just got manhatten 8.9" LCD

here's my MLCD with tekkeon on Canon 5d mark II.
I got this cushioned bag for it at the "container store". i think it was $9 or so. fits perfectly
 
I am really close to the address they have on the website... Its a house?! Sorry if someone posted about that...

I was wanting to check them out localy! Any info?
 
Just got my shade in the mail today. It works as promised, almost: the drill pattern on my R side plate is off by 3/16". I'll be sending that piece back tomorrow.

Comments on the build: The shade is composed of 4 separate plastic plates attached by 2 plastic thumbscrews/plate. Not exactly the most durable accessory and not a quick on/off but OK for the price.... the thumbscrews will be the weak link in that they will eventually cross-thread. The mailing envelope could use an oversized cardboard to protect it better in shipping... mine was pretty battered when it got here. There is a stubborn adhesive strip in the middle of each plate, probably used to hold matching pairs together at the fabricators.

These minor issues aside, it's nice to have a custom shade ... for any outdoor shooting in daylight, the monitor is pretty useless without it.
 
Sent MLCD an email re: mismatch in the R sunshade panel mount holes, and got a reply a few minutes later that a replacement was being sent out right away .... thanks MLCD!
 
Thanks for the nail polish remover suggestion. I was thinking about rubbing alcohol or Goop adhesive remover but they can sometimes react with certain synthetic materials.
 
We are developing a 7V/12V battery adapter to power the monitor off the HVX batteries (also Sony L and Canon). The first few pieces will be available hopefully in the next 1 or 2 weeks. Anybody is interested in helping us out with testing the first pieces to verify the run time, etc.? It will look similar to EX-V adapter with a short cable at the end, will also have a power indicator to indicate charge level, and a few other nice features like soft start and electronic overload protection to make sure the battery is safe and not overloaded.
 
I took my 89a out on it's maiden voyage. After shooting Part I of my web series without any monitor, I'm glad to say this thing performed like a champ. I got the addition Tekkeon battery for it and had way more than enough juice even after a full day of shooting. Very nice.

Might have to check out this sun shade.
 
adolgin said:
We are developing a 7V/12V battery adapter to power the monitor off the HVX batteries (also Sony L and Canon). The first few pieces will be available hopefully in the next 1 or 2 weeks. Anybody is interested in helping us out with testing the first pieces to verify the run time, etc.? It will look similar to EX-V adapter with a short cable at the end, will also have a power indicator to indicate charge level, and a few other nice features like soft start and electronic overload protection to make sure the battery is safe and not overloaded.
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Sent you an email. I am very interested and have a half dozen batteries that I am not using since buying my HMC150.
Brian
 
adolgin said:
We are developing a 7V/12V battery adapter to power the monitor off the HVX batteries (also Sony L and Canon). The first few pieces will be available hopefully in the next 1 or 2 weeks. Anybody is interested in helping us out with testing the first pieces to verify the run time, etc.? It will look similar to EX-V adapter with a short cable at the end, will also have a power indicator to indicate charge level, and a few other nice features like soft start and electronic overload protection to make sure the battery is safe and not overloaded.
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Let us know when you have some production units avalible i would like to carry it on our store

-vinny
 
Just received my Manhattan HD monitor as well... Alex when youre ready to ship the battery adaptor plates I will buy one.

Cheers
 
I see people using the velcro idea for their tekkeon batteries and mounting them behind the monitor. Does this add any crazy weight problems with the monitor? I have my monitor mounted on the left arm of my RR shouldermount with their mount and the monitor placement works fine, but I never know what to do with the battery. I also have the second battery add-on for the tekkeon and think that it might be a tough heavy for the velcro idea.

Anyone mounting their battery differently?
 
i use RR micromount to mount this LCD on RR shouldermount and use velcro for the tekkeon (3 adhesive stripes), works just fine; no weight issues.

couple of batteries may be a bit overkill
 
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