Connecting the EX3 to the Apple 30" Cinema display at DVinfo.net

Glynn Albert · May 10th, 2009, 09:28 PM

I was wondering if there is a cheep way, under 300$ to monitor the EX3 on the Apple 30" cinema display in HD using the HD SDI output or some other output. I am doing it with the component out to a Dell right now but there is interference in the picture. I need about 25' of cable to get away from the camera.

Thanks!!!

glynn@glynnablert.com

Craig Seeman · May 10th, 2009, 10:42 PM

This is closest. SDI to ANYTHING is NOT going to be inexpensive. You can go to HDMI but I don't see DVI.
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Craig Seeman · May 10th, 2009, 10:44 PM

Maybe this at about $680
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Dean Sensui · May 11th, 2009, 02:01 AM

Take a look at Blackmagic Designs HD Link.

Jeff DeMaagd · May 12th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Seeman

Maybe this at about $680
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According to the specs tab, the max output resolution on that is 1920x1200. Apple 30" is 2560x1600.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Sensui

Take a look at Blackmagic Designs HD Link.

Similar problem here. It looks like you need HDLink Pro ($495) if you want to output to a 30" computer monitor (dual link DVI). As far as I can tell, the regular HD Link can only use single link DVI. The standard HD Link seems to be discontinued now though, so if you have a 1920x1200 monitor, maybe this is a good way to get a cheaper converter, and it looks to be more compact than the HDLink Pro too, if that matters to you.

I don't know if the 30" Apple monitor can scale up 1920 res video.

May 10th, 2009, 09:28 PM	#1
Glynn Albert Tourist Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 4	Connecting the EX3 to the Apple 30" Cinema display I was wondering if there is a cheep way, under 300$ to monitor the EX3 on the Apple 30" cinema display in HD using the HD SDI output or some other output. I am doing it with the component out to a Dell right now but there is interference in the picture. I need about 25' of cable to get away from the camera. Thanks!!! glynn@glynnablert.com

May 11th, 2009, 02:01 AM	#4
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May 10th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#2
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	This is closest. SDI to ANYTHING is NOT going to be inexpensive. You can go to HDMI but I don't see DVI. Blackmagic Design: Mini Converters

May 10th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#3
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Maybe this at about $680 AJA \| HDP SDI to DVI-D Converter - HD and SD Input \| HDP \| B&H