TV Logic 7" Vs. Pana 7.9" Vs. Red 7"

[Evin Grant]

I'm trying to decide which 7" LCD to add to the kit.
I already have a 8.4" Pana which rocks but really is too big for onboard.
I'm leaning toward the TV Logic because of weight, V-mount batteries and the DVI input. The Red 7" looks very nice but limits me to onboard only and I can't shoot my 5" and 7" LCDs together. I like having both the LCD and EVF for operating and giving the 1st AC a bigger focus monitor.
Anyone have experience whit both and an opinion?

 

[Chris Foreman]

In my experiece the TV logic is an excellent on camera monitor, especially as it has a pixel to pixel mapping option. The only issue I have found is that it's a bit noisy in terms of picture even at the lowest apeture setting on the monitor control. For the money it can't be beaten.

 

[Curran Giddens]

I don't have experience with any of these monitors, but I went with the RED 7". Put it this way.

Which would rather have:

1. EVF, RED 7", and then a much larger (20"+) HDSDI or HDMI offboard monitor

or,

2. EVF, RED 5.6", Pana 7.9" or TV Logic 7"

and don't forget about the proprietary stuff with the RED LCDs.

and also, 1,000!

 

[Anders Holck]

I have the Tv-logic 7".
DVI doesnt work with the RED HDMI on my unit.
The screen is great with a physical sharpness knob and pixel-to-pixel zoom The formfactor is nice, but the LCD panel is not as good as the 9"
The waveform is very small and rough and not in the same league as the Astro or cinemonitor HD.

 

[Dominic Cochran]

Evin, any reason other than difficulty of delivery that you aren't considering the Carrion for OB use? Just curious.
Edit: sorry, saw that you didn't like the slightly larger Pana for OB for size reasons

 

[Evin Grant]

I want as compact and light an OB monitor as possible.

 

[Birns and Sawyer]

The Panasonic 7.9 is great, we have one for rentals, and it's really nice and compact. It has about the same viewing size as the 8.4 because of the widescreen display.

The HDSDI is an option board you have to install, and it doesn't loop out, but it is a great, lightweight solution.

 

[Evin Grant]

The Pany is nice but it's over a pound heavier Also the TV Logic has an SDI loop out. I'm pretty sure I'll go with the TV Logic at this point.

 

[Tim Naylor]

I've a Nebtek HDS 70 which I like very much. Excellent picture and contrast. Much lighter the Panny 80 and brighter. No Waveform though. Has peaking.

 

[Mitch Gross]

I think the new Nebtek is a great monitor for the money. Good for outdoor shooting as well.