Poor Man's Field Monitor at DVinfo.net

G. Lee Gordon · October 21st, 2008, 10:46 AM

I have searched the threads and all the information is actually to technical. It by passes my needs. I am starting a barebones operation and need a field monitor, for perspective only (will worry about color correction later). Any suggestions? I will be filming HD from a JVC-200. Once again, I just want to know that I', framing my shots properly and it needs to look impressive/professional for investors at the shoot.

Edward Carlson · October 21st, 2008, 11:50 AM

Any portable DVD player would do this job, assuming you don't need an HD monitor. If you do need HD, portability will suffer unless you are willing to get a real field monitor, at the cost of way more money.

Chris Barcellos · October 21st, 2008, 12:35 PM

I bought one of these set ups. Better rez than my DVDPlayer, which I used originally, but it is still SD.

7? LCD Monitor Studio Bundle w/ 12v Battery Kit - LCD4Video

Greg Laves · October 21st, 2008, 04:50 PM

You might look for a used Sony PVM-8041, 8042, 8044 professional field monitor. Newer ones have a 4:3, 16:9 switch. They can be powered by batteries or AC. Porta Brace makes great cases. Relatively small, light and portable.

Gints Klimanis · October 21st, 2008, 05:02 PM

I have this portable HD monitor with the Tekkeon 3450 battery pack:

Manhattan LCD

G. Lee Gordon · October 21st, 2008, 11:13 PM

I do need HD and I would like the option to shoot 4:3 & 16:9.

Guy Cochran · October 22nd, 2008, 12:55 AM

At the DVeStore, we have the IKAN V8000HD's in "B Stock" for $650 + 5% off for dvinfo.net chronies. Is that considered poor man or too much? We also include the little BNC to RCA adapters if the 200 needs 'em. The "deluxe kit" is included which gives you a hard case, Sony battery and charger.
The quality of the picture if very good via component. I've tested it on the Sony FX1, Panasonic HVX200P, and the new Sony S270U. It's not as good as the Panasonic 8" via HDSDI, but hey, we're on a budget right?

Gints Klimanis · October 22nd, 2008, 12:17 PM

There is a ManhattanLCD HD kit for $699 including the Tekkeon battery.

M. Paul El-Darwish · October 23rd, 2008, 01:48 PM

Indeed. I'm done shooting the stills of the Manhattan LCD PRODUCTION (not kit) 10.9" and have offered it in the 'Marketplace' without power adapter or battery for $550 plus shipping. Special DVinfo.com member price :) Ikan has nothing like it at that price.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/954731-post9.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gints Klimanis

There is a ManhattanLCD HD kit for $699 including the Tekkeon battery.

Gints Klimanis · October 23rd, 2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Carlson

Any portable DVD player would do this job, assuming you don't need an HD monitor. If you do need HD, portability will suffer unless you are willing to get a real field monitor, at the cost of way more money.

You're indeed correct about the price. I've gone this route and found only a couple of DVD players that are worth it by comparing a dozen on display. Right now, the sharpest available under $200 is the Sony FX820. Even with its SD display, it exceeds the on-camera LCD display except in Expanded View mode, available on a number of HDV cameras.

Samuel Ko · October 23rd, 2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M. Paul El-Darwish

Indeed. I'm done shooting the stills of the Manhattan LCD PRODUCTION (not kit) 10.9" and have offered it in the 'Marketplace' without power adapter or battery for $550 plus shipping. Special DVinfo.com member price :) Ikan has nothing like it at that price.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/954731-post9.html

sorry for being off topic. Im curious as to why I cannot access that page.
I want to purchase some camera items myself too.

October 21st, 2008, 10:46 AM	#1
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	Poor Man's Field Monitor I have searched the threads and all the information is actually to technical. It by passes my needs. I am starting a barebones operation and need a field monitor, for perspective only (will worry about color correction later). Any suggestions? I will be filming HD from a JVC-200. Once again, I just want to know that I', framing my shots properly and it needs to look impressive/professional for investors at the shoot. __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"

October 21st, 2008, 12:35 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I bought one of these set ups. Better rez than my DVDPlayer, which I used originally, but it is still SD. 7? LCD Monitor Studio Bundle w/ 12v Battery Kit - LCD4Video __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

October 21st, 2008, 11:13 PM	#6
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	I do need HD and I would like the option to shoot 4:3 & 16:9. __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"

October 22nd, 2008, 12:55 AM	#7
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	At the DVeStore, we have the IKAN V8000HD's in "B Stock" for $650 + 5% off for dvinfo.net chronies. Is that considered poor man or too much? We also include the little BNC to RCA adapters if the 200 needs 'em. The "deluxe kit" is included which gives you a hard case, Sony battery and charger. The quality of the picture if very good via component. I've tested it on the Sony FX1, Panasonic HVX200P, and the new Sony S270U. It's not as good as the Panasonic 8" via HDSDI, but hey, we're on a budget right? __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

October 21st, 2008, 11:50 AM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Any portable DVD player would do this job, assuming you don't need an HD monitor. If you do need HD, portability will suffer unless you are willing to get a real field monitor, at the cost of way more money.

October 21st, 2008, 04:50 PM	#4
Greg Laves Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 640	You might look for a used Sony PVM-8041, 8042, 8044 professional field monitor. Newer ones have a 4:3, 16:9 switch. They can be powered by batteries or AC. Porta Brace makes great cases. Relatively small, light and portable.

October 21st, 2008, 05:02 PM	#5
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	I have this portable HD monitor with the Tekkeon 3450 battery pack: Manhattan LCD

October 22nd, 2008, 12:17 PM	#8
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	There is a ManhattanLCD HD kit for $699 including the Tekkeon battery.