Premium Members Jess Haas SOC Posted October 1, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Ive got the Marshall V-LCD651STX-3GSDI. Build quality is professional but not as good as transvideo. In direct sunlight it performs better than transvideos daybright monitor but it doesn't have all of the features that the transvideo does. You win some, you lose some. I wouldn't bother with the HDMI version. Get the SDI version and a blackmagic box if you really need HDMI. ~Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Tomas Riuka Posted October 1, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Ive got the Marshall V-LCD651STX-3GSDI. Build quality is professional but not as good as transvideo. In direct sunlight it performs better than transvideos daybright monitor but it doesn't have all of the features that the transvideo does. You win some, you lose some. I wouldn't bother with the HDMI version. Get the SDI version and a blackmagic box if you really need HDMI. ~Jess What's wrong with the hdmi version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jess Haas SOC Posted October 3, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Nothing is wrong with it. It is just that HDMI sucks for on set use so the HD-SDI version is much more useful. In order to use HDMI with something like a 5D on a steadicam you have to run an HDMI cable outside of the post to the monitor and you can only hook up one device so no wireless video or even ability to hardwire. The HD-SDI version and a blackmagic box on the other hand is much more flexible. Not to mention the flakyness of HDMI.... ~Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Morgan Moore Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Nothing is wrong with it. It is just that HDMI sucks for on set use so the HD-SDI version is much more useful. In order to use HDMI with something like a 5D on a steadicam you have to run an HDMI cable outside of the post to the monitor and you can only hook up one device so no wireless video or even ability to hardwire. The HD-SDI version and a blackmagic box on the other hand is much more flexible. Not to mention the flakyness of HDMI.... ~Jess Can you confirm that this is the same as this one.. http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/public/view_item_cat.php?catalogue_number=marshall-electronics_V-LCD651ST-HDMI-CM Im a little confused that it could be 1/4 the price of an HD trans vid with the same res yet still more viewable -maybe another owner would chime in too ? I live six hours drive from london and AFAIK, no one stocks Trans at all and certainly I would not know a dealer that had both Trans and Marshall, which makes the simple solution of doing my own mini test in (well outside) a store very difficult S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Stone Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Two things for certain are lacking from the Marshall. Image flip is the big one. The Transvideo also has scopes which some may want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jess Haas SOC Posted October 5, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Can you confirm that this is the same as this one.. http://www.creativev...CD651ST-HDMI-CM Yes thats the HDMI version of it. ~Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members RonBaldwin Posted October 5, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Comparing the Marshall to the Transvideo is kinda ridiculous. IMHO the only advantage the Marshall has over the Transvideo (or Nebtek for that matter) is it's price. I think the Marshall is $2000? A loaded Nebtek is $3500 and the Transvideo is over $7k (more?). I needed framelines plus horizontal and vertical flip/squeeze so I got the Nebtek over the Marshall. I also think the build quality of the Nebtek is better than the Marshal (though niether can hold a candle to the Transvideo). I have run into several assistants using the Marshalls as their ob monitor so I have seen a few having issues staying together with a lot of use. Side by side the three above monitors look very similar if not the same in the sunlight. That is where the similarities end (again, IMHO). I know some of you use the Marshall and are very happy and that is great! The more alternatives we have the better. I just wanted to state that though daylight viewbility is still the main concern, there are some basic features/quality issues to consider when buying anything. Be sure to check out everything in person -- direct comparisons are invaluable, especially with big/important purchases such as monitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Morgan Moore Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Comparing the Marshall to the Transvideo is kinda ridiculous. No comparision is ridiculous -any bit of technology that is more than six months old its design is liable to be superceded by something half the price Any way I have ordered a transvideo and now need to wire it up.. Maybe someone could tell me a UK person who could do this for me otherwise.. Do I need this..FOR THE PILOT. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=2508374289 Or this http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=2509558808 And this ? http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0405758 going to this? http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0476157 SMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles Papert Posted October 12, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Nothing is wrong with it. It is just that HDMI sucks for on set use so the HD-SDI version is much more useful. In order to use HDMI with something like a 5D on a steadicam you have to run an HDMI cable outside of the post to the monitor and you can only hook up one device so no wireless video or even ability to hardwire. The HD-SDI version and a blackmagic box on the other hand is much more flexible. Not to mention the flakyness of HDMI.... ~Jess While I always suggest going the same route and have been doing so for getting on to a year, there are now inexpensive HDMI splitters available that will allow for multiple monitors without having to convert to HD-SDI. I still think it's best to convert, but at least there's an option for the budget-minded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members RonBaldwin Posted October 12, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Comparing the Marshall to the Transvideo is kinda ridiculous. No comparision is ridiculous -any bit of technology that is more than six months old its design is liable to be superceded by something half the price I was mainly talking about build quality, so yes, it is a ridiculous comparison. Which monitor did you settle on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Morgan Moore Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Comparing the Marshall to the Transvideo is kinda ridiculous. No comparision is ridiculous -any bit of technology that is more than six months old its design is liable to be superceded by something half the price I was mainly talking about build quality, so yes, it is a ridiculous comparison. Which monitor did you settle on? Transvideo ! I think there is something about the build that will just float my personal boat , like my Sound Devices recorder- I love 'proper' gear But there is something inside me that says this may be a choice led by brand reputation and a 'cool factor' rather than harsh objectivity of evaluating spec (phyiscal and electronic) vs price and its got a level The main thing is that an extra element of 'daylight confidence' will inspire me to practice more - and that is what its all about the op not the kit S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Tomas Riuka Posted October 12, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 good choice,i'm going with transvideo myself :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jess Haas SOC Posted October 13, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I needed framelines plus horizontal and vertical flip/squeeze so I got the Nebtek over the Marshall. They did add adjustable framelines to the Marshall. Unfortunately no flip or squeeze. I just set my monitor up to be easily flipped. Build quality is nothing compared to the Transvideo but personally when comparing the two I didn't feel that it was that inferior to the Nebtek. At the monitor shoot out I found that the Nebtek and the Marshall actually had better viewability than the Transvideo otherwise I would have seriously considered it for the features and build quality When I bought the Marshall the lack of availability of the Nebtek was actually a big concern as they didn't have any of the Steadicam version available. Site still lists it as out of stock although im not sure if thats up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Sydney Seeber Posted October 13, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Site still lists it as out of stock although im not sure if thats up to date. the nebtek guy told me that some of the monitors on his site will always say out of stock no matter what the status is. Had something to do with demand for the product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jess Haas SOC Posted October 13, 2010 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Inadvertent double post. Internet was being stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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