1 lb 9" 1280x720 field monitor with 4-hour battery for $600

Daniel Browning · May 13th, 2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Allen

Okay, so I put my money where my mouth was and am building an LCD panel solution... 10.6" - 1280x768, many inputs, including HD component & HDMI inputs.

http://www.boacinema.com/_pictures/_...r/DSCF0835.jpg

That is really exciting!

Jacques Mersereau · May 16th, 2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Solomon Chase

I agree. We should really be seeing small HD monitors by now.
Epson has a 7 inch 1920x1080 panel<EDIT>

I have been to the website (Japanese), but cannot find anything
else concerning this panel. Do you know if Epson is actually making
and selling it in the U.S. or is it still Vapourware?

I really like monitors that offer 1:1 pixel counts. Anything else
seems to have problems due to conversions.

David Garvin · May 16th, 2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Allen

which would you hyothetically prefer - a $400 standard-brightness high-resolution panel (say, 1280x768, 10.4"...) or a $800 transreflective (daylight-readable)

I'd be more into the $400 version. I can put a hood over it in the daylight. Keep us updated Bruce.

Rohan Dadswell · May 17th, 2007, 03:26 PM

Hi Bruce,

My preference would be for the bright, daylight version (but I could live with the other) with HDMI & composite as the main inputs (but other options most welcome).
12 volt power, (would be running off Sony V-lock batteries so up to 17 volt so nothing blows-like my last '12volt' monitor)
10.4" would be a good size with as high a rez as possible/affordable

Mark Harmer · May 18th, 2007, 10:19 AM

Just built one using a Viewsonic HD-ready 19" tv with component inputs. It's in a flightcase with a 12v invertor powering it - I just plug the 12v into one of those rechargeable "Jump Start" things. Means I have a portable widescreen HD monitor which is protected from knocks. Probably not much good as a viewfinder (it's 19"! and not the lightest thing) but great for assessing lighting, letting people in front of camera know what they look like etc etc.

I've yet to try it out in the field but no reason why it shouldn't be useful.

Roll on the day when someone produces a small version though - the flip-out screen on my Canon XH-A1 is pretty useless.

Stephen Armour · May 19th, 2007, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Allen

Okay, so I put my money where my mouth was and am building an LCD panel solution... 10.6" - 1280x768, many inputs, including HD component & HDMI inputs.

http://www.boacinema.com/_pictures/_...r/DSCF0835.jpg

The photo is from it attached to my Canon HV20. No Photoshop.

Price will be <$1000. Quite a lot under.

Bruce Allen
213.675.1155
boacinema@gmail.com
www.boacinema.com

Like everyone else here, I've been unhappy with what's out there for the money. You make it good enough, we'll buy it!

Cory Sheldon · May 25th, 2007, 12:47 PM

Very exciting proposition. Sun shades are inexpensive and fine for for me so having the one closer to $400 with component would be fantastic.

Ash Greyson · May 26th, 2007, 09:34 PM

I think the main challenge is field durability when it comes to homebrew stuff, best of luck, we are chomping at the bit.

ash =o)

Stephen Armour · May 29th, 2007, 07:00 AM

Make it good enough and we could bundle with our RIO ONE ... for a REAL deal! Hi res for both monitor and record from any HDMI or component out cam.

Our first RIO ONE mulie is in alpha testing now...new one soon to come that's even better. Looking like all signs are go...

May 29th, 2007, 07:00 AM	#24
Stephen Armour Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Natal, RN, Brasil Posts: 900	Make it good enough and we could bundle with our RIO ONE ... for a REAL deal! Hi res for both monitor and record from any HDMI or component out cam. Our first RIO ONE mulie is in alpha testing now...new one soon to come that's even better. Looking like all signs are go... __________________ http://lightinaction.org "All in the view of the LION"

May 17th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#19
Rohan Dadswell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 228	Hi Bruce, My preference would be for the bright, daylight version (but I could live with the other) with HDMI & composite as the main inputs (but other options most welcome). 12 volt power, (would be running off Sony V-lock batteries so up to 17 volt so nothing blows-like my last '12volt' monitor) 10.4" would be a good size with as high a rez as possible/affordable

May 18th, 2007, 10:19 AM	#20
Mark Harmer Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Moreton in Marsh, United Kingdom Posts: 96	Just built one using a Viewsonic HD-ready 19" tv with component inputs. It's in a flightcase with a 12v invertor powering it - I just plug the 12v into one of those rechargeable "Jump Start" things. Means I have a portable widescreen HD monitor which is protected from knocks. Probably not much good as a viewfinder (it's 19"! and not the lightest thing) but great for assessing lighting, letting people in front of camera know what they look like etc etc. I've yet to try it out in the field but no reason why it shouldn't be useful. Roll on the day when someone produces a small version though - the flip-out screen on my Canon XH-A1 is pretty useless.

May 25th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#22
Cory Sheldon Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 33	Very exciting proposition. Sun shades are inexpensive and fine for for me so having the one closer to $400 with component would be fantastic.

May 26th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#23
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	I think the main challenge is field durability when it comes to homebrew stuff, best of luck, we are chomping at the bit. ash =o)