On-camera monitors for HMC-150 at DVinfo.net

Simon Zimmer · January 6th, 2010, 01:29 PM

As I use my HMC-150, I am quickly agreeing with other people that the LCD screen is not very good.

Can anyone recommend some good affordable on-camera monitors for the HMC-150?

This one did not look bad:

ProAm 7" On-Camera / Crane LCD Monitor Kit|Camera Cranes / Jibs|BC Media, Inc.

Any advice would be appreciated. I am looking to spend maybe 500 bucks tops!

Thanks,

Simon

Steve Wolla · January 9th, 2010, 02:44 AM

My own experience with low buck monitors has not been good. Have had two fall apart on me (one while shooting an assignment) before I learned my lesson.
You may quickly find that the monitor you have a link to is not as good as the built-in LCD.

Really, you should look at the new Marshall 7" with HDMI input. Yeah its twice your budget, but really represents a much better value in the long run.
Believe me, having a cheap monitor fail while on the job ain't much fun. Save and invest in something more substantial....like the Marshall. You will be glad you did.

Simon Zimmer · January 9th, 2010, 07:52 AM

Yeah, that is what I thought.

I like the smallhd dp1 but that is 990 bucks for the bundle.

Maybe I will just save my money and wait for a better one like the dp1.

Thanks,

Simon

January 6th, 2010, 01:29 PM	#1
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	On-camera monitors for HMC-150 As I use my HMC-150, I am quickly agreeing with other people that the LCD screen is not very good. Can anyone recommend some good affordable on-camera monitors for the HMC-150? This one did not look bad: ProAm 7" On-Camera / Crane LCD Monitor Kit\|Camera Cranes / Jibs\|BC Media, Inc. Any advice would be appreciated. I am looking to spend maybe 500 bucks tops! Thanks, Simon

January 9th, 2010, 02:44 AM	#2
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	My own experience with low buck monitors has not been good. Have had two fall apart on me (one while shooting an assignment) before I learned my lesson. You may quickly find that the monitor you have a link to is not as good as the built-in LCD. Really, you should look at the new Marshall 7" with HDMI input. Yeah its twice your budget, but really represents a much better value in the long run. Believe me, having a cheap monitor fail while on the job ain't much fun. Save and invest in something more substantial....like the Marshall. You will be glad you did.

January 9th, 2010, 07:52 AM	#3
Simon Zimmer Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 497	Yeah, that is what I thought. I like the smallhd dp1 but that is 990 bucks for the bundle. Maybe I will just save my money and wait for a better one like the dp1. Thanks, Simon