2015Monitors forum
Comparison of 7-inch on-camera monitor brightness and features for outdoor use
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The Transvideo Rainbow HD with high-bright mode delivers sufficient brightness for outdoor use in direct sunlight without requiring a shade
- Transvideo Rainbow HD exhibits very low latency measured at less than one frame
- SmallHD monitors show approximately four frames of latency
- The Transvideo Rainbow HD has a reliable digital level function that performs as intended
- SmallHD does not plan to release firmware upgrades for their horizon indicator
- Transvideo products are noted for solid build quality and responsive customer support
Depends on
- One user's experience with an unspecified Transvideo Rainbow model differed significantly, reporting poor outdoor visibility
- Comparison of Boland high-brightness specifications is limited to one mention of the BEM-072h with 1100 nits brightness
- Latency measurements for Boland are not provided
- The digital level quality on SmallHD and Boland models is not directly compared in the discussion
- Most feedback is anecdotal rather than based on systematic side-by-side testing