2 low cost HD field monitors

Gints Klimanis · February 23rd, 2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Miklos Konczol

SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1
waoooooooo I cant wait!!!

Great compact design with the mounting holes in a metal frame. The mounting is the main problem with the Manhattan LCD design as the case is plastic (which is low weight and just fine otherwise), but the mounting holes appear to be attached to the side of the plastic case. They give quite a bit and cause the larger LCD to be quite wiggly. That can be solved by mounting at two points, though it's been a pain.

Trevor Meeks · February 24th, 2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by M. Paul El-Darwish

Yes, the panels are getting more expensive (even as BIG HDTV's fall in price). Grab what you need while you can. Manhattan LCD just got a decent batch of 8.9 finished monitors ready to go. They'll go fast.

They are just right for DOF/framing though I would not count on them for editing preview.

The smallHD is apparently geared towards beating the competitors when it comes to price, as well as build quality. i can't wait to see their final release!

Gints Klimanis · February 24th, 2009, 01:06 PM

I'm glad I snapped up the Manhattan LCD 11" monitor when I had the chance. I think a very thin 11" monitor with great mounting options and 1280x720 native resolution is what is needed. A special bonus would be a number of features geared towards focusing, such as magnification and Picture-in-Picture. The Sonys don't put out the Peaking and Zebra stripes to their component outputs, so if a monitor existed that would assume those functions, I'd buy it even at twice the price. Guy Cochran showed some interesting focusing options for the Ikan V8000HD using Black&White monitoring with Blue Peaking.

Miklos Konczol · March 1st, 2009, 01:12 PM

New Ikan 5.6" HDMI monitor. ..at the B&H 650USD

http://www.ikancorp.com/pages/monitors/V5600/index.html

I am still waiting for smallhd :)

Trevor Meeks · March 1st, 2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Miklos Konczol

New Ikan 5.6" HDMI monitor. ..at the B&H 650USD

ikancorp.com: V8000HDe 8" High Definition TFT LCD Monitor

I am still waiting for smallhd :)

wow, that's an outrageously priced non-HD screen... still, it would be great to have a monitor that size sometimes.

still, i'm waiting for the SmallHD. They are doing some amazing work, and I'm really excited for the DP1

Anthony Lovell · March 2nd, 2009, 11:26 AM

I have an EX1, and it has SDI output, not HDMI.

What exactly will I be giving up to resort to using Component out (to drive the SmallHD, say)?

tone

Christopher Witz · March 2nd, 2009, 02:07 PM

At the "less than" 1080p resolution you won't be giving up much in terms of "sharpness" but you will see less contrast..... in theory.

but... as the contrast ratio and brightness of all of these small monitors is poor it, it probably does not make a difference other than the convenience and professional look of a single sdi bnc connector.

Anthony Lovell · March 2nd, 2009, 11:30 PM

Thanks, Christopher. I won't sweat it for now!

tone

Jamie Jewett · March 25th, 2009, 08:14 PM

the almost thing is really killing me...

Miklos Konczol · March 27th, 2009, 09:00 AM

Would be nice some litle info from SMALLHD!!! come on guys, tell us something new!!!

Anthony Lovell · March 27th, 2009, 09:27 AM

Oh, I know. Their vague promise of a great value relative to other choices has me frozen here. I worry that the delivery date will be distant or the relative value disappointing somehow.

Then again, I know too well the difficulty of making promises and then having circumstances cause you to fall short.

tone

Jamie Jewett · April 8th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Small HD now has a preferred color survey on their site -

do you prefer Black or Silver?

vote here!

SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1

best

Jamie

Eric Stemen · April 9th, 2009, 12:13 AM

Just buy a monitor with HDMI inputs, a battery and an inverter.

Sure it will be bulkier but at least you could buy this setup now for about $450 for a 24" screen.

Simon Romin · August 26th, 2010, 07:18 AM

Hi guys,

Hate to dig up an old thread here but I am also looking for a low cost field monitor for my 5D but I am unsure about all the techicalities. Here is my other post on this:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...ml#post1562704

Essentially there are three suppliers I have seen:

www.ikancorp.com

www.carcomputer.co.uk

www.smallhd.com

www.carcomputer.co.uk have the cheapest but the lowest res screen, whereas www.smallhd.com have a really high res monitor but a really high price to go with it!

I am on a budget and can afford to trade off fancy features - I just need a decent field monitor with HDMI!!!

Hope to hear all your guys thoughts.

Simon

Casey Krugman · August 26th, 2010, 02:01 PM

Manhattanlcd.com

Some of the best i've seen, and the best considering the price.

March 2nd, 2009, 11:26 AM	#126
Anthony Lovell Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 31	SDI vs Component I have an EX1, and it has SDI output, not HDMI. What exactly will I be giving up to resort to using Component out (to drive the SmallHD, say)? tone

March 2nd, 2009, 02:07 PM	#127
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	At the "less than" 1080p resolution you won't be giving up much in terms of "sharpness" but you will see less contrast..... in theory. but... as the contrast ratio and brightness of all of these small monitors is poor it, it probably does not make a difference other than the convenience and professional look of a single sdi bnc connector. Last edited by Christopher Witz; March 2nd, 2009 at 02:08 PM. Reason: tie po

March 25th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#129
Jamie Jewett Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 41	is small dog EVER going to happen? the almost thing is really killing me... __________________ www.lostwax.org - Multimedia Dance Theater

April 8th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#132
Jamie Jewett Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 41	choose your weapon... Small HD now has a preferred color survey on their site - do you prefer Black or Silver? vote here! SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1 best Jamie __________________ www.lostwax.org - Multimedia Dance Theater

February 24th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#123
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	I'm glad I snapped up the Manhattan LCD 11" monitor when I had the chance. I think a very thin 11" monitor with great mounting options and 1280x720 native resolution is what is needed. A special bonus would be a number of features geared towards focusing, such as magnification and Picture-in-Picture. The Sonys don't put out the Peaking and Zebra stripes to their component outputs, so if a monitor existed that would assume those functions, I'd buy it even at twice the price. Guy Cochran showed some interesting focusing options for the Ikan V8000HD using Black&White monitoring with Blue Peaking.

March 1st, 2009, 01:12 PM	#124
Miklos Konczol Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 27	New Ikan 5.6" HDMI monitor. ..at the B&H 650USD http://www.ikancorp.com/pages/monitors/V5600/index.html I am still waiting for smallhd :)

March 2nd, 2009, 11:30 PM	#128
Anthony Lovell Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 31	Thanks, Christopher. I won't sweat it for now! tone

March 27th, 2009, 09:00 AM	#130
Miklos Konczol Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 27	Would be nice some litle info from SMALLHD!!! come on guys, tell us something new!!!

March 27th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#131
Anthony Lovell Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 31	Oh, I know. Their vague promise of a great value relative to other choices has me frozen here. I worry that the delivery date will be distant or the relative value disappointing somehow. Then again, I know too well the difficulty of making promises and then having circumstances cause you to fall short. tone

April 9th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#133
Eric Stemen Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 378	Just buy a monitor with HDMI inputs, a battery and an inverter. Sure it will be bulkier but at least you could buy this setup now for about $450 for a 24" screen.

August 26th, 2010, 07:18 AM	#134
Simon Romin Tourist Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2	Hi guys, Hate to dig up an old thread here but I am also looking for a low cost field monitor for my 5D but I am unsure about all the techicalities. Here is my other post on this: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...ml#post1562704 Essentially there are three suppliers I have seen: www.ikancorp.com www.carcomputer.co.uk www.smallhd.com www.carcomputer.co.uk have the cheapest but the lowest res screen, whereas www.smallhd.com have a really high res monitor but a really high price to go with it! I am on a budget and can afford to trade off fancy features - I just need a decent field monitor with HDMI!!! Hope to hear all your guys thoughts. Simon

August 26th, 2010, 02:01 PM	#135
Casey Krugman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 135	Manhattanlcd.com Some of the best i've seen, and the best considering the price.