Which Field Monitor to buy? at DVinfo.net

Julius Smith · January 21st, 2016, 04:22 PM

Hi,

I'm looking for a 5"-7' field montitor to mostly pull focus and to make adjustments (aperature, iso, shutter)..I don't want cheap but don't want to spend a fortune either. It will be used for weddings off a dslr 7d camera with hdmi.Budget is around $300
Is there any recommendations?

Thank you!

Ed Araquel · January 21st, 2016, 09:18 PM

Have you looked at http://www.aputure.com/vs-2-FineHD ?

Aputure VS-2 FineHD Kit 7″ Monitor First Look. This Kit Is Loaded! |

Peter Rush · January 22nd, 2016, 04:13 AM

SmallHD is amazing - pin sharp and good focus peaking

Julius Smith · January 22nd, 2016, 07:15 AM

I noticed most of these monitors require sony batteries...I was hoping for a 12v battery pack so that it can last a whole day (or close to it).

How long do the sony batteries last on these monitors?

Thanks

Peter Rush · January 22nd, 2016, 09:24 AM

I use 2 NP-F550 batteries on my SmallHD and that's enough for ceremony and speeches with some to spare but of course you could use 2 NP-F970 batteries and it would be good for all day!

Clive McLaughlin · January 22nd, 2016, 10:58 AM

BlackMagic Video Assist

Patrick Baldwin · January 22nd, 2016, 05:52 PM

+1 for the Black Magic Video assist. Canon batteries. Takes two and are hot swappable. Plus it's a recorder as well if you want it to be.

Pete Cofrancesco · January 23rd, 2016, 09:38 AM

I got a 7" Lilliput field monitor. The resolution is good it's around $300. SmallHD is probably lighter but at 2-4x the price.

January 21st, 2016, 04:22 PM	#1
Julius Smith Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 61	Which Field Monitor to buy? Hi, I'm looking for a 5"-7' field montitor to mostly pull focus and to make adjustments (aperature, iso, shutter)..I don't want cheap but don't want to spend a fortune either. It will be used for weddings off a dslr 7d camera with hdmi.Budget is around $300 Is there any recommendations? Thank you!

January 21st, 2016, 09:18 PM	#2
Ed Araquel New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 17	Re: Which Field Monitor to buy? Have you looked at http://www.aputure.com/vs-2-FineHD ? Aputure VS-2 FineHD Kit 7″ Monitor First Look. This Kit Is Loaded! \|

January 22nd, 2016, 04:13 AM	#3
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Re: Which Field Monitor to buy? SmallHD is amazing - pin sharp and good focus peaking

January 22nd, 2016, 07:15 AM	#4
Julius Smith Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 61	Re: Which Field Monitor to buy? I noticed most of these monitors require sony batteries...I was hoping for a 12v battery pack so that it can last a whole day (or close to it). How long do the sony batteries last on these monitors? Thanks

January 22nd, 2016, 09:24 AM	#5
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Re: Which Field Monitor to buy? I use 2 NP-F550 batteries on my SmallHD and that's enough for ceremony and speeches with some to spare but of course you could use 2 NP-F970 batteries and it would be good for all day!

January 22nd, 2016, 10:58 AM	#6
Clive McLaughlin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belfast Posts: 823	Re: Which Field Monitor to buy? BlackMagic Video Assist

January 22nd, 2016, 05:52 PM	#7
Patrick Baldwin Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bidford on Avon United Kingdom Posts: 79	Re: Which Field Monitor to buy? +1 for the Black Magic Video assist. Canon batteries. Takes two and are hot swappable. Plus it's a recorder as well if you want it to be.

January 23rd, 2016, 09:38 AM	#8
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,995	Re: Which Field Monitor to buy? I got a 7" Lilliput field monitor. The resolution is good it's around $300. SmallHD is probably lighter but at 2-4x the price.