2015Monitors forum
Selecting a monitor for Steadicam Pilot with V-lock mount and multiple input requirements
What the thread found
- OLED monitors lack sufficient brightness for Steadicam work in outdoor conditions
- The AC7 monitor delivers 400 nits of brightness, which is considered low for daylight viewing on a Steadicam
- LCD technology is preferred over OLED for outdoor Steadicam monitoring due to brightness performance
- The Marshall V-LCD651STX-3GSDI offers 650 nits brightness and features a transflective coating that improves outdoor visibility performance relative to its brightness rating alone
- Marshall brand monitors can often be purchased below list price
Depends on
- The brightness comparison information and monitor pricing data referenced was several months old at the time of discussion
- Monitor selection depends on the specific camera outputs available on individual productions