What's The Best On-Set Monitoring Solution for $4,000?

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TheThe

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I am planning to take the plunge and get an on-set monitor for my HVX200. I can't decide between the Panasonic portable BT-LH900A (very portable but only 1024 x 768), the Panasonic BT-LH2600W (huge 26" but still only 1366 x 768), or the new JVC DT-V24L1DU (24" and true 1080p). I tried doing a search here but really could find a thread comparing them. If I end up getting a bigger monitor I plan on rack-mounting it so as to make it "portable".


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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=428936&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=435205&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=469728&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
 
The Panasonic 17" is AWESOME. get that. don't bother with 20" or larger for on set monitoring of a single camera. trust me.
 
I agree.

The Panasonic 17" will reveal everything in the picture.
It will not "mask" or "improve" anything.
Very faithfull to what is recorded IMHO.
 
I seen that last week. I still vote for the 17" for a field monitor that the director & DP can both share when shooting. 8" is too personal and is only good for 1 person to use at a time without someone elses hot funky breath blowing on their neck. 17" allows them to keep their personal space and still monitor what's going on, get accurate colors, and focus correctly. Not to mention the many inputs, built-in HD-SDI x2, split screen options and waveform monitor. Plus it's not too big and bulky to use on run & gun shoots. Anything larger would be.

Get the 17" bro. it's a no-brainer.
 
Umm... stinky breath... I must say I hadn´t thought about that. Good call. It looks like I´ll be getting the 17" one. I also love the fact that you can get a PortaBrace case for it and an Anton Bauer battery adaper. I also think that a monitor this size will look very cool on the set... not that I pay attention to these kinds of things.
 
Seems to pricey too.. 3k that's more than the 17. If it were 700-800 then they'd have a deal. Why isn't there a decent HD monitor out there in the 8' size... besides the Marshall which is nice but overpriced. I mean they are only 800x600 afterall. If there's not one on the horizon there should be. I'd buy one tomorrow.. It would be nice to adapt it to the HVX batteries though...
 
There is one Justyn. The Swit versions from Varizooms are very comparable to the Marshall and Varizoom will throw a PANNY battery mount on it for you.
 
I hear the swit doesn't measure up to the marshall in terms of color and resolution. it was only one report. but the guy bought both of them at the same time and returned the swit the next day after he ran his tests.

There's something about that Marshall that just "works" for people. The panny monitors are even better. I firmly believe those who use good monitoring solutions make better movies. Don't ask me how or why. It just seems that's always the case. and trust me, I see LOTSA indie movies.
 
TheThe,

I don't know if a software solution will work for you, but we are going into Beta with our new HD software. I can tell you that a new MacBook Pro and our software will cost you less than $3000 and give you a lot more options than a dedicated field monitor.

There are many benefits to using software over a dedicated HD monitor:
Direct to disk recording
Screen Calibration
Shot labeling and rating with instant project export to FCP
Exposure Zerbras
Custom Image Overlays
And much more...

Have a look at our current solution for SD video.

Ben
 
bena said:
TheThe,

I don't know if a software solution will work for you, but we are going into Beta with our new HD software. I can tell you that a new MacBook Pro and our software will cost you less than $3000 and give you a lot more options than a dedicated field monitor.
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Any plans for a PC version? (or even better, a Linux version?) It looks to me like your software offers all of the benefits of DVRack, without the mess of Product Activation. The price is right, too.
 
Sorry Twisted we are Mac only right now and I just can't see us jumping in the same pond as Adobe.

And buying a new Mac is safe for Windows users. Apple makes great hardware and their prices are very competitive.

Just a thought.


TwistedLincoln said:
Any plans for a PC version? (or even better, a Linux version?) It looks to me like your software offers all of the benefits of DVRack, without the mess of Product Activation. The price is right, too.
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