External monitor ideas

 
augenblick said:
I use V-Mount batteries on my totevision (which means deathvision in german btw, very strange)

The monitor will run for three or four days of shooting(!) on these kind of batteries before I have to recharge them. Just plug and forget. It's really cool.

The Totevision LCD-703 HD does the job for me as a professional producer who uses it every day. I can't comment on other monitors. So take my comment for what it's worth for you.

BTW I saw the Marshall monitors on IBC last year and wasn't overimpressed. They are OK, don't get me wrong. But I'd say that my LCD-703 HD is just as good (until proven wrong of course)

Peter
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What about judging critical focus with a lens adapter. Does it have enough resolution?
 
to think i tried to start my own thread about a external lcd. i dont know why i couldnt find this one. will the deathvision lcd work with a dvx100? i dont know much about interchangeability between hd and sd on a lcd screen
 
bill totolo said:
What about judging critical focus with a lens adapter. Does it have enough resolution?
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For me it does. But if it's really really really critical I'll bring along my secret weapon: The "Focus Assist" :thumbsup:

OK. For real. In 99% of the situations out there the mix of the Totevision (I just can't get used to this morbid name) and the focus assist of the HVX will do the job.


Like I said. It works for me. The LCD-703 HD has the same resolution (800x480 pixel) like the 7" Marshall everyone seems to like.

The Panasonic 8" inch is probably a much better monitor. Or you might check Siniarchs Carrion

Recently I bought a JVC DT-V17L2D 17" Monitor for on set viewing and client teasing. That also helps but can't be mounted on the camera of course.

I am happy with my LCD-703 HD. Bottom line: It does the job (for me)

Peter
 
I´m sorry bout that link problem folks.

It has something to do with the way that site handles cookies.

But after looking at that Totevision with better specs and features for a cheaper price - forget that link.

Frank
 
weismangroup said:
Resolution is only 480x240, so it would be pretty useless for focusing even in SD.

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It's the same resolution as the ikan v7000 (which I have not used). I was just pointing out that it looks like the same lcd under a different imprint for $150 cheaper. I agree that 480x240 doesn't cut it for focusing, especially with an hd camera and 35mm adapter - I like the totevision price and specs alot myself. Seems like a deal.

For disjecta and kholi if you are interested in a pmp for a cheap flip..maybe this one would suffice (4" lcd, av in, 16:9 screen and $150 shipped)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=250214067943&Category=98198&_trksid=p3907.m29
 
Engadget reviewed the Cowon A3 and only had good things to say about it...they also say it has HD inputs and outputs....the following excerpt is from this article: http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/12/cowon-a3-review/

If you're looking seriously at the A3, chances are you're at least remotely interested in the unit's ability to double as a portable DVR, of sorts. We used the included composite adapter to record footage from a camcorder and had no issues capturing both audio and video. Unlike viewing slideshows with music spinning in the background, this process didn't seem to bog down the device and introduce skips. Recording video, as well as voice notes and FM radio, was extremely simple -- no complex setup was required, and that's just the way we like it. As for outputting video, we were able to beam the aforementioned Conan episode back to an HDTV (yeah, it does HD input / output) via the bundled component cables and check things out on the big screen. Sure, there were some minor artifacts and noticeable compression flaws, but overall, we were quite stoked about how things appeared. If you're looking for a device to tag along on your next vacation and serve up videos to the television waiting in the room, we certainly can't say the A3 would be a bad choice.
 
Okay, I'm totally stoked about this unit...it has the same screen resolution as the Marshall and, according to a bunch of reviews I've read, the quality of the screen is outstanding. Plus, it's a great way to keep your movies portable, particularly a reel. The only thing I'm not clear about is the exact type of input and its compatibility with my XHA1....
 
wow, that IS impressive. This is turning out to be a very useful thread, every couple posts something new is thrown out there.
 
Although it's got component out, as far as I can tell from the user manual, there's no component video in; only composite and s-video. Sure would be fantastic if it had component and/or mini-hdmi inputs.

Be very curious to see if the s-video input is sharp enough to be useful; but otherwise it looks like a very cool gadget to have lying around :-)
 
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If it has HD inputs doesn't that mean it has to be component or some kind of adaptor for input? I'm going to go to B&H this weekend and check it out
 
That looks awesome. It's like Steven said, a great portable way to monitor when you're filming, PLUS an awesome portable media player!

How would you mount it to the camera though?
 
are you sure that we can attach the component cable from hvx200 and use it as monitor??
who have tested it??
 
If someone can go into a store and test it out, please let us know how it is? Ideally, bring with you a camera and appropriate cables and test out the feed.
Especially to make sure it doesn't "stretch" a 16:9 feed to a horrible 4:3 or other negatives like that.

Can't seem to find a store that stocks in Melbourne, so would be awesome to know if it's worth ordering :)
 
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