Onboard monitor for XL1 at DVinfo.net

Charles Papert · October 13th, 2003, 02:05 PM

Hi gang:

I have a great project in a couple of days--need to scramble to put together three high-end XL1/Mini35 packages.

How are people mounting onboard LCD's onto the XL1? We will have the FU1000 with the shoe on top, but I'm wondering if having the extra weight makes the viewfinder wanky. Other options?

Chris Hurd · October 13th, 2003, 02:31 PM

Chas,

There are a variety of pro mounting options at Nebtek in Salt Lake City. See http://www.nebtek.com/ -- specifically the pro film & video LCD mounting brackets page at http://www.nebtek.com/mounting.html.

They have everything you need. Tell Rob and Galen I said howdy.

Dylan Couper · October 13th, 2003, 04:28 PM

I just mount mine on the shoe of the stock viewfinder with a ball mount in between. There may be some issues with clearing the stock microphone, if you can't rotate your LCD screen at all. Depends on the LCD though I guess.

John Locke · October 13th, 2003, 06:32 PM

The Nebtek method of using Canon batteries for power is the way to go. Like Dylan, I've used mine on my hotshoe mount, but I've been thinking about putting together a bracket to hold it out level to the camera and to the left.

Charles Papert · October 14th, 2003, 12:32 AM

Thanks all. For some reason I forgot about Nebtek. I've been using one of their LCD's for my backup Steadicam monitor for about 4 years now. I think I gave Galen the idea for something that he integrated into his current monitors--can't remember what it is now, so I can't take credit for it!

James Sidney · October 23rd, 2003, 09:29 PM

I have a follow question about monitors. Are they accurate (say for instance the mentioned nebtek models)? And do they offer 100% field of view?

Thanks in advance,

James

Rob Wilson · October 23rd, 2003, 10:14 PM

James, the Panasonics do display the entire frame, even when shooting 16x9. It's selectable via a screen based menu.

October 13th, 2003, 02:05 PM	#1
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Onboard monitor for XL1 Hi gang: I have a great project in a couple of days--need to scramble to put together three high-end XL1/Mini35 packages. How are people mounting onboard LCD's onto the XL1? We will have the FU1000 with the shoe on top, but I'm wondering if having the extra weight makes the viewfinder wanky. Other options? __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

October 13th, 2003, 02:31 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Chas, There are a variety of pro mounting options at Nebtek in Salt Lake City. See http://www.nebtek.com/ -- specifically the pro film & video LCD mounting brackets page at http://www.nebtek.com/mounting.html. They have everything you need. Tell Rob and Galen I said howdy. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 13th, 2003, 04:28 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I just mount mine on the shoe of the stock viewfinder with a ball mount in between. There may be some issues with clearing the stock microphone, if you can't rotate your LCD screen at all. Depends on the LCD though I guess. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

October 13th, 2003, 06:32 PM	#4
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	The Nebtek method of using Canon batteries for power is the way to go. Like Dylan, I've used mine on my hotshoe mount, but I've been thinking about putting together a bracket to hold it out level to the camera and to the left. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

October 14th, 2003, 12:32 AM	#5
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Thanks all. For some reason I forgot about Nebtek. I've been using one of their LCD's for my backup Steadicam monitor for about 4 years now. I think I gave Galen the idea for something that he integrated into his current monitors--can't remember what it is now, so I can't take credit for it! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

October 23rd, 2003, 09:29 PM	#6
James Sidney Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 44	I have a follow question about monitors. Are they accurate (say for instance the mentioned nebtek models)? And do they offer 100% field of view? Thanks in advance, James

October 23rd, 2003, 10:14 PM	#7
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	James, the Panasonics do display the entire frame, even when shooting 16x9. It's selectable via a screen based menu.