Cheap Monitor for Framing

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RyanMKincaid

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We want to film a few scenes where we're going to need multiple camera set ups so having a bank of 2 or 3 monitors will help us, hence why price is a concern. Looking for a cheap monitor for framing purposes only, not for color adjustments or a small portable one for the camera itself.

Basically, I just want to run either standard component wires or maybe an HDMI cable to a monitor which will be off set for the display in another room. I wanted something like a Dell display or maybe a Samsung and thinking in the price range of $150.
 
Portable DVD player is what I use to let others see my framing without staring over my shoulder or if the cam is on a jib. It's widescreen and has composite input. It's definitely not useful for focus or color but works, however, you probably want something bigger like a Computer LCD. They're relatively cheap and high resolution with HDMI to DVI or Component to VGA it would would work perfect in your situation, provided you don't need batteries for the things.
 
i have a 19" sharp LC 19SK24U that i used to use for clients who couldnt afford rental on proper monitors. its not horrible for the price...
i think i paid $200 for it like 2+ years ago...
 
KnoxHotch said:
They're relatively cheap and high resolution with HDMI to DVI or Component to VGA it would would work perfect in your situation, provided you don't need batteries for the things.
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Hey guys, I live in Singapore and I brought my hpx170 down to the cable shop the other day and they said that if I wanted to connect my camera via component to a VGA monitor then I would have to buy some sort of conversion breakout box to convert my signal to a vga signal... and it will cost like a 100USD for that box...

Is that true or can I just buy a regular Component to VGA cable and it'll work?

I found one here...

https://www.hdwise.com/product.php?productid=487&cat=75&page=1
 
You might want to consider how you are going to power this setup. I have a cheap TV that just happens to be 12vdc powered via a walwart, so it can be run direct from a cigarette lighter plug or a bescor type 12v battery. It has a dvi computer input, component, and hdmi. It is a Magnavox 13" 16x9 LCD and I originally bought it for my RV for $175 before the digital transmission change. The picture is pretty sucky, but very versatile for the money. Check Walmart.

Grant
 
Well, I just picked up a battery powered 10 inch TV (Viore?) from Fry's for $150, with composite and other inputs, comes with a charger, and has a threaded screw type mount on the back. It does a nice job with the HVX on framing. Also comes with a small antenna with coax, and receives over-the-air HDTV.
 
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