Looking for a monitor with SDI inputs for under $1000

[shoook]

Hey guys I'm looking for an hd monitor to use with my HPX170 and sgblade adapter. Looked at the SmallHD DP1 but it doesn't have an SDI input. Any recommendations?

 

[David Saraceno]

That's tough.

Why not use component instead?

 

[shoook]

Is there a difference in image quality between component and SDI when using the same monitor?

 

[david335]

If the monitor isn't gigantic (and for $1000 it won't be) you shouldn't notice it

 

[MisterCat]

I've been using a DP1 with my 170 for several months and love it. I also thought twice about the SDI vs. component issue, but once I got it I couldn't see any difference in the real world. The resolution and picture quality are amazing and I highly recommend the DP1 as I just don't think you can go wrong. The only thing I can say is the component cables that came with the 170 aren't very long so when I've want to do a jib shot I haven't been able to use the DP1 very well. Just need to find the cables with the funky little connector on the camera end. Obviously this has nothing to do with the monitor, just a detail to take care of with your set up.

sjc