Dirt cheap $28 3.5 inch DSLR Field monitor - DSLR FILM NOOB

http://www.dslrfilmnoob.com/2011/01/30/dirt-cheep-monitor-project/ I was wondering around ebay, as i often do, looking for a second field monitor for my Canon t2i. What I came across was this $23 dollar dash mount backing camera.

I thought for $23 I would take a chance and see if i could make it work. Well after doing some dremel work and adding a little bit of glue, i managed to make something that is very handy and very cheap. For a grand total of $28 dollars in parts you can have a cell phone size monitor for your camera.

It isn't HD but it works well enough for framing your shots and seeing audio levels (t2i magic lantern hack). Since the t2i, 5d mark II, and 60d don't output HD when recording this little SD monitor will give you the same view as any other monitor in record mode.

There is more info on where to buy this little guy and how to put it together on the site: www.dslrfilmnoob.com

Equipment used in this video:
Canon t2i
Sigma 30mm f1.8
Sennheiser g2 wireless mic

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[StephenNorman]

Hey Deejay,

Would you recommend something like this or the $44 Haier for use on a small steady cam (U-Flycam)?

I'm worried about weight but I'd also like the largest screen possible.

[onelonedork]

@StephenNorman Most people I've talked to are happier with the Haier monitor. The Haier monitor is a little over a pound so It depends on what size of steady cam you're using. If you have more then a pound of counter weights you could probably swap the haier out and still balance your steady cam pretty easy.

[Darius12235]

Yes but what is the point of using this small monitor if the monitor on your camera is about the same size?

[onelonedork]

@Darius12235 Having a small monitor allows you to mount it point towards you for the type of youtube videos I produce. It's also very handy when using a steady cam and when using your camera on a crane or operating your camera from a remote location.

[BeatMuzikSquad]

how do you power this thing?

[onelonedork]

@BeatMuzikSquad 12 volt battery.

[Snaavelstopic]

Thumbs up if you where like watching at the Subscribe button.. then went back to him.. Back to the subscribe button.. then whent back! XD

[eladbari]

@onelonedork is this screen is easy to focus with while shooting video and manually focusing?

some shots i took with the 5D -i thought they were in focus via watching the cameras live view screen ,but at home on the computer- i saw my shots werent!

[sockaho]

will this work with the 10d?

[GerryMendozaChannel]

I like your videos

Informative, not long winded. You talk to us not down to us

and you're funny. Great job!

[MAREKDT]

Hey I made a video on a diy build of this dirt cheap monitor with an articulating arm:

(Check my channel, I can't post a link)

[JLPicardD]

is it really so much more then what you camera allready offers??



[HVdrumr]

pause at 0:14 his face is the you dont say!? meme

[TBillustrations]

when I connected the monitor,turned the camera on, the Monitor only stays on for a few seconds, and the picture goes black… i know the monitor is not bad cuz it worked once ... do i need to set up the camera or something?

[shapeworkstudios1]

@onelonedork where do you plug in or put in the battery??? i don't see where