Z5u & External Monitor at DVinfo.net

Melvin Baggs · November 11th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Has anyone used a external monitor or any device that would plug into the HDMI-out port on the Z5u camera? I,m looking at purchasing a SmallHD DP1 but I'm concerned about the HDMI-out connection as it does not seem to be a durable connection that would stand up to repeated plug-ins.

Thanks in advance,

Melvin

Rian Maelzer · November 12th, 2009, 06:01 AM

I connect via HDMI from my Sony HDV deck to an external monitor. From my experience, HDMI seems like a more sturdy connection than the small firewire one, which is prone to coming loose and to occasionally failing on Sony cameras. The nature of the HDMI plug and jack seem to make it a more physically solid connection. I don't see why you'd have any problem. The images from the camera (in HDV mode) look superb going to an LCD monitor via HDMI.

Stelios Christofides · November 12th, 2009, 12:40 PM

Melvin
I have the Z5 and I use this: ikancorp.com: V5600 5.6" HD TFT LCD Monitor

Fantastic!

Stelios

Hans Ledel · November 13th, 2009, 07:11 AM

Hi Stelios.

I wonder ,when you use a ext. LCD like that via HDMI do you also get all the info you have on the cameras LCD like time code, peaking etc.
Or is it just the picture itself for focusing.

Cheers

Hans

Melvin Baggs · November 13th, 2009, 09:05 AM

Thank You Rian and Stelios for your response.

Hans, that was a very good question that I will eagerly wait for the answer from Stelios.

As well as this one Stelios, with all of the packaged items offered with the DP1 for $989 ( 9" Small LCD Monitor, On Camera Field Monitor - the DP1 by SmallHD ) which monitor (V5600 or DP1) in your opinion would be the better value?

Any way to see a photo of your set-up with the Ikan mounted?

Thanks,

Melvin

Stelios Christofides · November 14th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hans Ledel

Hi Stelios.

I wonder ,when you use a ext. LCD like that via HDMI do you also get all the info you have on the cameras LCD like time code, peaking etc.
Or is it just the picture itself for focusing.

Cheers

Hans

Hans, you get all the info displayed in the external monitor, but to do that you have to set it in one of the menus in the z5.

Stelios

Stelios Christofides · November 14th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hans Ledel

Hi Stelios.

I wonder ,when you use a ext. LCD like that via HDMI do you also get all the info you have on the cameras LCD like time code, peaking etc.
Or is it just the picture itself for focusing.

Cheers

Hans

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melvin Baggs

Thank You Rian and Stelios for your response.

Hans, that was a very good question that I will eagerly wait for the answer from Stelios.

As well as this one Stelios, with all of the packaged items offered with the DP1 for $989 ( 9" Small LCD Monitor, On Camera Field Monitor - the DP1 by SmallHD ) which monitor (V5600 or DP1) in your opinion would be the better value?

Any way to see a photo of your set-up with the Ikan mounted?

Thanks,

Melvin

Melvin, The reason that I chose the V5600 was that I could use the same batteries for the monitor as well as the camera. I mostly mount the monitor on my tripod so I can lift up the camera on the tripos and use the external monitor instead the one of the camera. I will post a picture soon.

Stelios

Hans Ledel · November 15th, 2009, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

Hans, you get all the info displayed in the external monitor, but to do that you have to set it in one of the menus in the z5.

Stelios

Thank You
That sounds like a great aid.

Cheers

Hans

November 11th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#1
Melvin Baggs Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lathrup Village, MI Posts: 59	Z5u & External Monitor Has anyone used a external monitor or any device that would plug into the HDMI-out port on the Z5u camera? I,m looking at purchasing a SmallHD DP1 but I'm concerned about the HDMI-out connection as it does not seem to be a durable connection that would stand up to repeated plug-ins. Thanks in advance, Melvin

November 12th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#3
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Melvin I have the Z5 and I use this: ikancorp.com: V5600 5.6" HD TFT LCD Monitor Fantastic! Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

November 13th, 2009, 07:11 AM	#4
Hans Ledel Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 184	Hi Stelios. I wonder ,when you use a ext. LCD like that via HDMI do you also get all the info you have on the cameras LCD like time code, peaking etc. Or is it just the picture itself for focusing. Cheers Hans __________________ Remember, that English is my second language.

November 12th, 2009, 06:01 AM	#2
Rian Maelzer New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 15	I connect via HDMI from my Sony HDV deck to an external monitor. From my experience, HDMI seems like a more sturdy connection than the small firewire one, which is prone to coming loose and to occasionally failing on Sony cameras. The nature of the HDMI plug and jack seem to make it a more physically solid connection. I don't see why you'd have any problem. The images from the camera (in HDV mode) look superb going to an LCD monitor via HDMI.

November 13th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#5
Melvin Baggs Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lathrup Village, MI Posts: 59	Thank You Rian and Stelios for your response. Hans, that was a very good question that I will eagerly wait for the answer from Stelios. As well as this one Stelios, with all of the packaged items offered with the DP1 for $989 ( 9" Small LCD Monitor, On Camera Field Monitor - the DP1 by SmallHD ) which monitor (V5600 or DP1) in your opinion would be the better value? Any way to see a photo of your set-up with the Ikan mounted? Thanks, Melvin