FEELWORLD has introduced the F5 PROX, a high-brightness, 1080p, HDMI monitor at a great price. The maximum brightness of this on-camera display is 1600nits – just over 3x as bright as the FEELWORLD F5 Pro V2! Moreover, the F5 PROX costs $179, only $20 more than the V2! Let’s take a look at the specs. Early in my career, shooting outside in the sunlight was a nightmare. Back then, my monitor’s brightness was so low that I spent most of my day with my face crammed into a sun hood. This issue seriously limited how I could use and move the camera outdoors, and it shows when I look back at old projects. It’s great to see cost-effective, bright monitors hitting the market. FEELWORLD is an established budget equipment brand based in China. Although primarily known for their monitors, they also market wireless transmitters, live switchers, lights, and video products. Their products are on par with other budget brands and offer good value for less. Check out our past coverage of their product releases. FEELWORLD F5 PROX FEELWORLD F5 PROX. Credit: FEELWORLD It is a touchscreen panel that uses simple tap and swipe gestures to adjust monitor functions without buttons. However, it also features three user-assigned shortcut keys for commonly used functions. The F5 PROX has a full-sized HDMI-IN, HDMI-OUT for video inputs and passthrough. The monitor can be powered using Sony F900 batteries, a 5.5mm barrel 12 VDC power input, or a USB-C 5 VDC input. It also features...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 4 August, 2023