2009Monitors forum
Compatibility of Tiffen UltraBrite 2 HD monitor with PRO2 camera sled and mounting considerations
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The PRO II sled does not have HD-SDI capability built-in, but an external HD-SDI feed can be connected to the monitor
- The Tiffen UltraBrite 2 uses a double bar mount system and has multiple input/output connectors for video and power
- The Tiffen UltraBrite features an anti-reflective coating that differs from other monitors and affects performance in bright conditions
- Transflective LCD technology maintains contrast under bright sunlight by acting primarily as a reflective display when exposed to daylight
- Using downconverters is a practical solution for HD camera feeds on non-HD-capable sleds until HD infrastructure is available
Depends on
- The PRO2 sled requires external HD-SDI input to display HD video, as it lacks native HD-SDI output
- Monitor mounting on the sled may require additional adapters or cables beyond standard connections
- Some monitor options mentioned had limited availability at the time of discussion
- The discussion includes unresolved claims about the Tiffen UltraBrite's design origins and manufacturing