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If you"ve just started out in video, on-camera monitors may seem like a luxury. Experienced videographers will tell you otherwise. As well as enlarging the display to make recording easier, lots of on-camera monitors can also improve your camera"s video output. Whether you"re shooting on a cine camera, a mirrorless, or a DSLR, an external monitor is a necessity if you want to get serious about filmmaking.

Some of the more high-end on-camera monitors not only increase the size of your display but can improve your camera"s video functionality. For example, when shooting with a Panasonic Lumix S5(opens in new tab) and an Atomos Ninja V external recorder, you can shoot 12-bit RAW instead of 10-bit 4:2:2 with its internal recording option. On-camera monitors are also great additions if your camera lacks features such as a fully articulating screen such as the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K(opens in new tab).

Even if you have features turned on such as focus peaking, zebra lines, and false colors, an on-camera monitor lets you apply frame monitors which can reveal flickers that smaller monitors might not. They also enable you to proof content and show other people on set without having to cram around a small screen.

In this list, we run through the best external monitors and video recorders around so you can get the big-picture experience before you hit your editing suite and it’s too late to re-shoot.

Since the release of the Atomos Ninja V back in 2018, it has become pretty much the industry standard in monitor recorders. It"s a popular choice among both budding and professional videographers and filmmakers thanks to its beautifully calibrated 5-inch HDR display and its ability to support 4K 60p ProRes HQ, H.265, 4:2:2 ad DNxHR. The Ninja V will also support 6K Apple ProRes RAW and it"s the only monitor of this size to do so thanks to a deal between Apple and Atomos. Other features include pro-level monitor tools such as waveforms, false colors, HDR monitoring and LUT support.

If your camera doesn"t support 4K, the Ninja V might be a bit overkill as you won"t make the most out of the features you"re paying for. If you"re just after a monitor so that you can view your video easier, the Atomos Shinobi would be a better option and it will save you money. Alternatively, if you"re shooting some serious projects and need something even bigger, the Atomos Shogun(opens in new tab) which appears later in this list sports a massive 7-inch screen, perfect for using with the best cinema cameras.

With the built-in camera control for various Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Blackmagic, and even Z Cam cinema cameras, this is a great option for anyone wanting a monitor that will help a filmmaker get the shot and be a very helpful visual aid in the composition process.

For a reasonable price, you get a great package that is built to withstand the vigorous day-to-day life of a filmmaker while on set, in the studio, or for on-the-go shooting. Paired with a tough travel case for ease of transport between shoots, great monitor features, and the ability for onboard audio monitoring, the PortKeys LH5P II is a great 5.5” monitor for anyone looking to up their game in the cinematography world.

If you"re just looking for an external monitor and don"t need recording capabilities, the Atomos Shinobi delivers the display quality of the Atomos Ninja V but at a fraction of the price. It"s the perfect choice for vloggers who shoot with a camera with limited screen articulation such as the Sony A7 III(opens in new tab) or the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K(opens in new tab) which has a fixed display.

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5-inch is the only recorder in our round-up that can capture Blackmagic"s own RAW code video introduced on its Pocket Cinema Camera Range and is an ideal option for any editors who use Davinci Resolve to grade and edit.

This is the big brother of the original Shinobi, offering a much larger 7inch display - and billed as the movie directors and focus directors, but also as a great presentation screen for vloggers wanting to see clearly what they are recording. Its bright 2200-nit screen is the key attraction here - but it also does much more than just monitoring your image. With HDR capability - it offers built-in Log conversion, so you can see what your raw footage is likely to look like when edited, and you can even load up your own LUTs via the built-in SD card slot.

Even if you primarily do your photo editing on a laptop, an external monitor for use when you are not on the move can be a great investment. It’ll give you a larger screen to work with and make the editing process easier and more enjoyable.

There’s a huge choice of monitors on the market, across a wide range of price points. In this guide, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know so you can pick the best monitor for photo editing for your needs and budget.

As well as a list of actual monitors for photo editing, I’m going to share with you the key specifications that you need to look for when buying a monitor. This means you’ll be able to get the right sort of monitor, even if it’s not one on our list.

I’ve been a professional photographer for many years, and whilst I do have a laptop for on the go edits, I prefer to do my photo editing on a large monitor in my home office. A larger screen lets me see the details of the image more clearly, as well as get a better overview of my image library.

Prior to being a travel photographer, I worked as a software developer for many years, so I also have a good understanding of computing technology in general. This article is based on my years of experience as both a photographer, and my background in computing.

Before I go through a list of the best monitors for photo editing, I wanted to share the key specifications you should be looking for when evaluating a monitor.

There are hundreds of monitors on the market at any given point, and this information will help you understand which specifications are important to help you narrow down your choice.

Screen size is normally measured in either inches of centimetres, and manufacturers use the distance from a bottom corner to the opposite top corner. This is the same way television screens are measured, because the diagonal is the longest distance and for marketing reasons, bigger is always better.

Above 32 inches you are either looking at very large screens, or ultrawide screens. These can definitely work, but you obviously need a fairly large desk and a larger budget. For most users, 27 to 32 inches (68 – 81 cm) is likely the sweet spot.

So, for example, a 1920 x 1080 display has 1920 pixels horizontally, and 1080 pixels vertically. If you multiply the two together, you get the total number of pixels for a 1080p screen, i.e. 2,073,600.

You will likely be familiar with the idea of a 4K screen as this is a popular marketing term for large televisions. A 4K screen has 3,840 pixels horizontally and 2,160 pixels vertically, giving a total of 8,294,400 pixels. That is exactly four times the number of pixels of a 1080p screen.

When it comes to pixels for a screen for photo editing, having more pixels will mean you can fit more of an image on the screen. As the monitor gets larger, more pixels also mean the image will be sharper.

For photo editing, we’d recommend a minimum of 1920 x 1080 up to 24 inches. For a 27-inch (68 cm) screen, a minimum resolution of 2560 x 1440. For screens larger than 27 inches, consider a 4K resolution screen.

I cover this topic in a lot more detail in my guide to monitor calibration. The main thing to realise is that not all monitors are created equal when it comes to the ability to display colors.

The two things to consider are the color gamut, and the color accuracy. Gamut refers to which colors the monitor can display. Most monitors can display around 16 million colors, although higher end monitors can display up to a billion colors. As a point of reference, researchers agree that most people can distinguish around a million colors.

You might therefore think that a monitor will far outperform what we can see, but unfortunately this is not the case. Having a monitor that can display 16 million shades of green for example isn’t going to be much use!

Of course, you can’t control the color accuracy of other devices that other people are using. The best you can do is ensure your colors are as accurate as they can be.

Monitors designed for photo editing are often factory calibrated, but it is nearly always a good idea to check and calibrate them yourself afterwards. Some high-end photo editing monitors have built-in calibration hardware. For others, you will need to use a third-party calibration tool like a DataColor Spyder.

When buying a monitor for photo editing, it’s a good idea to check what calibration options and settings it has, so you know you can adjust it if necessary.

Like many items of technology, monitors are available at a range of price points, from monitors under $300 to monitors in excess of a thousand dollars.

Your budget is of course a personal matter. However, it’s a good idea to set a budget before you start shopping, as it’s a good way to narrow the field down.

It is definitely possible to get a good monitor for photo editing for around $300, but you will have to make some sacrifices at this price point which may be things like the screen size or resolution.

Most people will likely be happy with a good monitor in the $300 – $800 range. However, if photo editing is part of your business and you need color accurate images for print and web work, then I would probably invest in a higher end monitor.

USB-C. One of the newest standards, USB-C can transmit power, data and video information, making it a very versatile port. Found on newer PCs and Apple computers.

Most monitors will have a number of different connectivity options. Ideally it would be best to invest in a monitor which supports the newest USB-C standard for future proofing, although of course the main thing is to ensure it works with your existing setup.

At its most basic, an LCD monitor works by shining a light through a number of colored pixels to create the image you see. There are a range of different technologies (see the section on screen technology) for achieving this.

The key thing to pay attention to is the consistency of the display in terms of brightness and color uniformity. Having a monitor that is brighter, or displays color differently, in one area compared to another is going to make your photo editing process more challenging.

However, if you are working with multiple displays, or sometimes need to view your screen from a different angle, then you will want to consider how the monitor performs from different viewing angles.

Most monitors perform best when viewed straight on, and then have varying performance if viewed from the side, top or bottom. So if these are common usage scenarios for you, then do consider the display’s viewing angles. These are normally linked to the technology in use.

Most flatscreen monitors on the market today use LCD technology. This technology has been around for a while. LCD stands for liquid crystal display, and the basic principle is that electricity passes through a liquid crystal substance which affects its opacity.

Light is shone through the liquid crystals onto red, green and blue sub-pixels, and by controlling the opacity of the liquid crystal, different colors can be produced. If you want to know more, there’s a good explanation of how LCD displays work in general here.

There are a number of different ways that the liquid crystals can be set up inside the monitor. Whilst this all starts to get a bit technical, the main thing to understand is that different setups lead to different performance characteristics. So it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each technology, as they directly impact how well the monitor works, as well as how much it costs.

TN –stands for twisted nematic. This is the oldest LCD display technology. It is cheap, but these screens tend to have poor color accuracy and low gamut coverage, poor contrast, good brightness, poor viewing angles and low uniformity. Avoid if possible for photo editing.

VA – stands for vertical alignment. This technology is commonly used in television screens. VA panels have great contrast, good brightness, reasonable viewing angles, reasonable color accuracy, good gamut coverage and good uniformity. Can be ok for photo editing.

IPS – stand for in-plane-switching. These tend to be the most popular choice for color accurate work. Good contrast and brightness, excellent viewing angles, good brightness, great gamut coverage and good uniformity. A great choice for photo editing.

There is another, newer display technology starting to appear in monitors and TV screens, which is known as OLED. OLED stands for organic light emitting diode. Unlike LCD, this doesn’t use a backlight, instead it uses organic light emitting compounds as the light sources.

OLED offers advantages similar to IPS, but with improved contrast and much darker blacks. However, it is also more expensive, and can be susceptible to “burn-in”, where leaving the same image on the screen for too long leaves an imprint.

Overall, IPS panels are the best general choice for photo editing in my opinion, although OLED will likely start to replace this as the technology matures. If you’d like to know more about various display technologies, this guide is an excellent overview.

You might be wondering if a flat screen or a curved screen is better for photo editing. Honestly, this is down to personal preference. Curved screens tend to be more popular with very wide and/or very large monitors.

The disadvantage is that they are not so good for multiple users, you need to be in the right position, they take up more desk space, they are more expensive, and they don’t work so well with multiple monitor setups. They can also affect perception of straight lines, which can make photo editing more challenging in some situations, especially architecture.

This article is focused on using a monitor for photo editing, but that is obviously only one reason to use a monitor. Whilst many of the features that make a monitor good for editing also make it good for other uses, this isn’t necessarily true of every use.

For example, many folks like to play games on their monitors. A large monitor can make for an immersive gaming experience. However, there are some features like high refresh rates and low response times that are important for a good gaming experience. These are generally not important for photo editing, but if you do want a good gaming experience, you’ll want to also consider these features as well.

For watching content, such as movies and TV shows, then many of the same features that make for a good photo editing monitor (accurate colors, good brightness and contrast) also apply. However, you might want to consider a monitor that has built-in speakers for example, so you can hear what is going on without needing external speakers or a headset.

We will now go through our guide of what we think are the best monitors for photo editing on the market today. It is worth noting that there is a huge range of monitors on the market today, however we think this list definitely features some of the best options.

Note that manufacturers often have multiple monitors, some with very similar model names. Model availability and naming can also vary depending on geographic region. So always check the features before making a purchase.

This features a 23.8-inch (60.5 cm) 1920 x 1080 screen. If you have a smaller desk space or just don’t want a larger monitor it makes for a solid choice. Narrow bezels means this could also work well in a multi monitor setup.

The monitor has an IPS panel which means you get excellent viewing angles. For photo editing, it covers 99% of the sRGB color space, which is fantastic for a monitor at this price point.

For photo editing, that high resolution means you’ll be able to fit a lot on the screen. Connectivity wise you get HDMI and DisplayPort. There are no built-in speakers.

Asus make a wide range of ProArt displays. The PA278QV is somewhere in the middle to budget end of the range, however you still get a lot for your money.

This model features a 27″ (68 cm) screen and a 2560×1440 resolution. That is the screen size and resolution that I personally use for photo editing and I find it offers everything I need.

Asus aims this monitor firmly at folks who want color accuracy. It offers 100% sRGB coverage, and is factory calibrated for color accuracy. That calibration is then certified against the Calman verification standard to ensure the colors are accurate.

Like the majority of monitors in this guide this is an IPS panel so you get good viewing angles. It also has built-in speakers and a range of connection options including DisplayPort and HDMI. It also has USB ports so you can connect accessories like a mouse and keyboard to the monitor.

As with many other monitor manufacturers, you can go up and down in price in the Asus range to get different features. For less money you can get the smaller 24″ 1920 x 1080 PA248QV. Or you can spend a bit more and get the 4K 27″ PA279CV which offers a higher resolution.

Dell are well known for making high quality monitors, and their UltraSharp range is particularly focused on content creators looking for high-performing color accurate monitors.

You also get a USB-C hub with four ports for peripherals, a networking port for connecting to a local network over ethernet cable and a DisplayPort output for connecting an additional monitor in a daisy chain configuration.

When you start researching monitors for photo editing, the brand BenQ is likely going to pop up. They make a range of excellent monitors, some of which are particularly suited for photo editing.

BenQ states the monitor covers 99% of the sRGB gamut, and they factory calibrate it and guarantee it for color accuracy and color uniformity. To this end, it also has Pantone and Calman verification of its color accuracy.

This monitor also supports HDR, meaning you can watch and create HDR content. Connectivity is also good, with support for USB-C, DisplayPort and HDMI. There are also three USB ports, a KVM switch so you can connect peripherals like a mouse and keyboard to multiple computers (like a laptop and desktop), and it also has built-in speakers.

Time for another Dell monitor, this time an ultrawide. If you’re wondering, an ultrawide monitor is one which has an aspect ratio of 21:9 rather than the more traditional 16:9 or 16:10 that most monitors have.

In summary, you get more horizontal space, which can be beneficial for photo editing, allowing you to have before / after images side by side whilst editing.

As this is an UltraSharp, it’s designed for content creators and to have accurate color. You get 100% sRGB coverage as well as 95% DCI-PC, making this a wide-gamut monitor.

You also get a raft of connectivity options, including 2x HDMI, USB-C and DisplayPort. This monitor also has an ethernet port, KVM support for two computers, a number of USB ports for peripherals as well as built-in speakers.

Eizo specialises in making high-end display products for a variety of applications, from air traffic control monitors through to medical display systems. They also have a range of very well-regarded monitors for color critical work. These are commonly found on the desks of graphic artists who need the best.

The Eizo ColorEdge monitors are specifically focused at creatives. They have two ranges, the more affordable (in relative terms!) ColorEdge CS monitors, and then their high-end ColorEdge CG monitors.

The ColorEdge CS2731 is from their slightly more affordable range. This is a 27-inch (68 cm) IPS monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution. It covers 100% of the sRGB gamut and 99% of the Adobe RGB gamut.

It is also designed and calibrated to offer excellent color uniformity across the whole screen, with special circuitry built in to ensure uniformity of color and brightness.

That isn’t all. The monitor is compatible with Eizo’s range of monitor hoods, which can reduce glare. It also ships with Eizo’s ColorNavigator software to allow color calibration, and which works with Eizo’s external color sensor (sold separately) for ongoing calibration.

Time for a slight curveball, in the shape of Dell’s Alienware branded curved ultrawide OLED gaming monitor. Yes, this is marketed as a gaming monitor. However, as you will see, it is more than capable as a monitor for photo editing.

This is currently the only monitor in our round-up that uses an OLED panel. These have been rising in popularity in laptops, and the Dell laptop I use for photo editing has an OLED screen. I love the incredible colors it is capable of, and how deep the blacks are compared to a normal IPS, where black can often seem a bit more like a dark grey.

With that in mind, I wanted to include this monitor on our round up. I know that a lot of folks (myself included), do more than photo editing on their monitor. In my mind, this is the best all round monitor for everything from photo editing to gaming to watching movies.

Honestly though, the main thing about this screen is the blacks. OLED panels allow for black to be truly black, which is a revelation when you realise how grey other monitors make black seem.

Sitting at the top of BenQ’s range of monitors for photo editing is the superb SW321C. This is a 32-inch (81 cm) IPS panel with a 3840 x 2160 (4K) display.

This monitor is crammed with technology to make it appealing to photographers. First, you get 100% sRGB and 95% AdobeRGB coverage, making this a wide gamut monitor. It also supports HDR. Color accuracy is factory calibrated and verified on each monitor, and it has built-in hardware calibration tools to ensure continued accuracy. It also has excellent uniformity and viewing angles.

There have been a few Dell monitors on our list, all of which are good contenders. However, if you want the best from Dell’s lineup, and your budget stretches to it, then the UP3221Q is the one to look at

This is a 31.5-inch (80 cm) 4K HDR IPS monitor which uses a technology known as mini-LED. Whilst this still uses backlight technology, as with other IPS LCD displays, the backlight is made using 2,000 mini-LEDs. Most LCD displays use a number of backlights to light the individual pixels making up the monitor, but not thousands of them.

The advantage of using so many LED’s is that you get around the issue of reduced contrast and poor black levels that are traditionally associated with IPS panels. In fact, mini-LED technology performs more similarly to OLED technology in that regard.

All that technology adds up to a monitor that offers superb color uniformity and deep blacks. This is a wide-gamut monitor with 93% AdobeRGB coverage.

You also get a monitor hood, support for all the major connectivity options, the ability to connect two different sources with different color gamuts and display them side by side.

Eizo make exceptional monitors, and this is one of their flagship models. It’s a monitor that you will find gracing the desks of professional creatives the world over.

Admittedly, the price is slightly eye watering. But for those who need the best, it is likely a price that is worth paying. Ok, let’s look at what makes this monitor so great.

First, this is a 31-inch (79 cm) IPS wide-gamut panel that offers 99% of the AdobeRGB color space as well as HDR support. Interestingly it offers a 4096 x 2160 resolution screen, which is slightly higher than 4K, and a 17:9 aspect ratio. It also has built-in hardware calibration and colorimeter for ongoing color accuracy.

At this price, you would expect this monitor to be color accurate out of the box, which of course it is. Display uniformity and viewing angles are also excellent.

You get two DisplayPort and two HDMI inputs, so you can hook this monitor up to multiple sources. It also has 3 USB ports for peripheral connectivity. It also comes with a monitor hood.

We’ve covered a lot of monitors and monitor information in this post. We appreciate that many of you might just want some recommendations at particular price points.

To that end, we’ve put together what we think are the best monitors in a range of categories that we would pick. So whatever your budget or preference, the following should help you decide which monitor is right for you.

That’s it for my guide to the best monitor for photo editing! If you found this useful, you might enjoy some of my other photography related content. Here are some articles to get you started.

You’re going to need something to run your photo editing software on. See our guide to the best laptops for photo editing for some tips on what to look for.

If you want a camera or lens, but the prices are a bit high, see our guide to where to buy used cameras and camera gear for some budget savings options.

And that’s it! I’d love to hear about your thoughts on your favorite monitor for photo editing, and am happy to answer any questions you have. Just pop them in the comments below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

It seems impractical to spend thousands on afield monitor since most cameras already give you a preview of your subject. But if you want to create intelligently framed shots with a creative punch, having one of the best field monitors can really hand you that competitive edge.

Let’s start with its standout feature: its 2200-nit brightness setting, which is over double the regular 1000-nit brightness of standard monitors. Paired with the monitor’s max brightness capacity, the great pixel density, high-quality resolution, and 1200:1 contrast ratio work together to prevent the display from being washed out by ultra-bright sunlight.

As if that isn’t enough, FW279 boasts color calibration technology, which allows for precise color reproduction. No distortion and only real colors captured in real-time; that’s Feelworld’s guarantee. Add in the great monitoring tools, and you’ve got yourself an impressive field monitor for high-level videography.

Budget monitors with decent displays were hard to find until the Neewer F100 completely changed the game. Designed with a built-in speaker, a headphone port, and composite inputs, this monitor is quite impressive. It’s also capable of displaying images with an ultra HD 1280×800 resolution.

The Neewer F100 falls short in terms of brightness, resolution, and other image-enhancing features. The good news: It makes up for it with an excellent 1200:1 contrast ratio.

Its 5.5-inch 1920×1080 display delivers clear images for different shooting applications. It also has a 1000:1 contrast ratio, making it a great monitor for brightness adjustments.

What really sealed the deal for us is the touchscreen, which makes it easy for you to quickly access the menu by swiping and pinching the display. This comes in handy when you’re shooting outdoors and want to change your zoom and brightness settings.

And this functional device has video-assist features that go beyond the basics. Other than the standard histogram, false color, and peaking tools, you also get 3D LUT support via an SD slot, which is more common on higher-priced field monitors.

A bonus feature is its 8V DC output, which is compatible with a range of video-capable DSLRs. We like the solid dual-battery mount, which can support Canon LP-E6 and Sony NP-F batteries.

The Atomos Ninja V gives you the best and the most accurate previews of your photos and video footage. Compact in size but packed with features that boost efficiency, this device is a strong option for professionals.

Its 5-inch HD display offers a wide array of functionality, including a playback and recording option. Other external monitors can’t directly record 10-bit 60p video, but the Ninja V steps up and shows the world that it’s possible. You can even record 4K 10-bit HD video straight from your camera via an HDMI 2.0 cord.

These features, along with focus peaking, multi-level exposure tools, and a 1000-nit brightness setting, make the Ninja V a great monitor for all occasions.

The Lilliput A11 is another superb field monitor. It benefits from an excellent-quality 1920×1200-resolution screen fitted into a 10.1-inch 8-bit LCD display. This includes 320-nit brightness and full lamination technology so you can see everything as clearly as possible.

The R5 gets you access to high-tech monitoring features such as a waveform (for brightness), a vectorscope (for chrominance such as saturation and hue), and LUT support (for color manipulation). Likewise, this device enables you to adjust brightness and the color gamut via two modes: PQ and HLG. Together, these tools allow you to make essential adjustments while shooting.

In terms of connectivity, this device gives you more than just an HDMI input/output option as it also includes a 3.5mm audio headphone jack and an SD card slot. Thanks to its handy tools combined with impressive connectivity, the R5 is definitely a great option for the price.

The Atomos Shinobi is perfect for cinematographers and vloggers who prioritize great imagery. It even offers unique functions that make shooting more personal and hands-on.

The Shinobi field monitor won’t let you down when you’re shooting outdoors thanks to its 1000-nit brightness setting and 5-inch HDR display. You’ll be able to see crisp images even when you’re shooting in daylight. Nothing beats the Feelworld FW279 for outdoor shooting, but even so, the Shinobi’s brightness setting is still very respectable.

Its major highlight is the new Analysis View feature, which gives you complete control over your shoots. It basically lets you view your shots while simultaneously allowing you to make tweaks via tools like the histogram, waveform, and vectorscope.

If you want touchscreen functionality, the Portkeys LH5P II is one of the best field monitors available. It has a large 5.5-inch touchscreen with a brightness of 2200 nits and a 1920×1080 resolution, and the glass is tempered for superior durability. The display is housed within a robust metal frame that should withstand the rigors of travel and on-site photoshoots.

News flash: Not all camera monitors have recording capabilities. But before we compare the difference between non-recording and recording monitors, let’s first discuss the typical camera setting.

Basically, most cameras have a built-in internal recorder, but they are essentially designed for capturing still images, which in turn greatly impacts thermal management, data compression, and battery life. When used as a standalone device for recording live videos, these cameras often offer low bit rates.

Field monitors with recording capabilities cannot alter the details your camera produces, but they help you produce better outputs by reducing lossy data compression, which results in media distortion. Also, a recording monitor provides video outputs in a wider range of formats that greatly match popular video-editing software. And it doesn’t stop there. When you’re out on a shoot, a recording monitor will give you features that non-recording monitors lack.

Most cameras offer a small preview on the rear LCD. But while this is useful, a field monitor will give you a larger view and better flexibility when setting up your compositions. And by identifying small issues in advance, you can make on-location tweaks that’ll prevent you from spending extra time editing.

As a general rule, wider monitors require more head movements, making it more convenient to use monitors in the range of 5-7 inches. Also, these monitors usually come with extra tools such as a waveform, peaking, a vectorscope, and false color. Larger monitors are best mounted on a separate device for added comfort and stability.

Weight is an important factor for many on-the-go videographers. While lightweight monitors help boost productivity and lessen fatigue, heavy monitors can do the complete opposite. More importantly, weight can affect stability and balance, especially when you’re shooting outdoors.

By definition, video resolution refers to the density of pixels displayed on your device. Field monitors are commonly available in two types: High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD).

What you want is to view unscaled footage that lets you see the real quality of the images you produce. You can do this by looking for a monitor with 1:1 pixel mapping, which is a display technology that gives you an exact preview of your output.

Do you frequently shoot outdoors? There are camera monitors that give you better control over brightness, but generally, 1000 nits or so can give you the flexibility you need. You should also check on the field monitor’s contrast ratio, which affects brightness and color.

HDMI is an interface used for processing two types of digital data: uncompressed video data and either uncompressed or compressed audio. The maximum length of high-speed HDMI cables reaches up to 49 ft (15 m), while regular HDMI cables are usually 16 ft (4.9 m) in length.

SDI, on the other hand, is the professional standard for processing signals. Depending on the quality, SDI cables can transfer digital data up to 390 ft (118.9 m) or, in some cases, 2,500 ft (762 m).

While your camera may already have the tools you need, a good camera monitor can mean a significant difference in your shooting and editing workflow. Below are some of the tools you may come across as you look for the right field monitor:

Scopes are color analysis and exposure tools that rarely come with a still camera system. They help you better visualize exposure and luminance via waveform displays. Thanks to these waveforms, you can efficiently tweak contrast and exposure in different frame points.

Focus peaking, focus assist, and zoom tools generally help you keep your lens focused while shooting. Why do you need these when most cameras have an autofocus function? For one, these features come in handy when doing precision shooting, particularly if you’re focusing manually.

Audio channels are not a necessity, but it’s good if your monitor supports at least two audio channels. A handy tool for videography projects, an audio channel will help you efficiently track the sequence of your audio and video data.

Shooting outdoors is usually a challenge in itself. From logistical challenges to unforeseeable lighting/weather changes, a bright monitor for judging your framing, focus, and exposure is key. Here are some monitors you can use for every project, no matter how bright your surroundings are.

A professional monitor should have SDI-In and Outputs as well as HDMI In-and Outputs, with an added bonus to cross convert these signals (which is still quite rare, unfortunately). This gives you the most flexibility and future-proofing because you can connect the monitor to any camera you like.

When you want to use a monitor for exposing your image, it is always good to not just have to trust the image that you see. Exposure tools take away the guesswork and show you exactly how your image is exposed.

While monitors in this size were expensive just until a few years ago, many budget options have come on the market in the last few years. Check out our bright monitors overview in 7″ size below.

The Feelworld Lut7 monitor is a great find for this price. The 2200nit Touch Screen is a MUST HAVE. I have been able to use it on bright, sunny, beach days without the need for an additional sun-hood because of how bright it gets. That brightness will also save you on those cloudy, overcast days. On-camera monitors tend to throw back a harsh, almost mirror-like, reflection where the Feelworld Lut7 is clean and easy to see (see video for an example and an unboxing). The 7inch screen is nice because it allows you to pull up other items like RGB Parade, Vectorscopes, Grids, Audio Levels, etc. and still have plenty of room to monitor your video (again see video example). This monitor has a lot of the professional features you would find on much pricier models at a more affordable price. False Colors, RGB Parade, Wave, Vectorscope, Audio Bars, Audio and HMDI Out, LUT support...I could go on an on. Again, for this price range it is a great monitor!

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Maintenance Package Services consist of cleaning and checking the external parts of the covered product, as well as the following internal parts of the product: image sensor, mirror (if applicable) and focus screen. If while performing Maintenance Package Services, Nikon becomes aware that additional services, such as repair, will be necessary and the product may have to be disassembled or parts replaced in the product, we will consider this to be request for repair and treat it as such. In this case you will not be charged for the Maintenance Package Services, even for such services already performed. However, an estimate for the cost of the repairs to the product will be sent to you, and if you do not approve the repair cost estimate, your product will be returned to you.

Cleaning internal dust from the product that requires disassembly of the product is not covered under Maintenance Package Services and will only be performed for a separate charge for each product. Only services specifically listed will be performed under the particular Maintenance Package Services.

Only necessary minor adjustments are included in the Maintenance Package Services. Adjustments requiring parts or significant labor will only be performed for a separate charge for each product. If while performing Maintenance Package Services, Nikon becomes aware that adjustments requiring parts or significant labor will be necessary, we will consider this to be request for repair and treat it as such. In this case you will not be charged for the Maintenance Package Services, even for such services already performed. However, an estimate for the cost of the repairs (adjustment) to the product will be sent to you, and if you do not approve the repair (adjustment) cost estimate, your product will be returned to you.

Maintenance Package Services include installing updates to the firmware in your product. After these firmware updates, the product may no longer be compatible with your other devices, even if they were compatible prior to having Maintenance Services performed.

Maintenance Package Services are only available for products where specifically indicated. Please do not request Maintenance Package Services for any other products.

Digital cameras introduced a lot of great features to the world of photography, including the ability to look at a photo that you just shot to ensure that it looks right before you move on to another scene. If someone had his eyes closed or if the composition doesn"t look quite right, you can reshoot the image. The key to this feature is the display screen. Continue reading to understand what"s an LCD.

LCD, or Liquid Crystal Display, is the display technology used to create the screens embedded in the back of nearly all digital cameras. In a digital camera, the LCD works for reviewing photos, displaying menu options and serving as a live viewfinder.

All digital cameras contain full-color display screens. In fact, the display screen has become the preferred method of framing the scene, as only a small number of digital cameras now include a separate viewfinder and are mostly for higher-end cameras. Of course, with film cameras, all cameras had to have a viewfinder to allow you to frame the scene.

LCD screen sharpness depends on the number of pixels the LCD can display, and the camera"s specifications should list this number. A display screen that has more pixels of resolution should be sharper than one with fewer pixels.

Even though some cameras may have a display screen that uses a different display technology than LCD, the term LCD has become almost synonymous with display screens on cameras.

A liquid crystal display makes use of a layer of molecules (the liquid crystal substance) that are placed between two transparent electrodes. As the screen applies an electrical charge to the electrodes, the liquid crystal molecules change alignment. The amount of electrical charge determines the different colors that appear on the LCD.

The display screen consists of millions of pixels, and each individual pixel will contain a different color. You can think of these pixels as individual dots. As the dots are placed next to each other and aligned, the combination of the pixels forms the picture on the screen.

A full HDTV (FHD) has a resolution of 1920x1080, which results in a total of about 2 million pixels. Each of these individual pixels must be changed dozens of times every second to display a moving object on the screen properly. Understanding how the LCD screen works will help you appreciate the complexity of the technology used to create the display on the screen.

LCDs have become a commonplace display technology over the years. LCDs appear in most digital photo frames. The LCD screen sits inside the frame and displays the digital photos. LCD technology also appears in large screen televisions, laptop screens, and smartphone screens, among other devices.

Getting a great view Photography is made easier by using one of the top 10 best camera monitors for 2023. You can see what you are photographing a lot easier, pick up important details, and more. These camera monitors will help you improve as a photographer as well.

When you want to be and do your best, you need the best equipment available, and one of the top ten cameras monitors 2023 is using the best equipment.

When you buy this camera monitor, you get 1920 by 1080 resolution along with 4K HDMI input and output. If that is not enough to convince you then this camera monitor provides 170-degree viewing. Technology has kept the design very thin for easier handling and use. Plus, you can attach this monitor to your camera. Its ¼” pre-drilled hole provides you with many different options.

FEELWORLD F570 5.7 inch DSLR On Camera Field Monitor Small HD Focus Video Assist IPS Full HD 1920x1080 Support 4K HDMI Input Output Rugged Aluminum Housing

Its thin design and light weight make this the perfect travel companion when you go out looking for that one-in-a-million photo. Then its advanced features let you make the adjustments you need for that great shot.

FEELWORLD LUT7 7 Inch Ultra Bright 2200nit Touch Screen Camera DSLR Field Monitor with 3D Lut Waveform Vectorscope Automatic Light Sensor 1920x1200 Video Assist 4K HDMI Input 8.4V DC Output Tilt Arm

【2200nit Ultra Bright and Automatic Brightness Adjustment】The 7" 1920 x 1200 monitor has the high bright 2200nit. This make it easy for outdoor shooting in bright daylight without a hood! The monitor has an ambient light sensor, Increasing the screen brightness compensates for bright sunlight when used outdoors, while a dimmer screen is more comfortable on the eyes when viewing in the dark. The Backlight (1 ～ 100) can be adjusted manually.

【Easy Touch Controls and 3D LUT】 The innovative touchscreen LCD user interface provides incredible control.Get rid of complicated Buttons! All of the functions are at your fingertips. Plus you can load custom 3D LUT.

【Trust What You See】 The professional tools are extremely helpful to your filming, like waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, RGB histogram, histogram, audio meter, focus peaking, zoom, zebra, false color, frame guides, safe area, etc. Scopes for accurate exposure and focus. It can support load 3D LUT (only support view on monitor) .

This is one of the most affordable camera monitors on our list, it is perfect for any outdoor activity. The monitor has an ambient light sensor and you can also compensate for bright sunlight when you use it outdoors. It is affordable and has good reviews from previous customers.

Professional features: Histogram, waveform, internal color bar, zebra , Peaking filter (Monochrome), Check field, Center mark (five color), Safe area, Under scan/Over Scan, Ratio, Check Field(B/W/R/G/B), DSLR mode, Display mode switching(five modes), Pixel to pixel, Freeze, Up and down flip(U/D,R/L), Noise, Reduction, Bestview 10x zoom in(X1.4X2X4X8X10).

Another affordable option with a wide-view angle IPS Panel and LED backlight. It supports Video and HDMI input and output with other equipment. It comes with most equipment that you need in the package.

The wide-angle viewing is a large plus for this camera monitor. Plus, the feature buttons are all easily accessible. You can make any adjustments with the tip of your finger. In addition, the sun guard helps keep sunlight and glare off your picture screen and lets you see what is going on. Its 1200 by 800 resolution provides you with a high-quality image. All the cables and attachment hook-ups are included in this set.

Neewer F100 7 Inch Camera Field Monitor HD Video Assist Slim IPS 1280x800 HDMI Input 1080p with 2600mAh Li-ion Battery/USB Charger，Carrying Case for DSLR Cameras, Stabilizer, Film Video Making Rig

【External Field Monitor】 Featuring a 7” IPS screen, HD 1280 × 800 resolution, 450cd/m² of brightness, a contrast ratio of 1200:1, an aspect ratio of 16:10, and 0.07875 × 0.07875mm dot pitch, this monitor is handy for video shooting

【Supported Formats】 Supports 1080i (60/59.94/50), 1080p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/24sF/23.98/23.98sF), 720p (60/59.94/50/30/29/25/24/23.98), 576i, 576p, 480i, and 480p

Plus, you get all the attachments and cables you need for stills and videos. As well as a USB charger to keep your rechargeable battery full of power. You even get a carry case to protect your camera monitor and its valuable additions.

LILLIPUT A7S 7" 1920x1200 IPS Screen Camera Field Monitor 4K 1.4 HDMI Input output Video with Black Rubber Case Best Field Monitor buy from VIVITEQ (LILLIPUT USA OFFICIAL SELLER for full warranty)

Camera Auxiliary Functions: Peaking/Peaking Color/Peaking Level/False Color/Exposure/Exposure Level/Histogram and Audio Level Meter F1 F2 Customisable Keys: You Can Program Them to Allow for A Shortcut Through to Most Used In-Monitor Functions Instead of Scrolling Through Menus

Compact Lightweight Durable: 20.5mm Thickness and 320g Weight, Extremely Convenient for Cameraman in Outdoor or Handheld Applications. Silicon Rubber Case with Sun Shade, Providing An Overall Protection From Frop, Shock, Sunlight and Bright Light Environment

4K HDMI Input & Loop Output: HDMI Singal Can Loop Outpout to The Other Monitor or Device when HDMI Signal Input to Lilliput A7S Monitor 7" 8Bit 16:10 IPS LCD Panel: 1920x1200 Native Resolution(324ppi), 1000:1 High Contrast, 500cd/㎡ High Brightness and 170 Degree Wide Viewing Angle

Camera Auxiliary Functions: Peaking/Peaking Color/Peaking Level/False Color/Exposure/Exposure Level/Histogram and Audio Level Meter F1 F2 Customisable Keys: You Can Program Them to Allow for A Shortcut Through to Most Used In-Monitor Functions Instead of Scrolling Through Menus

Viltrox DC-70II Clip-on LCD Monitor adopts with 7 inch TFT high resolution LCD panel, is loaded with pro-style features to help photo enthusiasts and video-graphers shoot high-quality HD video footage with their Interchangeable Lens Digital camera.

IPS monitor, gives you a large visual view to enjoy, offers consistent image clarity and colors from 160-degree viewing angle vertically and horizontally. And he wide viewing angle makes it easy for multiple crew members to watch at the same time.

This 1920 by 1080 resolution and 1400 to 1 contrast monitor provide you with different angles to get that great shot. This monitor is compatible with HDMI equipment and uses a professional IPS panel. Moreover, Its advanced features are easily accessible and allow you to edit your photos with a professional touch. You can also rotate the screen 360 degrees for those once-in-a-lifetime shots. Easy Touchscreen Controls. Freely Zoom In and Out OCR. Full-fit Screen.

The monitor uses OCR full-fit technology and high strength. It also comes with scratch-resistant, impact-resistant glass. You can use simple tap and swipe gestures to make adjustments. The built-in monitor is also an interactive touchscreen that makes setting up the F6 PLUS incredibly intuitive. The F6 PLUS for 5.5″ IPS screen features a 1920 x 1080 resolution, packing 400 pixels per inch.

If you are a professional at using camera equipment, investing in a good external camera monitor is a must thing to do to make your job much more convenient. There are many features to consider when it comes to external camera monitors. It can be overwhelming if you are new to using camera equipment. However, even if you are professional there are a few features you need to look into for extra bonuses.

The main reason to use external monitors for video recording with your Full-frame, APS-C, or MFT camera comes down to the size of the viewscreen. Keep in mind that screen sizes are measured diagonally. So external monitors allow your camera to look like it has a bigger rear viewscreen, which makes it extra convenient while you are shooting.

Battery life is another important factor to consider when looking to buy camera monitors. When you use the camera’s video mode, the rear screen normally switches on as the default. Keep in mind that when you use the external monitor, it sucks up a lot of power. As a result, the best way to save battery life is to turn off your camera screen and use the monitor battery instead which comes with its own battery.

The ease of visibility is another reason that external monitors come in handy with the adjustment for brighter, sharper, and bigger screens. Moreover, while shooting outdoors in bright sunlight, the camera viewscreen itself can be difficult to see, but the external monitor will allow a brightness adjustment to make it more convenient. External camera monitors normally have built-in or include sunscreen.

LUTs are an important feature when it comes to maximizing the camera monitor. This feature will allow you to pre-set which has the ability to change the RAW video feed into the LUT feature that whatever the camera comes with. In order to maximize the tool fully, having a loop through the monitor to record separately is necessary. Some external monitors also have recording capability which is a bonus.

You might be able to utilize a tablet as a monitor. But, sometimes, only certain brands would allow for that. Furthermore, it might not be as detailed as the monitor itself would.

Being the best photographer takes talent. You also have to be in the right place at the right time. It also takes the right equipment. Using one of the top 10 best camera monitors in 2023 is using the right equipment. If you want to be the best, you have to have timing and the best equipment on the market.

The EOS R is the first full-frame mirrorless camera from Canon. It features the new RF lens mount, and 30.3MP CMOS sensor along with a DIGIC 8 image processor. It tops at UHD 4K30 for video recording and the sensor also facilitates Canon’s great Dual Pixel AF system – probably the best autofocus system for video right now. The camera can shoot in Canon Log gamma for higher dynamic range and it can output 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 over HDMI.

If you power your monitor with a Sony NP-F or Canon LP-E6 battery, the 8V DC out port on the right side of the monitor can be used to power other small camera accessories or a smartphone, I suppose. Unfortunately, a D-Tap or any other powering cable isn’t included in the kit, but you can easily find one at affordable prices.

Like most on-camera monitors (the ones that are not OLED), especially daylight-viewable ones, if you crank up the brightness, the display tends to lift the image’s black parts. In short, blacks are not black anymore, but more on the grey side and the picture starts to be a little washed out.

Last but not least, Portkeys implemented wireless camera controls for the RED Komodo. This means that, compared to the SmallHD Focus Pro, for example, you don’t need an extra cable to communicate between the Komodo and the monitor.

So, who is this monitor for? I guess the Black Mini is perfect for YouTubers or content creators who are mostly shooting inside. Also, if you’re doing many live streaming events and need a fast/affordable program monitor, it could get the job done.

However, even if I found the UI easy to understand, there are some things I did not like. First, when you open the menu, it’ll stay open for a certain amount of time that you can adjust between 10 and 30 seconds. But when you’re done, you can’t exit the menu and hide it. Instead, you’ll have to let it disappear on its own without touching anything for 10/30sec.

What do you think of the PortKeys Bluetooth Module? Do you think it is useful for the BMPCC 4K/6K cameras? Do you already have the PortKeys BM5 monitor? Let us know in the comments!.

As you can see, the PortKeys LH5P represents a good value for money compared to other monitors in the same price range, but it will be up to you to decide if it ticks all the boxes for your needs.

However, the original PortKeys LEYE had one major drawback: you need to power it externally. For example, suppose you have a small DSLR/mirrorless/cinema camera. In that case, you probably don’t want to unnecessarily rig your camera with V-Mount batteries or a power bank only to feed an EVF.

First of all, the two Allen screws are not imperial, which is arguably more often used in the filmmaking world; they are metric-standard. Next, the screws were so tight I thought I would break them before even using the monitor mount. I had to put the round piece in a vice to unscrew these two screws finally. That’s not cool, but everything is in place, so let’s install it on the top handle!.

In theory, this combo should work very well. The Portkeys BM5 monitor (for detailed specs see our article here) is a 5” FHD monitor which allows via a separate cable to display and change settings in the camera’s menu on the touchscreen – on our early prototype this didn’t work though and a newer firmware wasn’t yet available.

I have tried this option in practice but quickly abandoned it for moving shots, as the motion blur (or partial lack thereof) of the resulting image looks weird. It may work for a static interview though, or a situation where the scene demands a higher shutter speed (1/200 and up).

However, the 5-inch display of the BM5 is a little too small sometimes, especially for focusing or precise monitoring tasks. There’s some good news though since PortKeys is now improving their 7-inch monitor lineup by introducing a Metal Edition of their already-existing HS7T monitor. Let’s take a look at the improvements.

One thing to be aware of is the fact, that for ProRes no in-camera playback option is available (firmware version 0.86 at the time of shooting). I hope this changes with a future firmware.

Out of the box, the colors and images coming out of the PT5 are extremely good, and I would say close to being 100% color accurate. I only lowered the saturation by 3-4, and that’s it. I was delighted by what I saw, and I would not be that surprised if Portkeys calibrate each monitor out of the factory. The image is crisp and clear, which is impressive for an entry-level product.

The lock buckles have a different design from the “traditional” ones you can find everywhere, which usually break quickly. These Manfrotto lock buckles are smooth, and it looks like you only need to get the center part inside for it to engage. It’s hard to describe, but a picture is worth a thousand words.

The new 4K Monitor Module 750 TX, like its RX (receiver) brother, bolts cleanly onto the back of any SmallHD Smart 7 monitor. That means the whole unit then only requires one power source, one input, one mounting point. It functions much more like an extension of the monitor than a secondary unit. If you already favor SmallHD monitors this is great news, but unfortunately it boxes out other manufacturers.

I got away with around 3 hours of battery life at the maximum backlight setting. To me, this is a decent battery life for an on-camera monitor powered by a small battery. However, if you do the maths, a big Sony NP-F970 battery could theoretically run the PT5 for more than 12 hours!.

Let’s talk quickly about the batteries’ technology. According to Volta Cinema, the Volta36 uses the same 21700 cells as Tesla uses in their cars. These cells allow them to pack more energy in a smaller format.

Other than the sensor upgrade, all the features are the same as can be found in the original Z CAM E2, including the same 10bit ProRes recording to CFast cards. Z CAM only published the spec sheet for the 6k S-35 version that you can check out below. On the recording format front, the company will support internal RAW recording via a firmware update soon. More details will be revealed at the end of April.

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To power the camera, you can use Sony NP-F batteries or use the DC 12V 5A LEMO power port. Finally, there is an ethernet port for control/setting/live streaming, a Wifi antenna port, a USB port, and an HDMI output. Also, you have full camera control (including monitoring) through a phone application.

The OEYE-3G is targeted at professional users, while the PortKeys LEYE fills a big hole in the market for enthusiastic/filmmakers that don’t use an external viewfinder on a daily basis and are looking for an EVF that doesn’t break the bank.

The same type of battery can be used for the Portkeys BM5 monitor as well which is a big plus, and I needed all the spare batteries for the monitor, as its power consumption was quite high.

If you have a lot of spare time, you can watch the six hours (!) long RED Komodo Owners Q&A Discussion video which was live-streamed over at Scott Balkum’s Youtube channel. Apart from Scott, there was also Phil Holland, Tim Daust, Curtis Boggs, and Phillip Grossman present at the video. Even Jarred Land, president of RED Digital Cinema, joined in for a while and shared some background information regarding Komodo.

Disclaimer: As usual, let me first say that I am not representing Volta Cinema in any way. Like with all our unbiased CineD reviews, Volta Cinema, or any other brand, did not pay me to write this article. However, the company sent me the product to review for free. This review is my unbiased opinion, as Volta Cinema did not modify, influence, or gave input about the article before its publication.

The number of software features included is impressive. Unlike the Gratical X for example, all software features are included for free, and the PortKeys OEYE-3G EVF firmware can be upgraded through the USB port. These features include:.

Disclaimer: As usual, let me first say that I am not representing Volta Cinema in any way. Like with all our unbiased CineD reviews, V