New Favorite Budget Camera Monitor! ANDYCINE A6 Plus Review

Andycine A6 Plus Monitor on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/l1ZU
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THE GOOD:
Touch screen functionality is great (pinch to zoom etc).
Assist features including false color, anamorphic, audio meters, focus peaking and more work very well.
Has HDMI IN and OUT as well as Power IN and OUT (can power your camera).
Screen can flip forward like the SmallHD.
High quality 1080p IPS panel.
Can use Canon or Sony batteries to power the monitor.
Supports LUTs!
THE BAD:
While better than the original A6 monitor, the build quality could still improve.
Still no native 4K at 60p support.
DISCLAIMERS:
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
This monitor was supplied to me from Andycine free of charge for testing. This review and it's content was not reviewed or paid for by outside persons or manufacturers.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Forgot the link! Whoops! Andycine A6 Plus Monitor on Amazon: geni.us/l1ZU

[@jameswburke]

link should be more specific - i.e www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=ANDYCINE+A6+Plus&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

[@CarlBergsdorf]

The link pretty much just gets me to amazon, not the specific product :/

[@namejantechao3207]

Link doesn't work, takes me to Amazon's homepage!

[@kmhphotoman]

@@jameswburke That's the link to the "old" models not the "Plus" which is at www.amazon.co.uk/ANDYCINE-Touch-1920X1080-Camera-Monitor/dp/B07RSRD28Y/ref=asc_df_B07RSRD28Y/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=218086330525&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11013158478108440017&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006828&hvtargid=pla-807857066074&psc=1

[@MVargabass]

DSLR Video Shooter please enable Auto SUBTITLES!

[@chungdha]

This is Feelworld F6 Plus. The pinch zoom is very preferable feature any touchscreen monitor should have, there many that does not got this very useful zoom feature.

[@tech.inspector]

What do you mean ?

[@markomihailovic3020]

@@tech.inspector Same monitor diferent company

[@tech.inspector]

But do you think the firmware and features are also the same? Or only the hardware?

[@markomihailovic3020]

I think software is te same but don't know if updates were the same.

[@UncleJessy]

Perfect perfect perfect timing. I was just looking into a monitor for my studio setup

[@TinoPetersson]

I have recently come across your channel, and I have never felt that I have missed out this badly! Thank you for this amazing content Caleb 🙌

[@alexalexis7899]

Hi Caleb. For roughly the same price you can pick up the SWIT CM-55C, which does have waveforms and vector scopes - and does auto-flip. No touchscreen, but It's pretty much a budget SmallHD, so "shortcuts" are also very easily accessible. Nevertheless, these improvements on the Andycine/ Feelworld front are extremely welcome. Portkeys also has some head-turning offerings, albeit not as cheap.

[@quarantinaakalillian7359]

👍 I almost bought the A6, but I knew enough to check in with Caleb first. For a little extra cash, the A6 Plus really delivers.

[@misterdeity]

Please make sure to mention the brightness of monitors in future reviews. Thanks.

[@RajanKannan11]

I got the Atomos Shinobi used for $229 . I had the Feelworld F6 plus but the 500 nits are not very helpful . So I returned the F6 plus which costs the same price $229.

[@TheInfluenceStudios]

Bought mine 2 days ago. funny that you make a video as soon as I do. Great monitor and great review

[@perryphua]

Hi, do u test with 120 fps and working? Mine 1 seem doesn't work with 120 fps

[@tomdchi12]

This, like a lot of other budget monitors, is missing waveform monitoring. I don't know if it's difficult to do digitally (maybe requiring a faster/more expensive processor) or if they simply think there isn't demand for it. Waveform is noticeably missing from the BMPCC 4/6k, so it would be great to have an inexpensive monitor to add back that missing function. False color goes a long way to fill in for that, but often, I prefer to have a waveform overlay. (RGB parade is also nice to have to check color balance with a gray card in odd lighting situations.) The Atomos Shinobi at US$300 is a great value, even if they continue to hold a grudge against Blackmagic.

[@mariotriforce]

Ya but unfortunately because of atomos CEOs comments at nab I don't want to buy from them so I think I'm going to get portkeys bm5 because that has vector scope and a few other nifty features

[@EpithetMusicTV]

mariotriforce what comments did the atomos CEO make?

[@mariotriforce]

@@EpithetMusicTV kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmHGlquwf7GJf9U

[@elissitdesign]

BMPCC has waveforms.... parade and scopes.

[@mariotriforce]

@@elissitdesign nope just histogram and not a good one

[@dag221]

Looking for a monitor and this video was very helpful. Well made and informative without a lot of nonsense added. Thanks.

[@ScrapyardFilms]

Thanks man! I've been looking for a good budget monitor and I trust your reviews! I bought those nice sound blankets cause you proved they were awesome and It's really improved my sounds quality. You're videos in general have seriously helped me out so much and I really appreciate your hard work!

[@RichMaza]

Scrapyard Films it’s not bright enough. Don’t but unless for indoor usage!!

[@ScrapyardFilms]

@@RichMaza Pretty much all the video I currently record is indoors. Haven't pulled the trigger on one yet though so I'm still trying to find the perfect one.

[@orlando9666]

We need a Shinobi vs SmallHD focus

[@sherrybronson9176]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. I have this monitor and working on setting up to work with my Canon M50. appreciate the details, your time and effort...

[@mfreeman313]

Some good budget options that weren't on my radar before, thanks. Been trying to manage without one but I think for professional work you need that bigger view to be sure there's nothing problematic in the frame.

[@Rashadmcka]

I have the older Andycine and though i don’t plan on upgrading, i like the direction these cheaper monitors are going with better ergonomics/usability, it’s something the smallhd and Atomos monitors have had for a while now.

Oh! thank god you did a review on this monitor. been looking for a complete review as I am thinking os buying one this year. As always, thanks Caleb! :D

[@jameswaldron4576]

One bug, at least with a GH4. During recording, if you lose power on the Andycine, the recording stops. So if you run out of battery, or shut the monitor off while recording, you have to start recording again.

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks for the video

[@BetweenTwoForks]

Thanks Caleb! Im slowly piecing together a handheld rig for my GH5 and this is awesome!

[@johnakridge2916]

Im very impressed with this camera. Definitely going in my cart

[@JirehTorres]

Idk if it’s a firmware update or what, but the a6 plus does auto-flip now when you turn it upside down! ✊🏽

[@TheFilmmakingChannel]

If it had waveform I’d be interested. Seems like a nice budget option.

[@CodyStoner20]

I have a Feelworld F7 and it's pretty amazing especially for the price. Also wondering if you plan on doing a review/guide for the S1? I love mine and I'm curious what you think about it.

[@joel_holzapfel]

That outro music really slaps

[@AmitTiwari]

Great video! I guess I will buy this.

[@MichalisCatinas]

wish Atomos would update their monitors with these pinch to zoom and brightness slider stuff. So intuitive and easy to have.

[@stephensauceda1553]

Amazon JUST had a lightning deal on the A6 lite this weekend and I may or may not have bought one for ~$100. Hope it’s at least worth that much. Thought about the A6 Plus but at twice the price (and as more of a hobbyist) it was hard to justify.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thats a great deal!!! The OG A6 is still a great monitor!

[@AnandaWorldwide]

Thank you. Very, very helpful.

[@KatieSanvick]

son-of-a-gun!! i just got the old cheaper version of the Andycine monitor which i have LOVED mainly for the bigger viewing area, long battery life, and ability to see the screen from the front.. but i would so love this touch screen feature

[@jameswaldron4576]

Trust me. I own the A6, and now have an A6 Plus. The touch screen features, especially the pinch-to-zoom for focus, are really useful and totally intuitive. I'm selling my A6. The Plus is well worth the extra hundred or so dollars.

[@HerveDaCosta]

Really useful. This makes me a new fan of your work.

[@sonicgli]

I had their 7" model added to cart and ready to check out until I realized it's not touchscreen. Bummer, sounded like the perfect monitor. The 5" isn't big enough for my requirements and I already have a non-touchscreen 7" with manual buttons (which I hate using).

[@ExecutionerO]

Fantastic monitor. Definitely will be making a decision on this or the Shinobi for sure.

[@Luigi13]

The functionality of this monitor are exactly alike to the Feelworld 6+ monitor which comes with a sun hood as well. And how about heating issue, and how long is the battery good for in the field? Can it also be used for photography? Does it duplicate the in camera menus? Thank you.

[@brandongwathney265]

Are there any reasonably priced monitors that support viewing 4K @120fps or at least 60fps? Thanks!

[@CristiKerekes]

NIce video! What type of HDMI cables are you using? I love the L shape format on them.

[@jameswaldron4576]

Me too. Can't seem to find them on my own. The angle would help untangle my kit.

[@jameswaldron4576]

Found this on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/Cerrxian-0-5m-High-Speed-HDMI-2-0-Left-Angle-Male-To-Right-Short-Cable-Ultra-4k/401830296958?hash=item5d8ef3bd7e:g:pHoAAOSw99ddPtZU

[@Ira88881]

I’m sold. This looks fantastic, especially for an idiot like me who’s just learning cine. Quick questions: Does it still display 4K at 60fps, though not true 4K 60fps? And what about 12 bit CDNG? (I’m getting an fp.)

[@a02tony09]

is this the same thing as the feelworld 6 plus, everything looks the same

[@adams.555]

This maybe odd question: would this monitor be useful in photography?

[@cecilhicks]

I bought this because of you and I like it. well love it actually thanks for the review.

[@BulbFiction.e.U]

In hectic everyday life, the very thin plastic frame for the sun visor can easily break. The monitor itself is not bad, but unfortunately there are no spare parts available.

[@PatrickLockerman]

Looks like an exact copy of the Feelworld F6+

[@PatrickLockerman]

@ Well that would explain it.

[@FILMROFFICIAL]

Isn't that latency caused by high latency HDMI cable? I saw some review on monitors where it was almost without latency thanks to the great HDMI cable, no matter which monitor or camera you are using.

[@piotrgraniszewski8544]

It's impossible. HDMI cable is just electric wiring. The actual latency is caused by microprocessors that have to a) prepare the image and send it out via HDMI and b) receive it and display it on the monitor. Cable snake oil is real, particularly in audiophile audio. Don't fall for it.

[@juststuntproductions]

Always informative. Thank You!

[@tech.inspector]

Love your videos, very nice! Have you ever tried the ones from Feelworld? I have seen that the FEELWORLD F5 Pro V2 5.5" seems to be very nice. Including LUT, Touch, etc. Can you say anything regarding to a comparison?

[@PoofThereItIs]

Awesome! Thank you for posting this almost spent 4x on a smallhd.

[@TrulyTaraph]

can you recommend a HDMI monitor that is compatible for all Fujifilm Mirrorless cameras (XT series and XA series). Thanks

[@Aidenn23]

I really wish this was at least 1000 nits. Sadly it’s only half that. :( the feelword 7” 2200nit monitor might still be what I go with. But I love all the features of this one.

[@meteorytypl]

Andycine A6 Plus is the same as FEELWORLD F6 Plus ? ?

[@StringBard]

Yes.

[@OutofWORKoutdoors]

just bought the feelworld f6 plus and i love it too

[@Mrvoidxxx]

I enjoy watching your videos of gear I will never be able to afford. :/

[@robsantos4837]

how do i utilize the entire screen? i have black edges around my display

Can this be used for static photos? As a preview for a photoshoot?

[@NivBetsalel]

2:32 Maaaan, if only Amazon would implement such a button on their kindles!

[@James_m7]

Nice video! Any idea how this compares to the Feelworld F6 Plus 3D LUT Monitor ?

[@ChrisKoehn]

Nice find! Looks like a great little monitor.

[@Luigi13]

Is this monitor compatible with Nikon cameras? Would you suggest using it for photography? I am hesitant that water droplets might be a problem though.

[@DiscGolfFinland]

Thanks for the awesome review! I need a monitor for shooting Disc Golf tournaments because it's quite hard to follow the disc from a small screen. So basically anything that is bigger and brighter than the Sony A7III's back screen should be better. How does A6+'s brightness compares to the backscreen of A7III?

[@Nqrgaard]

Try zooming in a double tab in the middle. Will that “reset” the zoom?

[@huktek]

Would love to see a review of the ANDYCINE C6S / FW LUT6S !

[@rmp5s]

Seriously, Caleb? lol I JUST got the little "Feelworld" monitor that you recommended in a previous video YESTERDAY! Why you gotta do this!? lol

[@philindeblanc]

Whats wrong with the FREEWORLD 7" that was under $100, and very capable. Sadly, it doesn't look like this Andycine has a cable secure lock. The Freeworld does have it, so your cables dont damage the port, or get disconnected.

[@lensnaptheworld]

Hi there! I'm trying to work around the lack of clean HDMI feed from my Canon 6D2. I'm wondering if I can use this as a pass thru, with the external monitor cropping to a smaller frame to remove focus rectangles for output to live streaming?

[@angietchen6577]

Thanks for this video. I got it after watching this review. But when I connected it with my cannon camera, I see the entire camera interface being on the monitor. So the monitor ended up being loaded with lots of info that is normally on a camera screen and is not as clean as yours represented in this video. Also, the focus peaking is terribly designed as it doesn't really "peak" when I focus on small subjects or a single frame with multiple subjects. The focus peaking only works fantastically with the info presented on the monitor tho - outlining each of the data on my cannon screen lol. Perhaps if the camera info isn't on the monitor the focus peaking would work better? I wonder if there's any way to "turn off" the camera interface being directly transmitted to the monitor cuz I cannot find any instruction on the a6 plus manual. If anyone knows how to do that please let me know! Thanks a lot!

[@DitishetNieuwsOMB]

When I plug mine in, it turns off my camera screen. How do I fix that?

[@skymakai]

500 nits though?

[@WarriorVideographer]

Awesome video going to plan to grab one. 👍

[@Kadu_ciccone]

Doesn't have the Nine Grid fuction? (Thirds)

[@anywherenearzero]

Still the best bang for its buck 2021 ???? Please reply I’m holding my breath for an answer :)

[@carlosgranados4062]

wow this is great! was about to pull the trigger on a portkeys, great deal

[@gopolarisstudio]

Someone said this and the Feelworld version both blackscreen on anything other than 60 FPS. That true?

[@filmstudent7389]

Thanks for the awesome update video. Just wanted to find out. Does the successor have an on/off switch. That still bugs me about the A6 - having to pull the battery off to turn it off - lol.

[@Deaddinoproductions]

Thanks for the review. I'd jump on this one if it had a brighter screen. Been doing a lot of outdoor shooting lately and my current 500nit monitor aint cutting it. Any recommendations for an extra bright 5" monitor in the $200 range? The Feelworld FW279 looks great but it's a 7" and I much prefer the 5" form factor for my setup.

[@fredeb4096]

I'm looking for the same. I think the best alternatives are 300 dollars though: SmallHD 5" or Atomos Shinobi 5.2" but both are missing HDMI out. Those both got waveform though.

[@franklinmichael671]

How does it compare with the small hd focus 5?

[@arthurhusken]

Hi, I bought the Andycine A6 plus for my sonyA7iii but when I'm in the 4K mode 25 frps then the screen goes too black when I press record. Is this because of a wrong setting in my camera, like to hear form you. Greeting Arthur

[@johnmhartlove5573]

Which battery's are you using with the monitor? What have you found to last the longest?

[@jaicha88]

Two questions for ya: What is the battery runtime on one charge? have you tried using it as a secondary display monitor for your PC/laptop?

[@kalebbaker7579]

Recently picked up one of these. Any ideas on how to use it to power my a6400 without using a dummy battery?

[@dundeedolphin]

Some crazy rolling shutter action going on.

[@davidanderson9229]

I'm having major issues. My Nikon D7000 & Andycine A6 Plus won't talk to eachother. The cable is fine & both are full of power. When I turn my Nikon display on, my A6 immediately turns off. When I turn it back on, the Nikon display turns off & the A6 reports "No signal". Any advice would be great, please

[@josesitoplin4606]

Thanks for the video. I have a Panasonic GH-5 that records 4k 60fps. For what I understand, the monitor won't show this exact resolution it will lower it to 1080p, correct? I hope you can clear my doubt before I decide to buy this monitor. Thank you.

[@pavelbtn]

Watch Out - these have poor quality control. Mine arrived with a major clouding on the screen. I had to return it. Test the monitor extensively when you receive it to make sure there are no flaws with it

[@braydencooper2441]

I think this is identical to the feelworld f6 plus

[@63MacGuy]

Stupid question. If you turn the up the monitors brightness outside you can’t use the screen to judge your exposure? You will need to use a different method, histogram, false color etc...

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Thanks for the video, Caleb. Question please. Is the Andycine monitors really any different than the FeelWorld brand monitors? Both brands seem to copy each other. Is one brand noticeably better than the other?

[@oopppppp]

Can you control the camera from the back of the monitor? Thanks!

[@danzbeard]

Digging this Budget solution for my a7 iii 👊👍

[@understandinc]

have you looked at the stuff from portkeys? i sold my smallHD focus 5 for a portkeys HH7. it SLAYS the smallHD for less than half the price

[@bojam02]

in which way is the portkeys better? I never used them.

[@understandinc]

higher resolution, brighter, multiple battery connections, much more logical controls, far more ergonomic cable connections....

[@Ishootyoudotcom]

You are seriously recommending a cheap rebrand of the Feelworld F6 Plus?

[@vashani82]

Would you recommend these over the Liliput A7S?

[@Beatsmith2005]

Can anyone recommend a monitor that works/displays 4k 60fps mode on a GH5?

[@danieldougan269]

I'm not sure about just a monitor, but if you're shooting a lot of 4K 60 fps on the GH5, you might want to check out the Atomos Ninja V or Ninja Inferno recording monitors because they will allow you to record 4K 60 fps in 10-bit 4:2:2.

[@TrailBoundco]

do any of the monitors allow you to tap to focus like on the a6400 touch screen? also will the external monitor it show the little white box on your face when its tracking?

[@Albanez39]

I wish I could really pick up one of these, but can't find any on the floor.

[@thecuretoinsomnia]

Quick question if anyone can answer it... if I’m recording 4K 60, will it still show me a feed? Say 4K 30 for instance? Cheers

[@openstudiod]

Hi, is it possible to control recording from the monitor?

[@SilverLarry]

Thanks for the great video. Have you had a chance to try the 2800 NITS Desview R6 touchscreen? I'm curious since I'm in the market for a good budget monitor.

[@truebro77]

Would this help you in recording yourself with camera facing you?

[@danieldougan269]

AndyCine A6 Plus or SmallHD Focus? Do those extra 300 nits on the SmallHD Focus make a significant difference? I usually shoot outdoors, so probably so. Do those extra pixels on the AndyCine A6 Plus make a significant difference?

[@kartikeyabhalla6358]

Hi Caleb, Geni . us might not be the best way for links for anyone outside the US as it tries to direct you to the local amazon page and gives up most of the time. Just a heads up.

[@djmannyevents2113]

Hey Caleb!!! Love you videos!!!! Can I use a field monitor on a Sony a6400? Thank you 🙏🏻