Have you ever spent a whole day at a photo shoot only to find out that you didn’t properly focus on your subjects’ face? Covered an event only to discover that the video you saw on your DSLR’s monitor greatly differed from the actual footage when editing?
These are problems that a lot of beginner photographers and videographers face as they start their creative journey. Thankfully, having a preview monitor on set can help remedy these issues. These monitors can help you identify issues during production, while also giving you the flexibility that a smaller screen just won’t give you. Browse through Adorama’s list of video monitors and choose the right one for your next project.
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Professional video monitors aren’t just for film directors. Photographers can perform tethered shooting, which allows them to see photos taken during photo shoots split seconds after they’re taken. Videographers who work on a smaller scale have their own version of the field monitor—an external monitor for their video camera. While smaller than a 4k production monitor, these monitors are still considerably bigger than those found in-camera.
Identify Flaws During Production with Video Monitors
When selecting a preview monitor, there are several factors to consider: size, features, and image quality. One crucial factor in choosing your field monitor is the quality of its screen. You’re going to want something with the appropriate resolution, color reproduction, and adequate brightness, and size. A bigger screen isn’t always better, though, especially if you’re just mounting it to your camera. Lastly, you are going to want to determine what features you’ll need.
Do you need a monitor with barn-door like panels for shade? Do you need a more complex user interface or are you fine with a simple, straightforward one? These are just some of the questions you have to think about when shopping for a preview monitor.
For more than 35 years, Adorama has provided creative professionals with the equipment they need to realize their vision and create quality photos and videos. Browse our impressive list of field monitors from brands like Atomos, SmallHD, and Ikan.
