NEW HD -ON CAMERA LCD's?

I was holding out for the Panny, but I think my next purchase will be a couple of Louis' Carrion's. I just wish it had the focus in red thing. But hey, at half the price of the Pannny, and it does have the zoom feature, I think I'm going to go with Louis.

-Brad
 
Thanks Brad.

Also FYI:
the 8.4" Panasonic does not have the Focus in Red feature. Its only on their new monitor which is 7.9" (I believe) and the resolution is 800x480.

On a 1024x768 screen its not that crucial since it is so much sharper.
 
I received my Carrion A model monitor about 5 weeks ago and have finished testing it in a variety of situations.

First thing I can say is that this is a beautifully made product. At first I questioned my sanity buying from a guy 3000 miles away that is building his own monitor. I tend to bite the bullet and get the best possible gear for what I do (mostly corporate video). But after Luis called me and spent at least thirty minutes or more talking monitors and life, I am convinced he'll do everything he can to treat people right. He sure has put an enormous amount of effort into building this monitor.

As for my field tests, I just came off of a day of shooting in bright mid-day sun and am stunned to report just how well you can see the screen. I really thought it would be washed out. Focusing and framing were a snap and the picture was incredible. Using the zoom button is easy for critical focus, but most of the time I didn't need it. The monitor also starts fast and automatically finds the signal in seconds. I've used it with my HVX and Sony A1U and had no problems. Seeing the picture after using just the built in screens for so long, it was a reality check to see what was really coming out of the camera. Since I've gotten the Carrion I have also switched to my own scene file for lots of dynamic range to better tweak in post.

On the HVX, I had it mounted on a Noga Arm that supports up to 6 lbs. I was using it with the Panasonic battery plate and two batteries. I felt like this Noga Arm was a little weak for the application. I had the arm screwed into the side of a RedRock plate and rails. It stayed in place and never fell over (even afer carrying it around), but I still don't have that warm and fuzzy with the Noga and this much weight. However, for 99% of my work on a tripod it will be fine. The Noga seems to have gained grip after being used also.

I also had the monitor mounted on a Camera Turret Jib using the optional monitor plate they make. The setup looked and worked amazing. I normally use my laptop and DVRack, but the Carrion of course keeps real time focus where the laptop cannot. Also, I've never had so many people comment about my rig. It just flat out looked great, even with that tiny A1U out on the end of the jib. I was shooting a rock show and people behind me were watching the monitor and not the show.

I've also used it for editing with Sony Vegas Pro (my Nvidia Quadro 1500FX card has component HD out) and here again it worked well. Color setup is easy thru the menu system, and quality of the picture is exceptional. Really helps to have an accurate moritor for color correction.

I'll let Luis share is knowledge about the engineering of his monitor. I can just say that as a field guy, this monitor works well, is built well, and helps me make better pictures. All in all, a great production tool at a more than competitive price.

Mark G
www.newmediadevcorp.com
Midlothian, Va
 
Dear Mark G,

Thanks so much for your kind words. I keep getting emails or word of how good the monitor is working for them. I tell you, it feels great that I can help people become better film makers even if its just a little. :)

Much appreciated it.

Luis
 
I also want to buy one.

But Luis needs to send me his bank details (sent you an e-mail). I can't use PayPal! I am going for the Carrion C model with Anton Bauer adapter plate and powertap cable (possible right?). The FreshDV footage convinced me that this is the right monitor for me.

The only thing I have to find out is where to get a proper mounting arm that works and protects this wonderful monitor from hitting the ground.

When is the next shipment Luis?
 
I am still looking at the mounting options. I need to be able to mount the LCD to the camera for both handheld and tripod shooting. But with the Heavy Duty Noga arm, I cannot attach it to the camera while it is in the tripod? I use a Canon XL-H1 on a Sachtler DV6SB head with Miller Solo DV legs and canon tripod mounting plate.

I have been looking at the Zacuto System. I like modularity and it looks very durable.

On the Redrock site:
http://www.redrockmicro.com/micro35.html

I see may people mounting various types of screens (even the big Panasonic once) via a mounting arm to the hot shoe adapter? Is this smart? It would think the hot shoe is not that solid/durable to mount a 3,2lbs screen to it but I might be wrong if I see all those people doing it that way.
 
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Florisvaneck,
I didn't get the e-mail about getting my bank info. I'll get that to you. please send me a PM with an email address that will definitely be read just by you. :)

As for the Noga arm, i use the heavy duty one and it works. I hear the Zamerican arm from Zacuto is great also.

you could try something like this. http://www.vfgadgets.com/HDVbracket.htm

or if I understand correctly the noga into the shoe mount. which with my redrock base plate it works great. its just not far enough to where I want my monitor when shoulder mounted.
 
The Carrion is however the undisputed winner unless judging only by volume of the thing or it's weight with heavy batteries on it's plates
hands down, indisputably superior performance numbers... and you'll never appreciate in the same way ever again all those other monitors on which a the angle at which it's display is viewable isn't as extreme as it is with the Carrion.
 
USLatinConent,

I sure hope so! I am still waiting for Luis to provide me with some details so I can order the monitor asap. I am going to run a powertap cable so I don't have to put on the battery on the monitor itself. And the monitor is much lighter then the comparable Panasonic 1,024x768 monitor. And slightly heavier than the new Nebtek.
 
Exactly, and you are doing it the right way too. The noga arm is good enough and I hear the Zacuto arm is delightful. The Carrion may be large, but not nearly as heavy as you'd expect.
 
Florisvaneck,
I'll get you the info right away. Sorry about the delays guys. Been shooting for like 4 days straight. and Shooting again tomorrow. So tiering and so much fun at the same time. :D

Yes the Zacuto stuff is amazing. Also checkout Redrock's stuff. they just came out with some similar modular system that is much better priced.

USLatin, sorry to hear that you were sick for a while. hope you are feeling better.
 
I'm gonna have to sell my Marshall for a Carrion in the not-too-distant future. :)
 
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