Best handheld field monitor for Directors

[Jeremy Wiles]

What are folks using for a handheld director's monitor for in the field? I'd like something at least 9 inches. 7 inches just seems too small for a director's monitor. I don't think SmallHD make's a 9" monitor.

Does anyone have suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Federico Rizzo]

Hi Jeremy

No doubt. Red 9" touchscreen monitor. With a camera for sure.

I'm selling one here:

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?168568-RED-9-quot-Touchscreen-monitor-mint-conditions

 

[James J Lamberg]

There are not many 9" options out there and I have yet to see one light enough for sustained handheld use. In my opinion, 7" is the sweet spot for handheld and the next step up is 17" on a stand. I love handing my smallhd 703 bolt to directors, knowing that there are no cables for them to break or screws that are going to come loose.

 

[Cameron Currier]

If you really need 9", I think the FSI BM090 is the best option?

 

[Joel Voelker]

SmallHD 703 Bolt is the best handheld directors monitor I have found. If you need a bigger monitor than that, the Flanders 9” is beautiful color but not bright. Better to jump all the way to 17” offerings.

 

[Jason Sinclair]

I agree with Federico. The 9 inch Red is the monitor if you want a 9 inch. Lens Authority is selling a few for a good price.