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Topic: LCD4Video 7" monitor = $160 (Read 3680 times)
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Drew Stephens
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I just bought this monitor from http://www.lcd4video.com for $160, and it seems to be pretty decent so far. Maybe some of you have seen it on eBay already, or maybe you've even discussed it in another thread. But I didn't see it, so here it is for discussion. Disclaimer: I'm really new at this stuff, so I have no idea how it differs from the expensive "pro" monitors, but it sure works well for me. I did buy a Bescor battery belt to power it, but now I want to buy a battery that will be attached to the sled. I'm probably going to buy the Li-Ion batteries that Phil Kindred recommends in the battery forum. ($10 each! plus $17 s&h on ebay). For what it's worth.... |
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Drew
"Is that out of focus, or is just me?"
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Phil Kindred
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Did you get that shade? What is it made of? I'm still looking for one I like.  |
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Charles King
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Did you get that shade? What is it made of? I'm still looking for one I like. Have you tried Hoodman? |
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chuck colburn
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Phil
Didn't you make one from a pot pie tin? Or something like that.
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Phil Kindred
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I don't know why, but I don't like Hoodman. Maybe I should look again. Chuck--just for fun, I made one from a microwave dinner tray, but it wasn't quite right. Maybe I should try the deluxe dinners.  |
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chuck colburn
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I don't know why, but I don't like Hoodman. Maybe I should look again. Chuck--just for fun, I made one from a microwave dinner tray, but it wasn't quite right. Maybe I should try the deluxe dinners. LOL That's what it was. The deluxe dinner sounds good. Mayby they could use it for that TV show "Movie and a Dinner" |
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Drew Stephens
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I bought the Office Depot shade: a large sheet of black cardboard.  Although that part above is true, I never went through constructing it. Instead, I bought the Varizoom shade from B&H ($20). It was a little small, since my monitor has a 6" screen instead of 5.6", so I just cut off the bottom and added some new velcro attachments. Does it work? Well, I need to quit being lazy and actually go SHOOT something someday soon to find out.  I'll let ya know! |
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Drew
"Is that out of focus, or is just me?"
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Steve Bernard
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Drew, now that you have used it awhile, what are your impressions of the monitor? I am considering on going that route and any feedback will be appreciated.
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The more you learn, the more you learn about what you do not know.
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Billy Taylor
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i took some black foamcore and slit it at the crease lines so it would fold but not detatch. initially used some gaffer tape but have evolved to light elastic strapping...light because if it were too strong it would pull away from the adhesive i used...pix soon to come...
by the way, i use a basic 7" LCD monitor with self contained rechargable battery and bottom facing screw thread...got em from eBay for under 100!!!...planning to buy at LEAST one more...
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Nande yanen ka?!?
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