CRT VS : Any thoughts?

Mike Rehmus · June 3rd, 2004, 10:36 AM

One of the massive but invisible differences is the stability of the internal power supplies and the stabilizing control of electron beam current so the monitor is consistent over a long period of time.

Michael Le · June 3rd, 2004, 03:18 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm new and just an ethusiast who would like to do home videos and some shorts. I've already plunked down for a GL2 +accessories and cringe at another $900 for a monitor.
And just for clarifcation, a CRT would allow me to check color before filming and also watch framing and stuff during filming, as well as help me during the editing phase. Correct?

Mike Rehmus · June 3rd, 2004, 04:12 PM

The major manufacturers also make good quality industrial quality monitors that cost around $200-$300 for a 14" unit. These are widely used for editing and may be all you require. Certainly for $800 you would be well advised to purchase an industrial NTSC monitor and use some of the rest of the $ to buy a set of nearfield audio monitors. You can get reasonable stereo sets starting at around $300 for self-powered units. The combination will give your videos a real shot in the arm because your editing will automatically become better. You get to see and hear your production better.

June 3rd, 2004, 10:36 AM	#16
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	One of the massive but invisible differences is the stability of the internal power supplies and the stabilizing control of electron beam current so the monitor is consistent over a long period of time. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

June 3rd, 2004, 04:12 PM	#18
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	The major manufacturers also make good quality industrial quality monitors that cost around $200-$300 for a 14" unit. These are widely used for editing and may be all you require. Certainly for $800 you would be well advised to purchase an industrial NTSC monitor and use some of the rest of the $ to buy a set of nearfield audio monitors. You can get reasonable stereo sets starting at around $300 for self-powered units. The combination will give your videos a real shot in the arm because your editing will automatically become better. You get to see and hear your production better. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

June 3rd, 2004, 03:18 PM	#17
Michael Le New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 22	Thanks for the info. I'm new and just an ethusiast who would like to do home videos and some shorts. I've already plunked down for a GL2 +accessories and cringe at another $900 for a monitor. And just for clarifcation, a CRT would allow me to check color before filming and also watch framing and stuff during filming, as well as help me during the editing phase. Correct?