Does anyone use the Monitor Speaker on this cam? at DVinfo.net

Eric Kome · October 2nd, 2006, 10:42 AM

so far, i haven't really seen how this is useful. any monitoring i'd be doing with full headphones, and it kinda seems to just get in the way. i'm thinking i'm just gonna remove it.

Adam Oas · October 2nd, 2006, 11:39 AM

I really like having it there. I can't say that I rely on it too much, and ususally carry a good set of cans with me, but for quick checks it's nice to have it.

Earl Thurston · October 2nd, 2006, 12:21 PM

I also find the earpiece is useful for stabilizing the camera when it's on my shoulder. I press it firmly against my ear and this helps keep the camera from tipping.

Burk Webb · October 2nd, 2006, 12:30 PM

I like the idea...but I took it off. Just like using headphones to much, I love the fact that there is another little headphone spiggot up there though.

Ben Brainerd · October 2nd, 2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl Thurston

I also find the earpiece is useful for stabilizing the camera when it's on my shoulder. I press it firmly against my ear and this helps keep the camera from tipping.

Likewise. I've got a really nice set of headphones for monitoring, but I like the little speaker thing, because it gives me a third point of support for the camer.

Andy Graham · October 2nd, 2006, 02:29 PM

I don't know about anyone else but on more than one occasion during a take things grind to a halt because of the warning beep telling me my batt is nearly empty or tape is near end. .

This is where someone tells me there is a setting to turn it off, honestly i've never looked.

(I probably should........nah it's more fun seeing the look on the directors face)

Andy.

Earl Thurston · October 2nd, 2006, 03:50 PM

OTHERS (1/2) menu screen -> ALARM VR LEVEL (Page 77 of HD100 Manual)

:)

Adam Letch · October 3rd, 2006, 03:34 AM

Gday,

We use 3 HD100's for our church, they're ok to keep on except for when onstage, and the noise levels are high(music), we have fully enclosed headsets with mic booms, and as they're quite bulky we've removed the roaming camera monitor earpiece as it gets in the way. So it depends I suppose as to what style of headphone will be sitting on your head....

Cheers

Adam

Antony Michael Wilson · October 3rd, 2006, 03:42 AM

I'm really not sure that earpiece is much use at all, to be honest. We took it off after five minutes. I use HD25 cans all the time.

October 2nd, 2006, 10:42 AM	#1
Eric Kome Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 45	Does anyone use the Monitor Speaker on this cam? so far, i haven't really seen how this is useful. any monitoring i'd be doing with full headphones, and it kinda seems to just get in the way. i'm thinking i'm just gonna remove it.

October 2nd, 2006, 11:39 AM	#2
Adam Oas Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 69	I really like having it there. I can't say that I rely on it too much, and ususally carry a good set of cans with me, but for quick checks it's nice to have it. __________________ ~~~Adam Oas~~~ www.TexasMotorSpeedway.com

October 2nd, 2006, 12:21 PM	#3
Earl Thurston Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Burnaby & Maple Ridge BC Posts: 289	I also find the earpiece is useful for stabilizing the camera when it's on my shoulder. I press it firmly against my ear and this helps keep the camera from tipping. __________________ Earl R. Thurston, Stargate Connections Inc. Made with GY-HD100: The Container Adventures: The Rescue

October 2nd, 2006, 02:29 PM	#6
Andy Graham Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lanark,Scotland Posts: 736	I don't know about anyone else but on more than one occasion during a take things grind to a halt because of the warning beep telling me my batt is nearly empty or tape is near end. . This is where someone tells me there is a setting to turn it off, honestly i've never looked. (I probably should........nah it's more fun seeing the look on the directors face) Andy. __________________ Actor: "where would that light be coming from?" DP: "same place as the music" -Andrew Lesnie-

October 2nd, 2006, 03:50 PM	#7
Earl Thurston Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Burnaby & Maple Ridge BC Posts: 289	OTHERS (1/2) menu screen -> ALARM VR LEVEL (Page 77 of HD100 Manual) :) __________________ Earl R. Thurston, Stargate Connections Inc. Made with GY-HD100: The Container Adventures: The Rescue

October 2nd, 2006, 12:30 PM	#4
Burk Webb Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 249	I like the idea...but I took it off. Just like using headphones to much, I love the fact that there is another little headphone spiggot up there though.

October 3rd, 2006, 03:34 AM	#8
Adam Letch Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 414	earpiece removal Gday, We use 3 HD100's for our church, they're ok to keep on except for when onstage, and the noise levels are high(music), we have fully enclosed headsets with mic booms, and as they're quite bulky we've removed the roaming camera monitor earpiece as it gets in the way. So it depends I suppose as to what style of headphone will be sitting on your head.... Cheers Adam

October 3rd, 2006, 03:42 AM	#9
Antony Michael Wilson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 343	I'm really not sure that earpiece is much use at all, to be honest. We took it off after five minutes. I use HD25 cans all the time.