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Monitor specifications and field performance for steadicam work as of 2009 NAB show
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Marshall introduced a 7.6 inch OLED monitor with 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 200 nits brightness, featuring HDSDI, composite, and component HD inputs plus false color mode
- Nebtek developed a high-brightness LCD monitor around 1000 nits with HDSDI, composite, and component HD inputs and false color capability
- The Lumavec Blackbird monitor performed well in direct sunlight even with the sun reflecting directly on the screen
- TV Logic monitors outperformed several competing models in outdoor side-by-side comparisons
- Transvideo Ultrabright monitors remained a preferred choice for outdoor use but were significantly more expensive than competing options
- LED backlit monitors consume approximately 30 percent less power than standard backlit designs
- Hand-made monitor production in limited annual runs affects availability and replacement turnaround time
Depends on
- The 200 nits specification of the Marshall OLED raised questions about performance in bright sunlight but no field test results were reported
- The Nebtek monitor's behavior in extreme cold climates with its bright backlight remained untested
- The ABC high brightness LCD prototype washed out in direct sunlight and the manufacturer indicated it needed further development
- The Tiffen OLED was in early prototype stage several months away from completion
- Lumavec Blackbird monitors were produced in limited quantities annually and had extended lead times
- The Blackbird monitor at that time accepted only composite analog video and standard connectors, not HD-SDI
- Lumavec's new HD monitor line was still in development with specifications not yet finalized