Sony Monitor for Alpha SLT/DSLRs
Can't seem to find it on the Sony site yet, but I thought this was an interesting "accessory". Makes it look like Sony might be stepping it up a notch in the video department?
Sony Alpha CLM-V55 movie monitor hands on - Pocket-lint Certainly is an interesting add-on and as the article notes, might open up some possibilities for the HDMI out when the firmware updates come out. |
If you put an external recorder on the NEX-VG10, this would be a possible option for the external monitor there as well...
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The original article in Sony's site: http://presscentre.sony.eu/content/d...3&NewsAreaId=2
Though I shoot & film using a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, I am pretty excited with this Sony gadget. The price of external LCD viewers like Zacuto is similar. LCDVF is about half of it. I use a LCDVF however, I would prefer an external monitor like this which can be mounted on the flash bracket. Also, while filming, when the record button in the DSLR is on, one cannot zoom in to check the focus. This will help in that regard. When one compares the pricing of this one with other external monitors, this one is likely to be preferred. It also says that one can monitor the sound (mono speaker) using a headphone. Would love to hear if someone has experienced it. Cheers, Sabyasachi |
I'm ready to jump on this for my NX5 as soon as it's released...
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Here's a hands on overview of the SONY CLM-V55
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I don't get it...there are all this monitors intended for DSLRs but almost none of the have a waveform or at least zebras (some of them have false colour yes, but a waveform is a must if you ask me...). I found only one monitor that is intended! for DSLR users which has a waveform - SWIT S1070+C. Interesting enough I can't find a single review of that monitor and by functions it looks like a perfect fit for a dslr...
Anyway this monitor from Sony looks quite decent for it's price tag (judging from the video review). I like the viewing angles (side to side) - to bad he didn't tilt the monitor up and down to see the vertical viewing angles! |
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What's not to understand ?
How many DSLR users do you think would even have a clue about using a waveform on their monitor ? The market is driven by wannabes and the price points of peripherals are low given the market. That's where the SONY fits in. It is a good value but it's not a pro monitor. |
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It's funny because exposure monitoring should be the first thing on the list of features not the last... |
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I think if you spoke with most new video shooters who are using DSLRs you'd find peaking is what they want most.
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Focusing yes... I don't know. I guess that would depend on what you are doing. For run and gun I guess a focussing feature would be more welcomed. But for narrative video shooting where there is time I would welcome an exposure feature more than focusing. If I have time to focus and if I would need to chose between this to features I would go for a waveform. Doing lighting by eye is a very limiting thing to do...
It all depends on what you are doing. |
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i wonder how does it compare to the 5" Marshall
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I am really considering this for monitoring my Nanoflash. Has anyone got one yet?
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I might be wrong but I thought you had to have an SDI signal to get waveform which is why the inexpensive monitors, which have HDMI but no SDI, do not have waveform.
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