8/9" lcd monitor for EX3 at DVinfo.net

Steve Benjamin · March 23rd, 2009, 05:37 AM

I am thinking of purchasing an 8 or 9" lcd monitor to use with my Ex3 does anyone have any recommendations, would prefer something good in the mid price range really and would be great if it had focus peaking. Would the built in EX3 focus peaking work with any monitor?

Piotr Wozniacki · March 23rd, 2009, 06:03 AM

Unfortunately, external monitoring doesn't convey peaking, zebras, histogram, or the DOF bar - therefore, in order for a monitor to really be usable, it needs to be as big and high res as possible.

My Manhattan 10.9" is bulky and not so nice to handle, but at 1366x763 resolution at least the focus is spot on each time.

Mitchell Lewis · March 23rd, 2009, 07:42 AM

This is the one I've been looking at: ($999 list)

Marshall Electronics -- V-LCD70P-HDA

Can't decide whether to spend the extra money to get HD-SDI input. But I like all the features it has (watch the video). Peaking, exposure help, etc...

Brian Barkley · March 23rd, 2009, 07:53 AM

This one is expensive, but very nice ...
Nebtek | NEB70HDS 7" HD-SDI Onboard Camera | NEB70HDS | B&H

Justin Benn · March 23rd, 2009, 10:05 AM

I've got a TV Logic monitor which I like a lot - [LVM 071W - (click on links on left)] - but it wasn't cheap though. Has a few tricks up it's sleeve.

Jus.

Gints Klimanis · March 24th, 2009, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piotr Wozniacki

Unfortunately, external monitoring doesn't convey peaking, zebras, histogram, or the DOF bar - therefore, in order for a monitor to really be usable, it needs to be as big and high res as possible.

Yes, this is a major bummer. For future models, I'd like to have a Black&White LCD mode with blue peaking. Also, I'd like to have the Expanded Mode sent to the monitor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piotr Wozniacki

My Manhattan 10.9" is bulky and not so nice to handle, but at 1366x763 resolution at least the focus is spot on each time.

I like the Manhattan LCD, but my take on HD monitors is that often it is difficult to distinguish most SD from HD on a monitor that is 11" when viewed from a working distance of only two feet. SD would be totally adequate at 8-11" and 720p monitors would be sufficient. Consider one of those 720p TVs at 15".

James Huenergardt · March 25th, 2009, 07:58 AM

[Can't decide whether to spend the extra money to get HD-SDI input.]

Spend the extra $$$ for HD-SDI input.

Not having to deal with the flimsy component connection under the handle is worth it in my opinion.

I have a TV Logic 7" HD-SDI monitor and it is so nice just to hook in one cable and run with it.

Mitchell Lewis · March 25th, 2009, 08:07 AM

Thanks James.

Paul Zwicker · March 25th, 2009, 10:15 AM

I bought the Marshall V-R84DP-HD last year.
Nice monitor, but pricey back then. It has Blue-only and is rack mountable.
I wanted every input I might need for different cameras. HD/SDI is great-one cable and you are set with great detail.
I love the pixel-pixel feature-great for checking focus.

Panasonic also is making nice-though bulkier 8-9" HD monitors. My old company bought one recently but it is fat and needs to sit on a flat surface.

My Marshall came with a 1/4" screw mount plate. I added 2 more on the sides, bent a piece of 1" wide flat aluminum (shaped like goal posts), put some thumb-screws on the sides, added a quick-release mount from a consumer-grade video tripod.
I now have a secure mount, monitor that tilts and can easily be raised by the tripod for clients, director etc.

Ron Stanford · April 12th, 2009, 12:04 PM

This looks very nice. What are the special tricks?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin Benn

I've got a TV Logic monitor which I like a lot - [LVM 071W - (click on links on left)] - but it wasn't cheap though. Has a few tricks up it's sleeve.

Jus.

Christopher Witz · April 13th, 2009, 07:17 AM

I really like the nebtek.... EX batts go on the back.... I can't shoot without it.

Tim Polster · April 18th, 2009, 08:19 AM

What would it take or cost to make a 9" monitor with pixels as densly packed as the EX LCD?

This is what is needed to view the monitor so closely and still resolve the detail for focus.

I see a lot of lower resolution monitors being sold and this just won't cut it outside of a studio situation for critical, shallow dof focussing.

Uli Mors · October 29th, 2009, 10:52 AM

the manual says "waveform monitor" for SDI input.
Will the waveform be show thru the analog inputs too?

When I compare it to the new Sony LMD940, the manual seems also to limit the WFM for SDI inputs, but it works with analog signals too (very nice for loop thru).

Any owners here?

ULi

March 23rd, 2009, 05:37 AM	#1
Steve Benjamin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: morbihan/france and enfield/uk Posts: 42	8/9" lcd monitor for EX3 I am thinking of purchasing an 8 or 9" lcd monitor to use with my Ex3 does anyone have any recommendations, would prefer something good in the mid price range really and would be great if it had focus peaking. Would the built in EX3 focus peaking work with any monitor?

March 23rd, 2009, 06:03 AM	#2
Piotr Wozniacki Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 4,086	Unfortunately, external monitoring doesn't convey peaking, zebras, histogram, or the DOF bar - therefore, in order for a monitor to really be usable, it needs to be as big and high res as possible. My Manhattan 10.9" is bulky and not so nice to handle, but at 1366x763 resolution at least the focus is spot on each time. __________________ Sony PXW-FS7 \| DaVinci Resolve Studio; Magix Vegas Pro; i7-5960X CPU; 64 GB RAM; 2x GTX 1080 8GB GPU; Decklink 4K Extreme 12G; 4x 3TB WD Black in RAID 0; 1TB M.2 NVMe cache drive

March 23rd, 2009, 07:42 AM	#3
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	This is the one I've been looking at: ($999 list) Marshall Electronics -- V-LCD70P-HDA Can't decide whether to spend the extra money to get HD-SDI input. But I like all the features it has (watch the video). Peaking, exposure help, etc... __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

March 23rd, 2009, 10:05 AM	#5
Justin Benn Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: York, UK. Posts: 224	I have one of these which I like. I've got a TV Logic monitor which I like a lot - [LVM 071W - (click on links on left)] - but it wasn't cheap though. Has a few tricks up it's sleeve. Jus. Last edited by Justin Benn; March 23rd, 2009 at 10:11 AM. Reason: Parsed link incorrectly.

March 25th, 2009, 07:58 AM	#7
James Huenergardt Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 513	[Can't decide whether to spend the extra money to get HD-SDI input.] Spend the extra $$$ for HD-SDI input. Not having to deal with the flimsy component connection under the handle is worth it in my opinion. I have a TV Logic 7" HD-SDI monitor and it is so nice just to hook in one cable and run with it. __________________ Reel Inspirations - www.reelinspirations.com Commercials, Dramas, Image Pieces, Documentaries, Motion Graphics

March 23rd, 2009, 07:53 AM	#4
Brian Barkley Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 233	This one is expensive, but very nice ... Nebtek \| NEB70HDS 7" HD-SDI Onboard Camera \| NEB70HDS \| B&H

March 25th, 2009, 08:07 AM	#8
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	Thanks James. __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

March 25th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#9
Paul Zwicker New Boot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 16	Spend what you can I bought the Marshall V-R84DP-HD last year. Nice monitor, but pricey back then. It has Blue-only and is rack mountable. I wanted every input I might need for different cameras. HD/SDI is great-one cable and you are set with great detail. I love the pixel-pixel feature-great for checking focus. Panasonic also is making nice-though bulkier 8-9" HD monitors. My old company bought one recently but it is fat and needs to sit on a flat surface. My Marshall came with a 1/4" screw mount plate. I added 2 more on the sides, bent a piece of 1" wide flat aluminum (shaped like goal posts), put some thumb-screws on the sides, added a quick-release mount from a consumer-grade video tripod. I now have a secure mount, monitor that tilts and can easily be raised by the tripod for clients, director etc.

April 13th, 2009, 07:17 AM	#11
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	I really like the nebtek.... EX batts go on the back.... I can't shoot without it.

April 18th, 2009, 08:19 AM	#12
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	What would it take or cost to make a 9" monitor with pixels as densly packed as the EX LCD? This is what is needed to view the monitor so closely and still resolve the detail for focus. I see a lot of lower resolution monitors being sold and this just won't cut it outside of a studio situation for critical, shallow dof focussing.

October 29th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#13
Uli Mors Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 565	TVLOGIC 071w & 091w the manual says "waveform monitor" for SDI input. Will the waveform be show thru the analog inputs too? When I compare it to the new Sony LMD940, the manual seems also to limit the WFM for SDI inputs, but it works with analog signals too (very nice for loop thru). Any owners here? ULi