HDMI Field Monitors

Deanimator · Post by **Deanimator** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:54 pm

Since I've built a vertical mount, I've started to run into composition and focusing issues.

The viewfinder is out of the way and no longer usable.

The LCD screen is usable, but at an awkward angle.

I use a tablet to control the Wemacro.

Before getting the Wemacro, I used DSLR Controller for focus stacking. It's also usable as a monitor in conjunction with the tablet.

Using DSLR Contoller and the Wemacro software simultaneously would be impossible(?).

Does anyone use an HDMI monitor for studio macro? If so, what's a reasonably priced unit suitable for the purpose?

I just need a bigger display than the one on the camera which I can use for composition and focusing.

Pau · Post by **Pau** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:51 pm

What camera do you use?
I have working the Wemacro controller running together with EOS utility with live live view at the same Windows computer.

Deanimator · Post by **Deanimator** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:55 pm

Pau wrote:What camera do you use?
I have working the Wemacro controller running together with EOS utility with live live view at the same Windows computer.

I'm using a Canon T4i.

I don't have a Windows laptop and most of the camera tethering apps I've seen don't support 32bit Linux.

dickb · Post by **dickb** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:16 am

The first thing to try might be just connecting your HDMI computer monitor to your camera, to check whether HDMI out and the WeMacro app function well together. If you only need the monitor for studio work maybe a regular large computer monitor would work well for you.

I use a 7 inch Neewer (AKA Feelworld) NW 760 field monitor for use in the field. That works well, but if I were to buy one now I would get a newer 5 inch model to get a more compact setup. Abelcine A6 seems like a nice model.

Lou Jost · Post by **Lou Jost** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:03 am

Another option is the Aputure line, which Beatsy showed us some time back in a thread about this. I bought one based on his recommendation and like it very much.

Deanimator · Post by **Deanimator** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:45 pm

dickb wrote:The first thing to try might be just connecting your HDMI computer monitor to your camera, to check whether HDMI out and the WeMacro app function well together. If you only need the monitor for studio work maybe a regular large computer monitor would work well for you.

I use a 7 inch Neewer (AKA Feelworld) NW 760 field monitor for use in the field. That works well, but if I were to buy one now I would get a newer 5 inch model to get a more compact setup. Abelcine A6 seems like a nice model.

Unfortunately, I only have monitors with DVI, Display Port and SVGA connectors.

dickb · Post by **dickb** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:45 pm

Deanimator wrote:Unfortunately, I only have monitors with DVI, Display Port and SVGA connectors.

Isn't DVI and HDMI essentially the same signal? There are adapters between those for just a few dollars IIRC. Or get a cable with (mini) HDMI to DVI connectors. Just a thought.

Deanimator · Post by **Deanimator** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:23 pm

dickb wrote:
Deanimator wrote:Unfortunately, I only have monitors with DVI, Display Port and SVGA connectors.
Isn't DVI and HDMI essentially the same signal? There are adapters between those for just a few dollars IIRC. Or get a cable with (mini) HDMI to DVI connectors. Just a thought.

After posting that, I found out that there are adapters.

I just bought a larger Samsung 10.1" tablet which I can use to run DSLRController in live view mode, leaving the 8" ASUS for the Wemacro software over Blue Tooth (which strangely works MUCH better than USB).

I'll still probably look into using my DVI monitor as well. I stopped at OfficeMax on the way into work, but they didn't have the cabling necessary, and didn't have the tablet they showed for sale in the bargain. Their loss was Amazon's gain...

Deanimator · Post by **Deanimator** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:32 am

I've got an DVI to HDMI cable and HDMI to mini DVI adapter coming tomorrow, along with the 10.1 tablet.

If the camera will actually communicate with the 27"(?) monitor I've got lying around, that'll be great. Otherwise, I'll just use the larger tablet with DSLRController for focusing.

Deanimator · Post by **Deanimator** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:34 pm

dickb wrote:The first thing to try might be just connecting your HDMI computer monitor to your camera, to check whether HDMI out and the WeMacro app function well together. If you only need the monitor for studio work maybe a regular large computer monitor would work well for you.

I had to jump through some hoops, but that worked great!

Thanks.

I'll use the Samsung tablet for field work on a tripod.

dickb · Post by **dickb** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:47 pm

Glad to hear your hoop jumping worked out in the end.

Deanimator · Post by **Deanimator** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 3:07 pm

dickb wrote:Glad to hear your hoop jumping worked out in the end.

It's amazing seeing a gnat, smaller than an uncooked grain of rice, blown up to the size of a bald eagle.

I'm doing an 800+ stack of one of the gnats. It's wonderful to actually be able to focus accurately.