Best Lilliput monitor for Canon 60D

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joelatx

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I just got the Lilliput 668GL70NP/H/Y and trying to figure out why the 60D wont fill the whole frame?

I got around the lag when starting record by turning on DVI. The whole thing works better in 4:3 mode. Even when I connect the 60D to a 1080p monitor its not full screen.

Is there a better Lilliput 7 inch display for the 60D?
 
That's just the way it outputs. Some monitors have a 7D or 5D feature that zooms into the output and makes the image full screen. The DP6 is one I know of.
 
Keep in mind the lilliputs are sort of generic car-DVD player screens repurposed for video. They'll work fine with a "real" video camera, but dealing with the oddball HDMI signal from various DSLRs? They don't have the software/firmware to handle that in an optimal fashion.

Moving up to a purpose-made LCD gets you in the $500+ region; even the little Marshall has the same aspect ratio problems. Either SmallHD or Ikan makes a monitor that also has a magnifying hood and resizes the image from various DSLRs. It's essentially a small-ish LCD that converts into something like a "real" viewfinder.

The extra $$ for a pro screen is worth it though; way better image quality, way better viewing angles, and many of them have blue-only for calibration. I've bought tons and tons of gear over the years, but purchasing even a little pro LCD that you can calibrate - that's a day you realize you stepped it up. Though DSLRs seem to have way better LCDs than (even fairly pricy) video cameras (I'm talkin' to you HMC150 with your utter crap LCD), trusting your exposure to a lilliput is something you should use caution with; test it for accuracy, be extra mindful of using histograms, etc.
 
The paying video jobs are going to have to increase before I invest in a true field monitor, its on my wish list. But for under $200 I guess you get what you pay for... Which is better, I just wanted more. :-) Thanks for the advise about the calibration of the Lilliput, I'll rely on the histograms or take a look at the camera's display.
 
When I had a so-so LCD, I did a lot of testing to make sure what I was seeing on the screen was correct; mine had a really bad viewing angle - at dead-on it was about 3 stops brighter. You really need to check how accurate the viewing angle is and how wide or narrow it is.
 
I just picked up the Manhattan LCD 5.6 inch HD5. It's HD with HDMI, component, and composite inputs. Tack sharp. Great for critical focus. Lightweight too. A bit pricey but worth the money, its HD. I use a 7D and have HD ouput through HDMI.
 
I have had great luck with my Lilliput, I went through 2 Ikans, Then ended up with a new lilliput, it has a brighter screen, hdmi, and component, built in battery. and for 220.00 bucks. I was impressed with it. It's no manhaten, but it works for me, You do have to take the time to adjust the settings, so your exposure is accurate, but thats not very hard.
 
Video camera LCds are Horrible, these Dslr's Lcd screens are amazing. Get yourself a loupe and you will be fine..... Honestly I would never use a cheap Lcd monitor as the exposure on them is simply wrong. Save some money up and get yourself a Small Hd monitor, till then just use a loupe or the Lcd screen on the camera it self.
 
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