How do you view what you’re recording?

[sbryan]

I know the DVX’s screen isn’t all that great, and I assume that the HVX isn’t that great either. I use the LCD screen now mainly for framing. For white balance, focus, colors, etc. I’m using the Scopebox program for Mac OSX.

There are drawbacks to using the Mac. First, the Mac doesn’t move with the camera. It sits off to the side and becomes a reference before and after filming. The second is that the only way to view the Mac outdoors on a sunny day is to drape a dark cloth over the screen… and myself.

To those of you using LCD monitors that mount on the camera, how do you view them on a sunny day? I’m keeping the option of an LCD monitor open, and I have certain criteria that the monitor needs to meet.

- Camera Mountable
- DC power capable
- Flip Image function if I ever go with the Redrock M2
- Hood accessory

Is there a monitor with 1.85:1 and 2.35:1 overlays/masks? I don’t know if that technology exists, but it would be helpful.

Please post pictures of your monitoring solutions. I just wanted to get a feel for what other people were using.

 

[mrWr0ng]

If it's bright, I use the eyepiece viewfinder and often go to that for composition, framing and making all my pre-shot adjustments, f-stop, etc. Then when I'm going to take the shot, I open up the LCD and make sure it maintains what I'm working with.

Can't answer the rest of your questions, but the EVF is a good old-fashioned piece of equipment that should get some love, too. Holding one eye closed helps take your framing out of context and one step closer to editing. Also, black & white is great for focus. Wish the flip-out could do B&W too.