TJ Williams Posted October 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 Jamie, What are the differences between the regular Blackbird and the MK-V version? Did ZGC mention anything about being able to deal with HD-SDI? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Stephen Will any of the current imp based monitors take sdi or hd sdi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygenin Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 Will any of the current imp based monitors take sdi or hd sdi? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello TJ, The Hummingbird Classic does have a SDI input. On the following page you will be able to see some of the characteristics: http://www.zgc.com/zgc.nsf/active/405EDFF6...5256E4D00700BF0 Guy Genin. ZGC Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Alec Jarnagin SOC Posted October 26, 2004 Moderators Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 "The Hummingbird Classic does have a SDI input." What? Let me get this straight - it HAD an SDI input and you took it out for the Steadicam version? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members RobVanGelder Posted October 27, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Maybe because it had SD-SDI input and who wants to use that? I mean, SDI is a format to transport the highest possible quality through 1 BNC but on a screen of this size, that is of little use. We need an HD-SDI input nowadays. Not for the quality enhancement of course, just to see the damn signal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members RobVanGelder Posted October 27, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Jamie, how do you like the design of the monitor. The reason I ask is that I find the 2 gray and bending ribbons on either side of the monitor very distracting. I am used to frame and look not only at my electronic level but also in relation to the side of the screen, regarding the horizon and vertical objects. So with this design I see 2 off-angled sided that mess with my feeling-of-level. Maybe I´m over-sensitive in this but I would make my monitor in appearance neutral, black and square! Gaffer-tape! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Fisher Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 In answer to some off-forum questions we have received recently - Both the Hummingbird and Blackbird monitors are compatible with our FBX frameline/bubble/mask/xhair generator. The Hummingbird is a grey cased unit with SDI and without framelines - inputs via BNC & XLR. The Blackbird is a black cased unit without SDI and with framelines - inputs also via Hirose and PRO style Lemo 1B/8. Both monitors use the same LCD/AR/electronics and will perform the same job. FBX cables are available for both monitors. The FBX manual is now available on our website: www.unitcine.com regards, Ben Fisher UNITCINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members David Allen Grove Posted October 27, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 This is what I want for christmas.. -6" to 7" color LCD or DLP? monitor -One Solid color: Dark Grey or Black -It's completely viewable in Direct Sun light- no reflections and BRIGHT -HD-SDI input -Dual frame line Generator -On-screen menu that's easy to follow. -Solid in construction. -Records/plays back near DVD quality video on a removable 80G or higher hard drive- compatible with mac or pc. - Automatic start/stop recording when camera rolls/stops. Menu option that will automatically play back when camera stops. (you can set a delay for playback to whatever time you want) and..... has a cup holder for my water bottle. anyone else care to add to the monitor wish list.. (I was just kidding about the cup holder.) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Fisher Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 You missed off the price on your wish list Dave :blink: Ben UNITCINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JamieSilverstein Posted October 28, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 To answer some of the questions addressed to me. First of all I am used to using a downconverter on all of my HD Shows and I really don't have a problem with about 85% of them. Secondly, the image quality is great and the surrounding monitor is not really a distraction to me. I have enough on my plate making a shot, keeping it as solid as possible, and making sure that I don't trip over my own two feet to even have a chance to look at the rest of the monitor. So the ephemera is not of consequence to me. As for the differences between the MK-V and the "regular" Blackbird...... The MK-V has knobs for controls, and a heater in a different housing. That to my knowledge is the difference. I also think that there is a price difference, that made the "regular" Blackbird more attractive to me (you can call me cheap, if you'd like). I hope that answered all of the questions, but if not, you can get in touch with me or just call Howard and ZGC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JamieSilverstein Posted October 28, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Paul; I bought the Blackbird monitor recently, which is a Hummingbird with a PRO Connector for power and picture and a Frameline generator. It mounts like most monitors do, with a 1/4" screw on the bottom of the monitor. I like it very much and if you look that the other thread about the monitor, you can get most of the info regarding what its like on the sled and where to get a hold of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Howard J Smith Posted October 30, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hi Andre I will be in LA very soon, so lets get together and you can have a play with all the new kit. The new V2 MK-V/Hummingbird is even better than the demo models we were showing at NAB and Cinegear - all new electronics and modular backs - this new monitor kicks ass. please email me and we can arrange a get together. Looking forward to seeing you soon All the best Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brian Rose Posted December 10, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 A few weeks ago I had a Blackbird monitor sent up to Vancouver, at the time I was working on a ABC show and we were using the ArriCam system. I have to say that my first look at the monitor did not produce a very good image. The colours were off and the picutre was very digitized particularly when the monitor was showing interior shadow and highlight areas. I took the monitor to David Habley, the Vancouver steadicam electronics wizard, he performed a few simple tests, for example the "5 step" grey bars and his opinion was that there was something wrong with the monitor. Ok, I happended to get a bad one. My problem is that after the monitor was returned and checked, Guy at ZGC said that there was nothing wrong. I'm not sure what to think since I tested the monitor on one of the best camera/video taps and had a professional run some tests. Any help out there with what to do? Am I too critial of the LCD monitor? Sincerely, Brian Rose IA669 steadi-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Alec Jarnagin SOC Posted December 10, 2004 Moderators Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Brain, What did they offer to do about it? Good customer service dictates that if you are unhappy they ought to send you another one to try. If you are still unhappy, then you send it back for a refund. Should you like it better, than you keep that one. Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Howard J Smith Posted December 11, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Hi Brian /Alec (how are you?) If you are interested you could try the New V2 MK-V/Hummingbird which we build specially for 'Steadicam' work. We have new electronics inside and a completely different interface. Please let me know if you would like to see it and as soon as we get a spare one, I will let you know. We have one going out to Steve Campanelli very soon (who is in Vancouver as we speak) and I am sure he would not mind showing it off to you if you are interested? All the best Howard J Smith MK-V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brian Rose Posted December 11, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Thanks for the input...I have had oportunity to meet Mr.Campenelli and I will ask him what he thinks of the LCD monitor. Also, as I understand, the actual screen of the Blackbird and Hummingbird monitors is the same. How would the image be any different between the two? Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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