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Piet Deyaert · January 6th, 2007, 12:27 PM

I'm searching for a nice portable monitor for my 35mm adapter and camera (Depending on production I use HDV or DV) And I would like to use my Sony Batteries (NP-QM91D). Price: about 500€

Chad Terpstra · January 17th, 2007, 10:56 PM

Define portable. If you mean able to mount on the camera that would narrow it down a ways. I've done the research in this category and unless you don't want to have issues with finding multiple power sources and have cables running everywhere you're looking at $1000US to get you up and running with a halfway decent monitor.

I've been deciding between the varizoom Swit:
http://www.varizoom.com/products/mon...BC_BJ_BSM.html

And the Marshall V-R70P-HDA:
http://www.lcdracks.com/monitors/vr70p-sd.html

I actually have the Swit at my house now (due to a mix up with an intended order cancel) and have to say it's not all that bad. I would NOT want to rely on it alone, but as a solution for focus and framing while running the camera I think it works pretty nicely (haven't seen it outside yet). The colors aren't bad, but it's not very bright at all and it is extremely noisy.

I managed to find the Marshall used at the Cinevate forums and it will be arriving next week hopefully. Perhaps I can do a comparison before I send the Swit back…

Rush Hamden · January 17th, 2007, 11:29 PM

Chad can you do a test for us and see if the Swit will do an image flip. It doesn't mention it in the Specs on the VZ site. I know that would also help Piet, since he has a 35mm adapter that may require image flip.

Also Piet, you may be able to buy a cable harness for those batteries that will allow them to dock with an LCD monitor. The only monitors that I know will take the Sony batteries without modification are the NEBTEK NEB-70 http://www.nebtek.com/proddetail.php?prod=101-NEB70LI monitors. They are based on a Panasonic TC7WMS1, but I don't think they will image flip. Buying a monitor based on battery compatibility isn't necessarily the best idea, but if that is your choice, you may want to call Nebtek and see which of their monitors will do an image flip.

Chad Terpstra · January 18th, 2007, 09:36 AM

The SWIT does the magical flip by pressing the minus (-) button. It's very handy.

Steve Rosen · May 13th, 2007, 06:27 PM

Chad: I bought a SWIT after reading this post and I can't get it to filp.. are there any special chants or anything I'm not doing - there's certainly no mention of flip in the literature...

Rob DuBree · May 15th, 2007, 12:17 PM

As a value added reseller for Marshall Electronics, NEBTEK can modify either the Marshall V-R70P-HDA or the V-R70P-HD/SDI with your choice of Sony, Canon, Panasonic or JVC Lithium-ion battery adapters for $210. This will not affect any warranty on the product.

January 6th, 2007, 12:27 PM	#1
Piet Deyaert Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kruibeke, Belgium Posts: 52	Which monitor? I'm searching for a nice portable monitor for my 35mm adapter and camera (Depending on production I use HDV or DV) And I would like to use my Sony Batteries (NP-QM91D). Price: about 500€

January 17th, 2007, 11:29 PM	#3
Rush Hamden Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 122	Chad can you do a test for us and see if the Swit will do an image flip. It doesn't mention it in the Specs on the VZ site. I know that would also help Piet, since he has a 35mm adapter that may require image flip. Also Piet, you may be able to buy a cable harness for those batteries that will allow them to dock with an LCD monitor. The only monitors that I know will take the Sony batteries without modification are the NEBTEK NEB-70 http://www.nebtek.com/proddetail.php?prod=101-NEB70LI monitors. They are based on a Panasonic TC7WMS1, but I don't think they will image flip. Buying a monitor based on battery compatibility isn't necessarily the best idea, but if that is your choice, you may want to call Nebtek and see which of their monitors will do an image flip. __________________ Want to get more from your hard-earned gear? Digital Cinema Filmmaking Course 24 hours of educational video on 16 DVDs, focused on filmmaking savvy, examples, demonstrations, and tips. Learn Scriptwriting, Formatting, Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Exposure, Audio, and Directing.

May 15th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#6
Rob DuBree NEBTEK Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 54	As a value added reseller for Marshall Electronics, NEBTEK can modify either the Marshall V-R70P-HDA or the V-R70P-HD/SDI with your choice of Sony, Canon, Panasonic or JVC Lithium-ion battery adapters for $210. This will not affect any warranty on the product. __________________ Robz

January 17th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#2
Chad Terpstra Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 320	Define portable. If you mean able to mount on the camera that would narrow it down a ways. I've done the research in this category and unless you don't want to have issues with finding multiple power sources and have cables running everywhere you're looking at $1000US to get you up and running with a halfway decent monitor. I've been deciding between the varizoom Swit: http://www.varizoom.com/products/mon...BC_BJ_BSM.html And the Marshall V-R70P-HDA: http://www.lcdracks.com/monitors/vr70p-sd.html I actually have the Swit at my house now (due to a mix up with an intended order cancel) and have to say it's not all that bad. I would NOT want to rely on it alone, but as a solution for focus and framing while running the camera I think it works pretty nicely (haven't seen it outside yet). The colors aren't bad, but it's not very bright at all and it is extremely noisy. I managed to find the Marshall used at the Cinevate forums and it will be arriving next week hopefully. Perhaps I can do a comparison before I send the Swit back…

January 18th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#4
Chad Terpstra Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 320	The SWIT does the magical flip by pressing the minus (-) button. It's very handy.

May 13th, 2007, 06:27 PM	#5
Steve Rosen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 895	Chad: I bought a SWIT after reading this post and I can't get it to filp.. are there any special chants or anything I'm not doing - there's certainly no mention of flip in the literature...