SmallHD Dp6 (aka DP-SLR) pre Review

Ed Roo · July 8th, 2011, 12:24 PM

I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a SmallHD DP6 last weekend at the end of the bundled offer period.
WOW! It sure beats trying to see what is happening on the XH-A1's viewfinder or LCD.
With 4x the real estate of the A1's LCD, this monitor is a tremendous help for old eyes.
I cannot wait to use the monitor with the sunshade attached for outdoor shooting.

Dan Burnap · July 10th, 2011, 06:41 AM

I am very much interested in a DP6 to aid focusing on mt Canon 60D. Is the low-res output from the 60D HDMI when filming going to be sufficient or is it only really worth the purchase when connected to something like the 7D which outputs a high-res signal?

Greg Fiske · July 11th, 2011, 12:56 PM

Dan,

The focus peaking helps out even though the resolution is not there. Have you checked out the Zacuto EVF?

Dan Burnap · July 13th, 2011, 03:04 AM

Hi Greg, yeah, saw the Zacuto EVF but when I start ramping up my 60D usage it will probably be on a monopod which could be awkard to use with an EVF. I do like the idea of the DP4 which is both monitor and EVF when needed but I think the 4.8 screen would be too small to pull accurate focus on its own.

Daniel Weber · July 14th, 2011, 10:07 PM

I have shot a lot with a Canon 7D on a monopod and using a monitor would not be very productive. I would think that an EVF or even better a Z Finder would be your best option. I find that I need to have the camera up against something solid to help with stability. I think that a monitor hanging off the camera would make it more unstable.

Just my opinion though...

Daniel Weber

Andy Nickless · November 16th, 2011, 09:17 AM

Just had an email from SmallHD to say that my DP6 is awaiting collection by UPS . . .

I'm 63 in March - perhaps I shouldn't be getting so excited about photographic gadgets at my age - but I think its a good thing.

I intend to use it on the Canon EOS 5D Mk2 and on the Sony EX1R.

Thanks to Andrew for this great 'Ramble' - it certainly sealed the deal for me.

Greg Fiske · November 16th, 2011, 09:50 AM

Daniel,
I use the dp6 on a monopod on every gig. I use a long plan tripod adapter as shown below:
internet - fiskephotography's Photos

July 8th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#61
Ed Roo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbus USA Posts: 312	Re: SmallHD Dp6 (aka DP-SLR) pre Review I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a SmallHD DP6 last weekend at the end of the bundled offer period. WOW! It sure beats trying to see what is happening on the XH-A1's viewfinder or LCD. With 4x the real estate of the A1's LCD, this monitor is a tremendous help for old eyes. I cannot wait to use the monitor with the sunshade attached for outdoor shooting.

July 10th, 2011, 06:41 AM	#62
Dan Burnap Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 335	Re: SmallHD Dp6 (aka DP-SLR) pre Review I am very much interested in a DP6 to aid focusing on mt Canon 60D. Is the low-res output from the 60D HDMI when filming going to be sufficient or is it only really worth the purchase when connected to something like the 7D which outputs a high-res signal?

July 11th, 2011, 12:56 PM	#63
Greg Fiske Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 499	Re: SmallHD Dp6 (aka DP-SLR) pre Review Dan, The focus peaking helps out even though the resolution is not there. Have you checked out the Zacuto EVF?

July 13th, 2011, 03:04 AM	#64
Dan Burnap Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 335	Re: SmallHD Dp6 (aka DP-SLR) pre Review Hi Greg, yeah, saw the Zacuto EVF but when I start ramping up my 60D usage it will probably be on a monopod which could be awkard to use with an EVF. I do like the idea of the DP4 which is both monitor and EVF when needed but I think the 4.8 screen would be too small to pull accurate focus on its own.

July 14th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#65
Daniel Weber Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 696	Re: SmallHD Dp6 (aka DP-SLR) pre Review I have shot a lot with a Canon 7D on a monopod and using a monitor would not be very productive. I would think that an EVF or even better a Z Finder would be your best option. I find that I need to have the camera up against something solid to help with stability. I think that a monitor hanging off the camera would make it more unstable. Just my opinion though... Daniel Weber

November 16th, 2011, 09:17 AM	#66
Andy Nickless Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Worcester. United Kingdom Posts: 197	Re: SmallHD Dp6 (aka DP-SLR) pre Review Just had an email from SmallHD to say that my DP6 is awaiting collection by UPS . . . I'm 63 in March - perhaps I shouldn't be getting so excited about photographic gadgets at my age - but I think its a good thing. I intend to use it on the Canon EOS 5D Mk2 and on the Sony EX1R. Thanks to Andrew for this great 'Ramble' - it certainly sealed the deal for me. __________________ I taught you all I know and still you know nothing.

November 16th, 2011, 09:50 AM	#67
Greg Fiske Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 499	Re: SmallHD Dp6 (aka DP-SLR) pre Review Daniel, I use the dp6 on a monopod on every gig. I use a long plan tripod adapter as shown below: internet - fiskephotography's Photos