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2022From a Facebook group: The Steadicam Group

Upgrading from SmallHD Focus 5 to a 7-inch budget monitor (under ~1000 EUR) with HDMI to avoid arm obstruction

What the thread found

  • Budget 7-inch monitor options with HDMI include the Feelworld LUT7 or equivalent Andycine 7-inch Ultra Bright (approximately 2000 nits), both featuring HDMI and SDI connectors in aluminum housings.
  • The TVLogic F-7H and Osee 7-inch are also mentioned as viable alternatives in this price range.
  • Some operators use the Fotga 5-inch as an economical low-mode monitor, including on the ARRI Trinity.
  • One operator chose the Feelworld LUT7 for this upgrade path.
  • Narrow monitor housings such as the Swit CM-S75C can still be partially obscured by the arm, making monitor placement critical regardless of screen size.

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