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You’re considering buying a new monitor for your video editing set up. You’ve got a lot of questions: What kind of video format will I be editing? What resolution should my monitor have? How many inputs do I need? Here are five great options that will help you get the best possible experience from your monitor.
This 17-inch Camera Monitor has a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 1080 resolution. It has HDMI and DVI inputs, so you can connect it to devices with either of these outputs. If you have an older computer or laptop that doesn't have an HDMI or DVI port, no worries—the LVM-173W has a VGA input as well (but keep in mind that this won't allow for the full 1920 x 1080p resolution).
The Tvlogic LVM-173W also comes equipped with built-in speakers and USB ports for easy device connection. As far as brightness goes, it's rated at 300 cd/m2; this is pretty standard for monitors these days but not particularly impressive compared to some other models we've reviewed.
If you're looking for something affordable with good color accuracy and plenty of options in terms of inputs/outputs, then this monitor could be right up your alley!
The Cineroid EVF4C PRO is a HD resolution portable monitor that supports HDMI and SDI inputs to deliver excellent image quality. The monitor also has built-in multi-view and false color functions, which can be accessed through the four channel buttons on the front of the device.
The Cineroid EVF4C PRO will make it easy for you to capture high-quality footage with your DSLR camera or even your smartphone.
The SmallHD AC7-SDI is the perfect combination of size and power. It's a 7" monitor that has an HDMI input and output, USB-C port, 3.5mm audio jack (for use with external microphones), and built-in battery for on-the-go shooting.
The Marshall V-LCD580-3GSDI is a 5.8" 1920x540 resolution monitor. It has a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 350cd/m2 brightness. It supports HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs, but unfortunately doesn't have an HDMI output.
The Marshall V-LCD580-3GSDI is great for gaming as it features low input lag (10ms), high refresh rate (120Hz) and no screen tearing effect due to its support for AMD FreeSync variable refresh rate technology that synchronizes the output of your graphics card with the panel's refresh rate to prevent unwanted visual artifacts from appearing on your display when you're playing games with variable frame rates like Fortnite or Apex Legends.
AOC U2868PQU/BT
The AOC U2868PQU/BT is a 28-inch 4K UHD monitor with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, offering a 3840x2160 resolution that makes it a great choice for professionals working in design or photography. The Camera Control Monitor display comes with a 1ms response time and 1000:1 contrast ratio, as well as 300 cd/m² brightness for high-quality images even in bright conditions. It's also equipped with USB 3.0 ports to connect external peripherals such as your keyboard or mouse faster than ever before!
Cineroid EVF4C Pro
SmallHD AC7-SDI
Marshall V-LCD580-3G
AOC U2868PQU/BT
There are many advantages to using an SDI monitor. For one, the picture quality is crystal clear and there's no loss of color saturation or hue when it comes to using SDI cables. Also, the ability to switch between inputs without having any delay makes these types of monitors ideal for live events such as weddings where you want people watching from different angles without missing a beat!
