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Tim Price · November 28th, 2011, 07:31 AM

Does anyone know if a tablet computer could be used as an LCD monitor on a 5D? The reason I ask is that I can't find any comprehensive information and I want to kill two bird with one stone...

If so, I would like recommendations as to which one will work best, but also small.

Steve Maller · November 29th, 2011, 12:46 PM

I doubt it. You'd be better off buying a cheap portable LCD TV with a video in. That's what I did at first, although I've since graduated to a SmallHD DP6.

Les Wilson · November 29th, 2011, 06:08 PM

@Tim, you are aware of the aspect ratio and resolution switches that happen on the 5DM2 HDMI output right?

Monitors that are 5DM2 aware like the Small and Zacuto have firmware to handle it and maximize it's usefulness despite Canon's design flaws. Whatever tablet you try to hook up will not only need a video input port but software that handles it.

Composite video is probably better behaved but so low resolution .....

Here's one of several threads that discuss the issues:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...recorders.html

Andy Nickless · December 5th, 2011, 12:51 PM

Just like you, I considered virtually every option - including the idea of using my iPad 2 but after much research, I opted for the SmallHD DP6.
5.6" Small HD LCD Monitor, On Camera Field Monitor - the DP6 by SmallHD
I'm so pleased I did, the quality is stunning and the software copes with the 5D Mk2 quirks admirably.
The recent firmware update has improved the Focus Assist still further and now I'd confidently say that if it's out of focus, it's down to operator error - the DP6 really is that good.

Sergej Semibratov · February 13th, 2012, 01:42 AM

There is this:

DSLR Controller :: Home

Some people use it for video too..

Wayne Avanson · February 13th, 2012, 02:57 PM

DSLR controller
A mate of mine has been controlling his EOS (7D) with this on his ACer Iconia tablet

DSLR Controller :: Home

And says it works great.
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Bill Pryor · February 15th, 2012, 02:58 PM

I have the Zacuto EVF. Love it. And I can loop through it with an HDMI out to a larger client monitor if I want. If there's a reason for you to use a tablet instead of a monitor, I think Toshiba and possibly a few others make them with HDMI inputs.

November 28th, 2011, 07:31 AM	#1
Tim Price New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 5	LCD Monitor Does anyone know if a tablet computer could be used as an LCD monitor on a 5D? The reason I ask is that I can't find any comprehensive information and I want to kill two bird with one stone... If so, I would like recommendations as to which one will work best, but also small.

November 29th, 2011, 12:46 PM	#2
Steve Maller Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burlingame, CA USA Posts: 285	Re: LCD Monitor I doubt it. You'd be better off buying a cheap portable LCD TV with a video in. That's what I did at first, although I've since graduated to a SmallHD DP6. __________________ me@facebook: http://facebook.com/stevemallerphotography

November 29th, 2011, 06:08 PM	#3
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: LCD Monitor @Tim, you are aware of the aspect ratio and resolution switches that happen on the 5DM2 HDMI output right? Monitors that are 5DM2 aware like the Small and Zacuto have firmware to handle it and maximize it's usefulness despite Canon's design flaws. Whatever tablet you try to hook up will not only need a video input port but software that handles it. Composite video is probably better behaved but so low resolution ..... Here's one of several threads that discuss the issues: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...recorders.html

December 5th, 2011, 12:51 PM	#4
Andy Nickless Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Worcester. United Kingdom Posts: 197	Re: LCD Monitor Just like you, I considered virtually every option - including the idea of using my iPad 2 but after much research, I opted for the SmallHD DP6. 5.6" Small HD LCD Monitor, On Camera Field Monitor - the DP6 by SmallHD I'm so pleased I did, the quality is stunning and the software copes with the 5D Mk2 quirks admirably. The recent firmware update has improved the Focus Assist still further and now I'd confidently say that if it's out of focus, it's down to operator error - the DP6 really is that good. __________________ I taught you all I know and still you know nothing.

February 13th, 2012, 01:42 AM	#5
Sergej Semibratov New Boot Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 8	Re: LCD Monitor There is this: DSLR Controller :: Home Some people use it for video too..

February 13th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#6
Wayne Avanson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire UK Posts: 496	Re: LCD Monitor DSLR controller A mate of mine has been controlling his EOS (7D) with this on his ACer Iconia tablet DSLR Controller :: Home And says it works great. __________________ Avey theactionhouse.com __________________ Avey theactionhouse.com

February 15th, 2012, 02:58 PM	#7
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Re: LCD Monitor I have the Zacuto EVF. Love it. And I can loop through it with an HDMI out to a larger client monitor if I want. If there's a reason for you to use a tablet instead of a monitor, I think Toshiba and possibly a few others make them with HDMI inputs.