Monitors: marshall or bust???
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morgan_moore
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because peaking is not accurate and the res is not high enough so you cant pull focus ?
thats not just my observation but also there is a moment on one of the FreshDB nab videos where the interviewer questions the peaking and the rep describes the image as 'sort of in focus' - thats no good for DSLR
SmallHD or the $2000 Marshall
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thats not just my observation but also there is a moment on one of the FreshDB nab videos where the interviewer questions the peaking and the rep describes the image as 'sort of in focus' - thats no good for DSLR
SmallHD or the $2000 Marshall
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morgan_moore
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Im saying - if you are talking about the 480p marshall you cant focus like you can on a 720p SmallHD
If you are on a 5d you cant focus anyway but at least with a SmallHD you can check focus after the shot
Just my opinion from testing them
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If you are on a 5d you cant focus anyway but at least with a SmallHD you can check focus after the shot
Just my opinion from testing them
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sorry didnt see you had suggested "smallhd" in your initial post.
looks like their 5.6 inch monitor is the way to go. just hope thats not too small. i liked the fact that the marshall is 7 inches
looks like their 5.6 inch monitor is the way to go. just hope thats not too small. i liked the fact that the marshall is 7 inches
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
Because of the amount of pixels there are to view
480 on the 5 and 720ish on the 7d
it would seem that the eye can resolve those even on a smaller monitor at a reasonable viewing distance
ie I would imagine a larger monitor would only be useful if..
the camera put out more res
or
you were distant from the monitor for example using on a jib or something
the weakness of all sub $1000 monitors is viewing in the sun - at least the SMallHD has a great shade solution
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480 on the 5 and 720ish on the 7d
it would seem that the eye can resolve those even on a smaller monitor at a reasonable viewing distance
ie I would imagine a larger monitor would only be useful if..
the camera put out more res
or
you were distant from the monitor for example using on a jib or something
the weakness of all sub $1000 monitors is viewing in the sun - at least the SMallHD has a great shade solution
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Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
I have the Marshall V-LCD70XP-HDMI and I find it to be the perfect size for my 7d.
I had the small HD and sold it because it was too big, had awful buttons on the back, and didn't have any of the peaking and exposure tools that the Marshall has.
I use it every day and love it.
I had the small HD and sold it because it was too big, had awful buttons on the back, and didn't have any of the peaking and exposure tools that the Marshall has.
I use it every day and love it.
what about the 5.6 small HD though? it seems to have much better resolution. not sure about the peaking stuff
morgan_moore
Major Contributor
Maybe you need to test in a shop - Mgees comments are not wrong !
To me exposure is judged .. (and therefore false colour not needed)
on the histogram view with the 5d or by checking a preview still on the 7d,
Peaking IMO does not confirm focus well for a DSLR (its great on my EX1) and is therfore not reliable
The buttons are on the back so they can be accessed while the shade is in place how would a shade work with a marshall
The SmallHD is IMO heavy and an item of mass on a shoulder rig
The Marshalls I tried seemed lighter (a good thing IMO)
The 5.6 SmallHD seems like a good idea if you can wait
One big gripe I have with the small HD is the battery life
Not only is it quite short but also it just goes dead - bonk - black - mid take
Im looking at a Vlock Pag solution for power (more mass and cost)
The marshalls I dont know about the batts but at least they take handycam batts that you may already have
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To me exposure is judged .. (and therefore false colour not needed)
on the histogram view with the 5d or by checking a preview still on the 7d,
Peaking IMO does not confirm focus well for a DSLR (its great on my EX1) and is therfore not reliable
The buttons are on the back so they can be accessed while the shade is in place how would a shade work with a marshall
The SmallHD is IMO heavy and an item of mass on a shoulder rig
The Marshalls I tried seemed lighter (a good thing IMO)
The 5.6 SmallHD seems like a good idea if you can wait
One big gripe I have with the small HD is the battery life
Not only is it quite short but also it just goes dead - bonk - black - mid take
Im looking at a Vlock Pag solution for power (more mass and cost)
The marshalls I dont know about the batts but at least they take handycam batts that you may already have
S
thanks for all the help. really appreciate it. the battery issue sounds kind of nasty. i love the fact that the marshalls can take sony or panasonic batteries and i know what im getting. i may wait until the 5.6smallhd comes out and test it out.
thanks again,
j
thanks again,
j
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
I have also pre ordered the 5.6 small HD as well. We shall see.
Angry Leprechaun
Well-known member
Anyone know how the 7" Manhattan LCD is?
http://www.manhattanlcd.com/product_p/7003.htm
Doesn't seem too bad for $600.
http://www.manhattanlcd.com/product_p/7003.htm
Doesn't seem too bad for $600.