Best cheap wireless video transmitter set

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M.R.

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Hi all!


Looking for a cheap, but relatively decent wireless transmitter set.
Doesn't need to be anything fancy or complicated. Just to feed image to directors monitor (documentary style).

No need to transmit 4K, but should be able to read 4K (Fuji)
HDMI (or both Hdmi and SDI)
Range atleast 10 meters

Extra
Relatively compact, lightweight, and easy mounting options.

Budget around 300 to 450


As you might suspect, I don't know anything about these things.
Just used to renting a Teradek set and plugging the cables in.

I did a bit of googling.
The Z-Cam Ipman S seem interesting at around 150 each. The atenna's do seem a bit fragile.

Also came accross a used set Paralinx ArrowPlus (with hdmiconverter) within my budget.
Is it better to go for something new in this case?

What are your thoughts and recommendations?
 
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I was looking for a low cost setup with low latency and ended up Pre-ordering a FeelWorld W1000S Dual HDMI & SDI Wireless setup.
It's a new unit which should be shipping any day now. Fingers Crossed. Specs include 1000 ft line of sight distance with 0.08S latency, and supports up to 4 receivers.
It's around $100 over your max budget.
I'll report back once I have it in hand.
 
I used the Accsoon CineEye 2S Pro over the weekend for 1080p60 football multicam and I have to say, it did a nice job in the middle of a live switch. The receiver output SDI & HDMI at the same time which was nice as well. $650. Over your budget :(
 
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After renting higher-end units like Terradek's and often having problems with signal drop out or loss while shooting in large manufacturing facilities, I bought the Hollyand 400S in summer of 2020 when it was on sale for $449.00. Have been impressed. Have not had any issues - and works a treat sending signal to both a monitor with receiver and also 3 iPad's or phones (using app) to help keep safe Covid distances (or while run-n-gunning quickly). Has both SDI/HDMI and ability to cross over. The only drawback is that the fan is a bit loud. Might not be great for interviews where unit is close to talent. For that, I've read the newer 400S Pro is quiet. But that jumps up in price.
 
Thanks for the input all!

Very curious David W. Jones what your impression is.

Is it stupid to go for something a bit older like the Paralinx ArrowPlus? (Now that there are so many relatively affordable options)

For the current project, it doesn't have to be anything fancy. Just to have an image on the directors monitor.
But of course, if I can get something with a bit more bells and whistles, that is good enough for a focus puller for in the future at the same price...

Deals I'm currently looking at.

2nd hand Accsoon Cineeye at around 100 (cheap solution)
2nd hand Paralinx ArrowPlus at around 250 (with crossbow)

Vaxxis Atom 500 HDMI KIT at around 420
Hollyland Mars 300 Pro at around 399
Hollyland Mars 400S Pro at around 550 (It's a bit out of my budget)

What do you guys think of the paralinx option? Better look at the new stuff?
Anyone any experience with the Accsoon Cineeye wifi and ipad/tablet?
 
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They dropped the price on the FeelWorld W1000S by $96 during black Friday, so I had them discount the price I paid and B&H refunded it. Nice!
Although the unit has yet to ship.
 
It still has yet to ship.
I'm very disappointed, but I would rather by disappointed by delayed shipping rather than getting a unit not up to snuff.
 
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