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Last week on a rather demanding job, my trusty old transvideo sd monitor failed, the whole screen turned white, several reboots of the camera, decimator and the monitor didn't help. I resorted to use my backup monitor (panasonic sd). So now I'm looking to make the investment towards a decent, bright HD-monitor. Therefor I've come here to ask some real world experiences towards a selection of monitors. Pricewise I won't be able to afford a transvideo XBL or an XCS TB7, otherwise this whole post would be irrelevant. as it stands now, this is the selection I had in mind. Cinetronic Gen1 $1530 SmallHD $2999 refurbished Transvideo 6" SBL Classic $2926 The Cinetronic seems to good to be true, especially at that price point, the Transvideo is a refurbished model so it might be less futureproof and the SmallHD seems like the best all-arounder. I have read numerous amounts of forum posts concerning every monitor I'm considering, and I'm still torn. I've used the Transvideo in the past and I absolutely know it's a very decent monitor, but on paper, both the SmallHD and the Cinetronic seem to beat it. Help! Sincerely Nils

Dear operators, good news! We made two new adapter kits for the 6" artemis ACT2 monitor bracket, which allows you to use the 7" SmallHD and the Cinetronic Gen.2 monitors with all versions of 6" artemis monitor brackets. So from now on, with just one monitor bracket you can use 3 different monitors. You can use any 6" Transvideo CineHD monitor with the 6" artemis ACT2 monitor bracket and by adding the right adapter kit, you can use also the 7" SmallHD or the Cinetronic Gen.2 monitor. Just have a quick look at the artemis web page to get more information. www.artemis-hd.com

Is anyone mounting the new SmallHD High Bright on a Pro Monitor Arm? I haven't been able to find any good mounts that go to a Pro Spud. Pro doesn't make one and I've left multiple messages/e-mails for Howard at MK-V without hearing anything back. What are you using? If there aren't any good solutions, is there any interest in having Pro make a custom CNC'd batch? Thanks everyone.

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Greetings Steadicam brothers, I am a video assist operator and manufacture carbon fiber handheld brackets for small production recorders and small monitors. The bracket are made from a lightweight, strong, carbon fiber reinforced composite. They are sourced and manufactured in the US. The unit literally bounces and dissipates shock when dropped. Please see the short youtube video below. Standard colors are grey, black and clear. Clear looks like the typical carbon fiber we are all familiar with that is used for auto body parts etc. custom colors or colors from the fiberlay chart below are also available. A custom color fee may apply. http://www.fiberlay.com/gelcoatcolorchart.php The units accomodate virtually any small monitor (up to 7" diag), power system, and transmitter. Custom logo casting into the gel coat available for no charge for orders placed before August 31. Up to a $100 savings. Units retail for $475 ----distribution opportunities available--- please inquire Please email or call with any questions. Scott Hammar Nv8r INC 310 770 0377