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  • Using a non-HD monitor for focus assist?

    Posted by Todd Shenk on November 2, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    I am new to shooting video on a DSLR, using a Canon t4i. I am thinking of picking up a non-HD monitor (the Calumet Pro Series 7″ monitor). I know that this is a cheap monitor, and it only sports an 800×480 resolution. Blinq is selling this monitor for only $219 right now, and I was thinking of getting it to try and improve my ability focusing. It has focus peaking.
    Is this monitor a waste of my time because of the low resolution? I was hoping to learn how to use this tool and if I like using a monitor and improve my skills then upgrading to a better one.
    Thanks…

    David Rehm replied 12 years, 6 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • David Rehm

    November 7, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    An HD monitor is always best but ANY type of monitor is better than trusting you eyes on the LCD. I used an old television once for a project I was shooting at home.

    David

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