External Camera Monitors?
May 2, 2017 09:06:07 #
Do any of you use external camera monitors? I'm mean the kind that fit on the hot show, generally 7". They look like they would be very useful under certain circumstances. Several on Amazon, from $139 - $249.
May 2, 2017 09:22:01 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
jerryc41 wrote:
Do any of you use external camera monitors? I'm mean the kind that fit on the hot show, generally 7". They look like they would be very useful under certain circumstances. Several on Amazon, from $139 - $249.
Don't forget the battery pack to power them. Lots of listings in video DSLR accessories.
May 2, 2017 09:24:58 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
Yes, I have used an Android Tablet, Tablet and My Laptop as a Monitor with Helicon Remote. (This software is for focus stacking but will take a single picture). It works rather well. When used Camera is on a tripod. Like all electronic displays bright light is a problem. A black cloth over the head can help. It is nice when taking photos close to the ground.
May 2, 2017 10:02:35 #
fetzler wrote:
Yes, I have used an Android Tablet, Tablet and My Laptop as a Monitor with Helicon Remote. (This software is for focus stacking but will take a single picture). It works rather well. When used Camera is on a tripod. Like all electronic displays bright light is a problem. A black cloth over the head can help. It is nice when taking photos close to the ground.
Thanks
May 2, 2017 10:03:07 #
romanticf16 wrote:
Don't forget the battery pack to power them.
And the charger. And the cable.
May 2, 2017 10:51:03 #
Wouldn't it be easier to use one of these:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=887720&gclid=CjwKEAjw3KDIBRCz0KvZlJ7k4TgSJABDqOK7fuNfSUyQqt1pjfwFQsDJutWL6ieVlhKw6Ipo3tgEcRoCb3Tw_wcB&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&A=details&Q=
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=887720&gclid=CjwKEAjw3KDIBRCz0KvZlJ7k4TgSJABDqOK7fuNfSUyQqt1pjfwFQsDJutWL6ieVlhKw6Ipo3tgEcRoCb3Tw_wcB&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&A=details&Q=
May 2, 2017 18:22:02 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Do any of you use external camera monitors? I'm mean the kind that fit on the hot show, generally 7". They look like they would be very useful under certain circumstances. Several on Amazon, from $139 - $249.
They are, especially off-camera (either cordless, or with a cord)!
May 3, 2017 07:12:13 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
jerryc41 wrote:
And the charger. And the cable.
The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys!
May 3, 2017 12:38:43 #
I've used both my Andrid tablet & phone at different times by way of an app called 'DSLR Controller'. It works either wireless or over usb cables.
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