Nebtek 7" Mounted on an XL2 at DVinfo.net

Chris Wilkerson · March 11th, 2005, 02:18 PM

I'm sorry if this has been discussed already, but I wasn't able to find much disucssion on it.

I'm thinking about getting the Nebtek 7" lcd monitor for my XL2, however I plan on doing a lot of handheld shooting using a support system (similar to the MarzPak), and I'm not sure if the size/weight on the monitor is going to be a problem.

If anyone has one of these setups, can you try doing some handheld work with the monitor attached and see how inhibiting it is.

--CW

Pete Bauer · March 14th, 2005, 07:06 AM

Hi Chris,

I don't have any knowledge or experience in this. From doing a search, it looks like you're right...people have mostly discussed the technical specs and not really about the on-camera useability. Here's a few threads that MIGHT have a few tidbits for you, though:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ghlight=Nebtek

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ghlight=Nebtek

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ghlight=Nebtek

Anyone out there with real-world experience with mounted LCD monitors and hand-held support systems?

Rob Mitchell · March 15th, 2005, 01:28 PM

Hi Chris,
The 7" monitor will definitely be an asset to you. I use the 7" Panasonic on the XL1 and love it, but I do it on tripod shots or hand held shots where I actually hold the camera handle for low tracking shots. I wasn't even familiar with the MarzPak until your post. If you use this rig, you might have to put up with your wire attachment running in front of the monitor, assuming you would attach the monitor to the hot shoe bracket. To bring the monitor off to the side of the camera would definitely throw the system out of balance. I think you'd have real problems there.
Good luck
Rob

March 11th, 2005, 02:18 PM	#1
Chris Wilkerson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 23	Nebtek 7" Mounted on an XL2 I'm sorry if this has been discussed already, but I wasn't able to find much disucssion on it. I'm thinking about getting the Nebtek 7" lcd monitor for my XL2, however I plan on doing a lot of handheld shooting using a support system (similar to the MarzPak), and I'm not sure if the size/weight on the monitor is going to be a problem. If anyone has one of these setups, can you try doing some handheld work with the monitor attached and see how inhibiting it is. --CW

March 14th, 2005, 07:06 AM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Hi Chris, I don't have any knowledge or experience in this. From doing a search, it looks like you're right...people have mostly discussed the technical specs and not really about the on-camera useability. Here's a few threads that MIGHT have a few tidbits for you, though: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ghlight=Nebtek http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ghlight=Nebtek http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ghlight=Nebtek Anyone out there with real-world experience with mounted LCD monitors and hand-held support systems? __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

March 15th, 2005, 01:28 PM	#3
Rob Mitchell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 38	Hi Chris, The 7" monitor will definitely be an asset to you. I use the 7" Panasonic on the XL1 and love it, but I do it on tripod shots or hand held shots where I actually hold the camera handle for low tracking shots. I wasn't even familiar with the MarzPak until your post. If you use this rig, you might have to put up with your wire attachment running in front of the monitor, assuming you would attach the monitor to the hot shoe bracket. To bring the monitor off to the side of the camera would definitely throw the system out of balance. I think you'd have real problems there. Good luck Rob