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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!

Marshall V-LCD56MD

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:05:24 +0000

1280×800 LCD monitor works well for single-user operating. It supports 720p resolution, which is a nice resolution to operate and pull focus with. However, it also supports the reception of a 1080p signal through both its HDMI and modular 3G-SDI inputs, so there is the inclusion of an improved pixel-to-pixel feature which blows the image up to show its native resolution. To show Full HD it will punch into the image, and smaller resolution it will center them in the middle of the screen. The default view scales everything down to 720p. However, there are also other scaling options that allow you to further adjust the image. An Input crop setting allows you to crop in to any portion of the image based on a customizable crop area that is user adjusted with the knobs no the front of the monitor. There are also aspect ratio crops for 4:30, 16:9, and full screen, as well as a custom aspect ratio crop that you can adjust using the knobs and is graphically represented by a scale.

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/