2005Monitors forum
Selecting LCD monitors for broadcast work with varying video formats
21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Monitor suitability depends primarily on the video format being used - film, SD video, or HD video.
- Standard definition video work can use most LCD screens, including models from Transvideo or Teletest.
- HD-capable monitors often do not display true HD resolution but rather extended definition, limiting the actual line pair detail visible compared to HD camera sensors.
- Focus accuracy with LCD monitors becomes challenging in live shooting situations even with focus peaking enabled at maximum strength.
- High-brightness monitors from Tiffen (Highbright) and MK-V (Hummingbird and Blackbird models) are specifically designed for outdoor and high-light environments like Steadicam work.
- Transvideo manufactures high-brightness monitor models that perform well for professional broadcast applications.
- MK-V produces multiple Hummingbird monitor variants with different feature sets - basic model without frameline generator or Lemo connector, and Blackbird model with frameline generator and Lemo connector.
Depends on
- Discussion is from 2005, monitor technology has advanced significantly since then.
- HD monitor capabilities discussed refer to older extended-definition technology rather than modern HD standards.
- Price information and current availability were not provided in the thread.
- The user's specific camera model and shooting conditions not fully detailed.
- Experience reported is primarily from professional broadcast and film work, may not apply to other applications.