blazer003
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UPDATE 3/7:
I have been over at Cinema5D forums where many were talking about this monitor and I got the hook up to get one of the new models straight from the factory. First, to answer my own questions below:
They didn't change the model # so if you're buying a 5D-MII monitor, make sure it is the newer version, assuming that that is what you want.
Ok, so for my first impressions review: I just received my 5D-MII (New Version) today and am testing it with my Panasonic GH2 and let me say that so far, for an $800 monitor this monitor is very good. However it's not $800. It's $300 and at that price it is a steal. The resolution is spectacular. It is completely apparent that the resolution is 1024x600. The crispness is just amazing (granted I've mostly been using a little SD monitor) and so far appears to be upgrade over the moderate quality of the GH2 display. Color production is not perfect. This isn't a broadcast color reference monitor, but in early tests it was quite reasonably close. The contrast seems pretty good. Not amazing, but the image doesn't look washed out or the blacks grey. I haven't taken the monitor out for daylight tests yet. It comes with a pretty nice cover and sun hood setup, and just judging by the brightness, I think I will need one. I already new this from the specs though, so it's no surprise, just confirmation. But for indoors the brightness is just fine. The screen is glossy, which I foresee might be an issue if the sun is at my back, but we'll see. The glossy screen does give it a more modern look, like the iPad or iPhone screen, but not sure which I'd prefer, probably matte, in terms of useability. It had no problem detecting and connecting to my GH2, and again, the HD image on it looks superb.
The controls are pretty good. Lots of buttons for one push functionality for peaking, false color, 1:1 pixel mode and zebra patterning. The menu system is good. It looks nice, but has just a bit of delay in button response. A bit of a pet peeve of mine. It's still quite functional, and has many different settings within the menu, but a few times I got that feeling of, "Wait, did it register that I hit that button?."
The focus peaking works well for me so far. Seems to do just what it should. Seems to have the right range of peaking what's in focus and not peaking what isn't. Obviously the GH2's full HD HDMI output while recording is a huge help with this monitor. The false color setting on the monitor seems to be working well, though I'm not that familiar with it so it will take a little research to figure it out.
The build quality feels great to me. I heard some complain about it, but I find no fault at all. Feels pretty sturdy but light weight and looks very professional to me and not cheap at all. Hooked up the Sony battery that I use for my LED light and worked great. 7" is pretty big. I didn't really think about just how big. Probably not going to mount this to the hot-shoe on my camera very often, but for my cheap shoulder rig it will work great.
I'll attach a few pictures of it in a bit, but first impressions are that this is a great monitor for $300.
Has anyone heard about or is using this monitor? I'm quite confused. Here is the info taken right from the site here:
5D-ii
7 inch field monitor with high resolution LCD, HDMI, component and composite video
5D-ii is Lilliput's most advanced 7" monitor, built for the pro-video road warrior. Including unique features such as 1:1 pixel mapping, peaking and foldable sun-hood/screen protector, 5D-ii offers advanced functionality in an easy-to-use, great value monitor.
These extras are squeezed into an slim field monitor. The high resolution LCD, 1:1 pixel mapping and 800:1 contrast ratio provides users with the most accurate picture of all Lilliput monitors.
This sounds like quite the ideal monitor for the price. 7", 1024x600 panel, peaking and 1:1 pixel mapping. Not particularly good brightness or contrast, but on this small, and at this price, I'm not complaining.
However, on Amazon.com here:
The review specifically says "The feature I wish It had is focus peaking."
It's a positive review, and he's obviously not saying "WTF? Where's my focus peaking?!?!" so this leads me to believe they've updated it and not updated the model number.
So, anyone had experience with Lilliput can tell me how to know which model/version I'm getting if they don't update their model numbers?
I did some digging in another forum and found that it is indeed a new version of the monitor. It initially had some firmware bugs, but there seems to be confirmation that they are all now resolved (they weren't product killers, but annoyances, like overwriting settings) and I'm in for at least one. I'm attempting to order it directly from the factory through an email that was given on the other forum, and others have had very good success and helpful service from.
I will update and review it when I recieve it!
I have been over at Cinema5D forums where many were talking about this monitor and I got the hook up to get one of the new models straight from the factory. First, to answer my own questions below:
They didn't change the model # so if you're buying a 5D-MII monitor, make sure it is the newer version, assuming that that is what you want.
Ok, so for my first impressions review: I just received my 5D-MII (New Version) today and am testing it with my Panasonic GH2 and let me say that so far, for an $800 monitor this monitor is very good. However it's not $800. It's $300 and at that price it is a steal. The resolution is spectacular. It is completely apparent that the resolution is 1024x600. The crispness is just amazing (granted I've mostly been using a little SD monitor) and so far appears to be upgrade over the moderate quality of the GH2 display. Color production is not perfect. This isn't a broadcast color reference monitor, but in early tests it was quite reasonably close. The contrast seems pretty good. Not amazing, but the image doesn't look washed out or the blacks grey. I haven't taken the monitor out for daylight tests yet. It comes with a pretty nice cover and sun hood setup, and just judging by the brightness, I think I will need one. I already new this from the specs though, so it's no surprise, just confirmation. But for indoors the brightness is just fine. The screen is glossy, which I foresee might be an issue if the sun is at my back, but we'll see. The glossy screen does give it a more modern look, like the iPad or iPhone screen, but not sure which I'd prefer, probably matte, in terms of useability. It had no problem detecting and connecting to my GH2, and again, the HD image on it looks superb.
The controls are pretty good. Lots of buttons for one push functionality for peaking, false color, 1:1 pixel mode and zebra patterning. The menu system is good. It looks nice, but has just a bit of delay in button response. A bit of a pet peeve of mine. It's still quite functional, and has many different settings within the menu, but a few times I got that feeling of, "Wait, did it register that I hit that button?."
The focus peaking works well for me so far. Seems to do just what it should. Seems to have the right range of peaking what's in focus and not peaking what isn't. Obviously the GH2's full HD HDMI output while recording is a huge help with this monitor. The false color setting on the monitor seems to be working well, though I'm not that familiar with it so it will take a little research to figure it out.
The build quality feels great to me. I heard some complain about it, but I find no fault at all. Feels pretty sturdy but light weight and looks very professional to me and not cheap at all. Hooked up the Sony battery that I use for my LED light and worked great. 7" is pretty big. I didn't really think about just how big. Probably not going to mount this to the hot-shoe on my camera very often, but for my cheap shoulder rig it will work great.
I'll attach a few pictures of it in a bit, but first impressions are that this is a great monitor for $300.
Has anyone heard about or is using this monitor? I'm quite confused. Here is the info taken right from the site here:
5D-ii
7 inch field monitor with high resolution LCD, HDMI, component and composite video
5D-ii is Lilliput's most advanced 7" monitor, built for the pro-video road warrior. Including unique features such as 1:1 pixel mapping, peaking and foldable sun-hood/screen protector, 5D-ii offers advanced functionality in an easy-to-use, great value monitor.
These extras are squeezed into an slim field monitor. The high resolution LCD, 1:1 pixel mapping and 800:1 contrast ratio provides users with the most accurate picture of all Lilliput monitors.
| Resolution (pixels) | 1024x600 (native), 1920×1080 (maximum) |
| Pixel pitch (mm) | 0.135×0.135 |
| Scan frequency (Hz) | 60-72 |
| Response time (ms) | 6 |
| Viewing angle (degrees) | 150º x, 130º y |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 250 |
| Contrast ratio | 800:1 |
| LCD backlight | LED |
| Screen rotation | Flip x, flip y |
| Video inputs | HDMI |
| Video outputs | HDMI |
| Audio outputs | <1W |
This sounds like quite the ideal monitor for the price. 7", 1024x600 panel, peaking and 1:1 pixel mapping. Not particularly good brightness or contrast, but on this small, and at this price, I'm not complaining.
However, on Amazon.com here:
The review specifically says "The feature I wish It had is focus peaking."
It's a positive review, and he's obviously not saying "WTF? Where's my focus peaking?!?!" so this leads me to believe they've updated it and not updated the model number.
So, anyone had experience with Lilliput can tell me how to know which model/version I'm getting if they don't update their model numbers?
I did some digging in another forum and found that it is indeed a new version of the monitor. It initially had some firmware bugs, but there seems to be confirmation that they are all now resolved (they weren't product killers, but annoyances, like overwriting settings) and I'm in for at least one. I'm attempting to order it directly from the factory through an email that was given on the other forum, and others have had very good success and helpful service from.
I will update and review it when I recieve it!
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