Monitoring Video via HDMI
 

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
(also seen here:)
Marshall Electronics -- V-LCD70P-3GSDI

Or this Ikan:
ikancorp.com: V8000HDMI 8" High Definition TFT LCD Monitor

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!

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

Dan, I would also like to know about your testing with the Ikan monitor and the 5D Mark II. Let us know!

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.

What about 5.6" Ikan...it is coming soon:

Ikan | 5.6" HD LCD MONITOR w/HDMI | V5600 | B&H Photo Video

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

YouTube - iKan V8000 HDMI

Check out this video on the Ikan HDMI. Shows the details in the package.

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!