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Chris Lockerman · April 25th, 2006, 11:46 PM

I've just finished an HD shoot with the HVX and finally realized what all the moaning over focus is about. Thus, I now need to pick up an on camera monitor. What are the best recommendations? The Marshall keeps popping on these boards, but which model and price? Any advice or input would be much appreciated. Thanks.

James Gleason · April 26th, 2006, 12:21 AM

I think you're looking for the Marshall V-R70P-HDA. It's a 7 Inch LCD Monitor for HD/SD Field Production with V-Type Battery Mount, Component, S-Video and Composite Inputs and Outputs. I've just seen it at NAB and it's the one I will be getting. It's not cheap (around $1,350 street), but how much is an in-focus HD shoot worth to you?

Webb Pickersgill · April 26th, 2006, 12:32 AM

I too got to see this monitor at NAB. It is very reasonably priced, and I think worth the $$ for that perfect focus.

Steve Shovlar · April 26th, 2006, 03:02 AM

I own the marshall R70 HAD and its a fantastic little camera monitor. Make sure you use the Component inputs when using it for the best possible image.

Chris Lockerman · April 26th, 2006, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the info. I think the Marshall is the way to go. Now on to finding the best price.

Robert Lane · April 26th, 2006, 10:31 PM

Chris,

I'll absolutely give my thumbs-up for the Marshall; I've been using it mainly for jib/crane work and have no manual focusing issues at all with it.

It uses the V-mount type battery and the IDX battery I bought runs literally all-day on a full charge.

The color is very accurate - for an LCD field monitor - it's light enough to be part of a steadi-cam type rig and the hood from Marshall goes on and off easily with velcro straps (Hoodman style).

Chris Lockerman · April 27th, 2006, 10:43 AM

Thanks for all the info. While researching online, I came across a series of monitors made by Nebtek. They are cheaper than the Marshalls and allow me to use extra Panny batteries to power them. Anybody have any experience with these monitors and can offer me a little critique? Thanks.

Steve Shovlar · April 27th, 2006, 10:51 AM

Chris, the Nebteks are OK but nowhere near the same quality and class of the MARSHALLS. Not sure they are hi res monitors either.

You get what you pay for. Buy a Marshall and you will not regret it.

Leonard Levy · April 27th, 2006, 11:48 AM

If you are using the Marshall in the field (with component in), is there anyway to send a feed to a monitor for the producer?
Does the Marshall have a loop through?

Brian Petersen · April 27th, 2006, 01:38 PM

is there anyway to get a wireless hd signal to the marshall? I will be doing a shoot with 2 HVXs and the director wanted to have 2 Marshalls in his hand to view the feed but didn't want to have to be tied to the cameras with cables. What setup would make this possible?

Steve Shovlar · April 27th, 2006, 01:50 PM

Brian, teletest sell a system to work like this, but whether it will work on the marshall I am unsure.

http://www.teletest.co.uk/
Click the radio link button on the left.
Also if anyone is interested I a selling a wonderful teletest 7 inch LCD at the moment on ebay. Post worldwide.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MESE%3AIT&rd=1

Will Hanlon · April 27th, 2006, 02:12 PM

What do you guys think of the IKAN V7000? Anywhere near as good as the Marshall?

Steve Shovlar · April 27th, 2006, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will Hanlon

What do you guys think of the IKAN V7000? Anywhere near as good as the Marshall?

Not a fraction as good.

April 27th, 2006, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Shovlar

You get what you pay for. Buy a Marshall and you will not regret it.

I second that from my experience with the Marshall.

Matt Irwin · April 27th, 2006, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Lane

It uses the V-mount type battery and the IDX battery I bought runs literally all-day on a full charge.

Robert,

Out of curiosity, how long is "all day," twelve hours? Eight hours? How big a battery are you using?

April 25th, 2006, 11:46 PM	#1
Chris Lockerman New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12	On Camera Monitor I've just finished an HD shoot with the HVX and finally realized what all the moaning over focus is about. Thus, I now need to pick up an on camera monitor. What are the best recommendations? The Marshall keeps popping on these boards, but which model and price? Any advice or input would be much appreciated. Thanks.

April 26th, 2006, 12:32 AM	#3
Webb Pickersgill Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 204	I too got to see this monitor at NAB. It is very reasonably priced, and I think worth the $$ for that perfect focus. __________________ Webb Pickersgill Bassline Digital, LLC

April 26th, 2006, 10:31 PM	#6
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	Chris, I'll absolutely give my thumbs-up for the Marshall; I've been using it mainly for jib/crane work and have no manual focusing issues at all with it. It uses the V-mount type battery and the IDX battery I bought runs literally all-day on a full charge. The color is very accurate - for an LCD field monitor - it's light enough to be part of a steadi-cam type rig and the hood from Marshall goes on and off easily with velcro straps (Hoodman style). __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV

April 27th, 2006, 01:38 PM	#10
Brian Petersen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 62	is there anyway to get a wireless hd signal to the marshall? I will be doing a shoot with 2 HVXs and the director wanted to have 2 Marshalls in his hand to view the feed but didn't want to have to be tied to the cameras with cables. What setup would make this possible? __________________ Brian Petersen www.thinktankthemovie.com www.albrightacademy.com

April 26th, 2006, 12:21 AM	#2
James Gleason Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 39	I think you're looking for the Marshall V-R70P-HDA. It's a 7 Inch LCD Monitor for HD/SD Field Production with V-Type Battery Mount, Component, S-Video and Composite Inputs and Outputs. I've just seen it at NAB and it's the one I will be getting. It's not cheap (around $1,350 street), but how much is an in-focus HD shoot worth to you?

April 26th, 2006, 03:02 AM	#4
Steve Shovlar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 697	I own the marshall R70 HAD and its a fantastic little camera monitor. Make sure you use the Component inputs when using it for the best possible image.

April 26th, 2006, 05:18 PM	#5
Chris Lockerman New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12	Thanks for the info. I think the Marshall is the way to go. Now on to finding the best price.

April 27th, 2006, 10:43 AM	#7
Chris Lockerman New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12	Thanks for all the info. While researching online, I came across a series of monitors made by Nebtek. They are cheaper than the Marshalls and allow me to use extra Panny batteries to power them. Anybody have any experience with these monitors and can offer me a little critique? Thanks.

April 27th, 2006, 10:51 AM	#8
Steve Shovlar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 697	Chris, the Nebteks are OK but nowhere near the same quality and class of the MARSHALLS. Not sure they are hi res monitors either. You get what you pay for. Buy a Marshall and you will not regret it.

April 27th, 2006, 11:48 AM	#9
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	If you are using the Marshall in the field (with component in), is there anyway to send a feed to a monitor for the producer? Does the Marshall have a loop through?

April 27th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#11
Steve Shovlar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 697	Brian, teletest sell a system to work like this, but whether it will work on the marshall I am unsure. http://www.teletest.co.uk/ Click the radio link button on the left. Also if anyone is interested I a selling a wonderful teletest 7 inch LCD at the moment on ebay. Post worldwide. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MESE%3AIT&rd=1

April 27th, 2006, 02:12 PM	#12
Will Hanlon Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 148	What do you guys think of the IKAN V7000? Anywhere near as good as the Marshall?