2014Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Handle and mounting solutions for 7-inch video monitors used as backup or set monitors
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Several aftermarket handle systems are available for mounting 7-inch monitors for handheld operation
- Ikan makes rugged handle sets that are affordable but relatively heavy
- CoolLCD offers multiple component options that can be combined into customized handle configurations
- Monitor handles can accommodate receivers and accessories mounted to the back via an AB plate
- Portabrace cases can fit monitors while they remain mounted in handle frames
- Lightweight adjustable yoke systems exist as an alternative to rigid handles
- SHAPE was developing push-button handle rigs specifically for SmallHD monitors
Depends on
- The thread dates from 2014, so product availability and designs may have changed
- Some mentioned products were out of stock or upcoming at the time of discussion
- No detailed comparison of weight, durability, or cost between different solutions was provided
- User feedback was anecdotal rather than comprehensive