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George Goltz · November 15th, 2002, 08:44 AM

does anyone have any feedback on this monitor,
specs sound ok, but how does it perform?

Ken Tanaka · November 15th, 2002, 10:42 PM

George,
It's pricey but an outstanding small lcd monitor. Very high resolution (makes other smal lcd's look like doggy doo-doo) and excellent color reproduction makes it an excellent choice for a lightweight field monitor. Also, it shows you the full 720x480 frame being recorded to tape, something that neither the GL2 nor XL1s viewfinders can do (except for the XL1s' b&w viewfinder).

Getting the monitor from NebTek will enable you to take advantage of their power-adapter modification which enables you to use BP series batteries (same batteries as the GL2 and XL1s) to power the monitor. Otherwise you'll need to use the a/c adapter or a 12v battery.

If your budget can swing it, I highly recommend this lcd monitor. It's probably the best of its class, period. I love mine.

Guy Pringle · November 16th, 2002, 03:14 PM

Ken,
I have the Nebtek 50, the 5" monitor. I bought it from ZGC because I had such good service from Chris before and she told me that there was no comparison to all others, especially the Varizoom monitor which I was interested in. However, I am very disappointed in my monitor. I don't know if I have a bum one or not, but it doesn't work great outdoors in bright light. I always have the brightness cranked to the max, and I have to shade it. Chris said it would never need a sunshade because it is so bright, but alas mine ain't so. And unless you are looking at it at exactly the right angle, you get that horrible grey ghosting effect and you cannot see the picture.

Does this sound like mines dodgy or is that what is to be expected of a $410 monitor, keeping in mind I've always worked with a professional 9" Sony field monitor in the past.

Ken Tanaka · November 16th, 2002, 10:53 PM

Guy,
Sorry to hear about your trouble, but you're not talking about the same monitor as this thread. The Panny here is a 7" 16:9 wide hi-res lcd running around US$750-$800 fully equipped.

Guy Pringle · November 17th, 2002, 07:53 PM

Ken and George,

Sorry for jumping in on your post, it's just that I was under the impression that the Nebtek 50 was the 5" version of the one you're discussing.

Ken Tanaka · November 17th, 2002, 09:39 PM

No, it's a different unit and manufacturer altogether.

Still, your monitor does have a good reputation for brightness (at 240 NIT's) and sharpness. You might have gotten a stinker.

George Goltz · November 19th, 2002, 08:58 AM

Thank you for your imput

November 15th, 2002, 08:44 AM	#1
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November 15th, 2002, 10:42 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	George, It's pricey but an outstanding small lcd monitor. Very high resolution (makes other smal lcd's look like doggy doo-doo) and excellent color reproduction makes it an excellent choice for a lightweight field monitor. Also, it shows you the full 720x480 frame being recorded to tape, something that neither the GL2 nor XL1s viewfinders can do (except for the XL1s' b&w viewfinder). Getting the monitor from NebTek will enable you to take advantage of their power-adapter modification which enables you to use BP series batteries (same batteries as the GL2 and XL1s) to power the monitor. Otherwise you'll need to use the a/c adapter or a 12v battery. If your budget can swing it, I highly recommend this lcd monitor. It's probably the best of its class, period. I love mine. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 16th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#3
Guy Pringle Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 82	Ken, I have the Nebtek 50, the 5" monitor. I bought it from ZGC because I had such good service from Chris before and she told me that there was no comparison to all others, especially the Varizoom monitor which I was interested in. However, I am very disappointed in my monitor. I don't know if I have a bum one or not, but it doesn't work great outdoors in bright light. I always have the brightness cranked to the max, and I have to shade it. Chris said it would never need a sunshade because it is so bright, but alas mine ain't so. And unless you are looking at it at exactly the right angle, you get that horrible grey ghosting effect and you cannot see the picture. Does this sound like mines dodgy or is that what is to be expected of a $410 monitor, keeping in mind I've always worked with a professional 9" Sony field monitor in the past. __________________ Amacitia Reddit Honores (Friendship Brings Honour) Guy Pringle Silver Reflections guypringle@yahoo.com +27(0)83 256 8566

November 16th, 2002, 10:53 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Guy, Sorry to hear about your trouble, but you're not talking about the same monitor as this thread. The Panny here is a 7" 16:9 wide hi-res lcd running around US$750-$800 fully equipped. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 17th, 2002, 07:53 PM	#5
Guy Pringle Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 82	Ken and George, Sorry for jumping in on your post, it's just that I was under the impression that the Nebtek 50 was the 5" version of the one you're discussing. __________________ Amacitia Reddit Honores (Friendship Brings Honour) Guy Pringle Silver Reflections guypringle@yahoo.com +27(0)83 256 8566

November 17th, 2002, 09:39 PM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	No, it's a different unit and manufacturer altogether. Still, your monitor does have a good reputation for brightness (at 240 NIT's) and sharpness. You might have gotten a stinker. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 19th, 2002, 08:58 AM	#7
George Goltz Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: new jersey usa Posts: 38	Thank you for your imput __________________ george goltz