2013Monitors forum
Sun shades and hoods for field monitors to improve visibility in bright sunlight
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Direct sunlight on any monitor reduces image brightness and visibility regardless of the monitor's sunlight-viewable rating, making a shade beneficial for all monitors used outdoors.
- Homemade shades from corrugated plastic material with velcro fasteners can be constructed inexpensively and used on field monitors.
- Factory-made monitor hoods designed with four sides can obstruct screen visibility in certain shooting positions, particularly for steadicam work.
- A three-sided shade covering the top and both sides of a monitor provides sun protection while maintaining viewing angles better than full four-sided hoods.
- Monitor hoods experience wear and damage during transport in production bags, making durability a consideration when choosing between factory and custom solutions.
- Some operators use high-brightness monitors as an alternative to shades during extremely bright exterior shooting conditions.
Depends on
- The discussion references specific monitor models from 2013, which may have different current availability and specifications.
- No complete product recommendations were identified as available at the time of the discussion.
- Wind conditions can compromise the effectiveness and stability of shade attachments on set.
- Individual operator preferences vary regarding shade coverage and viewing angle optimization based on specific shooting techniques.