HP Dreamcolor for field monitoring

[mtseng]

Hi is a good option to have a hp dream color for field monitoring?

the hdmi out will be 10 bits?

how does the red fit in 1600x1200 with the 1280x720 out?

What do youguys think comparing to a panasonic bhtl1700?

[Adam Wilt]

Hi is a good option to have a hp dream color for field monitoring?... What do you guys think comparing to a panasonic bhtl1700?

I tried hooking up an R1 with build 16 to one of our Dreamcolors: it froze the R1 solid (as do the Panasonic and Samsung HDMI monitors we've tred; the only one we've had partial success with was a Sony Bravia). I haven't tried b.17 yet; not sure if it improves HDMI compatibility at all.

I haven't yet tried converting HDMI to DHI, but be aware that the HP supports 48 Hz refresh rates and above; I'm not sure it'll deal with 1080p24 at all.

I have a BT-LH1700W and it's a great 720p-native R1 monitor, though it doesn't have pixel-for-pixel for closely inspecting 1080p.

The HP isn't especially robust in its construction so I'm not sure I'd use it on-set. One of the 24 inch JVCs might be worth looking at, though.

[Gunleik Groven]

If you use a HDMI to DVI adapter, most monitors work...

[Brook Willard]

Keep in mind that the monitor is not designed for field use and does not look great under imperfect viewing conditions.

[Curran Giddens]

I plan on trying to make mine work for field monitoring. There is an LCD Hood Kit and a Quick Release VESA Mount so you can easily put it on a monitor stand. I also have a 50ft. DVI cable but still need to get an HDMI adapter before I can test it out.

Also, keep in mind that this monitor typically uses 42 watts and is 100-240 VAC. If you want to run it off batteries you will need an inverter.

[Dave Blackham]

Id be interested to know how you get on, please let us know.

if your considering other monitors then its useful to ensure it has the ability to display 1280 x 848 as the full EVF/LCD status information display is possible. 1280 x 720 wont do it at present.

Dave
UK