In the field monitor options

DeJager

DeJager

Hello!

I was wondering what everybody uses for an in-the-field monitor? I own an EX3 but really dislike the lcd screen that it has and am looking to buy something additional. I was looking at the small HD ones, which I love, but I'm wondering if I could just buy like a $700-1,000 HDTV (>32") and use it mainly for framing and for clients to watch. If a HDTV would work, are there any that you personally would suggest? I'm open for any suggestions.

Thanks!


Brett
 
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Im dragging along a 28" Monitor w/ HDMI connections on my next shoot. Im using a T2i so only std def
while shooting but will be able to play back in HD, good enough for me. I got it from Tiger direct for $300 approx.



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We use a 24" 1080P Computer monitor for a Director's monitor, with a DVI to HDMI cable.

If you're looking for an on-camera monitor, I can suggest a good one too. The Lilliput is great, from coollcd.com. There's a group buy price I can tell you how to get. If interested PM me. We just used it for the first time on our last shoot and everyone loved it.
 
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You should be fine with something along the lines of an LCD tv/screen for clients and such. For your own on-camera monitor (should you want one), take advantage of the hd-sdi out if you can.

Alternatively, these are awesome. They're spendy but almost ubiquitous on shows that I have worked.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...BT_LH1710_BT_LH1710W_17_Widescreen_HD_SD.html

Since you already have an EX-3, this would really compliment your package nicely. Also, clients will see it as a piece of specialty gear rather than a tv or pc screen put into service. That is if they stop being dumbfounded at how awesome the image looks. ;) Definitely a significant investment, but they are built to handle the rigors of constant production, come with some handy tools (really, the waveform is worth at least 1/4 of the price), can be run off DC power, and will last quite a while.
 
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Thank you all for your responses! I just noticed in my original post I had >32", however, I meant smaller than 32". I like the idea of an on-camera monitor but to get a decent one (better than the one already on the ex3) I would need to spend a lot more than what I can justify (at this current time). Anyways, thanks again for the input and I will post back once I decide on a product.

Until then,

Keep on rockin'!
 
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