2012Monitors forum
Nebtek SolarHD 5.6" monitor capabilities and mounting options for steadicam use
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The monitor achieves 900 nits brightness and maintains good visibility even when viewed through polarized sunglasses.
- The monitor includes dual adjustable flags, center marker, and zoom/squeeze features.
- A steadicam spud mount accessory is available for approximately $150.
- Two versions are offered: a basic version with standard connectors and a steadicam-specific version with 8-pin double-keyed lemo connector.
- The steadicam-specific version requires a separate jumper cable costing $210 to connect to a sled or bubble.
- An Anton Bauer battery mount plate can be added for $250, though the mount location is off-center and may affect non-coplanar flat spin performance.
- The monitor width matches the Telex Beam 6 dimensions.
- Base pricing starts under $2000 for the basic configuration with steadicam mount.
Depends on
- The Anton Bauer plate offset positioning may cause issues with certain stabilizer configurations.
- Ability to route external level graphics through BNC connections had been problematic in past implementations.
- Information reflects a specific product generation and pricing structure from 2012.