Two affordable 10.1" LED HDMI DSLR Field Monitors! Anyone Use These?

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I have been on a search for a 7 or 8" DSLR field monitor to help with focusing and such, but secretly wishing for a 10" screen and finally came across two and just about jizzed in my pants...to quote The Lonely Island. lol. Seems almost too good to be true. One shows it with the 11" Articulating Magic Arm and WOW! They both look like they'd be awesome affordable and large field monitors. Although you may have to make your own sun shade. I don't know of any that will fit.

http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Fa1011-Field-Monitor-Camera/dp/B0063FJBQ0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_1

http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-10-1-Fa1013-np-16-Monitor/dp/B005VGRL3M/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp
 
Just bought one of these. Just arrived. I will let you know how it looks likes later when I have a chance to play with it. But I am suggesting for you to get the new 7" LCD monitor from the same manufacturer that has Peaking Filter and focus assist. I will try to give you the link as I am not sure where it was. I was informed much earlier than the public as I am a video equipment reseller in Malaysia. So would definitely test that one too soon.
 
I agree. While the 10" has 1024 x 600 resolution, which is better than most 7" monitors, it has no other features specific to video work. No 1/4" mount, no battery mount, no built in battery, no peaking, no underscan, no pixel peeping, no blue-only, no dials, and so on.

[edit] Didn't look at the second link which has the 1/4" mount

If a larger monitor is the main feature you are interested in, then I might suggest a cheap TV ($99) such as this

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Viore-13-LC13VH54/14710590

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Better native resolution (1280 x 800)
HDMI
Bonus - it's a TV
 
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kicap said:
Just bought one of these. Just arrived. I will let you know how it looks likes later when I have a chance to play with it. But I am suggesting for you to get the new 7" LCD monitor from the same manufacturer that has Peaking Filter and focus assist. I will try to give you the link as I am not sure where it was. I was informed much earlier than the public as I am a video equipment reseller in Malaysia. So would definitely test that one too soon.
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Cool features, but I have Magic Lantern installed on my T2i, so I already have plenty of features. :D Might be useful if I get the Nex-5n though.
 
Paul F said:
I agree. While the 10" has 1024 x 600 resolution, which is better than most 7" monitors, it has no other features specific to video work. No 1/4" mount, no battery mount, no built in battery, no peaking, no underscan, no pixel peeping, no blue-only, no dials, and so on.

[edit] Didn't look at the second link which has the 1/4" mount

If a larger monitor is the main feature you are interested in, then I might suggest a cheap TV ($99) such as this

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Viore-13-LC13VH54/14710590

Bigger image
Better native resolution (1280 x 800)
HDMI
Bonus - it's a TV
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Am I seeing something wrong? One of the pictures shows the battery mounted to the back of it. Not sure how you'd mount that Viore tv to the camera/rig or use it without an AC adapter and wall outlet. The extra money would need to be spent building some sort of way to even use it. Not very useful unless one enjoys a massive a pain in the ass.

Plus, I think 13" might be getting to the point of being too big anyway. 10" seems like the perfect size for a field monitor, to me at least. Everyone is different though.
 
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Yes, the Viore has mounting issues and it is big. Just an option if size is the driving factor. It's useful if you just want simple monitoring.

It's too big for a camera side mount. But I use one as a jib monitor and also use it as a secondary monitor for talent and the producer.

I have this http://www.lilliputuk.com/monitors/hdmi/665gl/ Lilliput 7" monitor for my camera. The feature set is decent, but it is lacking in proper color replication. It's ok as a simple monitor, but useless for monitoring the image.
 
Paul F said:
Yes, the Viore has mounting issues and it is big. Just an option if size is the driving factor. It's useful if you just want simple monitoring.

It's too big for a camera side mount. But I use one as a jib monitor and also use it as a secondary monitor for talent and the producer.

I have this http://www.lilliputuk.com/monitors/hdmi/665gl/ Lilliput 7" monitor for my camera. The feature set is decent, but it is lacking in proper color replication. It's ok as a simple monitor, but useless for monitoring the image.
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Ah. Gotcha. I mainly want mine for easier focusing and of course aesthetically I think it makes a rig look more professional. I think a 10" screen will make focusing easier than 7". I have plenty of features from Magic lantern such as waveform, histogram, focus peaking, false color, audio metering, etc.
 
kicap said:
Just bought one of these. Just arrived. I will let you know how it looks likes later when I have a chance to play with it.
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I'd be interested in how it displays a 1920x1080 signal: does it use its whole panel (1024x576) or does it leave a black frame all around (just 3% on the sides) and use 960x540? the first option would look relatively soft, the second one relatively sharp
and also: if fed with a 1080 signal, can it do 1:1 for focus assist?
 
The big question for me would be how extensive are the menus? The ability to dial in a monitor is as important as the image to me. Looking forward to your feedback.

Interested in the battery life as well.
 
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