25Mar MustHD 5.6 inch 1280×800 field monitor Quick look video
Had a chance to do a little more testing this afternoon. Here’s a quick video look at the MustHD 5.6 inch monitor. Build quality is plastic with lots of vent ports, but that’s not unreasonable for a monitor under $300 with this much screen resolution. I’m still very impressed by the image quality. This thing looks pretty nice on the Canon c100.
A few of you were also asking about the SDI (BNC connectors) on the back of the unit. It appears these only accept and output composite video, which makes sense for a monitor in this price range. If I have a BNC to RCA connector laying around or the parts to make one, I’ll try and give this a test for confirmation.
In the few hours I’ve had to play around with it, I’d say the screen and battery interface are the MustHD’s biggest assets. The battery adapter system is very well thought out and the screen really impresses me for a monitor in this price range. I’ll post some more thoughts once I’ve had a few days to shoot with it.
March 25th, 2014 at 4:19 pm
Thanks for this!
I’ve been holding off buying either the MustHD a Lilliput or SmallHD until you got your hands on this.
I’m still not sure which to pull the trigger on yet but this monitor for the price to features ratio is looking pretty good compared to the others and I’m getting ansy. 🙂
March 26th, 2014 at 1:28 am
I have had a small hd dp4evf and dp6. Both were sold. I really liked the dp6, but i figured it is 2014 and i shouldn’t need to spend 1000’s to get critical focus anymore.
I’m selling my 7d as well so I can be ready for a 7dmkII with dual pixel sensor and AF during video!
In the meantime, i just picked up a EOS M. It will get me by since this is just a very expensive hobby of mine.
I do want a nice field monitor to compose my shots… and this monitor is looking good. I bought a liliput from amazon but i returned it. At the time, i didn’t like the focus peaking features. It felt ineffective… But that was probably lack of exp with using it.
March 26th, 2014 at 6:13 am
I bought my DP6 used for $425, at that price I’ve found it to be a pretty good value. I always thought it was a bit over priced at $1000. The MustHD has a great screen (looks almost as good as the dp6 to my eye), but it’s almost 100% plastic. As long as you aren’t taking it out in the extreme conditions I think the MustHD is a pretty darn good value. As for focus peaking, it uses a white overlay with a yellow is defining line for focus. Some prefer red outline indicator while some like black and white or blue screens as a focus aid. It really depends on what you like and what you’re used to.
March 26th, 2014 at 8:39 am
Heh deejay I want to purchase this but do you recommend waiting till NAB to see is the price goes down? Do field monitors usually go on sale then?
March 26th, 2014 at 9:00 am
I think MustHD is offering up the best prices directly from their website. Field monitors tend to slowly drift down in price, unless a replacement model is announced, but i’m pretty sure the 5.6 is their latest version.
March 26th, 2014 at 4:05 pm
I still like the Samsung tablet and tp-link wifi combo.
But cannot locate a sunscreen for the tablet @ 8 1/4″ wide by 5″ tall….
March 26th, 2014 at 4:33 pm
Could always make one with some foam and a glue gun.
March 28th, 2014 at 7:04 am
Can you explain this set up? When I Google it I get services. Thanks
March 28th, 2014 at 7:51 pm
I watched your video on the Nexus 7(2012) with DSLR controller so I decided to buy a 2013 Nexus 7 and I love the set up. The only thing that I wish it had was an ability to plug my headphones and listen to what the camera (canon 6D) is actually recording. Does the MustHD let you listen to the actual camera recordings through the headphone jack on the monitor? Thanks.
March 31st, 2014 at 5:58 pm
Don’t mean to bug but I would love to know if it does. Thanks.
March 31st, 2014 at 7:21 pm
You’ll be able to hear audio during playback but not while recording on the MustHD panel. Review goes up on Friday.
March 5th, 2015 at 9:45 am
Hello!
I was wondering if there is a way to view the monitors battery level? I just received mine and in the menu the battery level says HIGH, but is greyed out… I am using generic Sony batteries and am wondering if this could why I cant seem to find out how much power the monitor has left. Any help/insight is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!