Small HD Finally is here

Marcus Martell · August 25th, 2009, 08:33 AM

Wow, will it work with PAL camcorders?

David Issko · August 26th, 2009, 01:42 AM

Hi,
I'm about to have my nanoflash recorder shipped to me and it has HDMI out. Once I receive it, I will probably order a DP1. How is the connector HDMI cable's connector secured to the DP1 so that it does not come out easily? Or is it a push on/pull off arrangement?
Thanks very much.

Dale Guthormsen · August 30th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Good afternoon,

First, David the hdmi is simply push in and out type.

I have had my small hd sense the first shipment. I have found it has improved my images rather dramaticly, particularly in the focus department and framing.

I shoot with a canon xlh1. I usually use the fu1000 which means I have to use a component cable the the dp1. The direct link that runs to the same socket the fu1000 attaches through is my favorite. If I do not need the view finder I just unplug the fu 1000 (saving wear and tear on it too) and use the supplied cable that came with the camera.

I can also put the original view finder back on, it plugs into the top socket and the dp1 into the lower socket.

Ideally I would like a small 9 inch component cable. I hate the idea pf cutting my long cable at 50 bucks a cable!!!

I have two batteries and for almost all my shooting that has been enough. I plan to buy two more. I love the fact that they are small and non obtrusive. Great on the steady cam!

I would like to be able to run it to a 12 small car battery, not sure how to tackle that one yet but plan to do that before next spring when I live in a blind. Open to ideas!!

I personally have had no quibbles about blocking or bands.

I have my presets on the xlh1 that give me the color I desire so I do not really use the camera for making corrections to the image.

I set it up and had my pany plasma hooked up to and the colors were very faithful to the point I would be confident to make an adjustment if necessary. I am positive I would be close enough to finalize in post if needed. I have not had to do that in any of my shooting sense the first of June.

In my opinion low light and HD just do not really go together with anything less than 1/2 inch chips. In low light I prefer my SD camera. So in this regard I have no complaints about noise or such.

I can imagine 90% of users of this lcd would find it a real asset.

thanks again Dale and Crew!!

David Issko · August 30th, 2009, 03:05 PM

Thanks Dale for the HDMI update and thanks for your review.
Best wishes

Sean Finnegan · August 31st, 2009, 02:32 PM

Quick clarification: does the DP1 come with an arm that can be attached to rails? If not, can anyone recommend a good one for use with the DP1?

David Issko · August 31st, 2009, 03:12 PM

Sean, no arm. I have been researching arms and there are a few manufacturers such as Noga, Cine-Arm & Zacuto to name a few. Articulating arms in various lengths to be specific. You can even buy quick release mounts & yes, you can get clamps to attach to rails, handles and tripod legs.

Paul Mailath · August 31st, 2009, 06:07 PM

the Small HD is really light - I just mount it to the hot shoe on the camera - no problem

Dale Guthormsen · September 3rd, 2009, 10:25 PM

Paul.

what do you attach to the bottom of your dp1 to slide it into a hot shoe?

thanks

Paul Mailath · September 4th, 2009, 03:38 AM

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 482LCD MICRO BALL HEAD w/HOT SHOE MNT - BO482LCD

Stelios Christofides · September 7th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Will this monitor (the DP1) work with PAL camcorders?

Stelios

David Issko · September 7th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

Will this monitor (the DP1) work with PAL camcorders?

Stelios

No less than 8 flavours of PAL format. Check out their website for more details

Paul Mailath · September 7th, 2009, 03:04 PM

hi Stelios - I'm in a PAL country, the monitor works great

Marcus Martell · September 13th, 2009, 07:13 AM

Where can we buy it in EU?

Paul Mailath · September 13th, 2009, 03:07 PM

you can only get it from smallHD in the U.S. - just check their website, it has all the info your need

Marcus Martell · September 20th, 2009, 02:24 AM

Thank you Paul!How long did it take to arrive in EU?Did u pay a lot of customs?BTW how is it now that u had the chance to try it for a couple of days?

thx

August 26th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#227
David Issko Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 393	Hi, I'm about to have my nanoflash recorder shipped to me and it has HDMI out. Once I receive it, I will probably order a DP1. How is the connector HDMI cable's connector secured to the DP1 so that it does not come out easily? Or is it a push on/pull off arrangement? Thanks very much. __________________ David Issko Edit 1 Video Productions

August 30th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#228
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Good afternoon, First, David the hdmi is simply push in and out type. I have had my small hd sense the first shipment. I have found it has improved my images rather dramaticly, particularly in the focus department and framing. I shoot with a canon xlh1. I usually use the fu1000 which means I have to use a component cable the the dp1. The direct link that runs to the same socket the fu1000 attaches through is my favorite. If I do not need the view finder I just unplug the fu 1000 (saving wear and tear on it too) and use the supplied cable that came with the camera. I can also put the original view finder back on, it plugs into the top socket and the dp1 into the lower socket. Ideally I would like a small 9 inch component cable. I hate the idea pf cutting my long cable at 50 bucks a cable!!! I have two batteries and for almost all my shooting that has been enough. I plan to buy two more. I love the fact that they are small and non obtrusive. Great on the steady cam! I would like to be able to run it to a 12 small car battery, not sure how to tackle that one yet but plan to do that before next spring when I live in a blind. Open to ideas!! I personally have had no quibbles about blocking or bands. I have my presets on the xlh1 that give me the color I desire so I do not really use the camera for making corrections to the image. I set it up and had my pany plasma hooked up to and the colors were very faithful to the point I would be confident to make an adjustment if necessary. I am positive I would be close enough to finalize in post if needed. I have not had to do that in any of my shooting sense the first of June. In my opinion low light and HD just do not really go together with anything less than 1/2 inch chips. In low light I prefer my SD camera. So in this regard I have no complaints about noise or such. I can imagine 90% of users of this lcd would find it a real asset. thanks again Dale and Crew!! __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

August 30th, 2009, 03:05 PM	#229
David Issko Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 393	Thanks Dale for the HDMI update and thanks for your review. Best wishes __________________ David Issko Edit 1 Video Productions

August 31st, 2009, 02:32 PM	#230
Sean Finnegan Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Posts: 54	Quick clarification: does the DP1 come with an arm that can be attached to rails? If not, can anyone recommend a good one for use with the DP1? __________________ Sean Finnegan, cinematographer imfinnegan.tumblr.com // ign.com

August 31st, 2009, 03:12 PM	#231
David Issko Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 393	Sean, no arm. I have been researching arms and there are a few manufacturers such as Noga, Cine-Arm & Zacuto to name a few. Articulating arms in various lengths to be specific. You can even buy quick release mounts & yes, you can get clamps to attach to rails, handles and tripod legs. __________________ David Issko Edit 1 Video Productions

August 25th, 2009, 08:33 AM	#226
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	Wow, will it work with PAL camcorders?

August 31st, 2009, 06:07 PM	#232
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	the Small HD is really light - I just mount it to the hot shoe on the camera - no problem __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

September 3rd, 2009, 10:25 PM	#233
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Paul. what do you attach to the bottom of your dp1 to slide it into a hot shoe? thanks __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

September 4th, 2009, 03:38 AM	#234
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 482LCD MICRO BALL HEAD w/HOT SHOE MNT - BO482LCD __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

September 7th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#235
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Will this monitor (the DP1) work with PAL camcorders? Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

September 7th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#237
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	hi Stelios - I'm in a PAL country, the monitor works great __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

September 13th, 2009, 07:13 AM	#238
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	Where can we buy it in EU?

September 13th, 2009, 03:07 PM	#239
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	you can only get it from smallHD in the U.S. - just check their website, it has all the info your need __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

September 20th, 2009, 02:24 AM	#240
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	Thank you Paul!How long did it take to arrive in EU?Did u pay a lot of customs?BTW how is it now that u had the chance to try it for a couple of days? thx