVX from the A/V jack directly into the A/V jacks of the LCD screens..and prolly switch them to video mode or suttin..and it you should get a preview in full widescreen of what the DVX is using without using DVX battery.

[Zack Birlew]

Depends on the monitor and the camera combo. For example, you, of course, wouldn't get a 16:9 preview out of a non-native 16:9 camera set to a faked 16:9 mode, you'd get the same output as if looking at a 4:3 monitor. But, if using a native 16:9 camera, like Sony's HDV cameras, XL2, ect., it'd show up correctly. My 16:9 protable DVD player works great for monitoring and it can flip the image around if need be, I would recommend this over the magnet trick, it just seems safer and better to have a bigger view of what you're filming. Be careful what you buy though, some of those portable DVD's may look sharp when playing video but could actually be very low res/quality for viewing, thus making focusing difficult. One other interesting idea I thought of was using one of those portable video game screens, but most of them seem to be pretty low resolution but would still be nice enough for someone with an XL-camera.

Nice find, blckhawk, cheap and capable, but I would still check out the portable DVD's in a store first just to make sure.

[Winston Vargas]

I think danger is closing the screen with the magnet stuck on there, and possibly getting it pinched in the hinge and breaking your screen.

I am using a small magnet and the concern is if I attempt to close the screen it can damage tghe screen. The location where the magnet is attached is at the hinge, the best place to damage the screen. That's a big concern.

[Winston Vargas]

what does the magnet hold on to? There is enough metal on the edge of the LCD?

I used velcro, but the surface is so small that it can drop off just because the area is so small. Thre must be a better way.