Posts Tagged ‘monitor’

Mar
29
2013

Why not combine an OLED monitor and recorder? Odyssey7 does just that

We've seen digital recorders with monitors built in, but why not have a beautiful OLED monitor that has a digital recorder as an added benefit? The Odyssey7 from Convergent Design seems like a great idea. I've used the Atomos Ninja 2 before and while it…
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Mar
1
2013

How does you monitor hold up in drop kick tests? The SmallHD AC7 results

SmallHD sent us this video of tests they did with the SmallHD AC7 that is pretty impressive and I'm glad they did it with their own equipment, not sure i'd put anything of mine thru this kind of test on purpose! An even mix of…
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Nov
25
2012

SmallHD introduces least expensive OLED-HDMI & OLED-SDI monitors on the planet

A little bird just tipped us to this very hot news! SmallHD introduces the least expensive OLED-HDMI and OLED-SDI monitors on the planet and they'll be shipping in 2-3 weeks! There will be LCD and OLED versions of the AC7 - LCD start at $599…
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Aug
2
2012

“Monitor” - a 17 year old shoots and directs with only $4000 budget

I'm constantly being amazed by the movies the people send me that they shoot on their HDSLR especially the low budget ones and it becomes really incredible when you find out that the filmmakers are younger than 20. Here's a new 30 minute short called…
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Jul
10
2012

ikan Introduces the MR7 HD Field Monitor

Our friends over at ikan have announced a new HD Field Monitor called the "MR7" - please read the press release below. [adrotate group="6"] [adrotate group="9"] ikan Proudly Introduces the MR7— A True Director’s Monitor! ikan announces the fully equipped MR7 high definition field monitor,…
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Aug
25
2011

Review: SmallHD DP4 Monitor/Electronic View Finder

We have a special guest post from Tony Reale of NextWaveDV who's been using a SmallHD DP4 Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) and is graciously sharing his review with planet5D. [adrotate group="6"] [adrotate group="9"] SmallHD DP4 Electronic Viewfinder Review by Tony Reale For a HDSLR shooter, a…
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Jun
27
2011

Cool Touch Monitors launches new ecommerce site

These are new to me and thought you might be interested... Cool Touch Monitors launches new ecommerce site. These aren't for mounting on your camera, but you may have a need. PR CoolTouch Monitors based in Los Angeles, California, has launched their new ecommerce website,…
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May
26
2011

Can you use headphones with your HDSLR? You can with a Røde VideoMic

Is it possible to have a headphone monitoring the Canon EOS 5D Mark II (reviews) or other HDSLR that doesn't have magic lantern installed? Well, this solution seems to give you that option. I haven't tried it. DSLR headphone setup with Røde VideoMic from christian…
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May
10
2011

A review of the SmallHD DP6

A new guest post from Craig Anderl (IMDB profile) who provides a review of the SmallHD DP6 - and look for more from Craig here in the future (posting as planetCraig). I asked Craig for a short bit on what he's working on now... "I'm…
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Apr
26
2011

ikan at NAB 2011 - our continuing coverage

ikan at NAB 2011 - our continuing coverage - yes, we're still trying to get thru all the material we shot at NAB - thanks for your patience! Today we present the crew from ikan (a planet5D sponsor). I was really amazed at the variety…
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