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Jon Fairhurst · December 5th, 2008, 11:58 PM

I've read that the HDMI output on the 5D MkII is downgraded to 480 during video capture and still has the overlay. Is this true?

In that case, it might make more sense to use the analog video output to a cheaper SD monitor. Anybody know of a good battery-powered SD monitor that accepts analog and has a 16x9 resolution? I wonder if any portable DVD players come with A/V inputs. I could probably hack one easily enough. Who cares if the colors stink. I'd use it for framing and focus - especially since the LCD on the camera doesn't articulate for those awkward camera placements.

For those of you who already have their 5D2, does an analog 16x9 monitor make sense?

Dan Chung · December 6th, 2008, 04:28 AM

I have both 10.9 Manhattan HD HDMI and 8 inch Lilliput analogue monitors. Much prefer the image from the HDMI even downscaled and in the wrong aspect ratio. but the 8 inch is better to use on the go because it doesn't cut off momentarily when recording starts and the resolution changes.

Dan

Jon Fairhurst · December 6th, 2008, 01:29 PM

Thanks Dan.

Is the analog output a native 16:9, or is it 4:3, when you include the menus? Also, even if it includes the 4:3 menus, is the 16:9 image centered? If so, any 16:9 monitor with a stretch option should be able to fill the screen properly.

Don Miller · December 6th, 2008, 01:34 PM

I've found the cameras LCD really good. I understand it's size and location really doesn't work well in many setups. But for precise focus it is great.

Chris Barcellos · December 6th, 2008, 10:20 PM

I have this set up and wonder if it would match up well. This definitely SD, but I have used it with my HV20 Letus combo with some success. It out did my Polaroid LCD DVD player by a long shot.

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Daniel Lipats · December 6th, 2008, 10:35 PM

I bought a 7" Lilliput SD monitor too.

My only complaint is that its very difficult to use outdoors even with a visor. The brightness is rated at 400 nits, finding anything much brighter gets very expensive ($2,500 for 1000 nits from RED).

Darren Jew · December 20th, 2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Lipats

I bought a 7" Lilliput SD monitor too. ....

Hi Dan, just wondering how you have chosen to power your monitor. darren

Paul Larche · December 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM

The new Ikan V8000HD has an HDMI input. It's predecessor only has component. Could you not use an HDMI to component cable to connect the 5D to the monitor? The older Ikam HD's are about $200 less than the new HDMI version. A cable is only around $10.

Don Miller · December 20th, 2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel Lipats

I bought a 7" Lilliput SD monitor too.

My only complaint is that its very difficult to use outdoors even with a visor. The brightness is rated at 400 nits, finding anything much brighter gets very expensive ($2,500 for 1000 nits from RED).

The one type of non-DV monitor that would be pretty good outdoors are those made for automobiles. The better ones of these are sunlight visible. I have a 16:9 SD cat monitor I use with my gps and computer I will try out with the 5DII.

For framing and focus, doesn't it seem like there should be a $500 camcorder monitor? I realize color isn't' going to be as accurate on a less expensive monitors.

Edit: Looking around I see there are more $500-800 options than I thought. Any suggestion for a monitor set up more like a viewfinder for two eyes? My use for this is almost exclusively outdoors.

Silas Barker · July 27th, 2010, 03:45 PM

Did any of you guys end up finding your dream monitor for the 5D markii? (for video of course)

I would like to do everything with the monitor, see focus, colors, framing, etc

Van Styles · July 27th, 2010, 03:52 PM

I have been more then happy using the marshall v-lcd70xp-hdmi monitor. Peaking,false colors, etc. Makes shooting with the 5D II so much easier.

Silas Barker · August 15th, 2010, 09:44 PM

Does that Marshall Monitor work well in bright sunlight?

Chris Barcellos · August 15th, 2010, 11:27 PM

As with most any monitor, you need to shade it. Direct sunlight will make it difficult to see.

Robert Turchick · August 16th, 2010, 01:05 AM

Love my smallhd dp1. Same boat with my t2i as the 5d...switches resolution on record. Still works well for focus but I prefer my z-finder. Hard to get clients to look through it though and that's why I'm upgrading to a 7d in a month... Unless the 60d is released with some amazing new features.

Antti Turpeinen · August 16th, 2010, 12:41 PM

I wish Canon would surprise us with 1080 or 720 signal out while recording. That would give more life to 5Dmk2. Or maybe ML does it...

December 5th, 2008, 11:58 PM	#1
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Monitor for the 5D MkII I've read that the HDMI output on the 5D MkII is downgraded to 480 during video capture and still has the overlay. Is this true? In that case, it might make more sense to use the analog video output to a cheaper SD monitor. Anybody know of a good battery-powered SD monitor that accepts analog and has a 16x9 resolution? I wonder if any portable DVD players come with A/V inputs. I could probably hack one easily enough. Who cares if the colors stink. I'd use it for framing and focus - especially since the LCD on the camera doesn't articulate for those awkward camera placements. For those of you who already have their 5D2, does an analog 16x9 monitor make sense? __________________ Jon Fairhurst

December 6th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#3
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Thanks Dan. Is the analog output a native 16:9, or is it 4:3, when you include the menus? Also, even if it includes the 4:3 menus, is the 16:9 image centered? If so, any 16:9 monitor with a stretch option should be able to fill the screen properly. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

December 6th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#5
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I have this set up and wonder if it would match up well. This definitely SD, but I have used it with my HV20 Letus combo with some success. It out did my Polaroid LCD DVD player by a long shot. 7? LCD Monitor Studio Bundle w/ AA Battery Power Pack - LCD4Video __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

December 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#8
Paul Larche New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6	IKAN HD an option? The new Ikan V8000HD has an HDMI input. It's predecessor only has component. Could you not use an HDMI to component cable to connect the 5D to the monitor? The older Ikam HD's are about $200 less than the new HDMI version. A cable is only around $10.

July 27th, 2010, 03:45 PM	#10
Silas Barker Major Player Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 577	5D monitor Did any of you guys end up finding your dream monitor for the 5D markii? (for video of course) I would like to do everything with the monitor, see focus, colors, framing, etc

December 6th, 2008, 04:28 AM	#2
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	I have both 10.9 Manhattan HD HDMI and 8 inch Lilliput analogue monitors. Much prefer the image from the HDMI even downscaled and in the wrong aspect ratio. but the 8 inch is better to use on the go because it doesn't cut off momentarily when recording starts and the resolution changes. Dan

December 6th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#4
Don Miller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	I've found the cameras LCD really good. I understand it's size and location really doesn't work well in many setups. But for precise focus it is great.

December 6th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#6
Daniel Lipats Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 260	I bought a 7" Lilliput SD monitor too. My only complaint is that its very difficult to use outdoors even with a visor. The brightness is rated at 400 nits, finding anything much brighter gets very expensive ($2,500 for 1000 nits from RED).

July 27th, 2010, 03:52 PM	#11
Van Styles New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles,Ca Posts: 15	I have been more then happy using the marshall v-lcd70xp-hdmi monitor. Peaking,false colors, etc. Makes shooting with the 5D II so much easier.

August 15th, 2010, 09:44 PM	#12
Silas Barker Major Player Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 577	Does that Marshall Monitor work well in bright sunlight?

August 15th, 2010, 11:27 PM	#13
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	As with most any monitor, you need to shade it. Direct sunlight will make it difficult to see. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

August 16th, 2010, 01:05 AM	#14
Robert Turchick Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,389	Love my smallhd dp1. Same boat with my t2i as the 5d...switches resolution on record. Still works well for focus but I prefer my z-finder. Hard to get clients to look through it though and that's why I'm upgrading to a 7d in a month... Unless the 60d is released with some amazing new features. __________________ The older I get, the better I was!

August 16th, 2010, 12:41 PM	#15
Antti Turpeinen New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lahti Finland Posts: 9	I wish Canon would surprise us with 1080 or 720 signal out while recording. That would give more life to 5Dmk2. Or maybe ML does it...