SmallHD HDR monitor question

[Nicholas Wise]

Hi all

I already have the 1303HDR and it's proving to be very useful on set, especially for AC's running remote focus.

I am keen to get a larger brother, but I cannot decide between the 24" or 32" versions. I know the 32" is brighter, but are there any other obvious advantages to one over the other? My gear lives at a rental house so it could be on a studio shoot one day and on location another.

Any advice much appreciated.

 

[Corey Parsons]

Hi Nicholas,

I own the 1303 and the 2403, both HDR. The 13" has been great, and actually a very handy size for traveling or run-n-gun shoots. The 24" has been useful as well, but been less pleased with the color on it. Yes, it's extremely bright, but has a very bad viewing angle. It's good for clients to watch in a sunny/outdoor environment, but probably not the best for studio work with more controlled lighting. I realize this doesn't really answer your question on 24" vs. 32", but just my two cents. I guess I would consider seeing what other inventory your rental house has in stock, and maybe you can fill a void with either the 24" or 32", so yours would rent out first. Good luck!

 

[Nicholas Wise]

Thanks for the input, Corey.

The rental house is pretty set up with Flanders DM 25" OLED's. So I thought it might be worth getting a large daylight-viewable to add rental variety. The viewing angle issue concerns me though. I wonder if the 32" has the same issue as the 24".

 

[Brian Young]

I was an early adopter of the SmallHD 2403. Short story is that I loved the design but hated the color shift off-axis. It was horrible. I returned it and have since purchased a Flanders DM240 LCD and am very pleased.