External monitor

[Brian McGovern]

Hi Guys, Due to health reasons my photographic ability is being badly affected by my eyesight. I have been looking at camera monitors. I want a monitor for stills photography and one that mimics the camera screen, preferably with enhanced focus display. I would prefer good rather than cheap, but would prefer not to pay lots of money for something that is 90% video orientated more that stills. Simply put; my eyesight is so bad that I might need two give up photography. I am delaying that for as long as possible, so I am looking at a monitor that will let me see the focus point LOL. Any suggestions?
UPDATE
I decided to just go ahead and buy a so called "Field Monitor". I didn't want or need anything exotic such as the Atamos or similar. All I really needed was a larger, clearer and more readable screen that would mirror the screen on my R6 and allow me to continue with my hobby of photography. For those that don't know I have stage 4 head and neck cancer which has affected my sight in my left eye. I have not been able to use the EVF for some time now and trying to locate the camera screen focus points in sunlight's difficult for all of us. To to cut a long story short, I decided to try a monitor and TBH it is BRILLIANT! I can now restart my hobby. So hopefully I can start posting again.

 

[PKM-UK]

Hi Guys, Due to health reasons my photographic ability is being badly affected by my eyesight. I have been looking at camera monitors. I want a monitor for stills photography and one that mimics the camera screen, preferably with enhanced focus display. I would prefer good rather than cheap, but would prefer not to pay lots of money for something that is 90% video orientated more that stills. Simply put; my eyesight is so bad that I might need two give up photography. I am delaying that for as long as possible, so I am looking at a monitor that will let me see the focus point LOL. Any suggestions?

Hi Brian,

Sorry to read of your woes - and best wishes.

I have no idea whatsoever about external monitors, so I'm not sure if this is what you are thinking about, but this may be worth investigating - Click Here.

Phil

 

[Brian McGovern]

Thanks for your reply Phil. That is the type of monitor that I am looking for. But I wonder if it is more video related than stills

 

[PKM-UK]

Thanks for your reply Phil. That is the type of monitor that I am looking for. But I wonder if it is more video related than stills

Hi Brian,

I fear that may go with the territory? (Bearing in mind - as stated - I have no idea what I'm talking about... ).

On a similar note, this is the company we got Karen's R7 through (very good!) - again, maybe worth checking out?

Phil

 

[Jake Shoots Birds]

Thanks for your reply Phil. That is the type of monitor that I am looking for. But I wonder if it is more video related than stills

They are made primarily for video, allowing you to 1) better see the viewfinder when shooting video, and 2) allowing you to record the viewfinder screen while shooting stills (what the guys who make the videos use to put up their vlogs). But just because its primary use is video doesn't mean it can't be used for stills. And because you aren't looking to use it for those primary functions you can probably settle on one that doesn't have all the bells and whistles in terms of recording time, and may even be able to find a great used one that has been replaced by the manufacturer.

 

[Dean Wilson]

Hello Brian,

Year ago when I was attending college I really, really needed an external monitor. I picked up an HP 24 mh and calibrate it monthly. It was about $130 US or about 103 Quid. I know nothing about VAT so your on your own there.

It works for my photo editing, but I am no where near a professional photographer.

 

[RW2024]

You might take a look at this ViewSonic VX1655

 

[Brian McGovern]

Hello Brian,

Year ago when I was attending college I really, really needed an external monitor. I picked up an HP 24 mh and calibrate it monthly. It was about $130 US or about 103 Quid. I know nothing about VAT so your on your own there.

It works for my photo editing, but I am no where near a professional photographer.

Thanks Dean,

 

[Brian McGovern]

They are made primarily for video, allowing you to 1) better see the viewfinder when shooting video, and 2) allowing you to record the viewfinder screen while shooting stills (what the guys who make the videos use to put up their vlogs). But just because its primary use is video doesn't mean it can't be used for stills. And because you aren't looking to use it for those primary functions you can probably settle on one that doesn't have all the bells and whistles in terms of recording time, and may even be able to find a great used one that has been replaced by the manufacturer.

Thanks Jake. All I want from this is to be able to see the focus point/area on the screen. At the moment in any natural light I just can't see it anymore. I am assuming that all of these monitors will mirror the camera screen and should show the focus point?

 

[RW2024]

Another option would be to look at tablets. I use Canon Connect with my iPhone and my screen mirrors my live view on the camera, allows exposure changes, remote trigger, etc. Tablets also have screens up to around 12" for the newer models and should connect fine.

 

[Brian McGovern]

Another option would be to look at tablets. I use Canon Connect with my iPhone and my screen mirrors my live view on the camera, allows exposure changes, remote trigger, etc. Tablets also have screens up to around 12" for the newer models and should connect fine.

Hiya, Thanks for your suggestion. 99% of my photography are "action shots" and are outside. I don't think attaching a phone will work as I have the same issue trying to read my phone as I do trying to read the camera screen.

 

[Jake Shoots Birds]

Thanks Jake. All I want from this is to be able to see the focus point/area on the screen. At the moment in any natural light I just can't see it anymore. I am assuming that all of these monitors will mirror the camera screen and should show the focus point?

I've not used one, but that is my impression. I believe it's only what you would see in the viewfinder and not on the rear display (they're not always identical).