2018Brackets/Widgets forum
Mounting a Starlight HD monitor to a Pro HD II sled for use as a low-mode monitor
What the thread found
- The Starlight HD monitor can be mounted to the top rods of a Pro HD II sled to serve as a low-mode monitor in the correct position
- Custom 3D-printed brackets exist that attach to standard sled bars and can position the monitor at different locations on the rig
- Quattro monitor arm brackets can be adapted for mounting the Starlight HD and also function for return feeds during live productions
- Mounting the monitor on the sled rather than on the camera allows for flexible positioning and repositioning during different types of shoots
Depends on
- The suitability of the Starlight HD as a daylight low-mode monitor remains unconfirmed in this discussion
- The specific brightness performance of the monitor in bright outdoor conditions was not definitively addressed
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