recommendations for monitor

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handymus

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Aloha gang,

I was wondering what you all would recommend for a small monitor to use in-place of/or in addition to the flip-out LCD for location shooting?

Since 1080p monitors are so cheap now, and getting smaller with 1080p resolution...anything that you guys are using, that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

I am not thinking that it has to be portable, since I don't think 1080p monitors are made that small. (Portable meaning, possibly attached to the camera...but let me know what you all are using anyway)

I have no clue in this area, what is good, or not.

Thanks for your time.

Terry
 
If it doesn't need to be smaller than 22", and you are basically using it for focus, there are just a ton of 1920x1080 PC LCD monitors out there, with HDMI input, for cheap-a-cheap (under $200). Heck, if you take the time to carefully calibrate the color on a decent PC monitor nowadays, you can get fairly accurate color too. You'd have to run a power line to the monitor, and put it on it's own stand though.
 
I don't know your budget but...

Bestest one out there is 17" Panasonic HD monitor BT LH1700. This is used by most of professionals. $2000

Marshall 7" Portable Monitor is used by professionals, mostly when they use Glidecam or Jib Arm. $1000

Ikan is also good.

ikan 5" and 8" portable HD monitor. $600 - $900

Ikan 17" HD monitor for $1000 is also good and affordable.
 
turetzEddie said:
I don't know your budget but...

Bestest one out there is 17" Panasonic HD monitor BT LH1700. This is used by most of professionals. $2000

Marshall 7" Portable Monitor is used by professionals, mostly when they use Glidecam or Jib Arm. $1000

Ikan is also good.

ikan 5" and 8" portable HD monitor. $600 - $900

Ikan 17" HD monitor for $1000 is also good and affordable.
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Man, too pricey for me. I do like Robert's suggestion, and have been looking into that, since the price point is so inexpensive, and keeps dropping. I will keep looking around.
 
I've started using the Marshall 7" monitor with HDMI output for simpler connection to the 150. So far so good, when using it for focus work in the field, when small and light weight count. Just be advised that Marshall does not make a battery adapter that can use the 150's batteries. I got a Canon back so I can use my old XHA1 batteries with it.
It sure is a nice monitor, and it works very well.
 
Robert M Wright said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112017

Monitors (of any kind or size) just don't get much cheaper than that (shipping included). You should be able to use an HDMI to DVI cable (or adapter) for connection to camera.

If you want better quality, spend about $30 more (again, including the shipping - with the rebate):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236053

(HDMI to HDMI)
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Thanks for the ideas Robert, much appreciated. I am inclined to go with something like this, since it is SOOOOOO much cheaper than the smaller (dedicated) monitors and has better resolution - true 1920x1080.

Terry

Terry
 
I was on my friends shoot this weekend, the DP/operator was using Insignia 19" HDTV Monitor from Bestbuy (less than $150); has both component & HDMI input. He was using the component.

I wouldn't say "Wow! Very good"... it was decent enough. Helped alot pulling focus.

I'm not a big fan of Insignia (store) brand, had problem before so I wouldn't buy this. For your budget you might consider.

Depend on what you do... Wedding Video OK... I'm using 35mm lens adaptor and pulling focus is S.O.B. so I would spend more money and buy really good monitor. For greenscreen, you need bigger and sharp one.
 
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