22May Flashpoint LCD 8″ Monitor with built in Remote shutter trigger
(Special thanks to Yiannis for pointing this out to me) The Flashpoint LCD 8 inch monitor is an interesting concept. You basically get an 8 inch hdmi monitor that doubles as a remote shutter trigger and wireless standard definition monitor for $499. An 8 inch monitor is right at the limit of what you’d want to mount directly to a camera rig and 800×600 display resolution isn’t very impressive, especially in an 8 inch form factor.
The main thing that makes this interesting is the fact that the remote shutter is built into the monitor which could be handy in a camera trap setup. But the main problem is the price. For around $20 you can buy a wireless shutter remote another $250 will get you a and that still leaves you with enough money to pick up a 5 inch HDMI monitor with better resolution.
At $300 this would probably be a little more compelling, but at $499 it probably wouldn’t be my first choice if I was in the market for a wireless monitor. The Flashpoint LCD 8 inch monitor is an interesting concept but I think your money would be better spent elsewhere.
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:13 am
I’ve been using my android tablet with the DSLR Controller app as my display and remote trigger for my Canon 60D. Works well. 🙂
Here’s the link to the app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.dslrcontroller&hl=en
May 22nd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Hows the video on that? I’ve heard people grumble about the refresh rate when using it for video.
May 22nd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Yeah… that glossy fingerprint magnet impossible to use under the sun screen and the couple of batteries you’ll end up having to buy adding to the final cost aren’t looking so good too.
It’s nice that monitors like that are coming to the market, but I agree the price is not quite right yet.
I only wish tablets could work like that. I mean, you can already get some wireless photo action with Eye-fi, but HDMI input not so much.
I’m considering the H005 though… are you really pulling the trigger on that one Deejay? Will wait for your review if so. ^^
May 22nd, 2012 at 12:47 pm
The H005 just showed up in the mail today. (surprisingly fast shipping from china) I’ll have some more info on it, along with first impressions up as soon as I get a chance to mess around with it some more and let you know how it works out.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Yay! Reading it now, thanks!