We have been using the Desview R7II for about a week now and have a feel for its strengths and how it will play out in the near future. It is mainly used as a solution when a large and complex setup is not required (or environmentally unfriendly in which it is used). This was to meet the need to bring a small rig that could be used both indoors and outdoors.
This is something this monitor handles very well. This is a 7 inch 1920 x 1200 touchscreen solution with high brightness for all use case scenarios. It actually has a maximum brightness of 2600nit. I found it easy to turn it off when using it internally during testing.
Currently dropping around $249 (as of this writing), it’s the affordable model. It works with any camera that offers an HDMI output, has an R7SII option, runs a bit more, and also offers SDI support over HDMI, which this does.
Comes with numerous accessories. Inside you’ll find two HDMI cables (one micro to HDMI and one mini to HDMI), a D-Tap cable (to connect to your V-mount setup if you have one), and an adjustable Includes cold shoe adapter and storage bag. , cloth, a USB drive to load the LUT, and a user manual.
Everything is included except for the hood or silicone cover. However, thanks to how bright the screen gets, you don’t need the hood. So no matter what environment you’re shooting in, you’ll have no trouble seeing everything. There are also third party options. If you have time to cook something in CAD, you might find yourself 3D printing something.
If the retailer offers different kit options, your experience may vary when it comes to what’s in the box. However, this seems to be the default list of what we can see.
When it comes to the overall design of the monitor, the entire body is mostly made of plastic material. For the price you’re paying, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Nevertheless, it feels strong enough to withstand normal use. , you don’t want to drop it on the ground at any time.
The only thing we encountered in terms of build quality was one of the little screws on the bottom. only. During this process, the bottom right screw fell off and fell to the floor. This was not a clear sign that the entire unit was falling apart. It looks like one screw was removed from the beginning (or maybe the threads were bad to begin with). I didn’t want to screw it in, so the small screw was discarded as it didn’t seem to matter all that much anyway.
It can be mounted from the bottom or the side depending on whether you grab it from the side using the included mount or arm solution (not included). The threads are (thankfully) metal, so they hold up well once installed.
On the left side of the screen are two HDMI ports. One for input and one for pass-through to something else (such as a record). There is also a DC connection here that is used for the included D-tap adapter. Alternatively, you can use a wall adapter (not included).
If you have an alternate adapter cable, you can use that as well. All you need to do is make sure your cables and power supply can handle the voltage/amps you need. USB can’t do this, but some camera rigs and accessories offer specific DC connections, like ours. This is what I’m using to power my monitor (using the 15V connection).
Of course, if you simply want to use batteries, this supports the typical Sony NPF battery.
On the other side of the monitor there are screws for those using an arm mount.
The bottom has a thread for that adapter and a USB port. This port is where you insert the included thumb drive to load custom LUTs. A very useful feature for serious users. If you lack experience or understanding, you need to brush up. But if you’re paying this price for a monitor, you probably already have the necessary knowledge.
This USB port can also be used for firmware/software upgrades within the monitor.
There is a power button on the top of the main unit, and you can turn the power on and off (press and hold). There’s also an exit button (used in menus) and two customizable hotkeys (F1 and F2). You can use these two hotkeys to quickly invoke certain menu options (zebra, histogram, load LUT, etc.).
performance
First and foremost is the brightness of the screen. Supports up to 2600 nits brightness and can be used anywhere. With no hood required, it’s easier than ever to see what’s on your screen, regardless of the angle or location of the screen. As mentioned before, I turned the brightness down for indoor use. So there’s a lot of flexibility here and it’s very friendly to work with.
Next is resolution. This is important when looking for details in a photographed subject. 1920×1200 is the exact resolution of a screen, but online marketing uses the term “4K”. It’s not a 4K screen, but it simply has the ability to monitor signals up to 4K. This also means HDMI can pass his 4K through his HDMI output as well.
This resolution seems perfect for working with content up to 4K. I personally dropped it on both a 1080p Canon camera and a 4K Panasonic (GH5). In terms of resolution, both images looked great.
Then there’s the fact that it’s a touchscreen. As for navigating the menu, this one is very friendly. There are so many features built into this monitor. It helps that you don’t have to use physical buttons to do all this (except for a few buttons at the top).
It has many built-in tools such as HDR, false color, peaking, histogram, waveform, vectorscope and more. There are many options for getting the perfect shot.
I haven’t taken it to the field and used it for content yet, but I’ve been playing with it to see if I like it, and a few people have taken it home. Thankfully the results are pretty good for the price It is no exaggeration to say that we are competing with some well-known companies.
The on-screen image can be very easily adjusted to match the final look of your content. Especially thanks to the LUT support. Something that allows you to dial in what your eyes expect during post-editing.
our conclusion
It’s bright, has excellent resolution for its size, and offers up to 7 inches (versus the camera’s small and mediocre viewfinder and screen), making it a great addition to any level of photographer or videographer’s collection. Features and tools are scattered about.
It’s actually a very powerful field monitor that really knows how to get the job done. This isn’t really a problem because you can go through everything and understand what you’re working with. Also, the pinch-to-zoom feature lets you double-check a particular focus point to see how much it’s actually in focus. Very useful for checking
This is a solid monitor solution for DSLRs and other small to mid-sized camera solutions. Day or night when it comes to seeing better what the camera sees.
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