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Matthew Roddy
February 14th, 2009, 01:54 AM
I'll be selling my Marshall HD-SDI 10.4" monitor and will be looking for a smaller (probably 7-8") HDMI monitor.
I'm settling into the idea of one of these two:
Marshall | V-LCD70P-HDMI-AB 7" LCD Field | V-LCD70P-HDMI-AB (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/599801-REG/Marshall_V_LCD70P_HDMI_AB_V_LCD70P_HDMI_AB_7_LCD_Field.html)
(also seen here:)
Marshall Electronics -- V-LCD70P-3GSDI (http://www.lcdracks.com/monitors/v-lcd70p-3gsdi.html)

Or this Ikan:
ikancorp.com: V8000HDMI 8" High Definition TFT LCD Monitor (http://www.ikancorp.com/pages/monitors/V8000hdmi/index.htm)

The Ikan is a little lighter, but the viewing angle is less and so is the contrast and brightness.

I can't afford Da Big Boyz (like the Panny for $2K+, etc), so these seemed like viable options.

Is there a good way to approach this purchase. Any conventional wisdom available?

Thanks for the thoughts, ideas and advice!
Dan Chung
February 14th, 2009, 02:43 AM
Matthew, I've just received a new Ikan HDMI monitor for testing so I'll keep you posted. I have no experience of the Marshall.

Dan
Cody Dulock
February 14th, 2009, 08:49 AM
Dan, I would also like to know about your testing with the Ikan monitor and the 5D Mark II. Let us know!
Matthew Roddy
February 14th, 2009, 12:21 PM
I almost bought the Ikan outright because I've heard such good stuff. But that would have hurt the ol' bank account too much, so I decided to wait for another paycheck or two.
Then I saw that Marshall in DV Magazine. After reading about it, I am becoming convinced it's a better monitor, but it's tough to say.

One of the reasons I'm selling my Marshall 10.4" HD-SDI is the bad viewing angle, so I'm a bit hesitant about the smaller 7" HDMI version, but it SAYS it's better.
Wish there was a local place I could check it out - when it finally hits the streets.
Miklos Konczol
February 16th, 2009, 02:20 AM
What about 5.6" Ikan...it is coming soon:

Ikan | 5.6" HD LCD MONITOR w/HDMI | V5600 | B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/604700-REG/Ikan_V5600_5_6_HD_LCD_MONITOR.html)

resulotion : 1024x600, HDMI conect, ufortunately we dont know more info at this time.
Toenis Liivamaegi
February 16th, 2009, 09:10 AM
What about 5.6" Ikan...it is coming soon:

Ikan | 5.6" HD LCD MONITOR w/HDMI | V5600 | B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/604700-REG/Ikan_V5600_5_6_HD_LCD_MONITOR.html)

resulotion : 1024x600, HDMI conect, ufortunately we dont know more info at this time.

Got to love that "GUDES" QA button on that 5.6" Ikan as I always want to set my gudes to 2.40
Sean Seah
February 17th, 2009, 07:03 AM
YouTube - iKan V8000 HDMI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFxxgDaXSTk)

Check out this video on the Ikan HDMI. Shows the details in the package.
Toenis Liivamaegi
February 17th, 2009, 12:35 PM
Got to love that "GUDES" QA button on that 5.6" Ikan as I always want to set my gudes to 2.40

It only took one day to replace the image on BH site with updated typo free one.

T
Matthew Roddy
February 17th, 2009, 02:39 PM
It only took one day to replace the image on BH site with updated typo free one.

T

Would be nice if they released some specs (not even on Ikan's site - yet). If they're equal to Marshall's new entry, this looks awesome!