Peer Landa

Since I'm about to buy a LCD kit for my XL2, I would certainly appreciate some advice. I realize there'll be a conflict with the XL2's flash-shoe if I'm getting such a unit since I've already a Bescor on-camera light. Hence, my questions are -- is this a recommended LCD; http://tinyurl.com/3f5ldr and is there a solution to mount both this LCD and the Bescor lights?

Any help appreciated -- I'm in particular interested in hearing any experience(s), good or bad, with this LCD.

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Gabriel Berube

Hello Peer,

I don't have experience in this monitor, but from what I've heard, it's not a good monitor. If you look closely at the resolution, it'S 480x234 pixels, meaning it won't be much use for focusing, and at that price, it sure ain't for balancing colors either! It would only be used for framing, but the thing is, I've heard the viewing angles on this monitor are atrocious.

I personnally got a used Ikan V8000HD deluxe kit (with the battery, case and all), and while colors aren't that good, the viewing angles are decent with a good lcd hood and the resolution (800x480) really helps getting critical focus on my XL2 with a 35mm adapter. I haven't had any of the troubles people on the forum talk about (don't know if I've been lucky), but fact is this monitor works well for what I need. It's not at the same price point (about 900$ instead of 250$), but according to those who tried the one you want to buy, it's just a plain waste of money, period.

If you really, really need a monitor lcd, you can try to buy one used from a trusted seller here on DVInfo or on DVXuser.com marketplaces. That's where I got mine, and I think there's currently another V8000HD for sale. Just be sure to research the seller a bit before committing to a deal!

Hope this helps!

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Ryan Mueller

Hey Peer,

Personally I use the V8000W from Ikan, also 800x480. The only reason you might want to go for the HD version is if you use a 35 adapter and need the flip feature, or if you want to be able to switch to 4x3. Otherwise the monitor is very similar and the V8000W is only around $400. I am extremely pleased with the performance of the monitor.

As for mounting a light as well as the monitor, there are many "T" style hotshoe mounts that will allow for attaching both to the hotshoe. Sorry, don't remember the links for those, but I know I saw them @ B&H.

Ryan

Jeff Anselmo

Hi Peer,

We have this bracket:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Tri_Mount.html


Best,

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Peer Landa

I'm still looking to buy a monitor -- the Ikan 8inch HD seems to be a nice unit but since I don't need any HD, I wonder what would be a more affordable system that works well with the XL2..?

Any help appreciated,

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Jonathan Kirsch

Ryan stated that you can get the SD version (V8000W) for about half the price...

Jonathan