Why I wish I never bought the Hollyland Mars M1 Camera Monitor

[@kantolafilms]

UPDATE! Mars reached out after seeing this video and their customer support was amazing! I just posted a video about it. Don't get me wrong, this monitor still has it's issues on the software side of things but based on my experience working with their team I am very excited to see what the M2 will look like!

[@toofy7253]

I just purchased the the m1, but can't wait for the next gen. Camera tech is getting kinda crazy.

[@WalterArgueta]

Thanks for being a real reviewer, really enjoy content made by people who have used the product in their own workflows. Keep it up!

[@kantolafilms]

Thanks, will do! Also I should state that Mars reached out after seeing this video and their customer support was amazing! I just posted a video about it. Don't get me wrong, this monitor still has it's issues on the software side of things but based on my experience working with their team I am very excited to see what the M2 will look like!

[@LuisCruz-yg6rs]

Nice review. Lets see how the M2 or M1 V2 addresses some of these valid issues that you identify in this great video.

[@bloodybrit127]

omg thank you so much, when you were talking about the lag i was like "yeah thats ok wireless from a cheaper monitor, thats to be expected" but omg when it clicked that it lags when its wired. you just saved me 500 bucks

[@duncandim]

amazing review !! and it's crazy how many features are way off the mark !

[@nepalicreator]

Thank you for the honest review.

[@dhyanverco]

Even type C power input would be great. You could get any right angle type C cable of any length or quality. And it's surprisingly secure.

[@markbowes1798]

interesting we have 3 of these as well as the 4k transmitters, Never had any issues pullying focus, we use the SDI out from the Canon C500MK2, intresting how you say you cant pull focus.....

[@ForYouFromTemp]

Those white balance numbers are actually pretty common in other monitors. Almost every monitor I’ve had has that feature. I just keep it on the temp that matches my camera

[@grahmdoughty]

Bought this monitor and had all these same problems - the SDI lag is a dealbreaker for me all on its own (luckily sent it back in the return window). What's more insane to me is so many KZbin reviews of this monitor don't mention any of this stuff lol

[@lucrativestance]

I wish hollyland did release a 90 degree bracket or something for the 400s pro ,

[@snmultimediallc]

Thanks for the review. You saved me from buying this.

[@kantolafilms]

Glad I could help

[@JarahGartenerSimons]

Hey man, Great video. I’m in a doubt about the m1 and just buying an ipad to use it as a monitor for the client. What would you recommend based on your experience?

[@iamkubrick]

The SDI input is dreadful - I’m the same, I bought two under the impression that it could be used as a Focus puller monitor. They’re terrible. Great screen and build. But they’re not for focus pulling.

[@asemon007]

Hi, Im interested in the product for focus pulling. Is there any better option at this price?

[@kakarotuchiha8662]

what monitor do you recommend for someone who films weddings? I currently have the ninja v but it's giving me problems, do you have any good recommendations?

[@kantolafilms]

SmallHD all the way

[@sebastianFZE]

Can you do a review of the enhanced model?

[@kantolafilms]

I’ll have to look into it I didn’t realize they released one

[@ArturoLauren]

Damn 😞 sad to hear that. Do you think the Vaxis Atom 5 could be better?

[@kantolafilms]

Not sure I'll have to look into it. I will say though, Mars Customer Support team is next level. After they saw this video they reached out and really went above and beyond in trying to fix the situation. Just posted a whole video on it. This monitor still has it's issues but I have a good feeling that the next iteration of this monitor is gonna be a game changer.

[@ArturoLauren]

@@kantolafilms Aside from the things you mentioned I wish they can also add a second battery plate for hot swaps

[@kantolafilms]

@@ArturoLauren Yeah that would be nice, especially with the slow boot up time

[@vicious12394]

Tbf mostly all reference monitors are calibrated to 6500k

[@Cinemacticbyrd]

Subbed #44

[@poeticdragon23]

Thank God I saw this video, I almost bought this crap.

[@alphafilms_at]

good video but way too long. you could hace compressed that info a little better. thx though

[@kantolafilms]

Thanks for the tip! I really appreciate the feedback and makes a lot of sense. Filmed this without planning and more on the fly, but I would have been much better if planned ahead and streamlined 👍

[@ianachangfilms]

haha it was a little annoying... and then it was SUPER ANNOYING!

[@UltimateMedia-TV]

You just talking about nothing.