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Marshall's 5-Inch HDSLR Monitor
By Staff
posted Oct 21, 2010, 09:53
This new portable unit is the perfect solution for DSLR and video professionals seeking to capture their best shots. Don't be fooled by higher screen resolution or sizes.
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Accessories | HDSLR Monitors
Marshall's New HDSLR Monitor
V-LCD50-HDMI
5" Small 800 x 480 Camera-Top / Portable Field Monitor with HDMI
Marshall Electronics introduces a new addition to its' popular and well-praised
lineup of portable camera-top monitors. This new portable unit is the perfect
solution for DSLR and video professionals seeking to capture their best shots.
Don't be fooled by higher screen resolution or sizes.
The V-LCD50-HDMI 5" monitor is packed with features found in more expensive
models. This compact LED-backlit confidence monitor offers amazing picture performance
and excellent viewing angles for users simply looking for a portable, yet versatile
monitoring solution. The V-LCD50-HDMI offers standard features including a wide
variety of formats and markers, 4 user-configurable front panel function buttons,
RGB Check Field / Field Detect, RGB gain and bias control. Major features include
Marshall's industry leading FALSE COLOR and PEAKING Filters, along with Image
Flip, Freeze Frame, and HDMI Auto Color Space and Ratio detect.
This unit can be battery-powered in the field using 4 AA batteries or the included
power supply. The bottom 1/4"-20 mount allows this lightweight unit to
be mounted to most DSLRs, cranes, and jibs (hot shoe adapter included).
Features
False Color
The False Color filter is used to aid in the setting of camera exposure. As
the camera Iris is adjusted, elements of the image will change color based on
the luminance or brightness values. This enables proper exposure to be achieved
without the use of costly, complicated external test equipment. To best utilize
this feature, you must understand the color chart and have a basic understanding
of camera exposure. Normally, when shooting subjects like people, it is common
practice to set exposure of faces to the equivalent of approximately 56 IRE.
The False Color filter will show this area as the color PINK on the monitor.
Therefore, as you increase exposure (open the IRIS), your subject will change
color as indicated on the chart: PINK, then GREY, then a few shades of YELLOW.
Overexposed subjects (above 101 IRE) on the monitor will be shown as RED. In
addition, underexposed subjects will show as DEEP-BLUE to DARK-BLUE, with clipped-blacks
indicated with a FUCHSIA-like color. Lastly, the color GREEN is used to indicate
elements of the image that are approximately 45 IRE. This represents a "neutral"
or "mid-level" exposure commonly used for objects (not people).
Peaking Filter
The Peaking Filter is used to aid the camera operator in obtaining the sharpest
possible picture. When activated, all color will be removed from the display
and a black-and-white image will remain. The internal processor will display
RED color on the screen where sharp edges appear. When the camera operator adjusts
(or "racks") the focus control (on the camera lens), different parts
of the image will have RED colored edges. This indicates that this portion of
the image is sharp or in focus. Final focus is achieved by racking the camera
lens focus control back and forth until the desired portion of the image has
RED colored edges. Please note that this feature is most effective when the
subject is properly exposed and contains enough contrast to be processed.
Technical Specs:
Screen Size (Display Area): 5-inch Diagonal
Resolution (Pixels): 800 x 480
Viewing Angle: L+R: 170° / U+D: 170°
Brightness: (in cd/m²) 300
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Input: HDMI x 1
Dimensions: 4.86"W x 4.40"H x 1.84"D
Power Consumption: 1.25 Amp @ 5VDC
Weight: .55 lbs. (250g)
Resources:
http://www.marshallmonitors.com
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