Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) at DVinfo.net

Julie Hill · April 29th, 2013, 08:36 AM

I shoot weddings... mostly outdoors in super bright situations. The LCD on this camera sucks. I don't need a recorder (like the Ninja) just a good monitor to stick on top of the camera that I can actually SEE in these conditions or have some kind of hood, etc. like a z-finder. Thanks for any suggestions!

Chris Medico · April 29th, 2013, 09:15 AM

The SmallHD have really good hoods for their monitors.

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Cuong Dinh · April 29th, 2013, 09:15 AM

Check out this one maybe help

HD Warrior Blog Archiv Canon C100 with Hoodman Loupe and 4″ hood riser

Nate Haustein · April 29th, 2013, 09:33 AM

I've been kind of enjoying using the smallHD DP4-EVF. I put the monitor on top of the camera and then brace the camera against my chest. It's comfortable, secure, and my neck doesn't hurt from craning over the LCD on the back or holding up the whole camera at eye level all day. I just put it on a small ball head on the front shoe mount. I use an Apple branded HDMI cable and loop the excess length around the space between the body and the grip. You can of course take the EVF portion off for indoor work.

Tim Allison · April 29th, 2013, 11:48 AM

Zacuto keeps promising a slide-on eye-piece that will basically convert the lcd screen into an electronic view finder, kind of like what Sony did on the EX3. But Zacuto keeps sliding back the delivery date on this product. We do a lot of gardening videos, so I "feel your pain" of working with an lcd screen in bright sunlight.

Erik Naso · May 2nd, 2013, 07:32 PM

SmallHD has a new super bright monitor. The DP-7 SB.It's pricy at $1600 but if you need it....

DP7-PRO 7in 1280x800 OLED On-Camera Field Monitor compare with Sony PVM 740 OLED | SmallHD

Al Bergstein · May 2nd, 2013, 10:59 PM

I was out in bright light shooting today, and yes, the LCD needs help. (unlike the xf305 lcd). Boo to Canon for not putting a brighter LCD on this higher end camera. You might try the simple but effective Hoodman loop, which is not much, but does give you a darkened lcd. I am using the Marshall for my external monitor, and it seems to work well, but I had a Small HD before it. Both are nice monitors.

Kathy Smith · May 19th, 2013, 02:55 PM

Any opinions on this monitor?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/837494-REG/Marshall_Electronics_M_CT7_NEL3_7_CAMERA_TOP_MONITOR.html

Nate Haustein · May 19th, 2013, 03:22 PM

Not a high enough resolution on that Marshall for a 7" monitor. 800x480 will cut it for a 4 or 5" panel, but 7" is pushing it in my opinion. For framing it would work well, but critical focus, not so much. Look for something around 1280x800.

Kathy Smith · May 19th, 2013, 04:01 PM

SmallHD would probably be the cheapest in this case

Nate Haustein · May 19th, 2013, 08:06 PM

I own the AC7 (basic HDMI model) and it is very nice for the money.

Peter Chaney · May 20th, 2013, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Haustein

I own the AC7 (basic HDMI model) and it is very nice for the money.

Could not agree more

April 29th, 2013, 08:36 AM	#1
Julie Hill New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 16	Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) I shoot weddings... mostly outdoors in super bright situations. The LCD on this camera sucks. I don't need a recorder (like the Ninja) just a good monitor to stick on top of the camera that I can actually SEE in these conditions or have some kind of hood, etc. like a z-finder. Thanks for any suggestions!

April 29th, 2013, 09:15 AM	#2
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) The SmallHD have really good hoods for their monitors. AC7 Accessories __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com Last edited by Chris Medico; April 29th, 2013 at 11:49 AM.

April 29th, 2013, 09:15 AM	#3
Cuong Dinh Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, TX - USA Posts: 89	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) Check out this one maybe help HD Warrior Blog Archiv Canon C100 with Hoodman Loupe and 4″ hood riser __________________ Cuong Dinh Video weddingfilmhd.com

April 29th, 2013, 09:33 AM	#4
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) I've been kind of enjoying using the smallHD DP4-EVF. I put the monitor on top of the camera and then brace the camera against my chest. It's comfortable, secure, and my neck doesn't hurt from craning over the LCD on the back or holding up the whole camera at eye level all day. I just put it on a small ball head on the front shoe mount. I use an Apple branded HDMI cable and loop the excess length around the space between the body and the grip. You can of course take the EVF portion off for indoor work. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

April 29th, 2013, 11:48 AM	#5
Tim Allison Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Starkville, MS Posts: 96	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) Zacuto keeps promising a slide-on eye-piece that will basically convert the lcd screen into an electronic view finder, kind of like what Sony did on the EX3. But Zacuto keeps sliding back the delivery date on this product. We do a lot of gardening videos, so I "feel your pain" of working with an lcd screen in bright sunlight.

May 2nd, 2013, 07:32 PM	#6
Erik Naso Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 56	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) SmallHD has a new super bright monitor. The DP-7 SB.It's pricy at $1600 but if you need it.... DP7-PRO 7in 1280x800 OLED On-Camera Field Monitor compare with Sony PVM 740 OLED \| SmallHD __________________ www.eriknaso.com https://vimeo.com/eriknaso Twitter. @eriknaso

May 2nd, 2013, 10:59 PM	#7
Al Bergstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Townsend, WA Posts: 456	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) I was out in bright light shooting today, and yes, the LCD needs help. (unlike the xf305 lcd). Boo to Canon for not putting a brighter LCD on this higher end camera. You might try the simple but effective Hoodman loop, which is not much, but does give you a darkened lcd. I am using the Marshall for my external monitor, and it seems to work well, but I had a Small HD before it. Both are nice monitors.

May 19th, 2013, 02:55 PM	#8
Kathy Smith Major Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY, NY USA Posts: 519	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) Any opinions on this monitor? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/837494-REG/Marshall_Electronics_M_CT7_NEL3_7_CAMERA_TOP_MONITOR.html

May 19th, 2013, 03:22 PM	#9
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) Not a high enough resolution on that Marshall for a 7" monitor. 800x480 will cut it for a 4 or 5" panel, but 7" is pushing it in my opinion. For framing it would work well, but critical focus, not so much. Look for something around 1280x800. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

May 19th, 2013, 04:01 PM	#10
Kathy Smith Major Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY, NY USA Posts: 519	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) SmallHD would probably be the cheapest in this case

May 19th, 2013, 08:06 PM	#11
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Monitor for C100 (for really bright conditions) I own the AC7 (basic HDMI model) and it is very nice for the money. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com