Advantage of new DSMC2 LCD display over older version? Mounting?

[Roger Alexander]

Hey guys, I do alot of gimbal work. One thing that really bothers me about the newer DSMC² RED TOUCH 4.7" LCD is that (from what I read on these forums and am told by the RED rep) they changed the way you mount the LCD so you can only mount it to the brain itself. In order to mount the LCD onto something other than the brain, like to the handle bar of a gimbal, you have to spend an extra $780 for a Lemo adapter kit seen here. **eye roll emoji** With the older version of this LCD display (i don't know the technical title of it) I was able to mount the LCD screen wherever I wanted with just your normal 1/4 inch screw and thread. Even if you used your own magic arm and got the extension cable elsewhere, you still have to pay $400 for the 2 adapter pieces.

According to the RED rep I spoke with, the older version LCD screen will still be compatible with the Raven. Therefore, I was going to look into maybe saving some money and getting a used older version LCD (assuming I can't buy the older version new anywhere online).

Are there any advantages functionality wise of using the newer DSMC² RED TOUCH 4.7" LCD over the old version?

 

[Jake Wilganowski]

You will still need a cable port ON the brain if you go with the old lcd, so at least 1 adapter on the brain

 

[Roger Alexander]

Wow, I didn't even realize until now that there's no lcd port on the brain.... **doulbe eye roll emoji**

 

[Bob Gundu]

Wow, I didn't even realize until now that there's no lcd port on the brain.... **doulbe eye roll emoji**

Or just get the Wooden Camera solutions for the weapon. Top Plate, or just the LCD solution.

 

[BrandonChristensen]

Does the new monitor twist or does it just fold up and down?

 

[Bob Gundu]

Does the new monitor twist or does it just fold up and down?

The 7" twists, and the 4.7 can only fold.

 

[Brian Pascale]

I have heard that the old 5" touch screen actually is more visible outside as it has a higher nits rating.

 

[Bob Gundu]

I have heard that the old 5" touch screen actually is more visible outside as it has a higher nits rating.

For sure it is brighter than the 7", but with far less pixels.

 

[Alex Bros]

Hey Bob, what's the Wooden Camera LCD solution you mentioned?

 

[Bob Gundu]

Hey Bob, what's the Wooden Camera LCD solution you mentioned?

Wooden Camera as you know have that great new top plate which is great for people who still the oder touch screens. If you are not going with their top plate, WC also will be making a simple LCD cable to accommodate the older screens. Watch the later half of the video here:

http://woodencamera.com/RED/RED-Weapon-Raven-Accessory-Kits/Easy-Top-Weapon-Raven.html