how can you shoot with fixed LCD?

Bill Pryor · October 25th, 2009, 09:22 AM

If you want to do low angle shots and not get down on the ground, a small LCD monitor is the only practical answer, I think. They're lightweight, and you can get a swivel hotshoe mount to tilt it up. Another few hundred dollars.

Rob deJong · October 25th, 2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ger Griffin

The other offputting factor is how one would look going around with this kit. Candid shooting would be gone out the window anyway!

I am between animals with my camera!

Rob deJong · October 25th, 2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

If you want to do low angle shots and not get down on the ground, a small LCD monitor is the only practical answer, I think. They're lightweight, and you can get a swivel hotshoe mount to tilt it up. Another few hundred dollars.

The cheapest I see are the marshall's. Those aren't a few hundred pounds but thousand and I find them to big. Need something small: 3 or maximum 4 inches. What types are you referring to saying a few hundred dollars?

Did anybody on this forum ever connected a pair of video glasses to any HDSLR?

And Steev, do you really have the 5D, 7D AND GH1? Amazing. I am very interested in some comparisons.

Bill Pryor · October 25th, 2009, 06:05 PM

http://varizoom.com/products/monitors/vztft7.html
Not HD but good enough for composing and focusing.

David Chapman · October 25th, 2009, 07:15 PM

Just an observation from reading, but wouldn't you benefit more from a 4:3 monitor since the output is 4:3 on the 7D/5DM2? Unless I'm missing something, you can't take off the overlays. A widescreen monitor would still leave black sides and your actual "widescreen" footage would be cropped in. Of course, I don't have a monitor yet, but this photo makes me think I'm right:

http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/wp-co...s/img_0771.jpg

Rob deJong · October 25th, 2009, 11:54 PM

LCD Viewfinder Set with Plate for Canon 5D Mark II with Battery Grip

Bill, you were suggesting this thing. It says that it features horizontal, vertical and forwards/backwards adjustment, but what does it mean exactly. Can I change the angle?

Bill Pryor · October 26th, 2009, 07:37 AM

No, none of the LCD viewers will change the angle. The only solution is a separate monitor.

Steev Dinkins · October 26th, 2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

No, none of the LCD viewers will change the angle. The only solution is a separate monitor.

Amen - all these LCD angle hacks are to be used in frustration and disappointment. Ya really gotta use a separate monitor, or using a conventional camcorder, or the GH1 is what I'd recommend. Furthermore, I'd warn against getting cheap LCD external monitors - their resolution really sucks. If it's not HD capable, with component or HDMI, don't buy it.

Next year, hopefully, all this will be some moot points with the next generation of pro camcorders with larger chips. "But what about Scarlet?" That'll need an external monitor too!

Bill Pryor · October 26th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Just for framing a low angle shot, I don't think an HD monitor is critical. I just ran across this. Don't know if it would work, but looks very handy. It's different from the viewfinder LCDs in that it appears to take a video out rather than anything from the viewfinder.

Amazon.com: Aputure Gigtube Live view LCD Viewfinder for Canon EOS 450D, 1000D, 500D, Digital Rebel Xs, Xsi, T1i; GT1C: Camera & Photo

Kin Lau · October 26th, 2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

VariZoom monitors, Zoom controls, Camera Stabilizers & Supports, Batteries, Monitor Kits Phone:512-219-7722
Not HD but good enough for composing and focusing.

Along the same lines, has anyone tried the 5" or 7" GPS units with video in? The video in is designed for backup cameras on trucks/SUV's, but the size of the unit w/ a built-in battery would make it interesting.

Steev Dinkins · October 26th, 2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

Just for framing a low angle shot, I don't think an HD monitor is critical. I just ran across this. Don't know if it would work, but looks very handy. It's different from the viewfinder LCDs in that it appears to take a video out rather than anything from the viewfinder.

Amazon.com: Aputure Gigtube Live view LCD Viewfinder for Canon EOS 450D, 1000D, 500D, Digital Rebel Xs, Xsi, T1i; GT1C: Camera & Photo

Aha! Well, I'm skeptical about the resolution, but I'll try it out.

*Purchased*

Ger Griffin · October 26th, 2009, 12:52 PM

Would be very interested in your after-purchase thoughts Steve.

Khoi Pham · October 26th, 2009, 01:12 PM

I want to get one of these, but don't want to be the first one. (-:
80" 3D Virtual Video Glasses with VGA Connection (Connect to any PC, MAC, Laptop Zetronix

Rob deJong · November 1st, 2009, 02:44 AM

The gigtube live view looks very interesting. I am happy if I can focus with it. Thats the most important. Thanks for the tip.
The videoglasses are nice too, but I´ld like to here some experiences from somebody using it with a camera.

Steev Dinkins · November 3rd, 2009, 09:12 PM

I got the Gigtube, and created a new thread for it.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/1442442-post1.html

October 25th, 2009, 07:15 PM	#20
David Chapman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Just an observation from reading, but wouldn't you benefit more from a 4:3 monitor since the output is 4:3 on the 7D/5DM2? Unless I'm missing something, you can't take off the overlays. A widescreen monitor would still leave black sides and your actual "widescreen" footage would be cropped in. Of course, I don't have a monitor yet, but this photo makes me think I'm right: http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/wp-co...s/img_0771.jpg __________________ David Chapman www.davechapfilms.com

October 26th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#28
Khoi Pham Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 747	I want to get one of these, but don't want to be the first one. (-: 80" 3D Virtual Video Glasses with VGA Connection (Connect to any PC, MAC, Laptop Zetronix __________________ Khoi Pham www.proeditproductions.com

November 3rd, 2009, 09:12 PM	#30
Steev Dinkins Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 613	I got the Gigtube, and created a new thread for it. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/1442442-post1.html __________________ www.holyzoo.com

October 25th, 2009, 09:22 AM	#16
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	If you want to do low angle shots and not get down on the ground, a small LCD monitor is the only practical answer, I think. They're lightweight, and you can get a swivel hotshoe mount to tilt it up. Another few hundred dollars.

October 25th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#19
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	http://varizoom.com/products/monitors/vztft7.html Not HD but good enough for composing and focusing.

October 25th, 2009, 11:54 PM	#21
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	LCD Viewfinder Set with Plate for Canon 5D Mark II with Battery Grip Bill, you were suggesting this thing. It says that it features horizontal, vertical and forwards/backwards adjustment, but what does it mean exactly. Can I change the angle?

October 26th, 2009, 07:37 AM	#22
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	No, none of the LCD viewers will change the angle. The only solution is a separate monitor.

October 26th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#24
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Just for framing a low angle shot, I don't think an HD monitor is critical. I just ran across this. Don't know if it would work, but looks very handy. It's different from the viewfinder LCDs in that it appears to take a video out rather than anything from the viewfinder. Amazon.com: Aputure Gigtube Live view LCD Viewfinder for Canon EOS 450D, 1000D, 500D, Digital Rebel Xs, Xsi, T1i; GT1C: Camera & Photo

October 26th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#27
Ger Griffin Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 579	Would be very interested in your after-purchase thoughts Steve.

November 1st, 2009, 02:44 AM	#29
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	The gigtube live view looks very interesting. I am happy if I can focus with it. Thats the most important. Thanks for the tip. The videoglasses are nice too, but I´ld like to here some experiences from somebody using it with a camera.