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Anatole Sloan

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I'm going to be filming in indoor locations; does anybody advise me to use alternative screens other than the HVX's own screen, and specifically any models? Preferably, it would be HD, so it can display HVX's full resolution. Cheers.
 
i purchased the dell 2405 monitor - it is big and can show the full res - i love it - costs about 850
 
Anatole Sloan said:
But is there anything actually to use with the camera (onboard)?
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Is that really a better option? If you need it for on camera mounting, what's wrong with the DVX screen?

I prefer to have an external monitor to the camera. That way the crew can eyeball it, as well. I've found that helps the boom op immensely & can help keep the Producer/Director away from the camera op.

David Kuznicki
Production Manager, WGTE-TV
 
I'm quite a beginner to the show - how do you connect a monitor to a camera - do you need to buy a special type of monitor, and what connection does it use?
 
For onboard monitors, I've heard great stuff about the Marshall V-R70P-HDA.

I'm debating buying this one myself. It's pricey, but seems like a great help for your AC while he's pulling focus. My HVX should come next week sometime so i haven't seen if it's essential.

Any thoughts on if an onboard monitor is overkill? LCD work fine on it's own using the focus assist?
 
I agree with Brian, the best onboard would be the Marshall. The thing about the Marshall is that it's only 7" and isn't high res at all.

I'd recommend owning a Marshall for moving shots, and the Dell 24" for everything else.
 
Brian, I'd definitely look into the Dell, or if you don't have $850, the Sony 19" for $650. The Sony won't give you full res at 1080P but at 720 it will.

The Dell on the other hand will do both 1080/720HD and at 24", your AC will love you! The Dell, in combination with the Varizoom seems to be a great way to go.

I prefer the Varizoom vs a follow focus with a whip because whips tend to lack length, whereas the Varizoom comes in at 40" of reach stock and I believe they offer an extension cable in either 10 or 40 feet.

The HVX's lcd is workable but, to be completely safe and save time, the Dell is a must.
 
Is it possible to use a 15" powerbook as a monitor or am I getting myself into some trouble by doing that?

Thanks.

-rook
 
focus is way easier in the viewfinder - you zoom it - use focus assist - get it tack sharp and then adjust zoom to taste. If you need multiple focus marks do this for each mark and record the numbers - the foot inches scale is more precise for this.

You can focus by eye on the dell monitor but i suspect it will often be a bit soft and the monitor doesnt show the peaking
 
Mr. Blonde said:
19" screen, 10ms response time vs 16ms on the 17" for only $650.......


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=367832&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
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Where are you getting the 10 ms you keep saying? On BH, Response Time says “Not Specified by Manufacturer”. The same for Brightness, Contrast Ratio, Displayable Colors, Lamp Life and Viewing Angle. I couldn't find the response time anywhere. At least the 17" has great Brightness, Contrast Ratio and Displayable Colors, and it shows what the Viewing Angle is. The 19" doesn't have it's full specs published anywhere which always makes me suspicious. I'm leaning towards the 17" myself. It almost matches the Cinema Displays specs, but for much cheaper.
 
How do these monitors look?
I am not especially happy with the Dell so it would be great to find a less than $2700 solution.
 
Can anyone who has used the Marshall R70 in the field comment on it? I saw the Pany BT-LH900 on set today and was pretty impressed, but at nearly 3x the cost... I'd be curious to hear the pluses and minuses of the Marshall since it seems to be the most recommended HVX on board in the forum.
 
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