KnightsFan Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I got the A5 in a rush (after finding last minute that the Ninja 2 does not work with the NX1), and have been shooting with it every day for the past two weeks. I'm pretty happy with it. Regarding the discussion of the brightness, it's adequate. I've had the brightness at 50% and it's viewable outside for framing and peaking, though it's no match for an EVF. All in all I would totally recommend it to anyone on a budget who doesn't want a massive 7" monitor. But make sure your batteries work before using! Here are my pros and cons, loosely in comparison with the Feelworld FW760 that I used to use. + Smaller but still 1080p. 5" vs 7" is a huge difference - and also it has thinner bezels and is thinner so it's actually much much smaller. + MUCH lighter. Makes my setup more balanced + HDMI out + Mounting points on three sides + Screen is fantastic. Focus peaking works very well. + It remembers settings through power on/off cycles. The FW760 would reset everything if it powered down. - The battery plate is finicky. It's not a problem for me since I power everything from a power bank (I didn't even own any batteries for my FW760). It will not work with a Wasabi LPE6, but it will work with an Ipax LP-E6, even though BOTH of those batteries power a 5D3 perfectly. - Plasticky. I think the FW760 felt a little sturdier, but not by much. However, the mounting points seem secure and it's not going to fall apart in your hands. Sort of the build you expect from a screen this price. - Only one customizable button. - False color does not have a color scale on the side, so you have to guess what IRE each color corresponds to - The 1/4-20 threads are too shallow. I had to put a few washers on my friction arm's thread. - The hot shoe mount that comes with it is junk. - It would have been really nice to put one of these on the back: https://www.amazon.com/SmallRig-Camera-Threaded-Monitor-Accessories/dp/B01NCK79G2 . I had one on my FW760 and then used a lock washer on the friction arm to keep it from accidentally rotating. Juank, hansel and newfoundmass 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfoundmass Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Thanks for the review @KnightsFan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Cheers @KnightsFan! Feeling good about my purchase, even though it hasn't arrived yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I know it is not a camera monitor, but this is damn interesting for a laptop monitor! https://www.provideocoalition.com/duo-a-portable-take-anywhere-second-screen-for-your-laptop/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsFan Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Forgot to mention: + Almost no latency with a 1080p signal. It's only noticeable at all on very fast whip pans. I have not tried with a 4k signal yet. IronFilm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotheus Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 @KnightsFan does it have an anamorphic mode? Can't see it listed... Most competitors do provide it, so am wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsFan Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 @Timotheus No, it does not have anamorphic mode. Timotheus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trek of Joy Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 10:33 PM, IronFilm said: Liliput A5 is quite appealing at under US$150 with free shipping, with a 1920x1080 screen and 5" size (most other monitors at this price point are bigger, and most other 5" monitors are more expensive). Oh, and it supports 4K input as well (not that this matters to me). This looks great for the price, I don't need a monitor often, but on occasion I do and the price is right. Just ordered one to use with the a7III and XT2. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Welcome to the club! Going to be using it this weekend for a feature film I'm DoP for. hansel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimor Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 On 7/2/2018 at 10:37 AM, Timotheus said: @KnightsFan does it have an anamorphic mode? Can't see it listed... Most competitors do provide it, so am wondering. I think it has "aspect ratio" just like the A7s, so putting it on 3.35:1 aspect it looks almost good enough for framing with a 2x anamorphic lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 I just unboxed it. I LOVE HOW SMALL AND CUTE IT IS! Just what I imagined. No more bulky 7" camera monitor life for me! Cinegain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimor Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 16 hours ago, Grimor said: I think it has "aspect ratio" just like the A7s, so putting it on 3.35:1 aspect it looks almost good enough for framing with a 2x anamorphic lens. I mean 2.35:1. @IronFilm can you confirm that it has different aspect ratios (full, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2) as A7s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 16 hours ago, Grimor said: I mean 2.35:1. @IronFilm can you confirm that it has different aspect ratios (full, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 4:3, 3:2) as A7s? Yes We Can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just finished my a weekend of shooting with the Liliput A5 for the first time, and I really liked it! Was a nice screen (in fact the B cam would often be using it for himself! Rather than for its purpose: to be pointed at me, so I could keep an eye on the B Cam shots), seemed to be battery efficient (I think? I wasn't doing battery management though, that was B Cam AC's job) while being super small and lightweight. For its price (only US$149!) I think this was an awesome bargain buy. newfoundmass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 For everyone who thinks that 5" monitor is too big and expensive: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-5-inch-LCD-HDMI-USB-Touch-Screen-Real-HD-1920x1080-LCD-Display-for-Raspberry-3/32834839579.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MdB Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 8/8/2018 at 9:28 PM, IronFilm said: For everyone who thinks that 5" monitor is too big and expensive: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-5-inch-LCD-HDMI-USB-Touch-Screen-Real-HD-1920x1080-LCD-Display-for-Raspberry-3/32834839579.html Ikan does a 3.5” that is much better res than this thing. It also has an optional loupe to convert to an EVF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I have build one of those to pair with my NX500 set-up (and put it conveniently on the top of a cage). Good fun for 35$ (with a plastic case and a "credit card" size power bank, not really usable in the Mediterranean sun, the Focus is the least for such conditions. @BTM_Pix knows everything there is to know about it! On 8/8/2018 at 4:28 PM, IronFilm said: For everyone who thinks that 5" monitor is too big and expensive: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-5-inch-LCD-HDMI-USB-Touch-Screen-Real-HD-1920x1080-LCD-Display-for-Raspberry-3/32834839579.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hdx Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Can you post pictures of your build @Kisaha? I'm close to ordering a slightly more expensive screen (still like 27$ so definitely cheap) with IPS panel and OSD menu to adjust colors: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-HDMI-LCD-1920x1080-Touch-Screen-IPS-Display-Kit-for-Raspberry-Pi-1-2-3-EB/332253259667?epid=24003437661&hash=item4d5bd66793%3Ag%3ACLQAAOSwH09ZNoG6&_sacat=0&_nkw=3.5"+hdmi+ips&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.X3.5"+hdmi+ips.TRS0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 hours ago, MdB said: Ikan does a 3.5” that is much better res than this thing. But it is not twenty bucks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 https://m.ebay.com/itm/3-5-HDMI-1920x1080-LCD-Display-Screen-for-Raspberry-Pi-w-clear-Case-Heatsink-/352309147649?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20150519202348%26meid%3D6f88f017b67d4d26ade094fe6f4397c9%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D10%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D382095336786%26itm%3D352309147649&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460 This is not exactly the same, as I bought it from amazon.de, but this is the case, and probably the same monitor too (I believe they are all made by 1 factory in China, they have many options, form 3.5" up to whatever). https://m.ebay.com/itm/Pocket-Slim-Power-Bank-Portable-USB-Charger-Credit-Card-sized-For-Mobile-Phone/401551817356?epid=10011033535&hash=item5d7e5a7a8c%3Am%3Amim9hIz-9Xj0IbYR8U4DNTQ&var=671272107951&_nkw=Credit+card+usb+power+bank&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m4084.l1313&varId=671272107951 This is the power bank that fits inside the case (there are a few ways to stick it , or even glue it there). And everything is connected with a mobile phone tripod mount (mine cost something like 3$, but you can have better ones, even one like this https://m.ebay.com/itm/Ulanzi-ST-02S-Metal-Cell-Phone-Tripod-Mount-with-Cold-Shoe-Adapter-Clamp-Rig/153006104930?hash=item239fdfe162%3Ag%3AxVQAAOSwOhNa6bOE&_pgn=2&_nkw=Mobile+phone+cold+shoe+adaptor&_from=R40&rt=nc ). Then you can have a tripod thread female to cold shoe, for putting it straight on camera, or whatever you'd like. Again, it is ok as a small project as color accuracy and brightness aren't on our side, but the size and price, are! My next project would be to stick a generic viewfinder loupe there, or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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