Do you need a field monitor?

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024

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  • @alexgoriatchenkov
    @alexgoriatchenkov Рік тому +1

    5 09; 5 42;; ... for photography in monitor for some reason not in full scree viewing as when camera in Video mode. In video mode displayed in full screen and all setting you can adjust in camera screen which is ON also. Same in my monitor... I prefer if in both (movie AND photo) modes monitor displaying in FULL screen.. Thank you for nice talking ideas.

  • @leedoyle1510
    @leedoyle1510 3 роки тому +12

    Nice production, content and presentation. However even though you mentioned a couple of scenarios for photographers, I think you missed some others. Field Monitors are very handy for all photography using a tripod including landscape, long exposure and light painting. The larger screen allows to to explore angles to can't reach with your eye or can't see the LCD (as is the case with many LCD's that don't tilt up when taking images in portrait mode). A field monitor is seriously handy for nailing precise focus (so critical for nightsky images) and for playback of images in greater size and detail. This can help detect little things that may need to be removed from the shot without wasting more time editing them out later.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому

      Hi Lee - firstly thanks you for watching my video and the feedback! I totally agree with your comments, my views were really based on my photography and camera usage. I try to minimise what I carry so rarely even take a tripod out with me! I do wonder whether some of the uses surrounding focus are somewhat eroded now as mirrorless cameras allow you to magnify focus through the EVF to make sure everything is crisp. I guess not everyone has a mirrorless though! Cheers!

  • @Herobox-ju4zd
    @Herobox-ju4zd Рік тому

    What about focus peaking on a field monitor? Is it better than what the camera itself offers? I've never seen focus peaking working optimally and never had a photo that was 100% sharp when just relying on focus peaking.

  • @kelvin869
    @kelvin869 2 роки тому

    Yeah, try using a Lumix S5 at night with Constant Preview turned on, and you will see very quickly why you need an external monitor.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  2 роки тому

      They are an excellent tool. I rely on mine more and more. Even with my little ZV-1 which has a screen that can flip to the front of the camera. Thanks for watching

  • @soundtempleAU
    @soundtempleAU 2 роки тому

    Hi, quick question.. what will happen if I shoot 4K 60p video with field monitor that supports only 4K 30p? Cheers.

  • @KTHKUHNKK
    @KTHKUHNKK Рік тому

    Hello my friend I just subscribed and hit the Bell. I'm currently using a Sony nx5u video camera. Due to my declining eyesight I need a larger monitor.
    Perhaps you can help me. Two things I want more than anything on a monitor. I want to view my cameras menu through the field monitor That's #1
    So I need a monitor that will adapt or work with the Sony NP batteries. Will you suggest something.
    At least 7 to 10 inch
    HDMI in and out.
    Thanks. Keith

  • @tejagudise
    @tejagudise 3 роки тому

    hey, i have a doubt, will that monitor or any monitor show us the real 1080 p video? on the camera screen its just not sharp enough to manually focus, so will the monitor show full 1080p of just a scaled up view of the camera screen??

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому +1

      Hi There! So the monitor I own receives its feed via an HDMI output from the camera, so it is definitely receiving a full digital feed. If you consider that this is the same feed an external recorder uses (which generally can record at qualities better than those cameras can produce natively), I think then the quality of the picture is going to come down to the quality of the monitor you buy. Mine is a cheap one so I would say that the picture is no better than that of the LCD on the camera. I have used it for focusing but in conjunction with the focus peaking my camera has. A more expensive monitor will certainly give you better quality which may be better to use for manual focusing. Hope that is of some help! Cheers

  • @AdamAdam-ut7dn
    @AdamAdam-ut7dn 3 роки тому +3

    Do you think a field moinort will be a lighter substitute for shooting tethered ? If I want to shoot tethered outside my studio I will have to carry with me my laptop (16") plus a stand including a tethering cable. However. using a field monitor (to check my composition, exposure and focus) will be much lighter and lighter. What do you think.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Adam Adam! Yes I think a field monitor would really help you out. It would be much smaller and lighter to carry around and you also would not need a stand as you could mount it in your camera shoe. The screen will not be as big as that on your laptop, but a 7 or 10 inch monitor will give you a much better screen than the one on your camera so will be good for your use.

    • @AdamAdam-ut7dn
      @AdamAdam-ut7dn 3 роки тому +1

      @@TomFrickerPhoto ​ Thanks. One more thing, I read some comments saying that the monitor gets really hot (some says even extremely hot) did you encountered this issue with your monitor.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому

      I can only speak from experience with my monitor. I have never noticed it letting off any real heat at all, especially compared to my laptop! Thanks for your questions 😀

  • @gibsguitars
    @gibsguitars Рік тому

    If a monitor turns off the camera screen, how would I tap to focus on a face for example?

  • @IreneYoungFoto
    @IreneYoungFoto 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Shooting both stills (CD Covers) and music videos, I find a larger screen valuable for both, not just video.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому

      Hi Irene! Thanks for your comment. Totally agree that a monitor can help in all kind of situations. I think they are more of a general necessity for video, but certainly in some types of photography are just as much of a requirement. Thank you for watching 😀. Have you taken photos for any famous albums? 😃

  • @usablellc6735
    @usablellc6735 3 роки тому +2

    Very well done. This should have more views! That said, if you're as near sighted as I am, a separate monitor can help. I'm considering purchasing one for my work which is mostly outdoors since I need the brightness and the ability to compose photographs on a screen that is bigger than a postage stamp.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому

      Thank you - believe me this video is doing my well compared to some of my others that are struggling for 20 views! The use case you put forward certainly sounds like a very valid one, I guess I didn’t consider specific situations like this. Maybe I was a little general.

  • @MichaelSeneschal
    @MichaelSeneschal 4 роки тому +2

    I think this is a great video. Well organized and presented. Thanks!

    • @tomfricker1
      @tomfricker1 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Michael! Feedback means the world 😊

  • @aram5642
    @aram5642 2 роки тому

    The usefulness of such a monitor depends on which facilities the camera hooked up to a field monitor can offer. Both units can have their own limitations. Being able to toggle settings overlay is a must. In practice you'll never know it until you see it for yourself. For photography the most important thing for me would be magnified focus preview: in MF - be able to magnify an area, either by using cursor or by pinch zoom, or auto MF Assistant. And have focus peaking on when you want.

  • @NatashaJBella
    @NatashaJBella 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Really useful and great presentation.

  • @raymondrak961
    @raymondrak961 3 роки тому

    The video is excellent in regard to content and presentation. What was not mentioned but assumed is that a camera needs to have the live view feature to take advantage of a monitor. Most DSLRs do but some older models don't. In regard to speaking too fast, I think it is common for Brits to speak quickly. As a US resident, it took me about a year of weekly conference calls with a London office to understand everything that was said.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Raymond! Thanks for your comment! Yes - should have mentioned that it’s definitely a good idea to make sure your camera can support a monitor. It’s true to say us Brits speak at a rapid pace... that plus bring in front of a camera probably makes us pretty unintelligible.

  • @TexpatOTG
    @TexpatOTG 2 роки тому

    More to carry. My video shooting is all location or outside. I had rather carry a gimbal or monopod than an external monitor. Probably will be one in my future. Good show !

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the comment! It’s always a tough challenge to pack a carry that covers all eventualities! Most of my shooting is at home so not such a problem for me. Cheers

    • @JellyFishMcgee-bs5xe
      @JellyFishMcgee-bs5xe 10 місяців тому

      Putting a field monitor Onto your gimbal
      Is the best thing you will ever do for your low shots.

    • @TexpatOTG
      @TexpatOTG 10 місяців тому

      @@JellyFishMcgee-bs5xe Hope to add a monitor after X-maa

  • @newtuber4freedom43
    @newtuber4freedom43 2 роки тому

    My bo does macro, would it be useful for macro in field & in studio?

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  2 роки тому

      Hi! Yes I think so. For macro it would be useful for precision focus. In the studio it could have lots of applications! Thanks for watching

  • @Fish_nipples1998
    @Fish_nipples1998 Рік тому

    I want to get a 7" monitor with as accurate of a display as I can. one reason is that I have terrible eyesight and a bigger display helps with my ability to see what im shooting. most of my photo taking is with a tripod so the bulk and the weight are not as big of a concern.

  • @albatros44444
    @albatros44444 3 роки тому

    Sorry: Are you in hurry? Must get the bus? I can't follow, because you speak too quick for me.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому +1

      Hi - Thanks for the feedback. I will bear in mind for my next video and slow down a bit :)

    • @dr.ozdowski
      @dr.ozdowski 3 роки тому +3

      You can always slow down video playback in YT video options. Change from 1 to 0.75 should be enough. I am not a native English speaker, so I use it option quite often.

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  3 роки тому +1

      @@dr.ozdowskiThanks for the comment that is a good tip - The only downside to that would be that the video would be longer... meaning more listening to me :-P

  • @MekaBanes
    @MekaBanes 2 роки тому

    First time here, helpful video

    • @TomFrickerPhoto
      @TomFrickerPhoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Star! Glad the video was of use to you.

  • @reddwhite4376
    @reddwhite4376 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the very helpful video!

    • @tomfricker1
      @tomfricker1 3 роки тому

      My pleasure - glad you enjoyed it