Chris,
Sony portable DVD player
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Not likely a HD monitor."
Correct, not HD. Just a 9" 16x9 AR screen, most likely at DVD resolution.
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Does it have SDI input?"
No, just composite input. This is a consumer device. Can't be calibrated either. It is what it is.
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SD monitors are cheap."
Yes, that is true. My suggestion is also reasonable priced, often available for well under 180 USD, including a 7 hr battery.
I offered it as a low cost alternative compared to the FSI and smallHD dot com. Those are all really nice, but I would be bummed out if a 1,300 dollar monitor got stolen/trashed.
Laugh if you want. Not every gig has the budget or needs a lab grade monitor.
Just sayin'
Scott Sheriff
Director
http://www.sstdigitalmedia.com
I have a system, it has stuff in it, and stuff hooked to it. I have a camera, it can record stuff. I read the manuals, and know how to use this stuff and lots of other stuff too.
You should be suitably impressed...