Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 16, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 1 hour ago, flip21 said: yess the 5300, but with mic input, where is it? I don't get it?!?! How does this thing works? Could this work with the Nx500??? The Nx500 has USB. Someone (Otto) tried to use a USB mic with the NX500 but it doesn't work, i guess... The NX500 is almost perfect. As anyone tried one of this with their NX500/Sony A6000?: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fantastic-USB-to-3-5mm-Microphone-Mic-Adapter-Cable-for-GoPro-Hero-3-Camera-DSUK/391990274800?epid=14012640860&hash=item5b4470eaf0:g:AfsAAOSwciVXP~Ef Its intended for game capture from PS4 and XBOX etc but it can record anything with an HDMI output. It has the mic input so that gamers can add commentary as they are playing and it is embedded with the recorded video onto the USB stick. For vloggers this means that they could use it to capture video from their camera and get themselves the mic input that manufacturers don't want to give them. It was a slightly tongue in cheek suggestion but to be honest its viable in situations where you might want fast turnround and don't have the latitude to record external audio and post sync. And at fifty quid its cheaper than a camera upgrade ! IronFilm and Kisaha 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 16, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 6 hours ago, BTM_Pix said: With regard to mic inputs, someone cut open a Panasonic (either GX80 or LX100) and did it so its possible. I knew I hadn't imagined this. It was an LX100 and he just soldered a mic input to the ribbon where the internal mics connected. IronFilm and Aussie Ash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 16, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 And if I had to hazard a guess, then I suspect if you did the same trick with the ribbon cable I've marked here with a star on this GX80/85 motherboard picture then you'd have yourself a MIC input on those as well.... ntblowz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip21 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Thanks I have the EM10 mic, and it is not compatible with the NX500, which is nuts. it is compatible with the older models, but not with the NX500. The EM 10 is a great mic. and so compact... I didn't buy the Gx80 because it didn't offer a mic input, how crazy is that?!?! Anyway, how can anyone do what you have shown to the NX500? I would gladly pay someone for this hack , although if we could connect somewhow the MIC via the USB input of the NX500... like this USB mic for the gopro... By the Way BTM_PIX I'm about to order the 3.5 LCD and the battery. I was wondering how did you fixed the power bank to the LCD, did you glue it? Does it fit in the acrylic box of the LCD? I already have the thing to attach the LCD to the tripod. Also, with a power bank of 2200 MA, how long does it last until the battery drains with the LCD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 16, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 53 minutes ago, flip21 said: Anyway, how can anyone do what you have shown to the NX500? I would gladly pay someone for this hack , although if we could connect somewhow the MIC via the USB input of the NX500... like this USB mic for the gopro... I suspect there might be but you'd have to get someone to take one apart and trace the internal mics. Again, I'd hazard a guess that where I've put the red star on this NX500 pic might be a place to start. 57 minutes ago, flip21 said: By the Way BTM_PIX I'm about to order the 3.5 LCD and the battery. I was wondering how did you fixed the power bank to the LCD, did you glue it? Does it fit in the acrylic box of the LCD? I already have the thing to attach the LCD to the tripod. Also, with a power bank of 2200 MA, how long does it last until the battery drains with the LCD? I've found a similar credit card sized power bank in a drawer earlier so I'll pop it on tomorrow and give it a try. I just have the bare board so just gaffa tape it on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip21 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 30 minutes ago, BTM_Pix said: I suspect there might be but you'd have to get someone to take one apart and trace the internal mics. Again, I'd hazard a guess that where I've put the red star on this NX500 pic might be a place to start. I've found a similar credit card sized power bank in a drawer earlier so I'll pop it on tomorrow and give it a try. I just have the bare board so just gaffa tape it on the back. Is that your NX500? In terms of hardware do you think the NX500 is superior to the M50? Do you think Canon , or magic lantern, could add Dual Pixel AF in 4k video on a new firmware? or 120fps at 1080p? If the camera doesn't overheats like Sony, it could be a great camera... I just wish Sony launched the A6500 on this Canon body I really love the Nx50 body, so handy, and it has a great flip out screen.. maybe it's better in low light than the NX500 too... and there is this great lens coming out... https://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/canon-will-finally-announce-a-decent-fast-ef-m-lens-32mm-f1-4-stm-coming-soon/ Anyway, the 3.5 LCD I'm going to buy offer a acrylic case... maybe we could put the power bank inside it too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 16, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, flip21 said: Is that your NX500? In terms of hardware do you think the NX500 is superior to the M50? Do you think Canon , or magic lantern, could add Dual Pixel AF in 4k video on a new firmware? or 120fps at 1080p? If the camera doesn't overheats like Sony, it could be a great camera... I just wish Sony launched the A6500 on this Canon body I really love the Nx50 body, so handy, and it has a great flip out screen.. maybe it's better in low light than the NX500 too... and there is this great lens coming out... https://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/canon-will-finally-announce-a-decent-fast-ef-m-lens-32mm-f1-4-stm-coming-soon/ Anyway, the 3.5 LCD I'm going to buy offer a acrylic case... maybe we could put the power bank inside it too: No, not mine. Its a teardown someone has done. I've got no experience with either camera so I wouldn't be able to give an informed opinion. However, if the NX-1 RAW thing that is in the other thread is possible on the NX-500 then it might become a whole lot more interesting. Yes, looks more than adequate space wise to fit the slim power bank in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 There is also an 4" IPS one https://m.ebay.com/itm/4-TFT-LCD-Touch-Screen-Module-480-320-RGB-Display-Board-For-Raspberry-Pi-3-/142570973012?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20150519202348%26meid%3D6ad43d5a5a3d4a2b894f9c7cc8c298a6%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D17%26rkt%3D22%26sd%3D162649001803%26itm%3D142570973012&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460 and a higher resolution one https://m.ebay.com/itm/Pimoroni-HyperPixel-3-5-Hi-Res-Display-for-Raspberry-Pi/162649001803 So, all in all, one needs the monitor, a powering source and an HDMI/USB adapters to make a small and inexpensive monitor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 17, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 17, 2018 12 hours ago, flip21 said: By the Way BTM_PIX I'm about to order the 3.5 LCD and the battery. I was wondering how did you fixed the power bank to the LCD, did you glue it? Does it fit in the acrylic box of the LCD? I already have the thing to attach the LCD to the tripod. Also, with a power bank of 2200 MA, how long does it last until the battery drains with the LCD? OK, I've just run a test. The one I have is 3000 mAH so its slightly higher capacity and it has 4 LED bars for showing its charge level. After 2 hours running the monitor, it is still showing 4 bars so I think you'll be fine with the one you've bought ! flip21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 17, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 17, 2018 9 hours ago, Kisaha said: So, all in all, one needs the monitor, a powering source and an HDMI/USB adapters to make a small and inexpensive monitor? Yes but make sure that the ones you look at have the HDMI input as some (as in those links) just connect directly to the pins of the Raspberry Pi. But if you want to get really fancy....... This is a 5.5 inch 1080p OLED panel complete with the interface to allow you to connect HDMI and to power it from USB. The screen is the same resolution but slightly bigger than say the SmallHD 501 and at 350 nits is not quite as bright but still at least 2x brighter than the camera LCDs. Now, obviously, you don't get the focus aids etc so its just the monitor but its a hell of a monitor for $99. Thats for a minimum order of 5 though. Group buy anyone???? https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/5-5-inch-OLED-display-with_60686118107.html?spm=a2700.7724838.2017115.147.472a41ecLpwASS Kisaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip21 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 9 hours ago, Kisaha said: There is also an 4" IPS one https://m.ebay.com/itm/4-TFT-LCD-Touch-Screen-Module-480-320-RGB-Display-Board-For-Raspberry-Pi-3-/142570973012?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20150519202348%26meid%3D6ad43d5a5a3d4a2b894f9c7cc8c298a6%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D17%26rkt%3D22%26sd%3D162649001803%26itm%3D142570973012&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460 and a higher resolution one https://m.ebay.com/itm/Pimoroni-HyperPixel-3-5-Hi-Res-Display-for-Raspberry-Pi/162649001803 So, all in all, one needs the monitor, a powering source and an HDMI/USB adapters to make a small and inexpensive monitor? No, those don't includecHDMI input, nor usb input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I would dig such a little project (and dead easy for sure!). 100$ OLED and 5.5" sounds amazing! I would care for the 4" as well, as a cheap solution. 3.5" is too close to camera's monitor, 4" is quite further away, my Focus is 5" and I wish it was 5.5"!! We 3 are based in Europe @BTM_Pix in UK, @flip21 in Portugal and me in Greece. The logistics are weird, but not impossible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 On 3/16/2018 at 11:32 PM, BTM_Pix said: Alway thought the Osmo would be an ideal vlogging camera, especially the Plus version as its wider angle and has the optical zoom. Smaller sensor but tons of features (including mic input obviously) and free orientation of the monitor. The double tap thing to rotate the camera from selfie to world view would be a boon too I would imagine, let alone the stabiliser. They're available at decent prices used as well. I was getting tempted until I saw that: Sony EXMOR R 1/2.3" CMOS https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1276833-REG/dji_cp_zm_000425_osmo_handheld_gimbal_camera.html Oh well. As I don't see the point really in doing that vs just putting my own cellphone on a gimbal?! 1 hour ago, BTM_Pix said: The screen is the same resolution but slightly bigger than say the SmallHD 501 and at 350 nits is not quite as bright but still at least 2x brighter than the camera LCDs. Now, obviously, you don't get the focus aids etc so its just the monitor but its a hell of a monitor for $99. Thats for a minimum order of 5 though. Group buy anyone???? https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/5-5-inch-OLED-display-with_60686118107.html?spm=a2700.7724838.2017115.147.472a41ecLpwASS Wow. Much wow. Much tempting! 28 minutes ago, Kisaha said: We 3 are based in Europe @BTM_Pix in UK, @flip21 in Portugal and me in Greece. The logistics are weird, but not impossible! I think to complete this, we need someone based in Egypt as well to send all this to first for redistribution. Kisaha and BTM_Pix 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 17, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, IronFilm said: Oh well. As I don't see the point really in doing that vs just putting my own cellphone on a gimbal?! Optical zoom? The remote control aspect from the phone gives it a PTZ capability that makes it very useful for numerous things (and an absolute BARGAIN compared to dedicated HD PTZ cameras) but, yeah, the sensor struggles beyond ISO800 so its no IQ monster. Having said that, my phone camera is utterly abysmal (and my cunning "Operation Hydrogen" ruse was an epic fail yesterday)so its a big step up for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 17, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Kisaha said: I would dig such a little project (and dead easy for sure!). 100$ OLED and 5.5" sounds amazing! I would care for the 4" as well, as a cheap solution. 3.5" is too close to camera's monitor, 4" is quite further away, my Focus is 5" and I wish it was 5.5"!! We 3 are based in Europe @BTM_Pix in UK, @flip21 in Portugal and me in Greece. The logistics are weird, but not impossible! I'm going to have a bit of a deeper dig and see if I can find a supplier who will do single piece sales. Kisaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip21 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Hi, What about this one? I bought this car monitor here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-Touch-Screen-VGA-POS-Color-LED-Display-HDMI-HD-1080-RCA-AV-TFT-LCD-Monitor-UK-/362267038681?hash=item5458cc53d9 My only problem is the screw/thread/bolt... the monitor doesn't fit the tripod thread 1/4"(6,35mm). I try buying the same long bolt to enlarge the thread but in Portugal, it is different metric system. They sell 5mm or 6mm bolts, so I cannot adappt the monitor to my tripod . can anyone, living in the states. or elsewhere, send me a long 1/4" thread like the one seen on the video above ? the one he uses in the video to make the monitor thread larger, to fit the tripod? THANKS Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 17, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 17, 2018 The precise spec of the bolt you are looking for is called 1/4"-20 UNC This is the only one which will give you the correct thread for a tripod mount. You can get them from this eBay supplier, just select 1/4" UNC from the drop down and the length you need. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNC-CAP-SCREWS-A2-STAINLESS-STEEL-ALLEN-KEY-BOLTS-8-10-1-4-5-16-3-8-7-16-1-2-UNC/360625314824?hash=item53f6f19c08:m:mJEkhMGnq717oR5a_ObktYg For what its worth, if you are going to be mounting and unmounting it with any regularity then I'd look at getting one of these, which you would screw into the new thread you've made (and secure it with a nut on the other side) which will effectively give it a 'real' tripod mount and that way you won't be running the risk of cross threading when you are attaching it and detaching it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-4-Inch-Male-to-1-4-Inch-Female-Screw-Adapter-For-Camera-Tripod-Flash-Bracket/282556381030?hash=item41c9ac3766:g:fekAAOSw61haaaUV By the way, I'd check the size of that monitor. As from the picture in the listing, either its far, far bigger than 7" or that is one compact human operating it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip21 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 33 minutes ago, BTM_Pix said: The precise spec of the bolt you are looking for is called 1/4"-20 UNC This is the only one which will give you the correct thread for a tripod mount. You can get them from this eBay supplier, just select 1/4" UNC from the drop down and the length you need. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNC-CAP-SCREWS-A2-STAINLESS-STEEL-ALLEN-KEY-BOLTS-8-10-1-4-5-16-3-8-7-16-1-2-UNC/360625314824?hash=item53f6f19c08:m:mJEkhMGnq717oR5a_ObktYg For what its worth, if you are going to be mounting and unmounting it with any regularity then I'd look at getting one of these, which you would screw into the new thread you've made (and secure it with a nut on the other side) which will effectively give it a 'real' tripod mount and that way you won't be running the risk of cross threading when you are attaching it and detaching it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-4-Inch-Male-to-1-4-Inch-Female-Screw-Adapter-For-Camera-Tripod-Flash-Bracket/282556381030?hash=item41c9ac3766:g:fekAAOSw61haaaUV By the way, I'd check the size of that monitor. As from the picture in the listing, either its far, far bigger than 7" or that is one compact human operating it Thanks I'm gonna order those right away. It is 7" alright, and has a cover. It is light. I bought it elsewhere but is the same LCD. I'm sure... the cover is nice, and it has some sort of speakers... it is not as small as the one you told before, but you can judge its size comparing it with the A6300 size... I'm thinking on gluing the powerbank on the back of it. Maybe there is another way of fixing the battery, without covering the ventilation of the monitor :(.... I'm also thinking on buying a cage. This one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282668444400 oh!! it is too expensive to order those bolts from europe... Do you think these are the same? From China? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-32-1-4-HIGH-TENSILE-GRADE-12-9-UNC-HEX-SOCKET-CAP-SCREWS-ALLEN-BOLTS-SHCS/122509999063?hash=item1c862a3bd7:m:mEjtwAinbEK5fQY4-GTd-VQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted March 17, 2018 Super Members Share Posted March 17, 2018 40 minutes ago, flip21 said: oh!! it is too expensive to order those bolts from europe... Do you think these are the same? From China? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-32-1-4-HIGH-TENSILE-GRADE-12-9-UNC-HEX-SOCKET-CAP-SCREWS-ALLEN-BOLTS-SHCS/122509999063?hash=item1c862a3bd7:m:mEjtwAinbEK5fQY4-GTd-VQ Had a bit of a senior moment there and should have pointed out that if you buy the adapter that I linked to then of course you get the correct bolt for free as its actually attached to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip21 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Thanks, but order both... What do you think about this? I really just want the flip out screen to frame the shot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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