On-camera monitors that will improve your video shots
Make it easy to see what you're filming. (Jakob Owens via Unsplash/)Today it’s easy to shoot gorgeous video in HD and even 4K using your DSLR, mirrorless camera, or low-priced video cameras. But many of these cinema-worthy tools suffer from the same problem: small built-in screens. How can you shoot if you can’t see your subject? An on-camera monitor solves this problem. Used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, these screens attach to the camera via HDMI or SDI cables, and are larger, brighter, and sharper than the camera’s—but they’re light enough to keep things comfortable even without a tripod. The monitors also come packed with software to assist in focusing and setting exposure. What’s more, some of them can also record footage in formats better than those in with your camera—and that includes the industry-standard raw format. On-camera monitors are a cameraman’s best friend, and these Hollywood tools are accessible...