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Need help in purchasing 17-19" production/studio monitor

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Looking to make the most out of a limited budget. Want to get a production monitor to use with my scarlet that I can also use in post as well for grading, client monitor etc.Usually we rent the panny BT-LH1710 for on set. I love this monitor, but I also know there's a newer model the BT-LH1760W which I heard has better blacks, but the air intake is terrible on it. And then at NAB I guess they released the BT-LH1850 which sounds awesome, but not sure if it is for field or just studio use. I also have heard good things about Flanders scientific, but as I've never used them before I lean towards Panasonic just out of familiarity. Any suggestions?links to the monitors:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/598792-REG/Panasonic_BT_LH1710_BT_LH1710W_17_Widescreen_HD_SD.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/608533-REG/Panasonic_BT_LH1760_BT_LH1760W_17_Widescreen_HD_SD.html

http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/BT-LH1850.asp
 
I don't get it, why is this 1850 model still not 1920x1080 pixels?? it has 1,366 x 768 resolution. tv's, computer screen, iPads all have higher resolutions, why can't the 1850 also have at least 1920x1080??
 
Max M. said:
I don't get it, why is this 1850 model still not 1920x1080 pixels?? it has 1,366 x 768 resolution. tv's, computer screen, iPads all have higher resolutions, why can't the 1850 also have at least 1920x1080??
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Panasonic probably decided to buy a less expensive monitor to keep costs and price down on a big-ticket item.

Consumer TVs and monitors are made by the millions. They benefit from a huge supply and demand. Video production equipment is a small custom slice of an even smaller market. Almost no one in the world needs a production monitor, but everyone wants a TV.
 
Thanks Shane. Did you notice any specific improvements over the 1710? I think this is probably the monitor I'm gravitating towards. Wonder when it will ship?
 
I've been looking at this monitor from Flanders. Just released and seems pretty good for field use and post work. Would love to hear others input on this as well.
 
Dominick Pietrzak said:
I've been looking at this monitor from Flanders. Just released and seems pretty good for field use and post work. Would love to hear others input on this as well.
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That looks interesting, may have to rethink my decision. More expensive but may be worth it.
 
Shane Kelly said:
That looks interesting, may have to rethink my decision. More expensive but may be worth it.
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I've heard good things about FS, so when I saw they had a new one it got me thinking. They've got a field case available and c-stand mount so it seems good for field work. Also has battery plates available.
 
I checked out the Flanders 21" at NAB and was very impressed. I'm needing to replace an aging Panasonic 1710 which has been great. But have been seeing a lot of the FS on sets, they really look good. They also have a nice package of scopes and features. The one downside right now is Hoodman does not make a shade for the 21", although I spoke to them at the show and they said they'd go visit them and see if they can get one made.
 
steve green said:
I checked out the Flanders 21" at NAB and was very impressed. I'm needing to replace an aging Panasonic 1710 which has been great. But have been seeing a lot of the FS on sets, they really look good. They also have a nice package of scopes and features. The one downside right now is Hoodman does not make a shade for the 21", although I spoke to them at the show and they said they'd go visit them and see if they can get one made.
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Why don't you just get the 21" field package which comes with a bag that turns into a hood and can be mounted on a stand?

I think I'm gonna go with the new 17" once I get my EX1 package sold.
 
so does anyone have any experience with FSI CM-170W? we're just about to buy one and would appreciate any useful info.
 
Girmantas Neniskis said:
so does anyone have any experience with FSI CM-170W? we're just about to buy one and would appreciate any useful info.
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I bought one over the panasonic and am really impressed, great picture and no green cast like my previous panasonic. Also, it's really light.
 
21" Flanders Scientific. It's full 1080p, weighs less than Panny 17", and comes in a lazer cut Pelican case that's smaller than Panny's case and can fit in the overhead. The picture quality is outstanding and the price is less. Don't know how they do it. We love ours so much we sold our 17" Pannny right away.
 
steve green said:
I checked out the Flanders 21" at NAB and was very impressed. I'm needing to replace an aging Panasonic 1710 which has been great. But have been seeing a lot of the FS on sets, they really look good. They also have a nice package of scopes and features. The one downside right now is Hoodman does not make a shade for the 21", although I spoke to them at the show and they said they'd go visit them and see if they can get one made.
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Really impressed with this monitor as well, beautiful image. The only thing I didn't like was how the waveforms move, find the TvLogic have smoother WF's...at the end of the day though the info is there and there and the image is A-mazing. We are looking at picking up a 21' in the next month hopefully.
 
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