Alternative to camera LCD screen

Ukastronomer (Jeremy) · #1 22-01-2019, 08:55 PM

I find that using a small screen on a DSLR even my D810 / D4s is a pain doing imaging so I decided to add a monitor via the HDMI out on the camera

https://www.lilliputuk.com

Whilst I would not use this without a red screen at an event it makes my life sooooooo simple now

sharpiel (Les) · #2 22-01-2019, 09:10 PM

Neat idea.

Ukastronomer (Jeremy) · #3 22-01-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sharpiel

Neat idea.

I use it with all three scopes, it is particularly helpful when doing Ha, you can zoom in using the camera zoom function ( +- buttons) and get a good HD view

If your camera does not have HDMI out try a USB to HDMI adaptor £5

Ukastronomer (Jeremy) · #4 23-01-2019, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by glend

Why not just run BYEOS on a cheap laptop, like the HP Stream? All a screen gives you is a larger Live view, whereas a laptop gives you full control of the imaging process (including focus).

Why would I wan to carry a large laptop when this has all I need and lasts 8 hours on a camera battery and I don't want any more control thanks, if I did I would use my laptop as a professional sports photographer I have all the gear needed, this is what i want for Astronomy

Oh and I prefer Camranger which I use in studio

SteveInNZ · #5 23-01-2019, 05:34 AM

I do the same thing when I'm using the camera without an articulated screen. It's better than rolling around on the ground when shooting at the zenith with a refractor. I only have it on for 5 or 10 minutes and then leave the camera to do its thing with an intervalometer.

Steve.

Marke (Mark) · #6 23-01-2019, 11:40 AM

I just use Nikon Control and the LV option shows on screen and you can zoom in and even focus manually from the PC if you are using a camera lens.

bojan · #7 23-01-2019, 11:56 AM

I am using DIY magnifier with my 450D... it is smaller than additional screen

Ukastronomer (Jeremy) · #8 23-01-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveInNZ

I do the same thing when I'm using the camera without an articulated screen. It's better than rolling around on the ground when shooting at the zenith with a refractor. I only have it on for 5 or 10 minutes and then leave the camera to do its thing with an intervalometer.

Steve.

I had a Canon 60D with articulated screen boy do I miss it, but the 7" screen here makes life much easier, I used it when shooting Vid as a photographer

Ukastronomer (Jeremy) · #9 23-01-2019, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Marke

I just use Nikon Control and the LV option shows on screen and you can zoom in and even focus manually from the PC if you are using a camera lens.

Missing the point completely, I posted what I do, and as I said I don't want to carry a laptop

bojan · #10 23-01-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ukastronomer

I had a Canon 60D with articulated screen boy do I miss it, but the 7" screen here makes life much easier, I used it when shooting Vid as a photographer

For canon 60D I have this gadget. even better than that for 450D.

Ukastronomer (Jeremy) · #11 24-01-2019, 12:23 AM

yes but that means you still have to look at a small screen which is what I am getting away from, or I would use what i have aready

https://www.zacuto.com/z-finder-dslr-viewfinder