2011Monitors forum
Monitor options and upgrade considerations for the Archer 2 camera stabilizer
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Archer 2 stabilizer is compatible with standard definition and high definition monitors, with price differences of approximately $6000 between SD and HD options.
- The stabilizer's internal wiring supports HD-ready connectivity, allowing operators to start with an SD monitor and upgrade to HD later without rewiring issues.
- A downconverter can be used with the SD monitor configuration without operational problems.
- The Archer 2 was being supplied with a 6 inch Transvideo Superbright monitor as standard equipment.
- The stabilizer works with professional cinema cameras including the Sony F3, Sony FS100, Red, and Epic models.
Depends on
- Discussion is from 2011 and specifications may have changed.
- Details about specific downconverter models and cable requirements were requested but not fully answered in the thread.
- Information about horizon indicator presence on the standard monitor was asked but not definitively answered.