BT-LH2600W versus a CRT for editing

Mars United

Mars United

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Assuming one could afford the Panasonic BT-LH2600W for editing purposes, would it be better to go with a CRT? I've found plenty of praises for the Panasonic in my searches, but every once in a while someone suggests going with a CRT monitor. At the same price point, what are the advantages of each type?

Do you still need a device like the Matrox MXO to get a proper signal to a pro monitor? If it matters, I want to use a Mac Pro and FCP.

Also, I'm wondering how the Panasonic BT-LH900A 8.4" LCD would fair as an onboard monitor for the HVX. I know it is expensive, but would this be large enough to focus HD accurately by eye, without an additional large monitor?

Thanks. I've searched extensively but haven't found clarity on these issues.

:beer: Cheers.
 
For the Panasonic 8", I think its too heavy to be an on board monitor. Altough it has great resolution and could easily do the job, the fact that its too heavy really is a big downer, at least for me.

The 26" is good, but it makes your picture look "too good". The black look darker, and the colors pop more. What does this mean? That its not the most accurate picture you can get. A CRT, like the JVC 17 or 19", gives you a precise picture for C.C. Major post houses still use hd crts.
 
Thanks SPZ. I will do some investigation into the JVC CRTs.

Too bad about the 8.4". Or, good ... pretty expensive. Cheers.
 
Mars United said:
hmmm ... couldn't mount it to rails? Too heavy still?
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The thing about the 8"is that it has a fantastic picture. I believe the best of the bunch for the size. However, I do a lot of handheld and it really is too heavy to be incorporated on board, which is what I want. People have found solutions to mount the monitor, and using rails seems to work, but it just kills, at least for me, one of the biggest attributes of this small cam. If you go to the www.dvinfo.net forums, there's a thread on the HVX200 sub-forum that specifically talks about the 8". Others have found it to be a good choice. Maybe its just not for me and my style of shooting... :)
 
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