VERY NICE Cheap On Camera 7" LCD for UNDER $100

BBSCreations

BBSCreations

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I have had this same monitor for over 2 months now,I have no clue why I haven't made a thread about it yet! It is a "Haier 7-Inch LCD"
Here is a link to an eBay listing of the SAME monitor -
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Haier-HLT71...ZViewItemQQptZTelevisions?hash=item5885450e29

It's a very nice,and very cheap monitor! This is my second and I LOVE it,I did have a cheap one from Hong Kong,China but it didn't last very long,and you had to power it seperately.

PROS ABOUT THIS MONITOR

-Built in 2 Hr. Battery,COULD NOT BELIEVE THIS! AWSOME!!!!!
-Headphone Jack,Great for some people without jacks!
-1/4" Mount Screw,To attach to your camera or bracket,cage,flycam,etc.
-Video In 720p,Very high quality video!
-RCA,CABLE-IN Jack,Great for EVERYONE,and ALL Cameras!
-7 INCHES!,Very large screen,but only weighs 1 lb!


CONS ABOUT THIS MONITOR
-No HDMI,Bummer still great with RCA though!
-No VGA,VGA is usefull to me sometimes.

GREAT FOR

-JIBS
-FLYCAM,STEADYCAMS
-DSLR CAGES,RIGS
-FIELD MONITOR
-EVERYTHING!

Over all,I don't see why anyone would NOT have this monitor!

If any QUESTIONS,Comment or PM me!
Thanks,Houston Montgomery
 
BBSCreations said:
It is a "Haier 7-Inch LCD" (model HLT71)

PROS ABOUT THIS MONITOR

-Built in 2 Hr. Battery,COULD NOT BELIEVE THIS! AWSOME!!!!!
-Headphone Jack,Great for some people without jacks!
-1/4" Mount Screw,To attach to your camera or bracket,cage,flycam,etc.
-Video In 720p,Very high quality video!
-RCA,CABLE-IN Jack,Great for EVERYONE,and ALL Cameras!
-7 INCHES!,Very large screen,but only weighs 1 lb!
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You do know that's a cheap TV, right, not a monitor. No 720p... in fact, the screen resolution is about 480x270. Given the only input is CVBS (composite), there's no chance of using a 720p screen anyway from an external source. But these cheap TVs... and there are many of them these days... are using the same sort of LCD panels that have been found in the cheap portable DVD players for years.

Obviously, there are times when any old 7" screen is better than the possibly tiny one built-in on your camcorder. And the screw mounting is a nice touch. But don't oversell it.

And it's also slightly cheaper on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E78UQY...e=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001E78UQY

I bought a similar TV for my wife last summer, so she can watch TV in the tub. The main feature was ATSC tuner... her old 5" TV ($5.00 at a yard sale) was useless after the NTSC-switchoff, of course. You don't notice the low resolution from several feet away on a screen that small, but this is no replacement for a "real" monitor when you need the resolution.
 
Didn't know that about the resolution,I am contacting Haier about it now,it's written on the box as clear as day (720p Resolution).

I didn't really plan on getting the best resolution in the world,that why I said it's great for jibs and such!

I use it myself for pulling focus,and setting up shots,so resolution really does not matter to me,and I really don't see why anyone would need the best picture quality in the world? I don't plan on watching movies on them! haha

Thanks for your comments,and concerns,I just think it's a really great monitor for under $100.00
 
Although great for the price, I need real HD - I spend a little more on a liliput 7" which is HD via HDMI - very clear and amazing for around $200.
 
Funny I actually have this monitor. Not really a great monitor though. I only use it when I'm using my 8ft jib. Helps me see the angle the cam is at but i wouldn't trust it for focusing or color.
 
True Mad! Lilliputs are great VIA HDMI.
We use it with the Rebel T1i!
Do you have a Lilliput personally?

Heres a complete spec list on the Haier!

Television Features: Auto Channel Programming, Built-In Stand
Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768
Vertical Resolution: 720p HD
Electronic Display Features: Channel Display
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
Tuner Type: ATSC/NTSC
Brightness(cd/m2): 400
Response Time: 5ms Response Time
Audio Features: Stereo Speakers
Comb Filter Type: 3D Y/C Digital
HD Compatibility: ATSC/NTSC
Input Type(s): RF Antenna Input
Includes: AC/DC Power Adapter
Finish: Matte
Dimensions: Length: 5.63 "; Width: 7.52 "; Depth: 1.1 "
Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
 
I use a Haier here at work all the time as a "confidence" monitor. It goes out on engineering gigs and camera gigs alike. Very handy for when I need to just "look at the picture". I wouldn't use it for critical quality control; but for framing it's more than ample.

- Mikko
 
I wasn't aware there are more than one model.
A 7" with NTSC & ATSC & QAM tuners.

It even tunes our station's HD signal right off cable-TV! Of course the screen resolution isn't there, but it can decode the 1080i signal from the RF input just fine.

- Mikko
 
I will take some pictures,Me and the rest of the crew are goin' on a paranormal
investigation for our new web series,I will get some action shots there,and you can plug your camera in via RCA IN,and I have 0 delay,I looked at the actual delay,it's like 5 millaseconds! (nothing your eye can tell) If you have anymore questions,I will be more than happy to answer!
 
Here is a pic of it in use!

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i picked up one of these today, target still had lots of them. the quality isn't that good, but for $32 for a portable tv/ basic monitor it's a good deal.
 
anyone using the 10" model, at 800x480 resolution would be at least usable, composite in is fine, don't need critical color.
 
MadHMC150 said:
Although great for the price, I need real HD - I spend a little more on a liliput 7" which is HD via HDMI - very clear and amazing for around $200.
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Hey madhmc150,what model do you have of the lilliput 7"?I could really use an Monitor with HDMI for my 7D asap.thanks a million!
 
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