I'm going to buy a Marshall field monitor, and I want to know which one to choose for the XL H1? Which one do you use out there?

I use the r70p-hda and like it very much. But I haven't compared it to the r70p-hdsdi.

I personnaly have the HD-SDI and It serves me well. It's working perfectly with my xl-h1. If you're decide to buy the HD-SDI, tell me, I might want to sell it to you because I'm not using it anymore

Has anyone tried using the new Varizoom field LCD monitor?

The "new" HD models are down a bit on the page at http://www.varizoom.com/monitorsindex.html
I am looking at the VZS1080BC 8" Color Monitor Kit w/Canon MiniDV Battery Mount for $1099.00.

I like the fact that I can use my Canon batteries directly on the back.

Thoughts?

Here are the specs as listed on the Varizoom site:

Video System PAL/NTSC
Resolution 800x480
Screen Size 8" Diagonal 16:9 AR
Aspect Ratio Modes 16:9 or 4:3
Inputs S-Video / YUV / Composite, with RCA Audio
Viewing Angles 90 (Horizontal) 120 (Vertical)
Power Consumption 12W/1A
Power Input DC12V
Weight 0.84 lb
Dimensions 8.7” w x 5.2” h x 2.3” d

I have no affiliation with Varizoom at all.

I have used my V-R70P-HDSDI with great success. In fact, I'm considering selling it right now because I am getting an XHA1 and it's not compatible.

I'm also using the hdsdi version, and I also love it, but unlike everyone else I'm holding onto mine so you can't have it ;)

I think it's silly to use anything besides hd-sdi to monitor the xl-h1, but I'm a snob so maybe my opinion shouldn't matter. the other plus side of the hd-sdi version is that it has an in and an out so in a pinch it can be used as a very expensive BNC barrell adapter...

Man, those offers to sell their's is MIGHTY tempting. I could probably save HUNDREDS!!!
But I just found the monsterous Marshall 10.4 in at Adorama for $1789.00.
A steep price, to be sure!!! But what a beauty! 800x600 w/HDSDI!
http://www.adorama.com/VDMAVR104HDS.html?searchinfo=V-R104DP-HDSDI&item_no=1
(Just wish it had a Flip function for my M2)

Is their any difference between the HDSDI and HDA, in matter of what you can see on the screen?

HDA is a little bit less expensive, and you can use on more cameras!

Nick, what is a "expensive BNC barrell adapter"..?

Devon,
It looks like the Varizoom doesn't have component inputs (unless that's what "yuv" means).
Steven,
How much would you want for your Marshall?
Bruce Yarock
www.yarock.com

The V-R70P-HDSDI is amazing.

Devon,
It looks like the Varizoom doesn't have component inputs (unless that's what "yuv" means).
Steven,
How much would you want for your Marshall?
Bruce Yarock
www.yarock.com

Bruce, it's in great condition so I'm looking for $1450, shipping and insurance extra. I paid over $1700 for it in May.

Steven,
Where can I see a link to that model?
Thanks
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

http://www.lcdracks.com/monitors/vr70phdsdi.html

So anyone, is it any difference in what you see, HDA compared HDSDI?!

Answer me!!!! ;-D

Steven,
Is there a battery with the monitor? What are the battery options?
Bruce yarock

Jonas,
A kind of "video snob" friend of mine said to me (when I was trying to decide if I wanted the HDSDI or Component version of my new Marshall ((in the mail tomorrow, I hear!!! - Thanks Adorama!)) ), "Don't get anything other than the HDSDI. The others suck."
I have no direct experience, but I trust him, so I bit the bullet and went with it.
(Sorry for the language, I was quoting.)

Jonas,

BNC Barrell adapters connect two BNC cables to make one longer one they cost anywhere from .50 to 5.00. So if you had to run a 50' run to your source but only had two 25' cables and no barrell adapters, you could use the marshall as 1750.00 barrell adapter. not a smart move but it was meant mostly in jest.

Shame they dont make an affordable monitor with hd sdi and component

Steven, is your Marshall HD/SDI sold and gone?

SOLD, sorry :)

And you Guillaume, is your still there..?

Anyone check out the varizoom SWIT?
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com