Seeking opinions on these two 17" monitors. at DVinfo.net

Timur Civan · February 22nd, 2011, 10:34 PM

I'm debating whether to buy a flanders scientific 17" field monitor, or the panasonic 17" field monitor.

When renting a camera / monitor/ lens package, does it matter to you guys if the monior is a flanders? Truth be told they have better color, resolution, and contrast, more video scopes and are even a bit cheaper.

The panasonic is the industry standard.

Thoughts?

Steve Kalle · February 27th, 2011, 01:06 AM

Get the Flanders.

I have the Panasonic BT-LH1710W and find its scaling to be subpar with fine detail and movement.

I, too, wanted the Flanders but I went the conservative route. Now, I wish that I had gone with the FS LED model.

Plus, with the LED model, a v-mount/A-B battery will last very long in the field (using a d-tap to XLR cable).

Also, the FS can be upgraded to 3G input...for $1995. http://www.shopfsi.com/product_p/3gb...-o%20board.htm

For just a little more money, have you seen this 24" JVC with dual-link SDI for 444 1080/60p? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/724207-REG/JVC_DT_R24L4DU_DT_R24L4DU_24_Studio_Monitor.html

Timur Civan · February 27th, 2011, 03:59 PM

Flanders it is.

That JVX looks awesome. I already have the 26" Panasonic.

Steve Kalle · February 27th, 2011, 07:19 PM

Are you getting the 3G upgrade now or possibly when the F3's 3G upgrade is released? Are you planning on getting the F3's HD-SDI upgrade and HDCAM SR recorder?

What is your opinion of your 26" Panasonic, and have you used other LCDs of similar size and price?

Timur Civan · February 27th, 2011, 11:11 PM

The 26" pannys image quality is great however, it still has the Panasonic green bias, but it far more accurate than the 17". I need a second monitor, leaving me with one, and one with director/client.

Steve Kalle · February 27th, 2011, 11:22 PM

I am interested in why you say the 26" is way more accurate than the 17" Panasonic. I assumed a $3k 17" monitor should be comparable in quality to a $4k 26" monitor aside from 1080p vs 720p.

Timur Civan · February 28th, 2011, 12:20 AM

The 17 is very green. At least the ones i have experience with. Even if you shift the phase down towards the magenta it still looks oddly green.

The 26" looks better.

February 22nd, 2011, 10:34 PM	#1
Timur Civan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 120	Seeking opinions on these two 17" monitors. I'm debating whether to buy a flanders scientific 17" field monitor, or the panasonic 17" field monitor. When renting a camera / monitor/ lens package, does it matter to you guys if the monior is a flanders? Truth be told they have better color, resolution, and contrast, more video scopes and are even a bit cheaper. The panasonic is the industry standard. Thoughts? __________________ Director of Photography - www.timurcivan.com Sony F3, Cooke lenses, sunny disposition.

February 27th, 2011, 01:06 AM	#2
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Re: Seeking opinions on these two 17" monitors. Get the Flanders. I have the Panasonic BT-LH1710W and find its scaling to be subpar with fine detail and movement. I, too, wanted the Flanders but I went the conservative route. Now, I wish that I had gone with the FS LED model. Plus, with the LED model, a v-mount/A-B battery will last very long in the field (using a d-tap to XLR cable). Also, the FS can be upgraded to 3G input...for $1995. http://www.shopfsi.com/product_p/3gb...-o%20board.htm For just a little more money, have you seen this 24" JVC with dual-link SDI for 444 1080/60p? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/724207-REG/JVC_DT_R24L4DU_DT_R24L4DU_24_Studio_Monitor.html

February 27th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#3
Timur Civan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 120	Re: Seeking opinions on these two 17" monitors. Flanders it is. That JVX looks awesome. I already have the 26" Panasonic. __________________ Director of Photography - www.timurcivan.com Sony F3, Cooke lenses, sunny disposition.

February 27th, 2011, 07:19 PM	#4
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Re: Seeking opinions on these two 17" monitors. Are you getting the 3G upgrade now or possibly when the F3's 3G upgrade is released? Are you planning on getting the F3's HD-SDI upgrade and HDCAM SR recorder? What is your opinion of your 26" Panasonic, and have you used other LCDs of similar size and price?

February 27th, 2011, 11:11 PM	#5
Timur Civan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 120	Re: Seeking opinions on these two 17" monitors. The 26" pannys image quality is great however, it still has the Panasonic green bias, but it far more accurate than the 17". I need a second monitor, leaving me with one, and one with director/client. __________________ Director of Photography - www.timurcivan.com Sony F3, Cooke lenses, sunny disposition.

February 27th, 2011, 11:22 PM	#6
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Re: Seeking opinions on these two 17" monitors. I am interested in why you say the 26" is way more accurate than the 17" Panasonic. I assumed a $3k 17" monitor should be comparable in quality to a $4k 26" monitor aside from 1080p vs 720p.

February 28th, 2011, 12:20 AM	#7
Timur Civan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 120	Re: Seeking opinions on these two 17" monitors. The 17 is very green. At least the ones i have experience with. Even if you shift the phase down towards the magenta it still looks oddly green. The 26" looks better. __________________ Director of Photography - www.timurcivan.com Sony F3, Cooke lenses, sunny disposition.