LCD monitor resolution question at DVinfo.net

Paul Nixon · April 2nd, 2009, 01:06 PM

I'm looking at possibly adding an external LCD monitor to my camera(s) equipped with DoF adapters. I'm looking at a 7" widescreen and noticed two apparent flavors:

one is 480x234 (and if these are like the el cheapo head-rest DVD player monitors I have, they work but are far from ideal): Amazon.com: Pyle PLVHR75 7'' High Resolution TFT LCD Monitor w//Headrest Frame & Stand Bracket: Electronics

While this one says it's 1440x234: SBHCORP.COM - Lanzar SVHR7M 7" TFT-LCD Headrest Monitor which seems to be a very odd resolution (but anything is possible - these could be tall and skinny pixels).

Has anyone used anything similar, or are they unusable? Thanks.

Adam Gold · April 2nd, 2009, 09:16 PM

234 lines is slightly worse than regular VHS. I bought a couple of 7" monitors with this resolution and they are useless for focus or color. Composition alone, okay.

Paul Nixon · April 3rd, 2009, 09:12 AM

Thanks. That's pretty much what I thought. Do you know if the 1440 is real? I've seen this resolution many times but it just seems like a misprint.

Harold Schreiber · April 3rd, 2009, 09:52 AM

Hi Paul,

I'd suggest the Sony DVP-FX820 DVD Player. It Rocks.

Also, a bit larger, the Insignia IS-PDVD10 (a 10.2" screen) does nicely.

I use both with my HV30 and my TRV920.

Harold

Richard Hunter · April 10th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Nixon

Thanks. That's pretty much what I thought. Do you know if the 1440 is real? I've seen this resolution many times but it just seems like a misprint.

The 1440 is real, but a bit misleading. In terms of resolution, it should actually be 480, but they have counted the R, G and B pixels separately so they multiply by 3.

Richard

Trevor Meeks · April 10th, 2009, 06:28 AM

Paul, the SmallHD DP1 is very close to release, and I think it will be the perfect monitor for your needs.

SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1

Paul Nixon · April 12th, 2009, 12:34 AM

Many thanks for the replies.

So the 1440 is 480x3 for the RGB - that's rather cheeky, but hardly unexpected.

I'll look into the Sony DVP-FX820 and DP1!

Trevor Meeks · April 12th, 2009, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Nixon

Many thanks for the replies.

So the 1440 is 480x3 for the RGB - that's rather cheeky, but hardly unexpected.

I'll look into the Sony DVP-FX820 and DP1!

yup, the DP1 is native 720p resolution, prettttty sweet!

April 2nd, 2009, 01:06 PM	#1
Paul Nixon Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 141	LCD monitor resolution question I'm looking at possibly adding an external LCD monitor to my camera(s) equipped with DoF adapters. I'm looking at a 7" widescreen and noticed two apparent flavors: one is 480x234 (and if these are like the el cheapo head-rest DVD player monitors I have, they work but are far from ideal): Amazon.com: Pyle PLVHR75 7'' High Resolution TFT LCD Monitor w//Headrest Frame & Stand Bracket: Electronics While this one says it's 1440x234: SBHCORP.COM - Lanzar SVHR7M 7" TFT-LCD Headrest Monitor which seems to be a very odd resolution (but anything is possible - these could be tall and skinny pixels). Has anyone used anything similar, or are they unusable? Thanks.

April 2nd, 2009, 09:16 PM	#2
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	234 lines is slightly worse than regular VHS. I bought a couple of 7" monitors with this resolution and they are useless for focus or color. Composition alone, okay. Last edited by Adam Gold; April 2nd, 2009 at 11:00 PM.

April 3rd, 2009, 09:12 AM	#3
Paul Nixon Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 141	Thanks. That's pretty much what I thought. Do you know if the 1440 is real? I've seen this resolution many times but it just seems like a misprint.

April 3rd, 2009, 09:52 AM	#4
Harold Schreiber Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 309	Hi Paul, I'd suggest the Sony DVP-FX820 DVD Player. It Rocks. Also, a bit larger, the Insignia IS-PDVD10 (a 10.2" screen) does nicely. I use both with my HV30 and my TRV920. Harold

April 10th, 2009, 06:28 AM	#6
Trevor Meeks Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 336	Paul, the SmallHD DP1 is very close to release, and I think it will be the perfect monitor for your needs. SmallHD.com - 8.9" High Definition - the DP1

April 12th, 2009, 12:34 AM	#7
Paul Nixon Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 141	Many thanks for the replies. So the 1440 is 480x3 for the RGB - that's rather cheeky, but hardly unexpected. I'll look into the Sony DVP-FX820 and DP1!