Color representation w/ Marshall LCD at DVinfo.net

Julian Banos · May 26th, 2006, 02:15 PM

This is my first post and I have to say that I have learned so much from this forum. Kudos to everyone here. All the information here has been very valuable to me.

I bought the HD100 and next week I will get a G5, Kona LHe and a Firewire G Drive. For monitoring Im getting the 10" JVC (dt-v100cgu) CRT. The main problem is that its not DC capable. So Im thinking about buying a Marshall LCD for locations without DC.

QUESTIONS:

1. How is the color representation with the Marshalls -VR84DPHD or VR70PHDA? Can I trust them to do color correction on camera?

2. Are there any better sub 10" and IDX powered LCDs at $2500?

Nate Weaver · May 26th, 2006, 03:02 PM

The color accuracy and res is as good as it gets at that price range...while I wouldn't at all use it for CC work on an edit rig, it's better than the on camera LCD for color evaluation.

It does however have a problem with deep blues and purples on edges...I only saw it once and somebody had to point it out to me, but it was clear afterwards.

Carl Martin · May 26th, 2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate Weaver

The color accuracy and res is as good as it gets at that price range...while I wouldn't at all use it for CC work on an edit rig, it's better than the on camera LCD for color evaluation.

It does however have a problem with deep blues and purples on edges...I only saw it once and somebody had to point it out to me, but it was clear afterwards.

I agree. I have this monitor, VR70PHDA. It works well in the field. I recomend it.

Dave Beaty · May 26th, 2006, 09:12 PM

We have two of the 8" VR70PHDAs. They have slightly better rez at 800 X 480 than some of the cheaper LCDs. You can calibrate pretty good color with the blue only feature. We've found that we are using the SD more than HD. Not much difference at this size/rez of a display. Plus, running a big component cable 10 feet or more can be really bulky. I wish I could find a really small conductor component cable similar to coax.

We have the Anton Bauer power tap cable and use the Noga arm to mount it to the camera. The Marshall shoe adaptor is too weak to hold these monitors. The monitor has a built in Vmount. We also invested in the Anton Bauer Vmount adaptor that lets us use our Dionics directly. This is a much better set up when the monitor has to be away from the camera.

They work with the NTSC feed or HD component via 3 BNCs.

For the price, I haven't seen anything comparable to the VR70PHDA.

Dave Beaty

Julian Banos · May 27th, 2006, 01:54 PM

Thank you for the feed back.

What is the real difference between the two Marshalls (V-R70P-HDA and V-R84DP-HDA) aside from the VR84 being larger. Is there a real big difference in color?

May 26th, 2006, 02:15 PM	#1
Julian Banos New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, Ca Posts: 6	Color representation w/ Marshall LCD This is my first post and I have to say that I have learned so much from this forum. Kudos to everyone here. All the information here has been very valuable to me. I bought the HD100 and next week I will get a G5, Kona LHe and a Firewire G Drive. For monitoring Im getting the 10" JVC (dt-v100cgu) CRT. The main problem is that its not DC capable. So Im thinking about buying a Marshall LCD for locations without DC. QUESTIONS: 1. How is the color representation with the Marshalls -VR84DPHD or VR70PHDA? Can I trust them to do color correction on camera? 2. Are there any better sub 10" and IDX powered LCDs at $2500?

May 26th, 2006, 03:02 PM	#2
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	The color accuracy and res is as good as it gets at that price range...while I wouldn't at all use it for CC work on an edit rig, it's better than the on camera LCD for color evaluation. It does however have a problem with deep blues and purples on edges...I only saw it once and somebody had to point it out to me, but it was clear afterwards. __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

May 27th, 2006, 01:54 PM	#5
Julian Banos New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, Ca Posts: 6	V-R70P-HDA vs V-R84DP-HDA Thank you for the feed back. What is the real difference between the two Marshalls (V-R70P-HDA and V-R84DP-HDA) aside from the VR84 being larger. Is there a real big difference in color?

May 26th, 2006, 09:12 PM	#4
Dave Beaty Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 240	We have two of the 8" VR70PHDAs. They have slightly better rez at 800 X 480 than some of the cheaper LCDs. You can calibrate pretty good color with the blue only feature. We've found that we are using the SD more than HD. Not much difference at this size/rez of a display. Plus, running a big component cable 10 feet or more can be really bulky. I wish I could find a really small conductor component cable similar to coax. We have the Anton Bauer power tap cable and use the Noga arm to mount it to the camera. The Marshall shoe adaptor is too weak to hold these monitors. The monitor has a built in Vmount. We also invested in the Anton Bauer Vmount adaptor that lets us use our Dionics directly. This is a much better set up when the monitor has to be away from the camera. They work with the NTSC feed or HD component via 3 BNCs. For the price, I haven't seen anything comparable to the VR70PHDA. Dave Beaty