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This is understandable, there are definitely people such as yourself where this is super important to them..
However in the 100s of people i've spoken with, it's an issue that rarely comes up as a concern, because most people color correct in post now, so if perfect color balanced isn't achieved in the field between cameras, its something that is easily remedied in-house. Thank you for your kind words, though. We will be catering to these and many other needs as we progress... first things first! Dale Quote:
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New features
Dale,
Really appreciate your informative responses. The next logical question then is, will you be able to add features to previously-purchased monitors. In my case, if I buy one of your new LCD monitors arriving in January and later you add blue-gun capability, would I have to buy an entirely new monitor to get that feature? Or, will this first gen unit be sufficiently modular to permit updates as substantial as blue-gun? thanks, |
Small field HD Monitor
iKan have two new version of 8" field monitor, V8000HDMI for only $ 995 and V8000HD2 which is the same monitor spec without the HDMI input for $ 795.
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Partial solution to lack of blue-gun
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Small HD monitor
Small HD monitor
Any feedback on this monitor yet? Is this monitor already shipping? What's the price? I don't see a price on their website... Thank you, Rafael |
Rafael, in respect for Dale here I am not going to go into specifics but the projected release date is close, barrelling down on us like a freight train in fact! Price is TBA soon as well. Best thing to do is get on their mailing list via their website and hang tight! It's worth the wait!
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Thank alot of the info Trevor.
I'll keep waiting.
I have a music video coming up in a few weeks, I totally needed this monitor :) I have the JVC HD100 and the M2 mini35mm adapter and focusing on the small LCD screen is nearly impossible... But, I guess I'll keep on waiting. |
See if you can rent something. Give the miniHD about a month or so. We should hear something before then! If I talk to dale soon I'll see if he wouldn't mind sharing some info here when he gets a chance :-) These monitors will totally be worth the wait though!
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Problems focusing
This is interesting, yes I too long for a small, affordable, true HD monitor that is also true to the camera's 16x9 output. However, this problem with shots being pin sharp. I personally don't find it difficult to follow focus (I hope), but one of the loudest complaints about 1/3-chip cameras is the huge depth of field they offer! Everyone is chasing shallow depth of field. I guess it's when you are using a 35 mm adapter or JVC's 16mm Arri converter that a monitor for focus becomes vital?
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Exactly. As a redrock M2 user, I find the XH-A1's screen completely unusable. Bare camera, sure, who cares? Let the thing focus itself. I prefer the 35mm adapter look though, the bokeh is just downright gorgeous! Looking forward to the new smallHD monitors, I'm going to buy one the moment they become available.
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Hi all,
I'm just now chiming in on this thread and am also interested in the smallHD monitor everyone is talking about. I am looking for a monitor that I can use for focusing shots from a 12' crane. However, my script also has a shot of an actor riding a bicycle that will continue for maybe 3/4 of a mile where I will be following the actor and filming from the back of a truck. Therefore, I will need something batery powered unless anyone here thinks an AC adapter hooked to the cigerette lighter might not be a bad idea... Regards, Terry |
It depends on your camera, I'm guessing it's 12V(+). I personally like to power my monitors using the same battery system (interchangeable and I just need one charger), or using an AC/ DC 12v converter - but we've dealt with that elsewhere. Car power? Well, better to rig a system that you can use without having to have a car with you I guess. I do run my 12v Dedo Lights in-car but that’s another matter. Monitors can eat power and don't usually have a low voltage cut-off, so beware draining batteries to the point of potential cell reversal.
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You can power the smallHD monitors with the Tekkeon MP3450 found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S9JWJI...F2SY2ZQ66NT6S& It's the battery that they recommend, and the one a lot of people are using on other field monitors. You can also add the MP3450-10 found here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017DS0SS...6VQET0F90TDF2& for additional battery life, although the 3450 by itself is said to be able to power the monitor for 3-4 hours on its own... adding the -10 could almost double the run time! |
Thanks Trevor, that certainly makes the SmallHD monitor the choice for me.
The price is $450 correct? Any idea when it will be coming out? One question about the battery supply; So bassically with this device I can simply plug it into the monitor and the camera powering both? Terry. |
Sign me up for wanting to know when this puppy comes out. It seems there's not been a peep from them lately. I'm really going to need a monitor in the next couple of weeks and this would solve all my woes.
SmallHD? Are you out there? :) |
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