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Thanks, Scott for showing how a field monitor can be used for photography instead of video. My Nikon D700's LCD is hard to see in the field. I was on the fence about purchasing this kind of product because all the reviews focused on videography. Thanks for your easy to understand review.
The D700 is pretty old, but after looking it up it appears to have a HDMI port that can display the live view. It looks like it is at 1280x720. The M50 I was using in the video displays at 1920x1080. So you won't get quite as much detail, but it should be okay. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_D700
Very informative, thank you . When you mentioned about option of changing color temperature on this monitor Does it apply to the monitor’s display only or also to the image camera takes? Thank you
Color temperature of the display. Technically you can set a color temperature in the M50, but that would have nothing to do with the external monitor (it would apply to jpeg photos the camera makes).
That looks very like the Feelworld monitors, as in practically identical. Right down to the buttons and sockets layout. I am finding that what information I get shown (besides the picture) depends on the camera, how it is configured to send HDMI. Even from one model to the next in the same make. I also find that having the bracket on the right, as is the default, interferes with getting my hand to the shutter and dials - "L" bracket. The hotshoe on a mirrorless may not be tall enough (and I have large clumsy hands). Have they not figured out that under the bracket on the right is where all the camera controls are? Is touch screen worth it? I do not use touch screen on the camera, or rather the nose focus reassignment. As with many other photographers I have the touch function partially disabled. It's still there on the camera monitor if I need to change menus or functions.. Thank you for the video. The monitors do a lot more than I had thought of. :)
I wouldn't be surprised if these companies source screens from one maker and then rebrand them. No idea if there are any firmware differences. The touch screen can make changing changing some settings slightly faster like the screen's brightness or audio volume pass-through, but overall not needed considering it doesn't communicate with the camera. The only camera/screen combinations I know of that do communicate are cinema cameras, but it's not something I've researched so there could be others. There seems to be some type of general misconception a camera will communicate that type of information over HDMI.
Hi Scott, Is there a step by step video on how to set up the A6Pro on a DSLR (Nikon D700)? Does the camera have to be in live view to view the same image on the LCD & monitor?
Was it you asking about the D7000, or was it the D700? Yes, all DSLRs need to be in liveview. DSLRs work in two modes. One is when the mirror sends light to the optical viewfinder, the other is when the mirror is up and allowing light to hit the sensor (liveview). HDMI would only work when the sensor can get the light. I don't have those cameras so I can't help you with exact information. You need to look over the manual for things relating to HDMI output and liveview.
Hi Scott. I'd like to start shooting video this year and so I'm trying to figure out which monitor I should buy. I'll be in the wetlands and prairie filming birds with a 70D and a Sigma 150-600. I tried using one of those viewfinder magnifiers that attach over the camera's LCD screen but that just was not working well for what I was trying to do. Already have a good tripod and head. I have never used an external monitor so I would appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have.
Why did the LCD loupe not work well? Too small? Too dark? Too much shake? For outdoor work, screen brightness should be a consideration. The one I used is okay, but I don't have any context to what else is out there. This is the only monitor I've used. Another thing to research is what the 70D can output through HDMI. I don't know the spec. Figure out if it will give you the live view you want at the resolution you want. The external screen won't give you any more resolution than the back LCD if the HDMI output turns out to be just a copy of what the camera pushes to the LCD. So the only benefit in that case would be a larger screen that isn't directly attached to the camera (not having it directly attached could be a benefit for long focal length work because even a slight touch of the camera can mess up the video. It looks like the 70D has "magic lantern" firmware support which should give you a lot more flexibility for video work. You might want to look into that. Though keep in mind it's not official Canon stuff.
Hi Scott, sorry for the error; I shoot with the Nikon d7000, not the d700; how will it work with the d7000? Do you find it easy to handle in the field, I'm learning nature photography.
The D7000 is newer so I assume it will be a bit better. If you have a HDMI computer screen or TV available, attach the camera to one of them to get a feel for what is possible with the camera. I had a D7000 many years ago but I don't remember the specifics. What you see in the video is the extent of what I've do so far. With videos like this, my goal is to come up with potential use cases to hopefully give viewers ideas to work from.
Depends on the camera and how it works in different modes for HDMI out. Also depends on how high of a resolution the camera can output in HDMI and the monitor's resolution. Keep in mind the screen won't communicate with the camera, so you potentially lose things like touch control on the camera's LCD (in the case of the M50 and other Canon EF-M cameras). I'd say it can help sometimes like what I showed here, but... it depends.
Thanks for the awesome review. I was wondering if is it possible to use this monitor in a portrait mode (liveview & playback). Lets say I turned my camera from a landscape to a portrait mode will the screen rotate automatically? one more thing regarding setting the aspect ration does it allow shooting in a portrait or/and square aspect ratio. I want to use it mainly for double checking my exposure and focus both in my video work as well as photography. Thanks
There is no smart communication between the camera and the screen. The screen takes in whatever a camera sends to it. All of that functionality would depend on what the camera is capable of and what it sends out of its HDMI port. If you are talking specifically about the Canon EOS M50, it doesn't change the orientation of on-screen elements based on orientation (The M5 does, but I don't have that camera anymore to test things). You could turn off the "auto rotate" setting to get portrait photos to take up more screen area of whatever they are being displayed on in review mode. If you set the M50 to 1:1 then you'd technically see that on the monitor, but it's no different than seeing it on the back LCD of the camera, just larger.
@@ScottJWaldron I want to use the monitor for shooting studio portrait. However, i'm wondering if im going to attach the monitor into my camera hot shoe mount, where can I plug in my flash transmitter. Thanks.
@@AdamAdam-ut7dn See if there is some type of "cage" for whatever camera you are using that doesn't block the hotshoe but also gives you additional mounting points. Otherwise, no idea.
I would assume that's dependent on the camera. For previewing photos it might use the aspect ratio of its LCD screen which is definitely not 16:9 that videos are usually recorded and displayed at.
It's a Manfrotto Pocket MP3-BK tripod. I also used a second 1/4th-20 quick release screw from something else I had on hand to attach it strongly to the cage. So if you attempt this you'd have to improvise with something similar.
I know it is a long time since you posted this but thought I would try to reach you with a basic question. I'm thinking about adding a monitor to my Sony for help on viewing still work but am not clear what the basic setup entails... do you need to make certain settings on the camera to get the camera view to appear on the monitor? And once connected do controls on the monitor change camera settings or only affect the monitor itself? Would really appreciate a bit of advice if you come across this comment!
@@prayagpankaj9237 The signal is going through HDMI. Do you know of any monitors and cameras that pass that type of data through HDMI? I don't. Maybe if some type of monitor supported USB and specific cameras for control, this one doesn't. The only chance of getting those features is probably high-end cinema gear.
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Ok thanks a lot.
Thanks, Scott for showing how a field monitor can be used for photography instead of video. My Nikon D700's LCD is hard to see in the field. I was on the fence about purchasing this kind of product because all the reviews focused on videography. Thanks for your easy to understand review.
The D700 is pretty old, but after looking it up it appears to have a HDMI port that can display the live view. It looks like it is at 1280x720. The M50 I was using in the video displays at 1920x1080. So you won't get quite as much detail, but it should be okay.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_D700
Thanks, Scott for sharing. Very informative. I just wish there was a way one could "flip" and shoot portrait
I have a similar monitor, an excellent unit, you surprised me though, by not using a tripod.
Very informative, thank you .
When you mentioned about option of changing color temperature on this monitor
Does it apply to the monitor’s display only or
also to the image camera takes?
Thank you
Color temperature of the display. Technically you can set a color temperature in the M50, but that would have nothing to do with the external monitor (it would apply to jpeg photos the camera makes).
That looks very like the Feelworld monitors, as in practically identical. Right down to the buttons and sockets layout.
I am finding that what information I get shown (besides the picture) depends on the camera, how it is configured to send HDMI. Even from one model to the next in the same make.
I also find that having the bracket on the right, as is the default, interferes with getting my hand to the shutter and dials - "L" bracket. The hotshoe on a mirrorless may not be tall enough (and I have large clumsy hands). Have they not figured out that under the bracket on the right is where all the camera controls are?
Is touch screen worth it?
I do not use touch screen on the camera, or rather the nose focus reassignment. As with many other photographers I have the touch function partially disabled. It's still there on the camera monitor if I need to change menus or functions..
Thank you for the video. The monitors do a lot more than I had thought of. :)
I wouldn't be surprised if these companies source screens from one maker and then rebrand them. No idea if there are any firmware differences.
The touch screen can make changing changing some settings slightly faster like the screen's brightness or audio volume pass-through, but overall not needed considering it doesn't communicate with the camera. The only camera/screen combinations I know of that do communicate are cinema cameras, but it's not something I've researched so there could be others. There seems to be some type of general misconception a camera will communicate that type of information over HDMI.
Hi Scott,
Is there a step by step video on how to set up the A6Pro on a DSLR (Nikon D700)? Does the camera have to be in live view to view the same image on the LCD & monitor?
Was it you asking about the D7000, or was it the D700? Yes, all DSLRs need to be in liveview. DSLRs work in two modes. One is when the mirror sends light to the optical viewfinder, the other is when the mirror is up and allowing light to hit the sensor (liveview). HDMI would only work when the sensor can get the light. I don't have those cameras so I can't help you with exact information. You need to look over the manual for things relating to HDMI output and liveview.
Hi Scott. I'd like to start shooting video this year and so I'm trying to figure out which monitor I should buy. I'll be in the wetlands and prairie filming birds with a 70D and a Sigma 150-600. I tried using one of those viewfinder magnifiers that attach over the camera's LCD screen but that just was not working well for what I was trying to do. Already have a good tripod and head. I have never used an external monitor so I would appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have.
Why did the LCD loupe not work well? Too small? Too dark? Too much shake? For outdoor work, screen brightness should be a consideration. The one I used is okay, but I don't have any context to what else is out there. This is the only monitor I've used. Another thing to research is what the 70D can output through HDMI. I don't know the spec. Figure out if it will give you the live view you want at the resolution you want. The external screen won't give you any more resolution than the back LCD if the HDMI output turns out to be just a copy of what the camera pushes to the LCD. So the only benefit in that case would be a larger screen that isn't directly attached to the camera (not having it directly attached could be a benefit for long focal length work because even a slight touch of the camera can mess up the video. It looks like the 70D has "magic lantern" firmware support which should give you a lot more flexibility for video work. You might want to look into that. Though keep in mind it's not official Canon stuff.
Hi Scott, sorry for the error; I shoot with the Nikon d7000, not the d700; how will it work with the d7000? Do you find it easy to handle in the field, I'm learning nature photography.
The D7000 is newer so I assume it will be a bit better. If you have a HDMI computer screen or TV available, attach the camera to one of them to get a feel for what is possible with the camera. I had a D7000 many years ago but I don't remember the specifics. What you see in the video is the extent of what I've do so far. With videos like this, my goal is to come up with potential use cases to hopefully give viewers ideas to work from.
Thank you for a great review! Does field monitors generally able to take photos with? Or is it only for videos? Thank you!
Depends on the camera and how it works in different modes for HDMI out. Also depends on how high of a resolution the camera can output in HDMI and the monitor's resolution. Keep in mind the screen won't communicate with the camera, so you potentially lose things like touch control on the camera's LCD (in the case of the M50 and other Canon EF-M cameras). I'd say it can help sometimes like what I showed here, but... it depends.
Thanks for the awesome review. I was wondering if is it possible to use this monitor in a portrait mode (liveview & playback). Lets say I turned my camera from a landscape to a portrait mode will the screen rotate automatically? one more thing regarding setting the aspect ration does it allow shooting in a portrait or/and square aspect ratio. I want to use it mainly for double checking my exposure and focus both in my video work as well as photography. Thanks
There is no smart communication between the camera and the screen. The screen takes in whatever a camera sends to it. All of that functionality would depend on what the camera is capable of and what it sends out of its HDMI port. If you are talking specifically about the Canon EOS M50, it doesn't change the orientation of on-screen elements based on orientation (The M5 does, but I don't have that camera anymore to test things). You could turn off the "auto rotate" setting to get portrait photos to take up more screen area of whatever they are being displayed on in review mode. If you set the M50 to 1:1 then you'd technically see that on the monitor, but it's no different than seeing it on the back LCD of the camera, just larger.
@@ScottJWaldron I want to use the monitor for shooting studio portrait. However, i'm wondering if im going to attach the monitor into my camera hot shoe mount, where can I plug in my flash transmitter. Thanks.
@@AdamAdam-ut7dn See if there is some type of "cage" for whatever camera you are using that doesn't block the hotshoe but also gives you additional mounting points. Otherwise, no idea.
Hello. Your monitor in photo mode displayed not full monitor screen and in video mode - full screen ? Why ? Mine the same... Thanks.
I would assume that's dependent on the camera. For previewing photos it might use the aspect ratio of its LCD screen which is definitely not 16:9 that videos are usually recorded and displayed at.
Hello Scott, can you give the reference of the manfrotto hand gripe? Thanks. Hugs from Lisbon! Stay safe!
It's a Manfrotto Pocket MP3-BK tripod. I also used a second 1/4th-20 quick release screw from something else I had on hand to attach it strongly to the cage. So if you attempt this you'd have to improvise with something similar.
@@ScottJWaldron thanks a lot! 👌
I know it is a long time since you posted this but thought I would try to reach you with a basic question. I'm thinking about adding a monitor to my Sony for help on viewing still work but am not clear what the basic setup entails... do you need to make certain settings on the camera to get the camera view to appear on the monitor? And once connected do controls on the monitor change camera settings or only affect the monitor itself? Would really appreciate a bit of advice if you come across this comment!
It's through HDMI. No camera control. Functionality and settings related to HDMI out depend on the specific camera.
I have a question, if you shoot in portrait instead of landscape does the picture display correctly or does it flip upside down like my monitor?
Either your camera or monitor must have an orientation sensor in it. This setup combination here doesn't change at all.
does the tap to focus work on this??
No
@@ScottJWaldron even i was not getting tap to focus with my raveneye...does tap to focus work on higher models like R5 or R6???
@@prayagpankaj9237 The signal is going through HDMI. Do you know of any monitors and cameras that pass that type of data through HDMI? I don't. Maybe if some type of monitor supported USB and specific cameras for control, this one doesn't. The only chance of getting those features is probably high-end cinema gear.
@@ScottJWaldron portkeys lh5p can do it for around 450€
WARNING:
Canon users cannot use their external monitors without the camera EVF and LCD going off in photo mode -.-
I don't recall what I said in this video, but yeah, the EF-M cameras turn the LCD off in photo modes when it senses an HDMI signal.
@@ScottJWaldron sadly even the case for the flagships EOS R3 and R5. This is deeply hidden in the manual's. Sony is definitely way better for this.