2012Monitors forum
Marshall monitor options for Steadicam rigs: 7-inch versus 6.5-inch models
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The Marshall V-LCD70XHB 7-inch monitor has 16:9 aspect ratio and 800x480 resolution with slightly higher brightness than the 6.5-inch model.
- The Marshall V-LCD651STX 6.5-inch monitor has 4:3 aspect ratio and 1024x768 resolution with a transflective coating that better handles direct sunlight reflections.
- Transflective display technology reflects sunlight back through the screen rather than relying solely on backlight brightness, improving outdoor visibility.
- Both Marshall models offer user-adjustable framelines, though the controls respond quickly and require accessing several menu levels.
- The 6.5-inch Marshall performs significantly better in sunlight conditions compared to the 7-inch model.
- The 7-inch Marshall costs several hundred dollars less than the 6.5-inch model.
- A digital level indicator is available as an add-on accessory but requires maximum sensitivity adjustment to be useful.
- The 6.5-inch model lacks an image flip feature, requiring physical monitor arm rotation to achieve a flipped display.
Depends on
- Specific firmware upgrades for Steadicam integration mentioned by the equipment provider were not detailed in the discussion.
- Frame line generator capabilities mentioned but not confirmed with certainty by all participants.
- Reports about control responsiveness for frameline adjustment varied between users.
- Price information is dated to around 2012 and may not reflect current costs.
- One user resorted to tape-based workarounds rather than using the menu-based frameline adjustment.