A Detailed Look At Feelworld F6 Plus - Best Cheap Touchscreen Monitor

Feelworld's F6 Plus is a fairly impressive 5.5" touchscreen monitor! Let's do a deep dive on the things that I like, the accessories it ships with, how the entire monitor functions, and what I wish they'd add or change about it.
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[@garrettsammons]

THEY FIXED (almost) EVERYTHING!! The new firmware has waveform, vector-scope, nine grid, and false color! Here's a link: feelworld.ltd/blogs/news/feelworld-f6-plus-firmware-update-latest-version-1-1-0-upgrade

[@FilipeSilvaStudios]

One question, in case you are shooting on 4k 50p, does it still work? is there a way of recording with that but send a lower signal over hdmi or something? (GH5 here)

[@jamskof]

apparently the fix is currently only for the NON type c version.. hopefully the type c version update is soon

[@vicsiiz]

Hello, tell me does it support 4K 30fps display? with Lumix S5. Thank you

[@illmaticvisualproduction247]

My main thing is changing the aperture while on the go ? Unless I’m missing something?

[@HanETG]

best video out there for this monitor man. clear, concise, articulated. love it!

[@daviddell7780]

Bloody Brilliantly done job. Your about the only person I have seen who took the time to - explain - whats what not just go over it. The words...What this is for make all the difference in a review! Got my subscription mate for sure

[@RezaAliMN]

Thank you so much for the awesome review and explanation. I liked the flow. Every time you explain something a question pops into my mind which is conveniently answered by your next explanation.

[@garrettsammons]

That’s great to hear Reza, thank you! I just try to work through the questions I have about a product and hope people think through things the same way I do.

[@rsm307studios]

I love your video. I just ordered two of these for my KZbin studio and I cannot wait to set them up and learn how to use them. I am saving your video to review once they arrive! So much better than trying to read the manual!!! 🤘

[@ChrisWilmshurst]

I've sat through a few videos on Feelworld monitors and you've litterally sold me on the F6 Plus - Thank you for putting in such a thorough walkthrough as I've been tossing and turning about which budget monitor to buy and you've sold it to me! Keep up the good work man.

[@garrettsammons]

Glad you found it helpful Chris!

[@alexeijajkun]

Hey man, I am currently about to purchase it! What do you think about it when you bought it until now? Has it treated you well ahah

[@ChrisWilmshurst]

@@alexeijajkun Its a great monitor, lp-e6 batteries do not last very long, but the Sony batteries do. its not overly bright for outdoor use, but I use it all the time for my KZbin videos to check composition and make sure my lighting works with my luts.

[@cre8tivity06]

I bought this monitor a couple months ago and haven’t used it on a shoot yet due to the pandemic but I’m glad you did a review of the monitor. I didn’t really know what the false color was all about and some of the other features too. Thanks again for making this video!

[@garrettsammons]

100%

[@diazfilms]

Been considering this monitor. Thank you so much for this great and very thorough presentation 👍

[@garrettsammons]

Glad I could help Carlos!

[@quintincooper3108]

Just bought this monitor because of your video! Thanks man !

[@bucknutzbackyardbbq8688]

Thank you. I am a beginner and working with my 7 year old son to start him streaming. We are using old equipment we have to start but I saw this on Amazon today with their Early Access at $151.00 I picked it up. Love your very candid and easy to understand review. Hoping to learn a lot more from you as a new subscriber.

[@BenScooter1]

Great Video! My F6 Plus arrived today and so far I'm well impressed with it!

[@jslloydedgmond]

mine arrived today but I cant get headphones to monitor sound straight from the feelworld monitor described here. Any thoughts?

[@deblashbrook3209]

Great review, I’m sold... subscribed

[@marcelolagos8607]

Amazing youtube channel man. You are a very eloquent speaker. Thanks for sharing your great knowledge!

[@garrettsammons]

I appreciate that!

[@rahulsickbubblegum8655]

Very good informative review. Thanks, it helped me take the decision of getting it.

[@nunosaraivaphotographer]

Thanks Mate! Hugs from Lisbon! Stay safe!

[@studio500]

Thanks for this great review!! I just bought it on amazon!!

[@rdavidmarks5326]

Thank you Garrett!

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Really good presentation! So, I'm waiting for mine. Time to get a larger picture 😉 Much love 💕 Matthias 👋

[@TimothyBennett]

great review, thanks for sharing.

[@TankBuilders]

“This is a 5.5” monitor, which makes it bigger than a 5” monitor” - pure genius.

[@garrettsammons]

😂

[@Yaedon]

Thought the same thing.. like okay 😂

[@hafidz0905]

Great video really detailed review of the monitor

[@garrettsammons]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@twosevenleft7439]

Perfect! Thanks :) Cheers from Denmark.

[@gregoryedwards959]

Just ordered the Feelworld F6 Plus from Adorama today... Black Friday 2019. $129! That’s a pretty good price for this monitor.

[@Solarfactor]

It's only a matter of time before Feelworld add a recorder to their range of monitors.

[@patata5689]

Great detailed review, well done man. You've got a new subscriber!

[@garrettsammons]

Happy to have you on board Pat!

[@Tricklarock]

Agreed!

[@RonKlaassen]

Goede duidelijke uitleg !!!

[@garrettsammons]

Hartelijk bedankt!

[@EdmundDelSol]

Thanks for this. I'm a noob and just bought an updated version, so this video really speaks to me. A lot of what you say still applies. Side comment: I grew up in the islands and wore a toque religiously as a Bob Marley fan, so your headpiece has an OG feel for me. Not sure what your motivation is but you rock it well.

[@AndrewBonicaRR]

Just got this on Amazon for a Lightning deal at $!52! Was looking at the F5 Pro V2, but I doubt I'll ever attach anything like a wireless HDMI, so having the two battery options on this was a bonus! Arrives tomorrow! 🤘😜

[@VOKASINEMA]

Great job! Nice video!

[@swainuk2024]

Thank you for your help :)

[@sutv6754]

you do an excellent job with this video thank you.

[@melodychest9020]

He comes up with the most important point at the very end .. how lovely!! Deal breaker!

[@menonbhavya]

Smooth Edit @4:49 Thanks for the review. Helped me finalize my purchase. Cheers :)

[@garrettsammons]

Glad I could help!

[@TobyPasta]

Yeah, you sold me on getting this lol. I looked around all week for a good monitor and this seems to fit the bill! I can't wait for it to come in. You don't know how many years i went without one of these so now, it'll be a game changer!

[@TobyPasta]

@Robert Bodnar Brightness is pretty good!

[@TobyPasta]

@Robert Bodnar I haven't sadly. But from what i read, it should work well outside. It comes with a sunshade as well!

[@Ivan0001]

Great video. Feel that I am watching Peter McKinon!

[@FfilmiauFflur]

I have just upgraded to this monitor from the F5. One thing that I miss on the F6 is the option of having zebra displays as well as focus assist available at the same time. It only seems to be one or the other...

[@Mazza2809]

Amazing review. Thx a lot dude. Your set-up looks like Unboxing Therapy! :)

[@garrettsammons]

That’s high praise! Thanks Giovani 🤙

[@dailyguitarvlog1614]

Wonderful review! I planned on staying in the $150ish range, but after your review I'm biting the bullet on this one. New Subscriber and will be checking out your other videos too. Thanks.

[@garrettsammons]

Happy to have you on board!

[@InventiveMotion]

Very very nice info

[@hudsonfilmr910]

Really helpful thanks

[@garrettsammons]

Happy to help!

[@helmeteye]

The little LED light is good for letting you know the monitor is getting power. For instance, when I plugged it in the other day I was not getting the screen was black, but I could see the screen with getting power. On a side note, I still don't know why the screen was black at the time. It scared me because I thought my camera output was bad. That turned out not to be the case, but the little LED light let me know the monitor was getting power.

[@rmanning4]

Thank you for sharing.

[@garrettsammons]

My pleasure!

[@dreamerfilmproduction8820]

Nice Review

[@HitchCollections]

Nice Video Mate 👏💯

[@garrettsammons]

Thanks 🔥

[@oddittydotco]

Great video 🎥! I've got a similar one to yours but mine also has USB-C POWER input option (as well as batteries) which is really handy - @ .

[@helmeteye]

Lol. That thing you have after "great video" looks like a smudge and had me scraping my phone. I'm just glad the picture moves and let me know it was in your post.

[@MrRalph-wt3fo]

they must have watched this review beccause the velcro is on the hood thingy now... great review sir.

[@stevelabile874]

Wonderful review 🔥 🔥 new sub

[@Realletsplaygrey]

My man, thanks for this review. I've been stumped if I should invest in an Atomos Ninja V or use this until money makes more sense. This seems like more than enough for my personal needs with the Nikon Z6ii. Sold.

[@antoniawildmedia]

Really good video. Thanks! I've just bought one of these after hours and hours of research and it's definitely the best in its price range. I was just baffled about how to power the thing as the instruction leaflet was really poor!!! So you've helped me to solve the mystery somewhat- one question please- Any idea which power lead is needed to power it directly if not using batteries please?! Confuuuuused! Thanks again : )

[@garrettsammons]

I always use a dummy battery to power monitors off external power. You Dan get either NP-F or LP-E6 dummy batteries for nearly any type of output. Keeps things tight and lightweight.

[@antoniawildmedia]

@@garrettsammons Hey! thank you of your response- sorry about the delay in replying! Just seen this....

[@ImYaStar]

Great video! I was wondering what kind of camera were you using in the demonstration

[@dailyguitarvlog1614]

Hi Garrett, after I watched this video the other week I ordered the F6+.I may have got ahead of myself. I just received it and it comes with a micro hdmi cable and my camera (low level D3400 Nikon) only has a Mini Hdmi on it. I also didn't take note that shipped this monitor does not come with battery or power supply, A pet peeve of mine. Either way, I'm hopeful and found a 12v adapter and now just need the mini hdmi, to see how it looks. Thanks again for this video, it's my go to as I set this up.

[@garrettsammons]

NP-F batteries shouldn’t be too expensive. I use the Watson batteries on B&H. Much cheaper than the name brand ones.

[@dailyguitarvlog1614]

@@garrettsammons Thank you. Got it all hooked up fine, except it wont show live through my camera lens. It only allows me to access files on my sd card on my camera. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? Is this camera not compatible?

[@Silverstone_Studios]

Does it support full screen shooting at 1080?

[@CarsGadget]

Hey man, thanks for the review. Does the image flip automatically when you rotate the monitor from back view to front view?

[@jarbasalves178]

Yes , if does not you go to the menu and select it ON

[@scottvillalobos8453]

Would have been nice for you to demonstrate the focus peaking. My biggest problem with Feelworld monitors is the focus peaking - not nearly as good as on Atomos.

[@garrettsammons]

You can adjust the sensitivity of focus peaking in this to make it more or less visible on screen. That said, I agree. The focus peaking in atomos monitors is fantastic!

[@andersnymannwejse3347]

Hi! I just recived my f6 plus, and Im overall satisfied with the monitor. But everytime I do a quick pan or tilt it seems like the monitor has a hard time refreshing the image. The small objects will start pixelating or split into small lines. Have you guys experienced the same or is my there something wrong with my monitor? :)

[@ronshephard9429]

They must have upgraded the Sunshade as mine came with velcro attached to the hood and the frame.

[@oktayazturk]

hey man! thanks for the detailed review. what is that hdmi cable brand? :)

[@garrettsammons]

Monoprice makes them amzn.to/32es5vq

[@JustinCiminero]

I'm not sure if this feature exists, but it would be very useful if there was a setting where you can flip the image or reverse it. Like for selfie style.

[@garrettsammons]

I believe you can on this monitor.

[@AxelFasching]

Really great review! Can you only rotate it at the top or also at the hot shoe? So does it rotate in 1 or 2 axles? Hope you're having a good one! Greets from germany

[@garrettsammons]

It only has single axis rotation. That said, you can mount it with the hot shoe in a different direction.

[@JunaidKureshi]

First of all what an awesome video, im planning to buy this monitor but at the end when u said its not that bright, this makes me think again, what are the results under the sun and daylight.

[@garrettsammons]

Being only 500nit, it’s not great in sunlight. That’s the unfortunate trade off. It’s a solid monitor, but even with the hood it would be hard to see in direct sun.

[@GoodcoStudios]

Precisely my thoughts. Out of the cart it goes.

[@travel_and_photography]

Probably you can zoom in while checking photo aftershot, but can you zoom in the screen while taking photo to check focus accuracy?

[@YoungBlaze]

Hey friend, did you forget to keep us updated with the hollyland 400s about if the sdi out had the same lag as the hdmi?

[@garrettsammons]

Haven’t forgotten! Just been absolutely slammed with commercial work. I will get there I promise.

[@tollan23]

It has Waveform & Vectorscope with a firmware update now :)

[@garrettsammons]

I saw that!

[@Tricklarock]

@@garrettsammons so that's a firm 'yes' ??? The no wfm was a deal-breaker, until you mentioned firmware updates! I paused the vid and went straight to the comments, just hoping someone would have good news such as this.

[@giacomocagnetti2529]

Great review as usual... Would you use it outdoors on a gimbal? You say that the brightness is not great, so I don't know it this could be a good choice... Or maybe you would suggest something brighter?

[@garrettsammons]

I’d generally recommend a monitor with a NIT count of 1,000 or more for outdoor use. That said, you definitely can use this, but it’ll be difficult to see in sunlight.

[@AtomicPixel]

Great presentation and review bro! I just got it in so I still have to play around with it, but I notice my quick menu doesn’t show false colour and I heard you can’t change that quick menu. Maybe I’m on an old firmware? Any thoughts?

[@garrettsammons]

Oh solid question! I don’t have this monitor anymore (I do gear giveaways) so I can’t say for sure. Sorry for the unsatisfactory answer! Always check to make sure you’re rocking the latest softwares though.

[@AtomicPixel]

Garrett Sammons all good bro, no worries!

[@jonfraserdop]

Love this monitor, there's nothing better in this price range at the moment!

[@garrettsammons]

Hard agree! Wish it was a touch brighter, but at this price-point it can’t be beat.

[@theurbanartist775]

I just ordered this today.

[@James_m7]

Would you be able to review the Andycine X7 (2200 nit) and the Bestview R7 ? The Bestview is a (1000 nit) touch-screen monitor with waveform feature, etc. Thanks!

[@garrettsammons]

I can ask them if they’d want me to look at it. I’ll let you know if they come through.

[@STAG162]

one thing that irks me about this is that I can't control the camera from the monitor like I can via the touchscreen VF (viewfinder) on my Canon M50. sure, I can alter settings on the up/down/left/right/OK buttons on the back of the camera and that'll come through the monitor sweet, but I can't control those 'touch' settings (like controlling a focus point for a shot) on the monitor like I could on the VF touchscreen. I've tried remedying this in the settings of the camera but it seems like it's a no-go. pretty sure the rest of the Canon suite (R series DSLRs, etc.) are in the same boat. the rest is pretty solid and you've pointed out some things I've overlooked.

[@garrettsammons]

I think the only monitor I know has camera control like that is from Portkeys.

[@manlykscorpa]

How is the volume level on this monitor for playback features

[@mariecyrielle7350]

Hey! I just tried the F6 plus on my Canon M50 Mark II but I don't have access to the camera settings on the monitor (such as dual pixal autofocus, ISO, f/ etc ... all the Q menu basically) Fonctions I usually can access with the touch screen on my camera. Is there something I can do? Thanks !

[@garrettsammons]

Hi Marie! Some cameras have an “active display” option you can enable when connected to HDMI. Other cameras don’t allow active displays when HDMI is connected. I’m not entirely sure about the M50mkii but I’d check your settings to see if you can turn that on.

[@ole-andrelagmandokk418]

Great video! :D Just bought the LUT6S myself. But I can not figure out how the Color temperature-setting under LUTs work. Have anybody figured that out? How come there are no 3200K setting there?

[@iangubbins]

Just an fyi for anyone who wants to shoot at 60p but nothing comes up on the monitor. Go into your cameras menus, go to 4k Movie Output and set it to record 4k to your SD card and HD to HDMI out. This sorted my output when I was in 60p 4k on my XT3. Hope this helps!

[@vicsiiz]

Hello, tell me does it support 4K 30fps display? with Lumix S5. Thank you

[@samuelmaynard84]

Can you do vertical video with this monitor?

[@CliftonMoore123456789]

When you choose the LUT during filming will that LUT that you filmed in transpose into the editing software i.e. iMovie, Premiere Pro, etc.?

[@garrettsammons]

Not on its own. You can load luts into Premiere and apply them to footage. This monitor uses luts to preview what the final look will be without ruining the LOG you're filming in.

[@ilyasguner2267]

​@@garrettsammonscan we upload our own luts?

[@FocalPointPhotographyLLC]

I only need this for photography stills...is it bright enough to match the back of the camera monitor? I'm using a Canon EOS R

[@garrettsammons]

I don’t see much of a need for monitors like this for photography. You’ll mostly be relying on autofocus and shooting in Raw. Those two features basically remove the need.

[@kevinocampoo]

Hi, friend. I bought this monitor a few days ago. I notice that when filming the screen overheats. Did you have the same scenario with your monitor? I want to know if this is normal.

[@dailyguitarvlog1614]

Wonderful and informative video. My trouble is, I just bought the Feelworld F6 Plus Monitor hoping to use it to monitor shooting video with my D3400, when I hook it up, it will only play whatever is on my SD card & it won't show anything when I push the Live button and or it only shows the play back options for the SD card? Is the camera not able to be used with an external monitor? Is there a specific setting or update on software? Thank you for any help you can give.

[@garrettsammons]

Usually that comes down to an HDMI setting in the camera. I found this online: www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/using-an-hdmi-recorder-and-external-monitor-with-your-hdslr.html

[@la.uralox]

I’m currently having the exact same problem with my Nikon D3200. It only shows the SD card not the Live View. Did you figure out how to get it working? EDIT: Just worked it out! 2 years too late but maybe it could still help. In the HDMI settings within your camera, turn ‘device control’ OFF. That instantly showed the picture on my monitor :)

[@hoodaffairstv]

How would you monitor 4k60 on here

[@insafiar7337]

Help mine just arrived today and when i connected the screen to my dslr it displays nothing but "no signal". how can I appear the view to my f6 screen? thank you .

[@Landonlacey10]

Hey Garrett, do you remember if this has anamorphic de-squeeze previews?

[@garrettsammons]

Off the top, I don’t remember. But I do know most feelworlds do. I’d have to look it up.

[@garrettsammons]

What monitor are you rocking right now?

[@actioncollectibles5826]

Not rocking any at the moment but after watching this and another video regarding the f6 plus, i'm pretty sure i would want this considering the features that are available at an affordable price. Thanks 👍🏼😊

[@supermike0308]

Hi nice review. just a question, I use a lot of 120p, will this monitor support it? thanks

[@DanielScottFilms]

Using my phone to monitor via 2.4 wifi connection to camera. This monitor is a steal - right now you can find it on ebay for around $180 which sweetens the pot! Great vid!

[@ZJProductionHK]

F6

[@soak000]

Hi, I am wondering if it's bright enough to use outdoors in direct sunlight with the sunshade. I need a field monitor for a dance recital and need something that's bright. Thanks.

[@austinleo7489]

Where did you get that short HDMI cable running from your camera to the monitor?

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Great video. Great job. I’m about to purchase the 7inch model, the FEELWORLD LUT 7. It seems to be the same but bigger. Do you confirm?

[@garrettsammons]

Basically yes. And I love the 7”form factor for field monitors.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@garrettsammons ordered mine in 7 inch...

[@aaronrobinson1094]

Any tips on loading luts? I’ve tried multiple memory cards and multiple luts. Just keep getting “access failed”

[@ajoepjacob4293]

Got it fixed. First i formated the card (on mac) on MS DOS Format then i added different lut extensions for the sake of experimenting : .cube didn't work for example while .3DL did. I hope it helps

[@keith2599]

Everything included, But no good to us if you can't alter iso and shutter from the monitor on the fly' You still have to do the messing around thing again with camera for settings, But really enjoyed the video dude...

[@garrettsammons]

If you want camera control, check out portkeys. They make a monitor or two that has camera control.

[@kibzahmed133]

Hi Malo, do you know why when i go to 120fps 1080p 100m the screen shrinks on the feelworld f6 plus on the sony a7iii? On 24fps 4k it fills up the entire screen, please help!

[@god-lightbulb]

Can you confirm of the Feelworld F6 Plus has a waveform feature. I'm wanting to use the waveforms to check exposure using a X-Rite video card that has row of white-gray-black strips. Hence, does the F6 Plus have a waveform that can do this? The Feelworld website says it does have waveforms, but there are several youtube review of this F6 Plus, and not one of them mention waveforms.

[@garrettsammons]

They do have it now in the F6 Plus! They just emailed me and informed me it’s part of the newest firmware update.

[@god-lightbulb]

@@garrettsammons I read the Feelworld's website about the firmware update. What do they mean about "Type C"? Do later models of Type C USB ports? Or does it mean something else by "Type C"?

[@wooddog321]

Great video. I just got this today in the post but my EOS RP has no micro HDMI out. Seems there are micro, medium and large HDMI. The RP has a medium. So frustrating all these different size ports. Did your cable come with the F6? Mine is two feet long. It's counter intuitive to have such a long cable. Any suggestions on where to buy short cables? I like em too but the smallest I can find is 3 feet. BTW love your minimalistic set. Subscribed.

[@garrettsammons]

Ton of different HMDI options! Micro HDMI is the smallest, Mini HDMI is the middle, and Type A HMDI is the large “standard” one. Pearstone makes cables I’d recommend. Short, swivels, and excellent build quality bhpho.to/39XxGau

[@wooddog321]

@@garrettsammons Thanks man. I've got the EOS RP and a Canon 6Dmk2 and neither of them support the cable it came with. lol

[@wooddog321]

@@garrettsammons Thanks for the link. Just what I needed.

[@BrendanWhelan]

Thanks man. But it doesn't come with any batteries? Also I heard it gets hot after a short time, did you find that to be true?

[@garrettsammons]

As far as I know, no monitors or video accessories come with Sony-L batteries. It does get warm, but nothing to write home about.

[@alanabley525]

Excellent info and well put. Any suggestions where to get HDMI to mini HDMI short, perhaps coiled, for my Sony A7R111. Thank you.

[@garrettsammons]

If you’re in the US or Canada, B&H is the only place I shop for important film gear. Outside of that, Kondor Blue makes great coiled cables.

[@alanabley525]

@@garrettsammons Thanks for getting back to me.

[@AM-wi6gw]

2 questions if some one can answer: 1. Can this work as well as my camera monitor on the Sony A7siii? 2. Does this have face auto track feature like on the camera display?

[@AM-wi6gw]

I can confirm now it does work on both monitors.

[@sss-ts3of]

newbie here. didnt even know there was there was a thing as a wireless transmitter ^.^

[@Kalvintaka]

Im using a feelworld F6 plus...and isit normal for the LCD screen to heat up ? ;-)

[@studiofreeman]

Hey Garrett, quick question for you where did you get your hdmi cable from? the cable that came with the monitor isn’t working properly for me , it goes in and out and says “No Signal”. I have a Canon 70D. Thank you so much for your help!

[@garrettsammons]

These are my favorite ones. Short and thin and inexpensive amzn.to/2LaiH5t

[@studiofreeman]

Thank you so much!!

[@caldercaptures]

Hey Garrett!! Can you use a 9:16 aspect ratio? I JUST want to shoot in 9:16 for Instagram without having to rotate my camera

[@admahecha]

Smooth correction haha

[@MiLORAMiREZ182]

What is the difference between the f5 pro v2 and the f6 plus?