Field Monitor A Requisite? at DVinfo.net

Christopher Go · January 19th, 2003, 06:22 AM

Do you think a field monitor is imperative for a successful production? What are its advantages in your opinion? Do these advantages offset the fact that they are usually more expensive, require batteries, and will be more to carry around? I'd like to buy a monitor soon but I'm divided between a cheaper in-studio monitor or something that can pull off double roles as an in-studio monitor for editing and for those occasions out on location.

Jeff Donald · January 19th, 2003, 07:49 AM

The Sony 8 inch series works well for both field work and production. They are a standard, but pricey. If you are considering used, sometimes, good deals can be found. JVC also has some nice 9 inch monitors.

Cost wise, LCD monitors, offer a lot of bang for the buck in a field monitor. But they don't do well has a production monitor.

Both LCD and field moniotrs have been discussed before. Try the search button and you may find some good areas of interest and suggestions.

Jeff

Christopher Go · January 23rd, 2003, 05:57 AM

Thanks for the help Jeff. On a related note, do you think that a carrying case or hood is a good idea for a field monitor or too much money already?

Jeff Donald · January 23rd, 2003, 07:34 AM

Hoods are very useful for field work, almost indespensable. I use an old camera bag to transport the monitor.

Jeff

January 19th, 2003, 06:22 AM	#1
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Field Monitor A Requisite? Do you think a field monitor is imperative for a successful production? What are its advantages in your opinion? Do these advantages offset the fact that they are usually more expensive, require batteries, and will be more to carry around? I'd like to buy a monitor soon but I'm divided between a cheaper in-studio monitor or something that can pull off double roles as an in-studio monitor for editing and for those occasions out on location.

January 19th, 2003, 07:49 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The Sony 8 inch series works well for both field work and production. They are a standard, but pricey. If you are considering used, sometimes, good deals can be found. JVC also has some nice 9 inch monitors. Cost wise, LCD monitors, offer a lot of bang for the buck in a field monitor. But they don't do well has a production monitor. Both LCD and field moniotrs have been discussed before. Try the search button and you may find some good areas of interest and suggestions. Jeff

January 23rd, 2003, 05:57 AM	#3
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Thanks for the help Jeff. On a related note, do you think that a carrying case or hood is a good idea for a field monitor or too much money already?

January 23rd, 2003, 07:34 AM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Hoods are very useful for field work, almost indespensable. I use an old camera bag to transport the monitor. Jeff