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Christopher Harring · April 9th, 2005, 10:28 AM

i tried the archive, but didn't find exactly what i was looking for. i figure i'll throw this out to the boards and see what you guys think:

i am in the market for a monitor that i can drag to the set to use in conjunction with my xl2 that will show me true color and exposure, as well as underscan. i've cruised through the b&h catalog, but can't really make a determination about why some cost 700 bucks and others 2500. anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, i'd very much appreciate them.

John Sandel · April 9th, 2005, 11:20 AM

Chris, check out this thread, among others.

Glenn Chan · April 9th, 2005, 12:16 PM

The main differences in price are the following features:
SMPTE C phosphors
underscan
16:9
blue gun (blue only)
size

The best monitors accept a calibration probe.

For your needs, probably look at something like the Sony PVM-8045Q, which is an 8" monitor for field use. Ikegami also makes NTSC monitors... check their b stock sales on their websites for a deal.

Don't buy used unless you get to test the monitor beforehand.

April 9th, 2005, 10:28 AM	#1
Christopher Harring New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 12	on-set production monitors i tried the archive, but didn't find exactly what i was looking for. i figure i'll throw this out to the boards and see what you guys think: i am in the market for a monitor that i can drag to the set to use in conjunction with my xl2 that will show me true color and exposure, as well as underscan. i've cruised through the b&h catalog, but can't really make a determination about why some cost 700 bucks and others 2500. anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, i'd very much appreciate them.

April 9th, 2005, 11:20 AM	#2
John Sandel Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: stately Eldora Road Posts: 386	Chris, check out this thread, among others.

April 9th, 2005, 12:16 PM	#3
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	The main differences in price are the following features: SMPTE C phosphors underscan 16:9 blue gun (blue only) size The best monitors accept a calibration probe. For your needs, probably look at something like the Sony PVM-8045Q, which is an 8" monitor for field use. Ikegami also makes NTSC monitors... check their b stock sales on their websites for a deal. Don't buy used unless you get to test the monitor beforehand.