Dual External Monitoring

[908media]

I apologize in advance if this has already been discussed. I scoured posts for the past few days to no avail.

Is it possible to simultaneously output two video signals from the 5D while recording? Ideally, I'd like to send a signal via HDMI to an external display so that the director can live monitor while using the other video port to output a signal to a small 5-6" screen for my own purposes (focuses, composing, etc).

Thanks.

 

[NextWaveG]

You have two options for dual monitoring.

Get an HDMI splitter and multiple monitors...or use your laptop with EOS Utility software to let the director monitor while still using the 5D's screen. More info here: http://www.youtube.com/nextwaveg#p/a/59E53D852E8EFF10/1/oVAc4VWHigo

 

[J. Odoms]

Here is an article which Laforet wrote recently detailing this exact situation. Give it a gander, kinda enlightening.

10 Random Laforet thoughts

The next one actually shows production stills of how he has the Dual monitor system rig'd

A gander into a TRUE filmic DSLR setup


I hope these help

 

[908media]

Thanks for the suggestions! Some thoughts...

1) Wow. The IDX CW-5HD Cam-Wave looks incredible, and unfortunately, incredibly expensive! This would be the perfect solution to my problem, if I could afford it.

2) Splitting the HDMI signal is tempting. Do you recommend a specific brand/model? We'll be shooting mostly hand-held (well, with a gun rig), so I'd like to err on the side of reducing weight.


Can anyone speak to the feasibility/practicality of the following scenario:
- Using the HDMI port to output to a field monitor for the director.
- Using the composite port to outpul to an onboard external monitor for myself.

If the camera can simultaneously output from both ports, then this strikes me as the ideal solution; mainly because it's the lightest configuration. Assuming this could work, does anyone see any downside to it?

Two further questions (and again, I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere):
1) What resolution can the composite port output while recording?
2) What resolution can the hdmi port output while recording?

I suspect I know the answers to many of these questions. I just need certainty.

Thanks again in advance.

 

[TJ Krusinski]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...c_Design_CONVMBHS_Mini_Converter_HDMI_to.html

Two HD/SDI outs. I don't know what monitor you have, but many have SDI throughs so you could daisy chain off of it.

 

[Chris Santucci]

2) Splitting the HDMI signal is tempting. Do you recommend a specific brand/model? We'll be shooting mostly hand-held (well, with a gun rig), so I'd like to err on the side of reducing weight.

I'm using this and it works great but you need to feed it 5 volts dc:

http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Powered-Splitter-Certified-Latest/dp/B002673EW6

Can anyone speak to the feasibility/practicality of the following scenario:
- Using the HDMI port to output to a field monitor for the director.
- Using the composite port to outpul to an onboard external monitor for myself.

It'll only output either SD or HDMI, not both as far as I know.

Two further questions (and again, I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere):
1) What resolution can the composite port output while recording?
2) What resolution can the hdmi port output while recording?

It's 720x480 in record from HDMI and something much worse from the AV signal.

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[jmajor]

I'm using this and it works great but you need to feed it 5 volts dc:

How are you powering the splitter?

Thanks, John

 

[Chris Santucci]

How are you powering the splitter?

Thanks, John

With a 12volt dc to dc converter adjusted to output 5 volts and then powering that with a battery I wear. I'm getting ready to mount an NP-1 battery to the rig so I have less cableage to deal with.

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