Carrion LCD vs Red Pro

[Rob Castiglione]

Is there a case for just buying the Carrion LCD instead of the Red LCD?

What are the pros and cons of this? I know Finner has recommended the Carrion.

One point against the Carrion is that it needs to be separately powered. I dont want to take power from a battery because the camera is already apparently power hungry enough (though I guess the LCD does this already - just through the camera). Would the Carrion plus vmount battery on it be too heavy to stick on the camera via a noga arm?

Camera does not arrive til December so that I have the time to get these things right, I hope.

Rob

 

[Ivan G]

Good luck trying to get a hold of Luis and a Carrion... I've sent 10 emails for support and no answer

 

[James T Mather]

I agree Luis is not great at responding to emails. The monotor is very good though.

 

[Rob Castiglione]

Oh, I didn't mean to open up any old wounds.

Just wanting to explore what the best option is. All other things being equal I am leaning towards the Red because of ease of use.

Assuming the image quality is comparable is it just all the input and output options that makes the Carrion so attractive?

Rob

 

[James T Mather]

the carrion picture is absolutely the best one i have seen on an on set monitor. If Luis would sort out manufacturing and customer care, I would buy another.

 

[Brian D. Goff]

the carrion picture is absolutely the best one i have seen on an on set monitor. If Luis would sort out manufacturing and customer care, I would buy another.

ActionProducts 8.5" pro LCD 1000nit to be announced at IBC:spidy:

 

[James T Mather]

....Plus it has anamorphic desqueeze for those shooting on such lenses

 

[Rob Castiglione]

Clearly with all this massive activity and development going on with accessories for the Red it is sensible to wait. Looking forward to seeing the Action LCD.

Thanks

Rob

 

[Curran Giddens]

Don't forget the RED Pro 7" LCD will be available soon.

 

[Harva Raj]

One point against the Carrion is that it needs to be separately powered. I dont want to take power from a battery because the camera is already apparently power hungry enough (though I guess the LCD does this already - just through the camera). Would the Carrion plus vmount battery on it be too heavy to stick on the camera via a noga arm?
Rob

i don't recommend you buying RED's batteries. Try 190 Watt batteries from anjibatteries

link
http://www.anjibatteries.com/product.sc?categoryId=9&productId=41

 

[Jarred Land]

I would stay away from anji batteries.. they are chinese cells. Skywalker.. i do believe you are the first one to ever complain about the RED battery

 

[Harky Jewett]

I agree. Red batteries are terrific. Were you having a specific problem with them?


By the way does the Red Pro LCD desqueeze by any chance?