View Full Version : 800x480 7" Monitors?


Dmitri Zigany
January 20th, 2014, 12:35 AM
Are they even worth getting? Looking to get a 7" monitor mostly for framing and focus.

Nate Haustein
January 20th, 2014, 12:42 AM
Nope.

Go 1280x720 for 7"+ They aren't that much more expensive and you'll be glad you did. The lower resolution just isn't helpful for critical focus, especially on today's large-sensor cameras.

Dmitri Zigany
January 20th, 2014, 01:36 AM
That's what I suspected.
How about the 1024x600 ones?
Looking for cheapest option until I can afford the Odyssey 7Q...

Nate Haustein
January 20th, 2014, 03:03 AM
Better, I'm sure.

For a affordable monitor, I've heard real good things color-wise and feature-wise about this one, the ikan VK7i: ikan VK7i 7" HDMI Monitor with Canon E6 Type VK7I-E6 B&H

Dmitri Zigany
January 20th, 2014, 03:07 AM
Been eyeballing the Ikan monitors, but they don't seem to be readily available here in Europe...

Nate Haustein
January 20th, 2014, 04:01 AM
Not to push your towards it in any way as I haven't used it myself, but FYI via official ikan dealers: A. F. Marcotec Onlineshop - Ikan VK7i Field Monitor w/ Loop Out (http://www.marcotec-shop.de/en/products/cat_316/detail_4408.htm)

Dmitri Zigany
January 20th, 2014, 06:10 AM
Thanks for the link. Leaning more towards the Ikan VH8. Like the uncluttered design... And it's cheaper ;)

Paul Inglis
January 20th, 2014, 08:00 AM
I had the same required as yourself a few weeks back and picked up a discontinued Limelite M7 7” HD Field Monitor that I use with Canon LP-E6 Batteries. Calmut have them in stock with a hefty discount.

Note this monitor has been superseded by the Limelite M7Plus+ HD Field Monitor at more than twice the price. Hence the discount.

Dmitri Zigany
January 21st, 2014, 09:03 AM
Has anyone used the Aputure VS-3? It's 1024x600 resolution but has a very streamlined design and weighs only 368 grams.