• The monitor must not be to big, as he will have it right in front of him (some times right on his lap). If the monitor is to big, it would be to bulky and it would be to exhausting for the eyes always looking from side to side.

• Full HD 1920x1080 is a good thing when judging focus. Using a GH2 with FM2 or Moon, the picture is recorded at a very high level of detail and resolution. Being off focus on the main subject is annoying.

BUT...most of the monitors are either big (>19") or not full HD. Most of the monitors advertised for cameras/DSLRs are even only 1024x600 (which is 16:9 SD resolution, not HD!). Or they are very expensive.

Today I stumbled over this monitor:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/40cm-15-6-LED-FULL-HD-TV-FERNSEHER-DVB-T-PVR-VIDEO-RECORDER-USB-HDMI-220-12V-/380584100436?pt=DE_TV_Martin&hash=item589c948254#ht_13302wt_1141

Which looks quite good for the task I need it for. The biggest downside is probably the 25W power consumption - I will need a big battery mounted to the backside.

What do you think? Any better options?

I think I found what I was looking for here: http://www.adafruit.com/products/1033#Description . A barebones version for sure, but it may get the job done.

Most important for me, it does still have a 1/4-20 mount and will accept anywhere from 5-24VDC. I do wish it had a hood, but I can deal with that.

I should be getting one in the near future since it's only going to be about $175 shipped, so I can let you know what I think.

What do you guys think, though?

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Links:

http://www.smallhd.com

Is there such a thing? I don't think so, or at least I could not find it.

Do you think that something like that would be practical and useful for anamorphic shooting?

Someone here tried to make guerrilla anamorphic adapter, a loupe would be easier to build and perhaps even to sell.

Just an idea :)

I just shot on the Red One Mx, and since it had a broken HDMI-out port, I hooked up a director's monitor by using a cheap HD-SDI to HDMI adapter to my 23 inch Samsung computer monitor. Worked great.

But now my computers doesn't recognise my monitor at all (they all did before). But it still works fine when I connect it to the Red and the adapter.

Can someone PLEASE help?

THANKS!

Specifications:

• No need to install drivers, portable, flexible, plug and play.
• Low power, No power adapter
• Support NTSC and PAL two standard TV formats output
• Compatible HDMI1.3

Price: $34

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FO7PQA

Can be useful if you have some rca only transmitter, or very cheap monitor that you use in situation of possible damage.

http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS23MUQHB/ZA

any thoughts on this? looks pretty crazy, designed for gamer's, was wondering if anybody has used one for editing?

I now have a short HDMI cable which works nicely with my cheap 10" chinese monitor.

But both long cables i bought, one with 10m , one with 5m length show no reaction of GH2 whatsoever, I even can switch ex-tele-converter on while connected. It is not a cheap cable, it is quite thick and hdmi 1.3

Are there any details known as to specifications or maximum length of an HDMI cable for the GH2? Help would be very much appreciated.

So I ordered another HoodLoupe and HoodMag for a whopping $120 and I was right. All you need is the Manfrotto 501PL QR plate and you're all set - that's it.

The extended 501 and the existing EVF create a perfect compression fit - I mean better than any system out there, and we've got most of them. When I first measured the camera I realized that the little ridge to the left of the screen should make a perfect stop and it did (although it doesn't need it.)

It's perfectly light leakless (hey, a new word) and fits snug as if it were part of the GH3. It weighs nothing and costs just a little more than that.

I noticed that the new version of the HoodLoupe is a tighter diopter and eyecup than the other couple we have which is great. I mentioned the other day that I thought it was optically equal to the Z-Finder Pro. It's not quite, but it's really good and clear and 3x mag. For a hundred bucks or so, it's a silly good fit.

I am currently using an old 15" LCD monitor as my preview device, which is not very accurate. I do not have the need for a real studio monitor. what bothers me about this solution is the black level.

Today, still all TVs start with black at 16 of 255 shades as opposed to 0 of 255 shades in a PC monitor. (This is my understanding, correct me if I am wrong) At least, What looks grey on a PC monitor is often times still black on a TV.

I was thinking about getting a small 1080p TV as a monitor, but maybe you have better suggestions.

I am looking for a small Monitor for my working space (maybe around 20") that has TV black levels. Or would you suggest changing that in the graphics card config...?

Just wondering if I'm paying extra solely for metal housing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SAMSUNG-EVF10-Electronic-View-Finder-for-NX100-Camera-EVF-10-/110948841715?pt=US_Viewfinders_Eyecups&hash=item19d510f8f3

Thanks in advance!

http://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Wireless-WiFi-Multi-Room-Video/dp/B005L9ZZ32/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y

An expanded marker function allows the user to set markers at the following aspect ratios (4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 2.39:1), as well as show from 80% to 95% broadcast safe areas. Again, there is a customizable marker that can be user defined using the knob on the front of the monitor. Additionally the user can set line width, color, and transparency.

There are also multiple features to assist you on obtaining a well-exposed/sharp images. For exposure – there is the False color feature, which we have seen on prior models of Marshall monitors. It displays IRE based on a gradient scale of colors, from fuchsia (<0 IRE) to red (>101 IRE). This is great for seeing where you’re blacks and whites are clipping and there is a loss of information. Also to assist with exposure, there is a Clip function that displays over/under exposed areas with a Zebra filter.

Via: http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2012/04/13/new-marshall-5-6-monitor/

So I wonder, can I do anything to see if I can get the drive working again? Any software, tips? I should mention that I'm a Mac user... And if not, is this a problem with the 330 drives then? If so, any tips on ones that doesn't do this? Because I can not have this happen again on a shoot!

Around $80-85 shipped.

https://ru.aliexpress.com/store/product/10-inch-16-9-DVBT2-DVBT-digital-analog-mini-led-HD-portable-TV-all-in-1/803292_32531683701.html

My review:

From hardware standpoint long time ago it was good cheap LCD screen for movie makers.

Processor : MST719DU-LF LCD : CLAA102NA0ACW (1024x600 resolution, LED backlight) Battery : 7.4V 2300mAh

Two speakers and headphone output (with good metal socket) to check sound. I don't go to tuner, USB input, SD card player, etc as it is not very important here. To be short, you can check your JPEG files just by inserting SDHC card. But you better not to.

Image quality:

Average for portable devices. I like the colors (only for specific LCD panel used, later ones seems to be worse). Unit has ability to set color temperature (four presets, not VGA it is adjustable very precise) and many other parameters for HDMI input. Menu can be set to be almost transparent and position can be adjusted.

From software standpoint it is not all good. First. HDMI connection must be slightly improved by manufacturer. I suggest to set HDMI format to 720p60 in GH1 menus (as this works fine most of the time). Sometimes GH1 go to 2-10s cycle trying to establish HDMI connection (turn modes wheel to go out of this and try again) on 1080i or auto modes. Same happens with my HD cameras. After all screen flashes it starts to work fine. Second and most important. Unit has small overscan. So, framing is slightly off and also sharpness is not perfect (but ok for focusing). Using VGA it don't have any overscan, so it is firmware related HDMI only thing.

My unit is mounted on telescoping arm.

I really suggest to check much better monitors at

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/717/special-deals-lighting-fresnels-evfs-monitors

Model: D5w
Features
1280 x 800 HD panel
Waveform, Vector Scope, & RGB Parade
False color with adjustable under luminance and over luminance warning
Clip guide with adjustable threshold
Peaking with red outline
DSLR Scaling
Video Inputs
HD-SDI
HDMI

Suggestions: go!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=lilliput+9.7%22+monitor&_sacat=21162&_odkw=lilliput+9.7%22+hdmi+monitor&_sop=15&_osacat=21162

Not really cheap, with $400 price, low resolution screen, and with quite a weight.

Reson why we see it is that 9.7" IPS screens are very cheap now. They are made for tablets (now, mostly Chinese).

I have a filming challenge, that will need us to follow skaters (one with a camera) down a street, with the director following in a car. The director wants to see the real-time view from the camera.

Does anyone know of an option for powering a HDMI transmitter/receiver with batteries so they're portable? Or perhaps a battery-powered Wi-Fi camera that can pair with an iPad?

I've been looking at things like this, but it seems to have too much latency.

I would welcome recommendations. I already have the Touchworld monitor with battery pack, I just need some way to get the signal to it in real time.

http://www.smallhd.com/site/dp7-pro/index.html

Anyways, I just found this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/743798-REG/Manhattan_LCD_HD5_S_HD5_5_6_Field_Monitor.html

A couple days ago, I am pretty sure this was going for $599, now it seems to have jumped to $709.. It may have been the one without the camera plate that I saw for $599, which is now $633. Either way, I am considering as an option to monitor my GH2, as I have not been satisfied with the built in LCD, and the viewfinder can be difficult to use on a tripod with various other gear attached, or even on my shoulder rig.

The only other options I know of at this point for monitors of this resolution are:

1. The SmallHD DP6, which is $800 with out any accessories (ie camera plate, sunshade).
2. H056 (aka H005), which has a great price of around $250 or less, though seems to have some various issues, despite having great technology in it's screen.
3. Brand new Marshall V-LCD56MD which goes for $800 + $23 for a battery plate
4. The Manhattan HD5 (as linked above) for $710 with battery place, though no sunshade. (7" and 9" versions available for a bit more, too)
5. An Ikan 5.6" for $900 is about to come out, though did not see exact specs yet.

And that's all I know of so far. Most of these are also available with SDI for an increase in cost, though for my purposes, HDMI is what I am after. Seems like if someone could make a 100% functioning 1280xXXX monitor for $500 or there about's it would sell like hotcakes. The H056 is so close, just too many issues at this point. If they get solved via firmware, that's my monitor, if not, and I cannot wait too long, I will go for one of the other options.

Are there other monitors of this spec out there that I am missing? At least in the sub $800 range? I am sure there are much more expensive options (ie TV Logic), though have not seen any others in the lower price range.

I am wondering which of these two monitors (Zacuto EVF or DP6) can output a 2.67:1 aspect ratio from my Panasonic GH2? I am shooting anamorphic (x1.5).

Thank you for your advice/knowledge/help.

Respectfully,

Ivan

I saw these new LCD panels from Ikan at NAB:

D7W (List $1349) and D5W (list $1199)

Both have waveform and vectorscope, and both have HDMI and HD-SDI in. Both also have 1280x800 ips panels.

Looking forward to getting my hands on one for some field testing.

http://www.ikancorp.com/productlisting.php?id=75

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