7" external monitor - best value?

[mncheetah]

I'm using a 35mm adapter. I'm looking for a 7" budget external, camera mountable monitor for my Panasonic DVC30. I'm familiar with the 7" Varizoom with flip/mirror, but for $450 I heard there is better value elsewhere. I need something portable (uses a battery) - if it can somehow draw power from my DVC30 that would be ideal.

Also, if it doesnt have a flip/mirror function, and it doesnt have the standard 1/4" mounting hole, how do I mount the thing upside down?

I dont need HD. Also, 4:3 required, but 4:3 with 16:9 capability is preferred.

What's the best value currently available?

Thanks in advance.

 

[mcvideo]

i like you are in the same boat wanting to buy a monitor for the best buck out there. The panny's are high $ and do a great job based on comments posted. Read this thread i came across yesterday and see if this helps. not bad for the price and sounds like it will fit your needs. the only con about this that i can tell and that is posted in the thread is the color is not as sharp as some would want it. I'm thinking about picking up one. Not sure how i feel about the color/sharpness issue but i think its still a good buy that you wont regret unless you care for the exact color match as you lcd displays. Read here