What the thread found

• The Marshall Electronics V-LCD70XHB-3GSDI and V-LCD70MD-3G are suitable monitors for the Flyer LE, offering good value under $2000.
• Marshall transflective monitors provide acceptable daylight visibility relative to their cost.
• The Flyer LE monitor cable can be modified by replacing the mini-DIN connector with BNC and XLR connectors to accommodate aftermarket monitors.
• Modifying the Flyer LE monitor cable for an external HD-SDI monitor enables full HD-SDI capability without additional equipment modifications.
• An 800 nits brightness rating with 1000:1 contrast ratio may be insufficient for viewing in very bright sunlight in some conditions, even with a monitor hood.
• The V-LCD70MD offers waveform monitoring and other advantages over the older V-LCD70XHB at comparable or lower cost.

Depends on

• The sunlight viewability assessment is based on limited user reports and varies by location and shooting conditions.
• The cable modification procedure requires technical skill; detailed instructions were offered but not included in this thread.
• The discussion dates from 2013, and monitor technology and availability may have changed.
• One user's inability to see the 800 nits monitor in some daylight situations may be specific to their environment or shooting angle.

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