on-set production monitors
 

i tried the archive, but didn't find exactly what i was looking for. i figure i'll throw this out to the boards and see what you guys think:

i am in the market for a monitor that i can drag to the set to use in conjunction with my xl2 that will show me true color and exposure, as well as underscan. i've cruised through the b&h catalog, but can't really make a determination about why some cost 700 bucks and others 2500. anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, i'd very much appreciate them.

Chris, check out this thread, among others.

The main differences in price are the following features:
SMPTE C phosphors
underscan
16:9
blue gun (blue only)
size

The best monitors accept a calibration probe.

For your needs, probably look at something like the Sony PVM-8045Q, which is an 8" monitor for field use. Ikegami also makes NTSC monitors... check their b stock sales on their websites for a deal.

Don't buy used unless you get to test the monitor beforehand.