What the thread found

• Some standard definition focus measurement systems included on-screen display capabilities, but equivalent HD options were not readily available at the time of discussion.
• One approach to adding HD overlay capability involved using a Preston HU3 unit connected to a cinetape via cable interface.
• Cinetronic monitors were noted as potentially offering overlay display functionality for focus tools on HD monitors.

Depends on

• The discussion predates more recent developments and reflects 2012 market availability.
• No confirmation provided for whether the Preston HU3 cable approach was successfully implemented.
• The Cinetronic monitor solution was mentioned as a question rather than confirmed working example.
• One respondent mentioned knowing of someone working on HD overlay but provided no details or results.

Gear in this thread

HU3

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