goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

Good morning to all "Hoggers"

Looking for a personal recommendation

I am interested in buying a small, maybe 5 inch, 6 inch or 7 inch and diagonal display-control monitor which would mount on top of my DSLR or mirrorless R5 Camera...

There are so many different units out there, with so many specifications that vary, I'm at a loss for finding the right direction in which to go. Price or low price it's not an absolute necessity... The key is value for the money spent.

I would like to mounted either on my "camera frame" or my hot shoe attachment, connected via the HDMI in / out port and be able to control all of the functionality of the camera itself from the monitor...

I have done research, b, searching this form and have not been able to find any writings on the subject so, I would appreciate any feedback from individuals who are actually going through such a scenario.

My objective is to have a much better, precise and tight control of viewing my images for landscape photography, night time photography and maybe even astrophotography for Milky Way Type shots.

Any and all input would be greatly appreciated for I just don't know where to begin. I've done digital photography for almost 10 years now and this is a New Concept for me.

PS ~~ I am a Canon user / owner and I know that there are monitors out there that use either dual-battery or accommodate LP - E6 battery. My preference is to find a unit that will accommodate the Canon battery since I already have eight of them.

Thanks in advance to everyone

Cheers
George Veazey
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Bluefish Loc: Berks County, PA

Thanks for the inquiry George. I have no advice for you; however, I too am looking for a monitor for my iPhone for table top photography. Thanks everyone.

Mike

winhto Loc: Edmonds, Washington

There is this thing called Feelworld. Google and you'll see a whole bunch of these on YouTube. Be sure to get one for your camera. I'm taking about the cable going from the monitor to the camera.

winhto Loc: Edmonds, Washington

Amazon sells these.

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

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Winhto

This is definitely one of the brand name is that I am looking at. Thank you for your input.

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

Probably best to here from someone that does a lot of video. At least I was until covid. For example I have an Ikan 5" monitor for my mirrorless camera's. The issue with even this budget unit it is clumsy mounted to the
top if carrying around. That said smaller then 5" is about the same as good monitor on the camera's like my Sony's. If you are using a tripod most of the time maybe a good idea. Their are a lot of cheap monitors
on Amazon buy one and try it. The really good ones are really expensive. Video people struggle with a monitor audio connection and mic and maybe a LED light if needed. With all of this it is a mess.
You can put it on an arm l like flash people do. Not great. So my suggestion is buy a cheap china one
and try it out. Then maybe go for Small HD brand. Good luck.

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

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Hi Tom

Thanks so much for your input.. YES, I do admit that some of the units today can be clumsy being mounted at the top and at the point of the "hot shoe"...

I currently have on-order from Amazon the following: SmallRig Camera Cage for Canon EOS R5 and R6 2982

URL is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HS29VCL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And I also intend to mount a "Handle" on Top of the Camera Cage, with a Display Mount... As I had mentioned, this will be for intricate landscape shots... like a long lens (600mm or 600mm+2x) on a tripod and I will be taking a lot of time and patients with the setups.

YES, a lot of research on Amazon for sure... ha ha




Tks again

Cheers
George Veazey
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Woodworm65 Loc: Lombard, IL

Andycine 4K A6plus touch screen look it up on YouTube I have one and it is very good.

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

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WOOD

First, thank you so much for responding and your direct input. The fact that you actually own the device and have personal knowledge means a lot.

That is one device that I was actually looking at also and if I may, can I ask you two questions since you own set device.

When you are using the device and the camera is active in the video mode, do you have actually a display both on your camera and the monitor at the same time showing on both?

The other question, and I think that it is correct, does that device actually use the Canon LP - 6E batteries?

Thank you so much for your time and your input

Cheers
Geo Vz
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tcthome Loc: NJ

Most likely. Also you can check B&H & Adorama. Pretty sure I have seen them there.

tcthome Loc: NJ

If for landscapes only & on a tripod, you could consider mounting an arm type holder for a tablet /ipad with a slightly larger screen for this. Good luck.

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

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Tks so much TCT

I am giving that consideration but, concerned about the connection type and if it will support it. YES... I am definitely considering that also... Probably going to get the "best" cable which also has lighting connection and try that this weekend

Cheers
Geo Vz
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goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

The cage great idea. Good plan. We will see if you like the cage thing.
I have a few sitting in the closet. Sound like you have a good plan.
The newer camera's have great LED's. But they are not good enough
for some work. Viewfinders are great today but not enough.
Good luck sounds like fun

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

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Tom

Got my "Cage" yesterday and did the install/attachment...

Going out tonight for 'pretest shots' for upcoming full moon of May 26

Yes, all about having fun

Cheers
Geo Vz
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