jpdunn Member  31 posts Joined Jul 2012 Location: Cairns, Australia More info | Oct 28, 2012 08:24 | #1 I am looking for a good monitor to mount on top of my 5D2 but i have heard a lot of monitors have issues when you start recording and the image on the monitor shrinks to the size of the live view on the camera. http://jpdunn.daportfolio.com/
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Oct 29, 2012 13:39 | #2 Best, by far, for the money is the SmallHD DP6 or its smaller version the DP4. IMO nothing that costs less is worth it, the SmallHD products are tried and true. [Gear List | Flickr
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GeminiZ Member 179 posts Joined Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | SmallHD DP4 7D, 400D - 24-70 f/2.8L - 70-200 f/2.8L - 50 f/1.2L - 40 f/2.8 - 10-22 f/3.5
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Orguss Member 132 posts Joined Jul 2009 More info | Nov 06, 2012 11:40 | #4 Go with what Ben and Gem said, I have the DP4 and Marshall...and same here used the cheapo lilliput, swivi (dont waste your money them). I love the DP4 and the marshall for the crane.
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ejicon Goldmember  1,920 posts Likes: 6 Joined Dec 2006 Location: Hollywood, California More info | Nov 14, 2012 18:06 | #5 FYI: The DP4's are on sale for 2 days only. Last day is today. Good luck 5D & 30D| Canon 16-35ii f/2.8 L USM| Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM | Canon EF 100 f/ 2.8 Macro USM
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TheEngineer Member 45 posts Joined Oct 2012 More info | What makes the SmallHD units so much better than everything else? (sorry for the noob question) Cinéma Pure Tampa
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TheEngineer Member 45 posts Joined Oct 2012 More info | Nov 14, 2012 18:32 | #7 I'm currently debating between the DP4 this Marshall unit: http://www.bhphotovideo.com …REG&si=rev#costumerReview Cinéma Pure Tampa
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ChannelOne Goldmember  1,956 posts Likes: 208 Joined Nov 2010 Location: Clewiston Florida USA More info | Nov 14, 2012 19:18 | #8 TheEngineer wrote in post #15246591  Seems the Marshall unit doesn't have the bells and whistles but it does have a larger screen. Can anyone tell me what exactly "Focus Assist" is, on a monitor, and how it will help with video? Focus assist should not be part of the monitor, it should be provided from the camcorder and viewed on a monitor, otherwise it is second hand information. Do what you love and you will love what you do, that applies to both work and life.
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samsen Cream of the Crop  7,468 posts Likes: 239 Joined Apr 2006 Location: LA More info | Nov 14, 2012 19:25 | #9 With all these nice, HD, Cheap tablets out there, why none has HDMI or USB video input? Weak retaliates,
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JohnSims Goldmember  1,437 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Essex & Gower UK More info | Nov 15, 2012 01:47 | #10 The Android tablets have and there is a Camera Controler app which not only gives you live view but touch screen control at the end of a USB lead. I'm pretty well set on buying one for that feature alone. John Sims
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TheEngineer Member 45 posts Joined Oct 2012 More info | Nov 15, 2012 07:24 | #11 John Sims wrote in post #15247705 The Android tablets have and there is a Camera Controler app which not only gives you live view but touch screen control at the end of a USB lead. I'm pretty well set on buying one for that feature alone. John, this sounds like a great idea...Are there any specific models you've heard about? Cinéma Pure Tampa
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TheEngineer Member 45 posts Joined Oct 2012 More info | Nov 15, 2012 07:33 | #12 Just watched this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRWNLSmW3MU Cinéma Pure Tampa
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JohnSims Goldmember 1,437 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Essex & Gower UK More info | Nov 15, 2012 10:17 | #13 TheEngineer wrote in post #15248180 Just watched this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRWNLSmW3MU Since this app uses USB it looks like the video feed is a little laggy. Is there any lag when using standard DSLR monitors? Wonder if this would really work for video shoots. What a dire video. I can't believe it has had so many hits. It was like "Death by Powerpoint", lets put words on the screen and then read them out aloud.....this does not a video make. John Sims
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Nov 15, 2012 12:26 | #14 TheEngineer wrote in post #15246577 What makes the SmallHD units so much better than everything else? (sorry for the noob question) TheEngineer wrote in post #15246591 I'm currently debating between the DP4 this Marshall unit: http://www.bhphotovideo.com …REG&si=rev#costumerReview Seems the Marshall unit doesn't have the bells and whistles but it does have a larger screen. Can anyone tell me what exactly "Focus Assist" is, on a monitor, and how it will help with video? Youve gotta do some more research if youre asking that question. The SmallHD DP6 has been industry standard for many years for the pro-sumer to up and coming video rigs. They are built like a tank, offer higher resolution than any of the cheaper models, great support and firmware updates from the manufacturer and offer the tools (peaking, zebra striping, false colors, focus assist) of high end monitors. Even used they are a better route to go. Keep an eye on eBay if the new price is too much to swallow. [Gear List | Flickr
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