CHEAP HD MONITOR - will it work?

i would seriously, SERIOUSLY DOUBT IT. i have a $2000 36" lcd hdtv and its CRAP for focus via the camera out. cant imagine why these would be. they arent made for that
 
I have that cheap Polaroid 15" ($213 at WalMart).

I have used it component from HVX for focus and composition, but would not compare it to a true production monitor. For $213 it does a barely adequate job but, as I said, if focus is not critical at least you can see composition. Have also used it HDMI to test a Decklink Intensity card.

Ned Soltz
 
But it's a 4:3 monitor! (the first one)

Yeah, a 4:3 HDTV, there's some pure genuis right there. :huh:

- Mikko
 
i guess the rest of us who focus for A LIVIING just never though of going to sams/costco... and the whole rest of the industry would CHOOSE to pay $3000 for a monitor ...?
 
Not totally useless for focusing, but certainly would not compare to Panasonic LH1700 or other production monitor. Composition, viewing, less-than-critical situations, it has its uses. It certainly displayed a very decent image monitoring via HDMI from Blackmagic Intensity card. But I would certainly caution anyone not to expect miracles from it. It is a $200 WalMart consumer TV.

Ned
 
HueyFilms said:
Hi guys,

still looking for a cheap/effective monitoring solution for framing/focus with my sgpro

does anyone know if this will work?

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pola...t/outlet/oid/159799/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

or

this http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...duct_id=5645637&sourceid=42163643234113993605 (think its a widescreen version)
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If I were you I would rephrase the question. I would ask what specification would I need if I were trying to find a cheap HD lcd monitor for HD focusing and posibly edititing?
 
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