best monitoring solution

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I'm switching to a 5D from a 60D and am trying to figure what my best option is for monitoring. I've never used an on camera monitor and had a loupe that I really only used if I was outdoors and it was really sunny. I've pretty much narrowed it down to:

Zacuto Z-Finder
Small DP4
Small DP6
a manhattan LCD, I'm not too familiar with their line, but have heard many times that they're a great middle ground in price and quality/features

My work is pretty evenly split between Narrative/Music videos, event videos, and action sports (BMX, Rally Cars, etc.). Right now, I'm leaning towards one of the Small monitors. The DP6 is looking awfully attractive, but how is it as far as weight/manuverability compared to the DP4?
 
5.6" TV Logic with waveform is the best I've used for its price point. Even converts HDMI input to HD-SDI output.
 
DP6, DP4, and Zacuto EVF are the best options in my opinion but it still depends on your budget.
 
Love my Zacuto EVF but making the switch the full-frame like you, I wish it had red-colored focus peaking. If I were to re-buy a monitoring solution for the 5D, i'd put peaking as the number one priority.
 
I might be selling my lilliput monitor. It is brand new, but after the purchase, I think I want the small HD for the build quality.
 
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