Monitors and viewfinders

Use DSLR Monitor as 2nd monitor for Mac Pro (2013)

andrevanberlo — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 02:00:39 +0000

Hi everyone,

I need a portable monitor I could mount on my GH3 or rig it for monitoring my Mac Pro (2013 version). I'd prefer a 9" version but I hope 7" would do the job as well.

This is what I want to use it for: I'm doing live streaming lessons but I need to monitor Skype at the same time to see what the student is doing. As I'll be completely surrounded by lights and cameras there is no way for me to place my thunderbolt monitor (too many things could go wrong).

Would it be possible to use a DSLR field monitor for this? And what would be a good choice?

I don't need colour fidelity, or peaking or any of those features(nice if they're there of course), most important thing is quality of the image and size of the screen: definitely not below 7" and preferably 9" and above.

I have no idea if dslr monitors can be used this way but I'm sure some of you do!

Thanks for reading this,

André

Modified Nikon Hoodman eyecup for GH3 and GH4

debuys — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 23:59:51 +0000

Here's some pictures of an alternative eyecup for the GH3/4. Only a few cuts with a hacksaw and file were required. Basically I sawed off the bottom lip and widened the horizontal dimensions of an aftermarket Hoodman eyecup.

It almost makes the EVF usable.

30-40" Chinese 4k recommendation

brianl — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:27:25 +0000

Can anyone suggest a decent bang for your buck 4k chinese monitor suitable for a new mac pro desktop? 30-40" give or take.

Converting HDMI 4K to SDI signals

Tobsen — Wed, 07 May 2014 02:39:23 +0000

I really don't like the YAGH module and I don't feel like waiting for the Atomos Shogun to be released so I started wondering...

Could we convert the signal in some way to SDI to use existing recorders like the Odyssey, Gemini etc?

Zacuto eyecup

brianluce — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:50:32 +0000

Anyone used this on the GH2? http://store.zacuto.com/Z-Finder-V2-Protective-Upgrade.html

Short micro hdmi to hdmi cable

mrbill — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 07:33:27 +0000

I 'm beginning to gear up for my GH4 arriving in May - thinking about cages, powering etc. One thing I've searched for but can't seem to find is a decent quality, lightweight short micro hdmi to hdmi cable to go to my Neway monitor - anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

Viewfinder glasses, goggles

janis — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:38 +0000

This is topic about goog video glasses (goggless)

Useful links:

http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=120

I just did one day run with Wondlan stabiliser doing wedding video. Stabiliser is great and it's extendible rod is actually extremely useful. The problem is framing. So I was wondering about installing cheep FPV camera on GH2 screen and connect it wireless with single eye video goggles (like this: http://shop.reconinstruments.com/Product/MODLive/900-00007) Has anyone seen any other single eye video goggles that could be used for this?

Cheap HD-SDI to HDMI converter

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:08:09 +0000

Specifications:

SDI input
1. Format: Auto detect resolution of HD-SDI, SD-SDI and 3G-SDI
2. Date rate: 270Mb/s, 1.485Gb/s, 2.97Gb/s
3. Receive ability: SD-SDI signal is as far as 460 meters away; HD-SDI is as far as 230 meters away;
4. Resolutions supported: SD 525i, 625i; HD720P@24HZ, 720P@25HZ, 720P@30HZ, 720P@50HZ, 720P@60HZ, HD 1080i@50HZ; 1080i@60HZ; HD 1080P@24HZ, 1080P@25HZ, 1080P@30HZ, 1080P@50HZ, 1080P@60HZ;
Power: DC 5V /1A. working currency is less than 400milliampere;
Dimension: 105 x 59 x 23mm
Working temperature: 0~50
Weight: 75g

You can use 5v supply from many batteries.

Price: $19 including shipping

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/wiistar-Mini-HD-1080P-3G-sdi-to-hdmi-Converter-Box-Support-SD-HD-SDI-3G-SDI/32603878454.html

LG 34UM95 ultrawide IPS monitor

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 02:34:13 +0000

44" IPS 1000:1 contrast panel
3440 x 1440 resolution
DisplayPort 1.2
Thunderbolt 2
2x HDMI 1.4.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=LG+34UM95+&_sacat=0&_from=R40

AC7 OLED or...alternatives?

olli66 — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:34:19 +0000

that's my budget, not any more than the ac7 oled would cost me any other recommendations in that price range? I am a little afraid of the oled lifespan, any details yet in this? I live in Germany, small hd costs a fortune here so maybe you can help me find a good field monitor as big as the ac7, I own the gh3 and hopefully soon the gh4 thanks for your help guys

Display calibration bars image on GH2/3

flablo — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 03:52:59 +0000

Hi, I'm trying to load a calibration bars image into my GH2 and GH3 so to output it to my field monitor (through HDMI) and use it for calibration. Essentially I have this jpeg and I have to make the camera "think" it is one of its photos, but I just can't can't. I tried by using an original photo, editing it (pasting the bars image inside), then savong it, but the camera doesn't recognize it on playback. I also copied metadata etc but nothing. Have anyone had luck with this and how? Or, can anyone just post a working calibration image file that can be read by GH cameras? That would be extremely useful. Thanks!!

Aputure V-Screen VS-3

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:40:04 +0000

Specs:

IPS panel (only 1024x600)
Anti-reflection multi coating
PEAK focus assist
Highlight focus assist
Zebra marking: 70IRE or 100 IRE
Histogram for precise exposure control
False color
Volume levels
Pre-calibrated color
HDMI loop-through
Supports firmware updates via USB

http://www.aputure.com/V-Screen-VS-3/

D7 and D5 monitors from ikan

au8ust — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:24:01 +0000

http://cinescopophilia.com/ikan-d7w-monitor-d5-d7-small-form-factor-vh8-monitors/

The D7 specs:

1280 x 800 IPS panel
Aluminum case with 4 reinforced 1/4 20tpi threads
HDMI loopthru / 3G SDI loopthru
Peaking
False Colour
Pixel to Pixel
Supported Inputs: 1080p 24, 25, 30, 50, 60p / 720p 30p, 50i, 60i
4 adjustable function buttons and scrolling menu wheel
list price = $1099.99

Ikan D5w:

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

Actually I'm looking forward to get the TV Logic 7" but it seems to have only SDI loopthru. So this one would be better with lower price.

$50 (3G)HD-SDI to HDMI converter (quick review)

hempo22 — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:14:27 +0000

Just thought I would give a quick "review" of an SDI to HDMI converter that just arrived. And by review I mean: List my equipment and say if it works or not with that combination. I couldn't find anything on this particular el cheapo one when scanning the forums so here we go!

It came without a box, just a padded envelope. The converter and the power supply was wrapped in plastic. The power had an american socket and and type f adapter (just what we use in Sweden). Input voltage is 5-12v.

According to the eBay seller I ordered from (and the manual that came with it) it said to support the following input/output resolutions:

480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i @ 50/59,94/60
1080p @ 23,98/24/25/29,97/30/50/59,94/60

On the BMCC 2.5K MFT + Zacuto EVF 1080i50/60 worked fine, so did 1080p25/29,97/30. 23,98 and 24p did not. I got "unsupported format" on the Zacuto display (latest firmware).

No big deal for me since I'm shooting 25p, but people who need an adapter and shoot 24p to use with their Zacutos, beware.

EDIT: 23.98 and 24p works on the converter. Hooked it up to my Samsung TV and sure enough, I get an image. Which is weird since the Zacuto manual states 1080p24. Time to contact them.

I can also add that audio passes trough and I get metering on the EVF.

For the money I'm not gonna complain and this will do till I can afford an Alphatron or whatever comes out this year that I will settle on. It's light and will stick easily on your rig with some velcro.

Lilliput 663 s monitor and Lanparte Monitor Arm video review

chauncy — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:54:41 +0000

Lilliput 663 s monitor and Lanparte Monitor Arm video review:

Cineroid EVF4C viewfinder for $549

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:28:08 +0000

3.2" screen with 800x480 resolution, with zebra, focus peaking, false color.

http://cineroidstore.com/shop/step1.php?number=43

does SEETEC 3.5. viewfinder work on both the bmcc & bmpcc

Kuban — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:37:50 +0000

hope your well just wanted to know if this SEETEC 3.5. viewfinder works on both the bmcc & bmpcc

Idea of a new design for viewfinders/displayloupes... opinions?

Illusionist_Films — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:51:16 +0000

What I've ever really been missing in present cameras is a proper viewfinder: I'm talking about the sort of angled viewfinder cameras like Aaton XTR or Arri Alexa are equipped with, where you're able to have the camera on one of your sides when looking through. The only thing nowadays digital cameras are most probably equipped with is a display. I know there are a lot of solutions like display loupes or EVF's, but I don't think any of them being comfortable. I don't like the idea of adding more bulk to the camera with an EVF, as you're not solely adding the EVF but also a proper mounting solution, powering and have the hdmi/sdi cables hanging around (not to mention that good EVF's are pretty expensive and most people already use a monitor which adds enough bulk and cables etc..). So go to the display loupe way? Well, I think most display loupes available are absolutely unflexible as you've to position the camera right in front of your eyes. That's neither convenient nor always possible, depending on tripod, rig or other accessories. The only design I liked was that of the Varavon Loupe EX for GH1/2 (even though i never owned one) as it used the flexibility of the flip- and rotateable display. But again the mobility of the viewfinder depended on the display. So what about cameras with a fixed display like BMPCC? I've come up with the idea for a fully rotateable display loupe using mirrors or prisms inside to work like a kind of magnificating periscope. As I don't have the manual abilities nor the knowledge to built something like this I thought I'd share my thoughts here. I've attached a rough schematic diagramm to visualize it. I know the market for this would be marginal but do you believe this to be useful? Probably theres something similar to this already existing and I just don't know it? I'd like to hear some opinions, suggestions... if someone has the mechanical skills to built this or wants to refine/improve the idea... feel free to do it ;)

USB powered 13"+ Monitors with HDMI! GeChic On Lap Monitors $140

CRFilms — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 15:09:51 +0000

Looking here and there to see if there are any new cheap field monitors, I am always dissapointed when I see USB powered monitors, get excited, and find out they also ONLY do video through USB. After searching for a different solution to try and get a monitor stand so I could put a monitor on my lap(don't ask), I found this:

$400 IPS, does full 1080p touchscreen, and is powered by USB with HDMI and VGA. It's currently sold out though, but the 13" model is in stock and on sale $138 with today as the last day for that price. You can find similar models on ebay for around $210. That one only goes to 720p and no IPS or touch. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0V108S5365

The smaller models only need 5v 1A, you could easily power them off lots of batteries out there. I'm tempted, but I'm not going to make any more major purchases until BlackFriday or after. http://www.gechic.com/product_help_en.asp?s=10

Screen hood

glenpinn — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 07:23:46 +0000

hi, i am looking for an lcd screen hood for my panasonic HDC-SDT750 cams, i cant see the screen properly during daylight shooting, especially in sunlight.

i have looked everywhere, but to no avail, however maybe someone out there has seen them, and if so, please let me know where i can find one.

cheers...glen

Aputure HDMI Extra scope

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 07:18:29 +0000

Aputure HDMI Extra scope

Allow to add advanced functions to your monitor (including large ones) with build in battery.

Peaking
False colors
Zebra with selectable level
Histogram
Audio scope

Field monitor using tablet and HDMI to wifi transmitter

Chenel — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:21:11 +0000

I am looking around the possibility to use a tablet and a HDMI to wifi transmitter as a field monitor. The idea is the "HDMI to wifi transmitter" send wireless the video signal (working as a video server) and use the wifi funtionality of the tablet to receive the video. This could be used as a field monitor, probably not for video but good for photography, as you will have a good quality and large resolution display.

I appreciatte any help in this search.

Gini rigs new evf

jakepowell — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:48:45 +0000

coming soon according to their facebook page .

vk feel free to consolidate this to other evf related threads if deemed unnecessary

SWIVI SV-50HⅡ - 5in Swivel/Removable Monitor

last_SHIFT — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:29:55 +0000

I was wondering when the Mark2 would come out:

5in LCD, 1024x600, Peaking, Zoom, HDMI Loop-thru, Dual LPE6 type batteries in Base, Removable Screen, For Crop and Full frame body types.

PRICE: Going locally in Mainland China for 2185 RMB/356 USD.

http://www.ggs020.com/en/products/swivimonitor.html

CamRanger Remote Nikon & Canon DSLR Camera Controller

cls105 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:04:04 +0000

CamRanger allows wireless control of your Canon or Nikon DSLR directly from your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch. 300$

http://www.camranger.com/

http://fstoppers.com/fstoppers-reviews-the-camranger-the-best-thing-to-happen-to-shooting-tethered-ever

I just ordered one of these for my 5dIII (ML raw). Anyone have experience or thoughts with it? I don't really know the procedure for posting products (i can edit if needed), I am not affiliated with any of this, just a consumer.

Field monitor calibration for shooting

flablo — Tue, 28 May 2013 10:43:09 +0000

Hi, I have a Marshall V-LCD50-HDMI which I use with GH2 and GH3. I noticed the image being completely different from the one I get on the camera screen and in the recorded file. Anyone has tips/thoughts on this? Here on PV I only found tips on computer monitor calibration, not on field monitor.

This is my experience: looking for calibration tips, I found this

which seems pretty good. Anyway the first problem is getting a color bars reference image on the monitor: I tried taking some native jpegs stills, modifying them placing the bars over the image image and then saving, but nor GH2 or GH3 accepted to read the image. I finally managed through a minidv camcorder connected to FC to record and display the image on the monitor, and followed the procedure from the tutorial. Anyway during my last shoot I realized the image was once more different than what I was recording, so I'm somehow back at the beginning. The V-LCD50 is not really a lower-end monitor and it should perform decently in terms of color, so I'm quite upset for not being able to use it as a reference.

Thanks

Warning with Moniteur Marshall V-LCD50-HDMI / The warranty does not exist!

Braamokiev — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:58:14 +0000

Defective after a few months at the battery power. The warranty does not exist!

The last monitor Marshall tend to stop walking or run the batteries in their slots. Result: You get your dealer and he tells you that you leave the batteries in your equipment after use. The warranty does not take over and you end up with $ 200 repair. Advice do not buy this brand more! The home warranty is for their customer brand is everything! I would buy more from them! In addition, if you out of U.S. territory! damn it! Marshall Goodbye!

EVF with custom aspect ratio crop features

2many — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:38:46 +0000

are there any consumer prized hdmi EVF's that have some sort of crop system so that you can actually frame for other aspect ratio's than 16:9 ?

Monitor or EVF?

Pino — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:25:36 +0000

I'm new to HDSLR video, but not video production nor shooting. I've got a GH2 and am purchasing a Lanparte shoulder rig soon. Trying to decide if I should go with an EVF (DP4) or monitor (AC7) for focus/framing. The advantages of the EVF seem to be extra point of contact for stability and better viewing outside. For the monitor, I like the idea of seeing where I am going when handheld, run & gun on my own. Also Like the idea of using it when the camera s mounted to a slider or small jib.

Can't afford to do both.

Anyone willing to offer advice or their experiences?

Zeiss Cinemizer OLED HDMI

kankala — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:57:59 +0000

Googles with HDMI input

http://cinemizer.zeiss.com/cinemizer-oled/en_de/product-information.html

A friend has the non-OLED non-HDMI version. That one has a mini USB port for charging and firmware update, so possibly this one has it too. It would be nice if the firmware could be modified to e.g. show video in one eye, and a waveform or something in the other.