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May 24th, 2002, 07:47 AM
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Regular Crew
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on camera monitor ideas
Greetings
I just got me a new 5.6 LCD screen monitor. It is great but it is just too big. Is there a good quality monitor smaller than the 5.6. I have seen the citizen monitors and wonder the quality. The price leads me to believe that it is not. I still plan to use my 5.6 monitor but I really would like a smaller screen/monitor. Anybody have a solution, I am all ears. I use a Cannon XL-1s most of the time in my field shoots. |
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May 24th, 2002, 08:04 AM
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Obstreperous Rex
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Most of the Citizens I've ever seen have been dual-scan. You want TFT or active matrix. VariZoom has a 4" but there might be other sources for small displays.
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May 24th, 2002, 10:59 AM
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Chris,
There is a article on the watchdog site about a casio monitor. I have tried to find out more about the monitor and I am lost. Adam Wakely wrote the article. any ideas? |
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May 24th, 2002, 11:43 AM
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Obstreperous Rex
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Watchdog > Articles Menu > Electronic View Finder. You'll see it listed there.
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May 25th, 2002, 12:02 AM
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Major Player
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Hi,
I have a Citizen and would not recommend the product for use in high end video. Refresh rates are poor, consequently when panning or moving all one sees is a blur. Cheers Andrew
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May 25th, 2002, 08:27 AM
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Obstreperous Rex
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Casio is just as bad. Adam Wakely wrote the article on my Watchdog site way back when, before the Active Matrix / TFT displays were affordable and easily available.
Stay away from Citizen and Casio and their dual-scan displays; stick with the displays that use the Active Matrix or TFT technology. |
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July 15th, 2002, 08:02 PM
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Quantum Productions
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marcuskf
I'll trade you my small Casio VM-50, three-inch LCD monitor for your 5.6 LCD anytime! :) Up close, the casio is ok, but I would love a bigger monitor. The casio's brightness also changes as you move to view from a different location. What is the type your using? (sorry, this is an old post...I just read it now!)
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July 16th, 2002, 05:47 AM
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I will look at the model number when I leave the studio today, it's at home. My main problem with the 5.6 inch monitor is that it is just to big. I do not do much studio shooting. We are out in the field a lot. That big monitor is just in my opinion overkill. One of the great advantages of the XL is the great quality out of a small, light weight camera.
Even on the most creative shots I never have the camer more than arms length away. I don't want a monitor to check color and so on, just to help compose my shot. So I will not have to look in that little viewfinder. I think the Stedicam Jr. comes with a 2.5 inch monitor. That is more my style. I did end up buying the casio moitor. I got it for about $50. I am still looking for something with a little better quality. Even though the monitor is 1.8 inch it is better than the eyepiece. Any ideas? I am all ears. I really had stop looking. Adam I dont think it is ever to late to get some good advice. Look forward to your response. thanks Marcus |
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