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

I've been using two 23" Hanspree monitors for all of my Photoshop, AE, and Premiere editing for the last 6 years of so. One of the Hanspree monitors just died the other day and my first thought was to just replace it. Now I'm thinking that perhaps a 40" monitor/hdtv would be a possible choice. A 40" monitor would be about 729 inches square while my old setup of two 23" monitors was 698 inches square. Getting a real honest to god 40" monitor seems too expensive but I did find a Samsung H40B HDTV that looked good. One review said it has 4:4:4 sub sampling (whatever that is) which makes text very sharp and clear, an important factor for me and editing. Anyway, if anyone is editing on something like this I'd appreciate any comments.

I am selling my new Atomos Ninja Blade which is about 3 weeks old. This was bought for a multi shoot project and now no longer need it. There is a slight cosmetic mark in the bottom left hand corner of the case, which I have been told will cost $50 USD to replace. It works flawless and the waveform and the ability to record direct to Prores is amazing. The images out of a 5D MKIII being uncompressed 10bit looks so much better than the crappy internal H264. I highly recommend this monitor.

Price is $1000 inc postage.

Kind Regards,

Stu

This is what it comes with;

DP4 Monitor with EVF Eyecup Lens Cap Sunhood Cleaning Cloth Hot Shoe Ball Mount Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable HDMI 90 degree adapter, male to female Canon LP-E6 Battery plate (same batteries as Canon 5D MKII/III) Acrylic Screen Adapter Nylon soft carry case.

I have the original boxes but they will be sent at a later date as they are not with me at present and are in my house overseas. Asking $400 + shipping.

Thanks,

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/

Key things here:

• Modern panels techs : LCD, Plasma, OLEDs
• Digital processing
• Connection options required (analog, DVI, HDMI, DP, etc)
• Calibration
• Wide Gamut and issues related to it

Links collection:

• http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/display_myths_shattered
• http://www.displaymate.com/LCD_Plasma_ShootOut.htm
• http://www.displaymate.com/ShootOut_Part_2.htm

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.

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

I bought a lot of gear for current film shoot that our DP didn't use. These items have only been used indoors once or twice to test when I received them. All were bought new by myself and are in perfect condition. Pricing includes free shipping for everything in US.

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 - $395

312 AS led lights (I have 2 of these) - $129 for 1, or $250 for both (these are same ones as on personal-view deals, that's where I purchased them, and they come with case, batteries, chargers, etc)

Fotga DP500ii Follow Focus with 2 Hard Stops - $119 (this is the same one as on personal-view deals, that's where I purchased)

Fotga DP500ii Quick-release Slide Block Clamp for follow focus 15mm Rail Rod Rig - $25 (this works with the above Fotga follow focus)

Cinevate CIADAS000K17 Follow Focus Lens Gear Ring - $25 (this also works with the above Fotga follow focus)

Seetec 5.6" Monitor with 1280x800 panel resolution (this is the same one on personal-view deals, that's where I purchased from, and it comes with Mini HDMI Cable, Hotshoe mount, Sun Hood, Sony Battery plate). - $179

Sony NP-F770 battery (I have 2 of these) - $49 for 1 or $80 for 2. (These batteries work with the above Seetec monitor)

Glide Gear SYL3000 Elite Camera Stabilizer Kit - $69

Rosco 730011 Polarizing Sheet 17" x 20". - $29

• Anodized Cage with handles, rails, allen wrenches, and threaded holes, even has lips to secure camera and allows battery change without removing camera.

• Matte Box (vertically adjustable) with flags and different sized rings,

• Rails (vertically adjustable on tripod mount), both top and bottom rails

• Monitor with three batteries, hood, charger, short HDMI cable, and AC plug. Not a high-end monitor, but works well, reliable, and is great for focusing.

• Follow-focus, including two different mount heights, I can forewarn that this does have some play, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's an easy fix.

• Threaded arms and shoes mounts – work for mounting any items on cage or camera.

All is in good cosmetic and working condition (and in a nice Pelican Case), except the minor play on the follow focus which was mentioned. If possible, I'd like to sell the kit or as much together as I can. Check out pictures and make me reasonable offer if interested please.

*note this does not include the camera bodies themselves.

1. Fotga DP2 Follow Focus with 2 Hard Stops. I also bought the Fotga Quick Release Slide Block Clamp for 15mm rail rods, which makes it 100 times faster & easier to remove the follow focus from your rig. I also have a Cinevate follow focus gear ring. I'm selling these 3 as a set for $199, with free shipping in US.

2. Seetec 5.6" Monitor with 1280x800 panel resolution. This is the same one from our Personal-view.com deals, and that's where I purchased it new from. I also have 2 Sony NP-F770 batteries. These batteries currently go for $79.99 each on B&H. I'm selling the monitor and batteries as a set for $349, with free shipping in US.

3. Rosco 730011 Polarizing Sheet 17" x 20". $35, with free shipping in the US.

Thanks, Matt

I backed this Kickstarter project. At a minimum I was happy to get a lightweight portable second screen for my laptop on the cheap. But I'm wondering if it could be used as a field video monitor. It has HDMI input. I am guessing the power would need converted to run on a battery in the field. I sponsored at the level of $135 which gave me the option of 13, 15 or 17 inch. I was thinking of I were to use it mounted to a camera rig the 13" would be nice.

Any opinions?

If you are interested the are selling preorders here for $135 http://www.able-hd.com/

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All this monitors use different panels. Samsung PLS instead of LG IPS.

Most have both matte and glossy versions.

• Price from $288 including shipping
• http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=2560+monitor+PLS&_sop=15

I appreciatte any help in this search.

includes all original packaging and accessories including the sun hood, lens cap, screen protector, Sony battery bracket.

http://smallhd.com/products/dp4-evf/

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Monitors-/80053/i.html?_fcid=168&gbr=1&_nkw=2560%20monitor&_clu=2&_sop=15

This monitors based on different variations of LG 27" IPS panel (used in Apple Cinema display) are already quite known on various forums.
Different firms are making them, plus panels and electronics are also different.

Most use DVI-D Dual, but active DP to DVI-D Dual converters exist, if you need them.

Can be good option, especially if you need 2-3 monitors.

June 24, 2013 – Targeting smart, savvy Ultra High-Definition television (Ultra HDTV) and PC monitor buyers ready to experience 4K digital entertainment, SEIKI Digital, Inc. (www.SEIKI.com) introduces its 39-inch LED 4K Ultra HDTV and adds to its 4K lineup. The new model (SE39UY04) features a panel resolution of 3,840-by-2,160, and an input refresh rate of 120Hz on a 1080p signal and 30Hz on a 4K signal. Shipping at the end of June, the SEIKI 39-inch 4K Ultra HDTV will be priced at MSRP of $699.

The new SEIKI 39-inch 4K model will be revealed for the first time at the CE Week Line Shows and Exhibits held on June 26-27 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York.

"The first SEIKI 50-inch 4K model was the most talked about Ultra HDTV this year with its stunning picture quality and incredible price point," said Frank Kendzora, executive vice president for SEIKI Brand. "With the introduction of the SEIKI 39-inch 4K model, SEIKI has made 4K Ultra HDTVs even more affordable and ideal for PC users wanting to experience next-generation 4K computing. SEIKI will continue to expand its 4K Ultra HDTV line in 2013 to help accelerate the adoption of 4K digital entertainment and make it accessible to every consumer in the U.S. market."

SEIKI first introduced its 50-inch 4K model (SE50UY04) to the U.S. market in April 2013, and plans to include a third 65-inch 4K model by fall 2013. The new SEIKI 39-inch 4K Ultra HDTV will be available through select online and brick-and-mortar authorized retailers, including Sears as the first national retailer to offer the new SEIKI 4K model. Sears will make the SEIKI 39-inch 4K model available for pre-order starting Thursday, June 27 at www.sears.com.

The new SEIKI 39-inch 4K model features built-in digital and analog channel tuning, USB port for displaying 4K photos via USB flash drive, and multiple video and audio connections to support current high-definition video content. The model is also packaged with an HDMI 1.4 standard cable to enable video resolutions beyond 1080p.

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

Thanks

• 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?

Links:

http://www.smallhd.com

I currently edit in Adobe CS6 on a PC laptop with a less than stellar screen (one of those ones that looks kinda washed out). I often will connect the Laptop to a 62" HDTV or a 42" HDTV to edit as well. So I've basically just been exporting footage and viewing on a variety of screens...and adjusting as necessary.

My only guess is that a properly calibrated monitor can be defined as one that somehow sits in the middle/average of what all the different audience members screens are?

All advice is much appreciated.

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 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...?

Looking into market it seems like prices on 30" monitor improved, as you can get many models now for under $700.

Price: from $585 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSOVER-30Q5-Pro-30-Pivot-Monitor-2560x1600-LG-S-IPS-16-10-Widescreen-Monitor-/251166388139

All similar 30" monitors:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=30%202560%20monitor&_sop=15