I have a question about using an external monitor...

Doing a brief search, it would seem that that model player only has A/V outputs, not inputs. So you would have no way to get the video into the player to display on screen.

Sadly, most portable DVD players lack video inputs. Sorry.
 
I use a low end polariod DVD player ($99) for an external monitor. It has a switch on the side that allows you to turn the A/V connection to "in" or "out". Works good for framing it's 16:9, but it's not color correct.
 
How serious are you about your shot?

Those kinds of monitors are okay in making sure you you have signal, but you really should invest in a nice CRT production monitor so you can check colors and your frame.

We used a little LCD monitor on a recent project (against my wishes as the DP) and it didn't show all of the frame. You can't trust the cameras viewfinder or the on board LCD either. When the director got it into post, he had all sorts of stuff in the frame. I gave him a big "I told you so" and the very next thing he invested in was a 9" battery powered Sony monitor.
 
I dont mean to state the obvious, but I use my iBook as an external monitor and it works perfectly. You could pick one up for probably around $1000 (for an entry level model) and I gaurantee you'll love it. It might not be the first choice for editing/storing video, but it's definatly worth having around.
 
I dont mean to state the obvious, but I use my iBook as an external monitor and it works perfectly.
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Yeah you can use an iBook but you will not see correct luminance levels as an iBook uses an LCD. You want to check your underscan, overscan, luminance levels and look at an S-video(or component) image then get a CRT production monitor. For less than an iBook you can get a CRT production monitor in the $500 range. You'll be glad you did.
 
I bought the Zeon (also know as iLuv). It's tablet style and you can turn it upside down if the magnet trick doesn't work for you. Best part - $145
 
We use a Phillips portable DVD player and it works good for seeing what the rough framed action will look like. However, it gives a horrible representation of color. Use the viewfinder for that or fork out the cash for the proper CRT. But if all you are looking for is something to see the frame and how your actors and cameraman are working with that framing they work pretty good.
 
I'm looking to buy a 20" or 23" HD LCD that I can use as a monitor on set, but also double as my tv in my bedroom. I know this isn't the best for judging color and/or exposure, but if I calibrate it, I think it will be fine for my needs. The main reason to get it is for focus, though. I will be buying a baby vesa mount from filmtools so that I can mount the monitor upside down on a 750 rolling stand to have near camera (since I will be using the Brevis35). Now the real question is... which monitor?

EDIT: I just took a trip to Circuit City, PC Richards, and Best Buy to look at the smaller LCD's. There was a Samsung on display hooked into an Xbox 360 that looked fantastic - the LN-R238W. There's a similar model I saw at the Costco website for $50 less - the LN-S2338W. Does anyone know the difference? Does anyone have one of these?
 
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Morox, There is a Toshiba HighDefinition Portable DVD Player that does have input and it also has a swivle face, so you can flip it and fold it down. pretty cool. and it also has a battery. Now the HighDefinition doesn't mean HD. It means 800x600 resolution, I bough one to try it and it looked awesome from a DVD, but when you hook up the camera, you go from the S-Video from the cam (not the component) So the video was not sharp and the colors were not great. (from DVD awesome from Hvx200 bad, so I returned it)
Noah, There is a Sony 26" LCD screen that people gave great reviews. Its about a year old or so, so I'm not sure if there is anything new that is better. I do know that some new LCD screens have a 5000:1 contast all the way up to 10000:1 contrast. the Higher the contrast the better the shadows and blacks. Good luck.
 
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