10 Camera Monitors Under $300!

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

All the work, not to mention the expense, put into this video is incredible. Thanks so much, Caleb!

[@MaxWildlifePhotographer]

I have a shoot in New York in less than 3 weeks. Needed to quickly grab a budget monitor. Grabbed the Osee T5 due to your review. Thanks so much for the breakdown.

[@eCommerceImages]

Don't think we missed that SWEET edit at 13:04, brother! I have no idea why you don't have subs in the multiple millions. Your videos are SUCH great production quality! And when it comes to content, you're my go-to guy for gear info! Much appreciated and great job as always mate! :-)

[@BrunoVilelaIS]

:) Nice edit!

[@tombuck]

I’ve been monitoring my subscription feed for this video to pop up. 👍 Definitely need an update from my garbage cheapo monitor from 2017.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Good to see you Tom! Glad I could be of service!

[@SAPIENSPARABELLUM]

My fav gear channels here in the comments together ❤️😄

[@kennyobrien]

Since I knew nothing about field monitors, I had to watch this video about six times or more to get familiar with all of the features and then decide which ones were the most important. So I ended up buying the Desview R6 specifically for that bright screen. Thank you for this in-depth review, Caleb, it was exactly what I needed to make a purchase decision. Cheers!

[@onekeiway]

what I purchased shortly after I saw this (last month) myself! Using as a new videographer with the A7IV. How do you like it thus far?

[@kennyobrien]

@@onekeiway I love it so far. It worked right out of the box. The screen is so clear and bright. Exactly what I needed.

[@djvoicy1653]

@@kennyobrien I think 🤔 I will go with it also for use on Atem mini or A7iV

[@tss3393]

Been waiting for this one! A monitor is really the last thing I NEED for my camera kit and I've had my eye on the Feelworld LUT7 for awhile for the features and brightness. Glad to see it gets your recommendation!

[@johnzambrano2501]

Great video, and based on your reviews I purchased the Andycine C7, however I think I should mention what my experience with this monitor was like. It worked fine initially but completely failed after 6 months with only very light usage. I contacted Andycine support and was told that they would NOT be able to replace my unit because the warranty had expired. I asked how that was possible since I had only had the monitor for 6 months - they replied that their warranties are 1 year from the date of manufacture, not from the date of purchase. So in my case, my unit was made over a year ago before I bought it, which means that it was sold to me without it having any warranty at all (I have never heard of a warranty practice like this for any products that are sold in the U.S.). So just thought I would mention this in case any of your viewers are considering this monitor. Since then, I’ve bought a Desview monitor which I really like and think is better than the Andycine C7 *and* is warranted from the date of sale.

[@gdullage]

Wow i was going to buy. I wont be buying now. Thanks

[@eCommerceImages]

Look into consumer protection law in your country. I smell BS coming from Andycine. The law is applicable (in Australia at least), regardless of where the product was manufactured. I'd mention that in an email to Andycine if I were you - I wouldn't be surprised if they back-flipped on that appauling customer service call. 🙂

[@johnzambrano2501]

@@eCommerceImages I never thought of doing that, but probably will now after reading your comment - thanks for the input!

[@WayWalker3]

@@johnzambrano2501 That lack of warranty from date of purchase seems very strange. I see you last posted 3 months ago. Did you have any satisfaction since? I'm researching monitors, and would like to know, as may other potential buyers.

[@johnzambrano2501]

@@WayWalker3 I filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (not that I expect them to do anything about this, but I least I made them of aware of the warranty problems I experienced with Andycine). After doing that I got an email from Andycine support saying that they 'may be able to do something for me', but after replying to that I never heard from them again.

[@rezkassaf6523]

I absolutely love every video this guy makes. Everything is so clean and straight to the point.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you Rezk!

[@ReelLightPictures]

I’ve been bouncing around the idea of getting a monitor and the timing of this video is perfect.

[@TedNemeth]

I just purchased the OSEE T7 and absolutely love it. SUPER bright since I film outdoors a lot and the menu system is simply the best I’ve ever used. Love the false color too. I use that all the time now.

[@ekphotography]

How is it holding up for you? Some other people complain about them dying on them..? Thanks

[@TedNemeth]

@@ekphotography - oh really? No issues for me at all. I’ve probably used it about 30 times so far. Absolutely love it. I’m a travel videographer so i really wasn’t sure about getting the 5” or the 7” because of added size and weight. I am thrilled I chose the 7”. It really helps in composition.

[@ekphotography]

@@TedNemeth Thanks man, I appreciate it. There is a guy who made a comment on my comment above and said he had 3 fail..

[@VivaMediaInc]

You honestly can't go wrong with any of these options. We love the Atomos line up of products

[@williamstrohm911]

I just bought the Feelworld F5 Pro Monitor. I’m so happy with it, incredible for the price! Thanks for doing what you do!!

[@kriskleks1585]

Thanks for the presentation. I watched it to the end. It helps me to navigate the market for camera monitors.

[@MikeCreefProd]

Great video! Thanks for this….I always thought a Shinobi would be the way to go for me, but seeing this break down of all the other monitors that are cheaper and have more capabilities I feel like I have to go a different direction. So thank you!

[@Krayonix]

This video is ABSOLUTELY premium quality, thank you very much my man. i am looking REAL hard at the feelworld f7 pro. REAL HARD.

[@LoudlabsNYC]

I want the DesView R6 thank you so much for making this video

[@Reyfox1]

THANKS! I've been waiting for something like this. I wanted to get an inexpensive monitor for our Atem Mini to see what the other camera is seeing. Makes life easier when there is only 2 of us doing all the video at church.

[@ericallnight]

So helpful!! You didn't talk at all about what you might be sacrificing in these monitors compared to more 'Pro' ones from brands like SmallHD which cost a whole lot more. Would love to hear your thoughts. With monitor tech becoming more and more inexpensive, is it really necessary to get more pricey pro brands?

[@danasuechilds]

Awesome...I love it when you do these list/compare options of a product. I trust your videos to be to the point but thorough and your opinion and recommendations are very trustworthy.

[@sebastianrivera6164]

Me and a couple of friends have been waiting for this video since you announced it. Looking to buy our first on-camera monitor in 2022. Thank you for this review!

[@Nickyo]

Thank you for this! Now all that's left is a comprehensive Teleprompter comparison and I'll be set :)

[@itsaaronmiller]

Oooooh this!!

[@christophkuenster]

Hey, I just bought the Bestview T3 and have already worked with it. Really good bang for your buck. 👍

[@lostproductionspdx]

Glidegear TMP 750 was a let down for me on build quality. Would have preferred paying twice as much for something higher quality.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Try this. ILOKNZI i2 12inch/Black, Liftable Teleprompter It's not as well known but incredible. I've tried the other ones (Desview) that attach to the lens, which seem to really strain (and potentially damage) the lens. The ILOKNZI i2 option doesn't clip to lens. It uses proper black fabric around lens. It's so good and inexpensive. (I’m not a bot. I’m a regular amateur filmmaker, and it’s a great find).

[@lostproductionspdx]

@@JoshPostVlogs Wow that looks too good to be true and it's so affordable!

[@itsaaronmiller]

"Hundred bucks. 7 Inches. Gets the job done!" 😏

[@dslrvideoshooter]

🤦‍♂️

[@eike.zender]

But there is no job.

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

@@dslrvideoshooter 😆

[@AJVER]

I would say seven inches is TOO big 😖

[@dripinbeats]

@@AJVERthat what she told me

[@rudytorres6559]

In just a few minutes Comments, Comments, Comments. That's because your product comparison videos are always...Well...Just...Simply put, ...fantastic!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you so much for the kind words Rudy!

[@mattdeocreative]

hey thanks for the comparison video! can tell you put a bunch of work into this, and it will come in handy when i buy my monitor! keep up the incredible work.

[@yinkababalola989]

Thanks to you I purchased the Osee T5. I'm getting it on sunday and I can't wait! Loved the review!

[@TayyabAshrafz]

Thanks so much Caleb really appreciate this type of videos that helps other to make their choices easy

[@rumijarl]

Thanks for all these reviews, I only was missing how sharp they are, since clarity of picture is very important to me.

[@controversialtalks]

This video came out at just the right time, I was thinking about which monitor I want

[@gregoryreview]

3:05 I like these two morph transitions. Well done 👍

[@RafaelPortoMediaServices]

finally! been waiting for this one since you teased it.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

It's finally here!

[@suryawarior]

Same here, was waiting about this video, although already buy monitor+ pro license for low budget monitor 🤣

[@zautomotive]

The channel I can always count on for the most information

[@_K.L]

Thank you for helping us all to learn about your field. I really appreciate the effort you put into these videos! Thanks again!

[@CharlesDunkley]

Yes! There it is! This will be a great starting point for me to add a monitor to my set up. Thanks Caleb!

[@artbypalehorse]

Got the Osee t5 for my work desk camera for talking head and top down shots. Thanks for the advice it’s just what I needed. I made an art painting desk and leather workbench using your videos on KZbin desk setups. Few more things to get to make it perfect. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@leoong9645]

Finally, The best budget camera monitors review video

[@justketh4298]

i was waiting for this since i saw your osee t5 video

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Nice. Hopefully these stay in stock this time ha!

[@justketh4298]

@@dslrvideoshooter haha still out of stock

[@DPCTechnology]

@caleb, do all (any) of the monitors with LUT functionality apply them to the output.. lookin for A7s3(slog3)->monitor->LUT->Camlink4k.. Goal is to stream a feed with lut applied..

[@kevinphillips6593]

Wondering the same thing. Want to record in camera and also have the option to stream it live with proper lut applied.

[@techtrx]

What’s the cheapest one for recording 4k 60 10 bit

[@CordCuttersLI]

I have a Sony ZV-E10 and need a monitor when I use a teleprompter. Can I display the info that appears on the built-in LCD monitor on these low end monitors? I'd like to find out before investing in one as without that option. Thanks for your effort, great video, Just Sub'd!

[@AdurianJ]

I bought an ASUS Zenscreen and plugged in my DSLR. it's only a monitor but it works great but 16 inch is a bit large they do exist in 14 inch sizes.

[@Unogamingchannel]

I went with the Neewer F100 7" monitor and the Lilliput A5 5" monitor for my cameras, both are nice little monitors, I don't need a lot of the extra features

[@mattcero1]

I agree with Gerald. This guy's content is extraordinary. I'm sub'd for sure. I wonder how much stress or strain these put on your camera's shoe though.

[@alexeyolshevsky7032]

Thank you a lot for a such video! it really help to choose camera monitors! And all of your videos are actually great!

[@techlessYT]

Awesome video! Have you by any chance tested if the LUTs affect the waveforms or other assist tools? Only few monitors have an option whether to have LUT affecting the assist tools or not, which is a very underrated feature imo.

[@miggyvision8598]

I can attest that the PORTKEYS PT5 does not. You would need to set the HDMI out from your cameras menu to send out the info for the "False Color/Scopes" to see it's effect on the exposure. Definitely bummed by that as not all cameras can store a lot of LUTs in them.

[@arndgronenberg]

Thanks Caleb for this in-depth and comprehensive comparison! I've had a Feelworld F5 PRO V2 for quite some time and I really enjoy using it, except for its lack of brightness (only 500 nits) and it being too small in many situations. Therefore I just got a Feelworld LUT7 PRO (ie. a LUT7 with the backplate like the F5 PRO). It is very bright and has the right size, but I've encountered two problems due to which I consider returning it: Zooming into a 4k input signal (C4K or UHD) lacks sharpness and shows artefacts. It seems, that the input video is downsized to 1920x1080 and then zoomed into. The difference in sharpness is very obvious compared to my F5 PRO. Focus assist is very irritating to me: Where my F5 PRO shows fine coloured lines directly on the edge (1 to 2 pixel wide), the LUT7 PRO shows a broad coloured line to the right of the edge (4 to 5 pixel wide and offset by at least 1 pixel from the edge). If there are multiple edges in the image, the focus assist distracts significantly from the "real" image. Did anybody encounter these problems as well? Is it just my LUT7 PRO? Or is it just me being picky?

[@BybbyCreme]

he mentions a Feelword LUT7 AND a Feelworld F7 Pro. you mention a Feelworld LUT7 Pro. So: which one did you use then? if you wanna help with your comment, you should better be acurate. anything else does not help.

[@fergusgriffin2655]

such a helpful and complete roundup - thank you!

[@terranprins3200]

Please do a video about more expensive/better ones. More specifically larger ones. THANKS, YOU'RE GREAT

[@SaintGabriel111]

Thank you, Caleb, for another one of the best reviews here.

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Great vid Caleb. Really helpful for all of us indie filmmakers👏👏

[@hoodaffairstv]

can you set frame markers such as 9:16 on the feel world monitor

[@mikeharrison7440]

Thank you for creating this video brotha! Definitely a huge help! I’m going for feelworld f5pro thanks to you! 😊🎉

[@MatthewDouglas805]

I love it when you do these value comparisons! I've had the Feelword F6 Plus for over a year now and love it... but I may pick up the Portkeys or Osee for on-the-go.

[@OpenBuildRepeat]

Love these budget vids

[@kimmyp3407]

glad to see ya again man stay up out there!!

[@jubinjmathew]

Definitely was waiting for this video! Thanks

[@My123Tutorials]

I have the Feelworld LUT 7, and it has a really great value. But you shouldn't drop it or use too big of a NPF-Battery, it could damage the housing.

[@sandros94]

ngl I was hoping for a quick and dirty input lag test. Most of us know the fact that ok it's mostly down to the camera's hdmi output, but knowing if one would double it or not it's something that would be really helpful.

[@lazereyes24airsoft22]

I’ve been waiting for this video 😂 thanks Caleb!

[@hawaiianaf2308]

Been waiting for this one since last year! Awesome review man! Happy New Year!

[@danfarmer_photo]

Hi Caleb. Great video. I’ve been watching you for years. Thanks for all the help. A question, with any external monitor, will it display 120p as I am filming? I don’t mean recording 120p. I understand that is a different question. I note that some specs show frame rates for these monitors, but if they’re not recording, why does that matter? I am shooting on the Fuji XH2s and XT5, and on the XH, I’d like to use the monitor when shooting in 120p. I hope that makes sense. Thank you in advance.

[@hans6304]

Same question please

[@Ry311GP]

Happy New Year Caleb. Thanks for the video. I hope all is well. Ry formerly from Dubai

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks Ry! Good to see you!

[@PowderMill]

I have been looking for a non “sponsored” (aka - HONEST) review of 5-7” monitors for use with our drone remote display kit. Our primary use is for handheld use as we already have a custom built 15” high brightness monitor w/HDMI RF wireless link to our drone controller. Using the DJI RC-Pro with a Mavic-3 drone for operations w/ our small volunteer fire department. The AndieCine X7 is rugged for sure! Thank you!!

[@AventurasYuyRo]

Nice video. Thank you! What do you think about SmallHD Action 5 Touchscreen 5"

[@outspokentimes320]

That OSEE T5 is fire! It keeps selling out though!

[@LunarGlowMedia]

Careful with the Timbrecod DC80. I bought mine on amazon and right out of the box the touch features didn't work, and the unit stopped working after only a few uses. It started making this really high pitched coil whine sound, and the screen started freezing every time I hooked it up to my camera. I've been trying to fix it so that it doesn't become E-Waste, but at this point I think I'm just gonna take that loss on the chin and save up for another one...

[@SpaceAgeConsulting]

Is it too late to return it?

[@ekphotography]

Thanks, I am eyeing the OSEE T7 which is over 300 but seems to be the Best Buy at the moment. I was looking at the Feelword Ultra Bright, but hate the HDMI coming out the bottom. Same problem with the Andy 4K

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yeah HDMI out the bottom and back area always stink!

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

My new T7’s died on set several times and its taken a crazy amount of effort to get a refund from China. They checked each one and said the electronics need to be redesigned! Steer clear!!!

[@ekphotography]

@@Burritosarebetterthantacos really? that is the first I have heard of that.. you said several ones?

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

@@ekphotography yes. It has been frustrating to say the least. You have to ship it back to China and the engineers look at it then they send you another from China through customs which takes forever. After a couple times with that process I requested a refund and they finally agreed. CS was good but your dealing with a factory in China and the boards inside are apparently really cheap.👍

[@ekphotography]

@@Burritosarebetterthantacos What other monitor do you suggest in this category?

[@stevenkralovec]

Any suggestions on reliable wireless systems for making these monitors wireless? Did I catch a glimpse of one at 13:29 ?

[@yesthisisdonut]

the Feelworld LUT7 is certainly great value but at my old dayjob we used it every day and the poor quality quickly became an issue. one of the battery mounts quickly stopped working. also, DO NOT RELY ON IT TO CHECK FOR WB. the colour accuracy is awful, it's really only decent for checking framing, focus and exposure (which is certainly enough for a lot of people). it also gets really hot if you actually crank the brightness up, so on hotter days maybe switch it off between takes. over all decent value but nothing i'd buy again for every day use, it's got too many quirks and just feels kinda flimsy once you've used a ninja or a shinobi :D

[@fly-in-life]

I need your help with those monitors, I have a Sony a7iii and when I'm filming in 4k, almost all the monitors are switched of the display when I press the rec button. When I shot in 1080p the monitors are mirroring the camera display with no problems, but in 4k the display of the external monitors are switching off. What external monitor I can use to shoot in 4k??? Many thanks for your great job here on yt!!!

[@JulioBHJ]

Now this is informative and then some! Great job!

[@pinkcurve]

Thanks for the great video ! I'm wondering which one has the best color accuracy performance ?

[@pats_seidl]

Amazing video. Much work went into this. However for sony useres i would also try the monitor+ app Its 20 dollars. And your phone is the monitor. Wirelessly! It doesnt lack any features and even alawys control of camera settings including focus!

[@JonathanBarrow]

Tip: if you get the Andycine c6/c7 and use a smallrig monitor mount, you will block the DC in and out

[@numara585]

Thanks for the great video, can you do a review for the ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT as an external monitor for studio use?

[@MikePearcePhoto]

Thank you for this one. Very useful. You helped me make up my mind.

[@NoahPrince.2]

I'm new to the camera world... It's crazy that we're talking about 7" monitors for $100. I'll just plop my $100 24" computer monitor on top of my camera instead 😂

[@ToddWhirley]

Fantastic video, Caleb! Super helpful.

[@ccc3]

Thanks for the line-up! Which one do you think shows the most accurate focus peaking?

[@RalphMayhewPhotography]

Newbie question here… do they all record or just display? Thanks.

[@martinmestrevlog]

great review ! i have a canon 70d - will the signal out of the camera display a full image on those screens ? or will it be cropped or show a bounding box around the outputted image ? thank you ! love the channel

[@JamesSpurin]

Brilliant video, the Osee T5 is still hard to get after your last video, so, great to see some good alternatives (especially with the lut option!) Totally digged the transition effect morphing between the 2

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks James! Love me a good morph cut!

[@gotscottgreen]

Really wanted to hear which had the best picture and color accuracy. Any input?

[@madedigital]

i got the first two...the 5 inch I got based off of your video...and I just got the deity pro mic too...i like your reviews.

[@whiplashtv]

I keep seeing all these videos that show you how to used your Android phone as a monitor and an HDMI capture card/cable from your Canon hdmi port. I can't find an app that works though

[@VilkanVisions]

I got Feelworld LUT7 and it's great for the price but there are some things that are annoying like on-off button etc.

[@tekkythai]

Talk about powering through monitor.choices. good job Caleb

[@takeone22]

thank you for the review! did you had the chance to check the FOTGA C50 ? its looking very interesting, but in the same time, there is no much review about him

[@BaxTechYT]

I had a feeling today was going to be a good day!

[@Makhnovets]

Is it possible to start and stop recording from external monitors? Just wondering. Greate Video. really informative and condensed!

[@godeshows]

Hi, thanks for the useful review. What about noise during recording and the hot screen? which one is better on this side.

[@TheLoLoDown]

Hi Did you ever find out the answer to the noise issue? And can you turn it down during actual filming?

[@chandlerryd6750]

Any notes on color? Obv not gonna have perfect color at this price, but do any of them have significant color shifts?

[@ericallnight]

was thinking the same thing esp. compared to more pro monitors like SmallHD

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Honestly they are all a little different but each of them allows you to dial in color to match. Since they all could be adjusted, I didn't cover that to save time.

[@Francisfphoto_]

Hello Caleb, I bought your luts for my Canon R5 3 weeks ago and LOVING them!!! Yesterday, I received my new Portkeys PT6 and uploaded the luts on it, and they look extremely saturated, can’t fix the saturation on the monitor when using a lut… is there another lut of yours just for the monitor? Thanks!!!

[@CristoRodriguez]

For anyone buying the Osee T5, you'll need to buy a 3.5x1.35mm adapter for DC out - I bought a six pack on amazon for about $7. The T5 is a really cool little monitor, about the size of an iPhone 12 or most modern phones. I'm used to using pages on a small HD director monitor and the T5 once set up, is a joy to use.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

My T7 died several times and after 6 months of emails Im finally getting a refund. It was determined that the electronics need to be redesigned. Id steer clear especially if your getting paid. It has been a pita sending them back through Chinese customs.

[@PerfectNormal]

A link would be very helpful. I’m having trouble finding the adapter you’re talking about. Thank you!

[@rafcruz]

Hey do you know if the Osee bypasses the recording limit on the camera

[@verward6489]

great video, quick question. What battery do you need for the Feelwrold F5 pro?

[@Penazz0]

Where can I get the HDMI cable that you are using? I need a thin one to use with my gimbal

[@roblesvideos]

i'd also like to know, those HDMI thin cables look very useful

[@LyderProtacio]

Awsome review and recommendations. This is definitely very helpful. Thank you for your work. :)

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you for watching!

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

HDMI in and out would mean that not only we can see the video on this monitor, but can also export it to another monitor?

[@miloukorth]

What's a good brightness to have? I want to be able to shoot outdoor since I mostly do documentary work so want to make sure i can still see something in the sun :)

[@mikefalzone]

Thank you!

[@BestMusicToolsOfficial]

I only need to see myself from 6 feet away, I bought a teleprompter and I can't see my flip-up screen, what do you recommend I do? I don't want to control anything from the screen, just see myself from a distance.