Lilliput 664 Monitor Uneven Backlighting Issue?

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blickblocks

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Hi all,

I just received a Lilliput 664 monitor from eBay (a Chinese seller), and I'm having an issue with bright spots which are very obvious when the display is dark. This is a big deal for me because I shoot video in nightclubs! I'm wondering if it is endemic to this particular model, since the case is lightweight plastic (its marketed as a lightweight alternative to the 663 model which has the same display panel, an IPS 1280x800 screen). If I gently (barely) bend the display the brighter spots disappear or are made stronger.


Should I try to exchange it for one of the same model, or see if they'll let me exchange it for the metal-cased 663? I'd rather not switch to the 663 because I don't want something heavier. Thoughts, advice?
 
Now you make me worried lol, just bought a similar IPS panel from China yesterday.

imo that kind of back bleeding should not have passed factory testing (if they have any), if you show the video to the seller I'm sure you can either get some cash back or even return it. I spent about 3 hours browsing ebay to find a seller I was comfortable with (one that only sold monitors like these).

If it's too expensive to ship back to China just file a claim on ebay and get some bucks back. That looks unacceptable to me.
 
The eBay seller is talking to Lilliput for some answers. Honestly I don't think it bothers me THAT much, however, for a professional unit it IS unacceptable. I feel like I should have bought the 663 and just dealt with the weight if it meant a higher quality case.
 
Ah, yes I looked at the 664 but got skeptical about the small size and lack of direct adjustments on the unit. I'll come back if my 663 has any similar issues.
 
blickblocks said:
...for a professional unit it IS unacceptable.
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It may be a stretch to call a lilliput a "professional" monitor... they may be a great value, but as far as i know, they're just repurposed panels made for cars, etc.

There's probably a reason these cost half of entry level SmallHD or Marshall... I've just never seen a sub-$500 screen that doesn't have viewing angle or color issues. I haven't tested everything out there, but I'd guess the Marshall 5" is entry level for a really great panel that you can calibrate with bars. (I think they've dropped their price since it was introduced at around $600. there's usually a few on eBay for under $300 though...)
 
Michael Carter said:
It may be a stretch to call a lilliput a "professional" monitor... they may be a great value, but as far as i know, they're just repurposed panels made for cars, etc.

There's probably a reason these cost half of entry level SmallHD or Marshall... I've just never seen a sub-$500 screen that doesn't have viewing angle or color issues. I haven't tested everything out there, but I'd guess the Marshall 5" is entry level for a really great panel that you can calibrate with bars. (I think they've dropped their price since it was introduced at around $600. there's usually a few on eBay for under $300 though...)
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With this model, it looks like 90% of the cost is the high res IPS panel, its the kind made for a good quality tablet rather than something you'd view from a further distance. The color is good but I can't speak to its accuracy compared to a Marshall or Zacuto monitor.

The eBay seller (rcmachine) spoke to Lilliput and they suggested I open it up and loosen the bracket inside that holds the panel to the front of the case. Really surprising that a manufacturer and seller would recommend something like that for a user, but that actually did the trick. The case isn't stiff enough to be perfectly flat, loosening it slightly let the panel keep from being bent. They asked me for my serial number and said Lilliput would still honor my warranty even though I opened it up. I'm satisfied enough with this solution, but f I were buying again I would have gone with the metal cased model or the entry level Marshall.
 
Oller Visuals said:
Ah, yes I looked at the 664 but got skeptical about the small size and lack of direct adjustments on the unit. I'll come back if my 663 has any similar issues.
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Nothing beats a real knob, but this isn't too much of a PITA. It's at least easier to change settings on than any of the computer monitors at my office. The thing that is confusing is that even when you have pixel-to-pixel on, you can still change the aspect ratio. So confusing. Whatever.
 
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