2013Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Building a robust handheld director's monitor setup with an IDX Camwave battery
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A Petrol camera bag can accommodate a Sony OLED monitor with an IDX Camwave battery attached to the back
- Portabrace monitor cases offer limited protection against impacts and rough handling
- Custom enclosures made from Delrin plastic with side plates and cross bars provide better durability than commercial soft cases
- Wooden frames built from hardwood materials can be a cost-effective alternative to commercial metal housings
- Sony OLED monitors provide good image quality for director viewing in daylight conditions
- Fragile equipment labels and equipment insurance are practical protective measures when handing monitors to directors
- Extending 15mm support bars beyond the Camwave and battery allows for improved rigging options
Depends on
- The Sony OLED monitor model mentioned (PVM-741) was the only Sony OLED option available at the time of discussion
- Experience with Panasonic monitors reported poor reliability and service quality, but this may be specific to those individuals
- Custom Delrin enclosures mentioned were built by a specific London shop and availability elsewhere unknown
- Robustness claims about various housings are based on anecdotal user reports rather than systematic testing