Hi all,

I'm just now chiming in on this thread and am also interested in the smallHD monitor everyone is talking about. I am looking for a monitor that I can use for focusing shots from a 12' crane. However, my script also has a shot of an actor riding a bicycle that will continue for maybe 3/4 of a mile where I will be following the actor and filming from the back of a truck. Therefore, I will need something batery powered unless anyone here thinks an AC adapter hooked to the cigerette lighter might not be a bad idea...

Regards,
Terry

It depends on your camera, I'm guessing it's 12V(+). I personally like to power my monitors using the same battery system (interchangeable and I just need one charger), or using an AC/ DC 12v converter - but we've dealt with that elsewhere. Car power? Well, better to rig a system that you can use without having to have a car with you I guess. I do run my 12v Dedo Lights in-car but that’s another matter. Monitors can eat power and don't usually have a low voltage cut-off, so beware draining batteries to the point of potential cell reversal.

Hi all,

I'm just now chiming in on this thread and am also interested in the smallHD monitor everyone is talking about. I am looking for a monitor that I can use for focusing shots from a 12' crane. However, my script also has a shot of an actor riding a bicycle that will continue for maybe 3/4 of a mile where I will be following the actor and filming from the back of a truck. Therefore, I will need something batery powered unless anyone here thinks an AC adapter hooked to the cigerette lighter might not be a bad idea...

Regards,
Terry

Hey Terry,

You can power the smallHD monitors with the Tekkeon MP3450 found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S9JWJI?tag=meedigprophov-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B000S9JWJI&adid=13CA7D8F2SY2ZQ66NT6S&

It's the battery that they recommend, and the one a lot of people are using on other field monitors. You can also add the MP3450-10 found here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017DS0SS?tag=meedigprophov-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0017DS0SS&adid=0ZFHQ6E6VQET0F90TDF2& for additional battery life, although the 3450 by itself is said to be able to power the monitor for 3-4 hours on its own... adding the -10 could almost double the run time!

Thanks Trevor, that certainly makes the SmallHD monitor the choice for me.

The price is $450 correct?

Any idea when it will be coming out?

One question about the battery supply; So bassically with this device I can simply plug it into the monitor and the camera powering both?

Terry.

Sign me up for wanting to know when this puppy comes out. It seems there's not been a peep from them lately. I'm really going to need a monitor in the next couple of weeks and this would solve all my woes.

SmallHD? Are you out there? :)

Well, still no word on the smallHD monitor, so I went ahead and purchased a Mahattan LCD 8.9" today. It should be here sometime next week. I plan on using it on a gig 2 weeks from Saturday. I'll post when the shoot is over.

Word of caution guys, expect all these things to go up in price soon. Now is maybe a good time to buy while you can. The cost of the component parts of LCD monitors from China, Japan, Korea etc. is going to push prices higher as the $,£ and Euro fall.

Dan

Word of caution guys, expect all these things to go up in price soon. Now is maybe a good time to buy while you can. The cost of the component parts of LCD monitors from China, Japan, Korea etc. is going to push prices higher as the $,£ and Euro fall.

Dan

Good thing mine's on the way then. :)

Greetings Dale

I have to order in the next week

but through a university process (so add an additional week or two on to that)

any sense of a release date at this point?

would like to hang on and wait but a ball park time line would help

(last date I saw was in January...)

many thanks
Jamie Jewett

Hey everyone,

as you all can imagine, I'm sure Dale is extremely busy with the upcoming smallHD release, in which case he may not have much time to be on DVI. I'd suggest you guys email any questions for him to info@smallhd.com

Looking forward to the new release!

Trevor, do you think that was such a good idea?

Trevor, do you think that was such a good idea?


That info is published on their site and readily available. Again, I'm not sure if he will be able to respond since they're probably slammed, but peope can also sign up to be notified of any updates. The sign up is on the 2nd slide on their home page.

Cheers!

over the past few weeks, I've called [smallhd], and emailed them numerous times and never heard a peep.... gave up.... and bought a NEBTEK. VERY happy with it.

over the past few weeks, I've called [smallhd], and emailed them numerous times and never heard a peep.... gave up.... and bought a NEBTEK. VERY happy with it.

you can always sell it when you see the new SmallHD! ;)

I would if it had sdi hd and was at least 600nits

I have an EX1 and may get a monitor. What is the impact of not using one with SDI? Some of the monitors that have it as an option charge $300 for the feature!

tone

I have an EX1 and may get a monitor. What is the impact of not using one with SDI, and relying on component? Some of the monitors that have it as an option charge $300 for the feature, which seems extreme.

tone

SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1 (http://smallhd.com/)



waoooooooo I cant wait!!!

SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1 (http://smallhd.com/)



waoooooooo I cant wait!!!


pretty frickin' sweet huh. i'm really stoked, and it will be so worth the wait. such an amazing little piece of technology!

Yes, the panels are getting more expensive (even as BIG HDTV's fall in price). Grab what you need while you can. Manhattan LCD just got a decent batch of 8.9 finished monitors ready to go. They'll go fast.

They are just right for DOF/framing though I would not count on them for editing preview.

SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1 (http://smallhd.com/)
waoooooooo I cant wait!!!

Great compact design with the mounting holes in a metal frame. The mounting is the main problem with the Manhattan LCD design as the case is plastic (which is low weight and just fine otherwise), but the mounting holes appear to be attached to the side of the plastic case. They give quite a bit and cause the larger LCD to be quite wiggly. That can be solved by mounting at two points, though it's been a pain.

Yes, the panels are getting more expensive (even as BIG HDTV's fall in price). Grab what you need while you can. Manhattan LCD just got a decent batch of 8.9 finished monitors ready to go. They'll go fast.

They are just right for DOF/framing though I would not count on them for editing preview.

The smallHD is apparently geared towards beating the competitors when it comes to price, as well as build quality. i can't wait to see their final release!

I'm glad I snapped up the Manhattan LCD 11" monitor when I had the chance. I think a very thin 11" monitor with great mounting options and 1280x720 native resolution is what is needed. A special bonus would be a number of features geared towards focusing, such as magnification and Picture-in-Picture. The Sonys don't put out the Peaking and Zebra stripes to their component outputs, so if a monitor existed that would assume those functions, I'd buy it even at twice the price. Guy Cochran showed some interesting focusing options for the Ikan V8000HD using Black&White monitoring with Blue Peaking.

New Ikan 5.6" HDMI monitor. ..at the B&H 650USD

http://www.ikancorp.com/pages/monitors/V5600/index.html

I am still waiting for smallhd :)

New Ikan 5.6" HDMI monitor. ..at the B&H 650USD

ikancorp.com: V8000HDe 8" High Definition TFT LCD Monitor (http://www.ikancorp.com/pages/monitors/V5600/index.html)

I am still waiting for smallhd :)

wow, that's an outrageously priced non-HD screen... still, it would be great to have a monitor that size sometimes.

still, i'm waiting for the SmallHD. They are doing some amazing work, and I'm really excited for the DP1

I have an EX1, and it has SDI output, not HDMI.

What exactly will I be giving up to resort to using Component out (to drive the SmallHD, say)?

tone

At the "less than" 1080p resolution you won't be giving up much in terms of "sharpness" but you will see less contrast..... in theory.

but... as the contrast ratio and brightness of all of these small monitors is poor it, it probably does not make a difference other than the convenience and professional look of a single sdi bnc connector.

Thanks, Christopher. I won't sweat it for now!

tone

the almost thing is really killing me...

Would be nice some litle info from SMALLHD!!! come on guys, tell us something new!!!

Oh, I know. Their vague promise of a great value relative to other choices has me frozen here. I worry that the delivery date will be distant or the relative value disappointing somehow.

Then again, I know too well the difficulty of making promises and then having circumstances cause you to fall short.

tone

Small HD now has a preferred color survey on their site -

do you prefer Black or Silver?

vote here!

SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1 (http://www.smallhd.com/)

best

Jamie

Just buy a monitor with HDMI inputs, a battery and an inverter.

Sure it will be bulkier but at least you could buy this setup now for about $450 for a 24" screen.

Hi guys,

Hate to dig up an old thread here but I am also looking for a low cost field monitor for my 5D but I am unsure about all the techicalities. Here is my other post on this:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eos-5d-mk-ii-hd/475032-found-inexpensive-monitor-finally.html#post1562704

Essentially there are three suppliers I have seen:

www.ikancorp.com

www.carcomputer.co.uk

www.smallhd.com

www.carcomputer.co.uk have the cheapest but the lowest res screen, whereas www.smallhd.com have a really high res monitor but a really high price to go with it!

I am on a budget and can afford to trade off fancy features - I just need a decent field monitor with HDMI!!!

Hope to hear all your guys thoughts.

Simon

Manhattanlcd.com

Some of the best i've seen, and the best considering the price.