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ANDYCINE A6 Plus 4K Video Monitor Review

With LUT Preview and a new touch screen, the ANDYCINE A6 Plus 4K monitor provides video productions with an affordable and practical solution.

I received the ANDYCINE A6 Plus monitor in 2019, after using the original A6 monitor for most of the year. For a predominant Sony mirrorless and Panasonic EVA-1 shooter, having an external monitor is useful for the larger screen size, but also the additional monitoring features.

The monitor accepts HDMI inputs/loop outputs from 480p, 1080/60p, 4K/30p up to DCI 4K/24p (4096×2160), which makes this affordable monitor accessible to a range of cameras.

Advancing on the first generation A6 monitor, the A6 Plus has a number of new features that brings it in line with competition from the likes of SmallHD, SWIT and Atomos.

First up, let’s look at the LUT Preview feature

Whether you film with a Sony (SLOG), Panasonic (VLOG), Canon (C-LOG) or any other camera, filming in a LOG colour profile can pose some problems when it comes to judging exposure and essentially what the final shot will look like.

The A6 Plus overcomes this with the new LUT Preview tool; there are 4 pre-installed preview LUT’s (pulldown to REC709) for the common LOG profiles which include:

LOG-C (ARRI)

VLOG (Panasonic)

SLOG2 (Sony)

SLOG3 (Sony)

Although this feature doesn’t include other standard LOG profiles from the likes of Canon, Fujinon, Blackmagic or JVC, I would assume that with a firmware update, these could be included. One thing to bear in mind is that you should update the firmware to V1.0.7 (link here).

Additionally, much like the SWIT and SmallHD monitors it is now possible to import custom LUT’s via an SD card. If you’re shooting for a specific look or colour pallete, this is an ideal way of previewing the footage on the monitor while shooting in LOG in camera.

After discussions with the ANDYCINE team, it is only possible to import 8 LUT’s at a time. That’s not a huge library, but it is 8 more than what as possible before. Things to note when installing your custom LUT’s:

SD card needts to be in FAT32 or NTFS format.

Maximum 8 LUT files in CUBE format.

The LUT file names must be complete and in either English or Arabic.

To install the LUT’s, insert the SD card into the A6 Plus monitor, double tap the screen to bring up the main menu, then select the ‘Colour’ menu (RGB wheel).

Lut Switch should be ‘On’, and then select ‘Initializing’ under the Lut Import (SD). The LUT’s will then be imported and show as ‘Complete’.

ANDYCINE A6 Plus Monitoring Tools

Enlarging the cameras built in screen isn’t the only feature of an external monitor. The A6 Plus has a range of additional features that can aid with focus, exposure and audio levels. These include:

Histogram.

Focus Assist (with focus level and colour selection).

Zebras from 1% to 100%.

Monochorme.

False colour (2 modes).

Grids.

I use the Focus Assist tool all the time when I shoot with the Panasonic EVA-1 because the viewfinder on the camera isn’t very reliable. This ‘peaking’ feature is a great addition to ensure you nail focus every time, especially when filming with a shallow depth of field.

Pinch zoom is particularly useful for quickly checking focus or particular details in the frame.

False Colour is another advanced monitoring feature that aids with exposure, always aiming for the subject to be in the middle grey range.

New Updated Menu

The new menu design is far more advanced than the previous A6 model. The touch screen aides this greatly, meaning you can make any display or LUT changes quickly. The menu is intuitive, meaning it updates and expands depending on the settings you are changing.

The fast access menu is displayed by swiping up in the bottom zone of the screen. This displays your common settings, I have Focus Assist, False Colour, Histogram, Lut Switch, Nine Grid and Markers on mine. By double tapping the setting you can customize your quick menu too.

Filming Anamorphic With The ANDYCINE A6 Plus

YES, it is possible to monitor a ‘de-squeezed’ image using the A6 Plus. As more cameras include anamorphic filming modes (notably the Panasonic GH5/S1H and Blackmagic), the A6 provides the ideal monitoring tool to de-squeeze your footage in the following modes:

1.25x

1.33x

1.5x

2.0x

2.0x mag

Unfortunately I haven’t been able to test this feature out.

Additional Tools and Features

I’ll often use the A6 Plus when I film with a gimbal, so the size and weight of the monitor is of course important. It is possible to flip the display horizontally and vertically depending on your rigging preferences.

You may be framing your shots for a particular aspect ratio (especially as more and more content is shot in ‘portrait’ for social media content. Although the A6 Plus doesn’t have a 9:16 or 1:1 aspect ratio display included, it does have the following built in:

70%

80%

90%

16:9

16:10

4:3

5:4 (close to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram formats)

1.85:1

2.35:1 (widescreen)

Filming With The ANDYCINE A6 Plus

The A6 Plus has been my go-to monitor for filming across the world, as I mentioned above the Panasonic EVA-1 viewfinder leaves much to be desired, so a larger, brighter and featureful monitor like the A6 Plus is a reliable choice.

A lot of my filming involves fast changing locations and setups, so the higher brightness (500cd/m2) and 1000:1 contrast ratio is beneficial for filming outdoors. The backlight brightness can also be controlled by swiping left or right to decrease or increase the intensity.

When filming in New York, the A6 Plus was used with the Panasonic EVA-1 as the main monitor, it provided the clarity of focus and exposure needed when I was shooting in a dark conference area and outdoors on the streets.

The touch screen monitor is quickly accessible by double-tapping, but quick features can also be accessed by pressing the menu button or swiping, which is much easier than navigating through a complex menu.

The power consumption of the A6 Plus is very good, and I can often use the monitor for a whole shoot before needing to swap out the battery. It is also possible to power the monitor via 12V D-tap, LP-E6 or NP-F (Sony type) batteries.

Final Thoughts and Should You Buy The ANDYCINE A6 Plus?

If you film with a Sony mirrorless camera like the A7III, or the GH5, or even the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K, this a great external monitor for you. It is smaller and cheaper than the SmallHD or Atomos competitors, and is just as featureful. The new A6 Plus’ menu is very easy to navigate, with clear and understandable text. This makes it even easier to install and load up your own custom LUTs.

The A6 Plus is certainly an upgrade from the less than favourable EVA-1 viewfinder, pinch zoom is fast and accurate and the battery life is a big plus point for long filming days.

What I would like to see in new firmware updates or models include 10-bit display, more in-built LUT’s for common cameras, higher brightness and HDR capabilities. What I have come to learn is that the ANDYCINE team are very easy to communicate with, answering any of my queries very quickly, and that they listen to feedback. The advancements from the original A6 monitor to the A6 Plus are great, and I look forward to seeing more from ANDYCINE in the future.

If you have any questions about the A6 Plus or how I have been filming with it, please comment below. You can purchase the ANDYCNE A6 Plus here.

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AndyCine A6 Plus - Must Have for Solo Filmmakers!

AndyCine A6 Plus – Must Have for Solo Filmmakers!

AndyCine A6 Plus – https://geni.us/qNzZ

This A6 Plus is a 5.5” Full HD Touchscreen monitor, capable of transmitting 4k Image through HDMI from your camera, which comes with a variety of useful features: – SD Card slot for updating the firmware or loading 3D LUTs – Can be powered on via a canon LP-E6 battery or Sony L series, also you can plug it to your wall with no battery – Swivel arm allows…

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Bestview S5 5.5″ full HD monitor hands-on review

The Bestview S5 5.5″ full HD (1920×1080) HDMI monitor was designed to be a nice budget solution for use on small DSLR or mirrorless cameras.  We first saw the monitor at BIRTV in Beijing in August and wanted to put it through its paces to see how it performed.

Who is it aimed at?

The S5 is aimed at people using small DSLR or mirrorless cameras such as Vloggers. Its small size makes it ideal for use as an on-camera monitor or for use on gimbals such as the DJI Ronin-S and  ZHIYUN Crane 2. Even though it’s being primarily targeted for these purposes there is no reason why you couldn’t use it with any camera that has an HDMI output.

Build quality

  I was actually surprised by the build quality of the S5. For a monitor that costs under $200 USD, I would have expected it to feel very flimsy and poorly constructed, but it is actually pretty good. Despite weighing just 153g (5.39 oz) it still manages to feel solid. The design of the S5 is quite minimalistic in its approach. I like that there are no buttons on the front of the monitor at all and that the screen goes all the way out to the edges where there is only a small bezel surrounding it. In a lot of ways, it almost looks like a smartphone.

What do you get?

The S5 comes with a case, sunhood, mounting bracket, D-tap power cable, and an HDMI cable. It’s nice to see that you get just about everything you need (apart from a battery) when you purchase the monitor.

The case is made out of a hard plastic material and it is a good place to keep your monitor safe when it is not in use. It is not as well made as say a Pelican case of the same size, but it certianly does the job.

Screen

The S5 has a full (1920×1080) 10-bit IPS LCD Panel HD screen which goes all the way out towards the edges and the surrounding bezel is just 4.5mm wide. The S5 uses a thin backlight, and has a wide viewing angle. The display area is 68.04 mm (H) × 120.96 mm (V).

The display is actually pretty nice and the colors look fairly accurate to my eye.

The screen brightness is 330CD/M² which while ok, doesn’t really make it suitable for use outside in bright conditions unless you use the included sun hood. It has a contrast ratio of 1100:1.

HDMI only

The S5 only has a single full-sized HDMI in and there is no HDMI out. The HDMI input is located on the bottom left side of the S5 which is a convenient place if you are using the monitor on a DSLR or mirrorless camera. As far as input lag is concerned it no better or worse than most other HDMI devices.

Headphone jack

In a nice addition, Bestview has put a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack on the S5.

Power

As far as power goes, it runs off a single Sony NP style battery. I like that they have put the battery plate right in the middle of the monitor. This really helps with balancing if you plan on using the S5 on say a gimbal. The monitor also comes with a D-Tap power cable which is nice if you want to use it with a camera or a battery that has a D-tap outlet. The S5 has a low power draw of just 9W so a single Sony NP style battery can power the unit for quite a long period of time. In a nice touch, there is actually an 8V DC out next to the DC In.

Startup time

The S5 takes around 9 seconds to show an image from the time you first turn it on. If the monitor is still powered up and you turn off your camera and then turn it back on it takes around 3 seconds for the image to appear.

Monitoring tools

The S5 has all of the usual monitoring tools, like waveform, false color, focus peaking, image zoom, zebras, audio meters, and frame guides.

I like that it also has audio meters that you can clearly see.

Programmable buttons

There are four programmable buttons on the top of the monitor that you can use to save your favorite monitoring tools.

To set these you can go into the menu and customize what functions you want to use with what button. The only thing really missing from the monitor is the ability to display or load up LUTs.

Mounting points

This is the most negative aspect about the S5. There is only a single mounting point on the monitor and that is located on the right-hand side. I would have preferred to see an additional mounting point on either the top or bottom of the monitor.

Mounting bracket

The mounting bracket that comes with the S5 is ok, but it does suffer from a few problems. The tilt arm adjustment knob tends to come loose very easily and the cold shoe lock is also not that great. On the positive side, it does have another cold shoe mount on the bracket itself where could attach something like a radio mic transmitter.

A better bracket solution is the SmallHD FOCUS 180 Degree Tilt Arm Mount as it has a friction adjustment knob so that the monitor won’t come loose from the bracket. The cold shoe lock is also a lot better on the smallHD than the one that comes with the S5. The smallHD arm will set you back $59.99 USD, which is almost 1/3 of the cost of the S5 monitor.

Sunhood

The included sunhood that comes with the S5 is nicely designed and very practical. It is made up of two individual pieces, but it fits very firmly on the monitor screen and certainly does make a big difference if you are trying to view the screen outdoors.

The sunhood is one of the better designs I have seen for small on-camera monitors and it is impressive that it comes with the S5 for no additional cost.

Usability

As the S5 only weighs 153g it is perfect for use on smaller camera setups and gimbals. The S5 has a quite long and detailed menu system and you really need to assign the key features you want to use to the assignable buttons. Once you have these set the monitor is nice and easy to use and doesn’t get in the way when you are shooting.

The S5 would make for a nice affordable solution if you do a lot of two camera shoots as a solo operator. If you were, for example, using a Canon C300 Mark II as your main camera and a 5D IV as a B camera to shoot a two person interview, you could put the S5 on the 5D. If you had the S5 facing towards the front of your the 5D you would be able to see the framing and know that the camera was still recording while you operated your main camera.

Performance

The S5 is actually pretty good. For a monitor that costs under $200 USD, I wasn’t expecting much, but it does its job with a minimal amount of fuss. The colors look fairly accurate, the screen is nice and clear and sharp, and I like that it has a very thin bezel so the screen goes all the way out to the edges.

The interface and menu system could be a little more streamlined and easy to use, but the monitor certainly has a ton of features for the price.

Competition

There are quite a few competitors in this low cost on-camera monitor category. Other options include:

Feelworld Mini F6 Monitor 5.7″ $178.99 USD

Eyoyo A5 5 inch IPS 1920×1080 Field DSLR On-Camera Video Monitor $149 USD

ANDYCINE A6 5.7 Inch HDMI Field Monitor $178.99 USD

LILLIPUT A5 5″ 1920×1080 IPS Camera Monitor $149.06 USD

Price and availability

The monitor retails for around $190 USD and it comes with a case, sunhood, mounting bracket, D-tap power cable, and an HDMI cable. It is available to purchase on Amazon and ebay.

Specifications

Model:S5

Description:5 Inch 4K HDMI monitor

Case color:Black

Display type:Ratio of 16: 9, the new 5-inch digital high-definition LCD , has a thin, LED back light, wide viewing angle,

Display area:68.04(H)×120.96(V) mm

Resolution:1920*1080

Response time:10/15(TPY)(Tr/TD)

Display menu (OSD) / push-button control

Brightness: 330CD/M²

Ratio:1100:1

View angel:L/R 178°(89°/89°)，U/D 178°(89°/89°)

LED Back light life: 50,000 hours

Input signal: HDMI

HDMI

720*480i&720*480p @59.94, 60Hz 720*576i & 720*576p @50Hz

1280*[email protected] 50, 59.94, 60Hz

1920*1080i @ 50, 59.94, 60Hz

1920*1080psf @ 24, 25, 29.97, 30Hz

1920*1080psf @23.93, 24, 25, 29.97,30,50,59.94,60Hz

3840*2160p @ 24,25,30HZ

4096*2160P @ 24Hz

Conclusion

The  Bestview S5 5.5″ full HD (1920×1080) HDMI monitor is actually pretty good considering it only costs $188 USD. Is it as good as a smallHD or say an Atomos Ninja V? No, it’s not, but then again I wouldn’t expect it to be considering the massive difference in price.

If you are just starting out in the industry and need an affordable on-camera monitor, or you need an affordable monitor for a B camera then it certainly ticks a lot of boxes.

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ANDYCINE A6 4K Monitor Review - The Best Budget Camera Monitor?

4K Monitor With a Tiny Price Tag

Its always interesting when you come across new pieces of tech that surprise you. I’ve been on the look out for a camera monitor for quite a while, and have always had the smallHD Focus at the top of the list, while previously using the Atomos Shogun and Ninja Inferno.

That’s why I was pleasantly surprised when I came across the Andycine A6 4K monitor, a sub £200.00 HDMI monitor which would fit perfectly with my filming setup (in this case the Sony a7SII, SmallRig cage, Sennheiser AVX). Let’s take a look at the monitors performance and features.

Andycine A6 Design

Straight out of the box, I was impressed by the build quality of the monitor. I've used (lets call them) budget monitors in the past and this way surpassed the design and construction of those.

All of the menu and function buttons are accessed by the top of the monitor, and there are three mounting points for the bracket arm, or if you choose to use a ball head. The menu is simple to navigate using the left/right/up/down buttons, although this could be somewhat larger on screen. The image quality is sharp, and the brightness can be adjusted to suit indoor and outdoor filming.

The screen (5.7inch and 1920x1080) itself is brighter than expected, rated at 460nits and 1400:1 contrast ratio, again much brighter than other budget monitors, this is compared to the nearest popular competitor, the smallHD Focus monitor, that is rated at 800nits which has a display resolution of 1280x720 but higher pixel density. When filming in the snow and in bright sunlight, I was pleasantly surprised that I could still preview the image with ease.

Built-In Features

The A6 is feature-full, well, the tools that you would expect in a field monitor including;

Focus assist

False colour

Histogram

Over exposure (zebras)

Markers

Frame guides (2.35:1, 1.85:1, 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3)

Anamorphic mode (letterboxes the image)

Audio levels display

There are four function buttons that can be preset to any of the features for quick access.

Usability

From initial use, I was pleasantly surprised at the battery life. I use the NPF-750 (Sony/SWIT) type batteries with the monitor brightness at 50%. After four hours, the battery life was at 40%, so I’m confident you could get a whole days shooting out of a couple, if not one large NPF battery.

The colour reproduction was accurate for use with the Sony a7SII on this setup, but I would certainly look for a higher quality monitor if shooting in HDR, HLG or with a 10-bit O/P camera.

I did notice two downsides; the position of the HMDI port on the left side isn't convenient if you would like to use additional hot shoe mountable accessories on a cage. Of course there is the option to mount the monitor on the left of a cage and use the built in cold shoe to mount additional accessories like a microphone.

The other downside is that there are no LUT overlays or previews, which would make shooting in Log profiles a bit tricky. For a 4K monitor that is under £200.00, there has to be a shortfall somewhere, but this would be an ideal feature to include in future models.

However, the colour rendition, brightness, build quality, features and of course the price make up for that.

Andycine A6 Accessories

In the box, the A6 monitor comes with a mini HDMI cable, sunshade and bracket arm. If you're hoping to power your camera via the DC output, remember to purchase this accessory separately as it doesn't come with the monitor.

Final Thoughts

If I needed a small monitor and was on a budget, the Andycine A6 4K monitor is a great choice. It is easily rigged into a camera setup and performs as you would hope and expect. The battery life is a winning feature for me, but if you’re looking for LUT overlays, head for the smallHD Focus or Swit S-1053F. The monitor is light, and with a small NPF battery would be a great combination with a gimbal like the Zhiyun Crane 2.

Want to get your hands on the Andycine A6 4K monitor, follow the link to Amazon here.

Kit featured in this review:

Manfrotto 755CX-3 tripod

Sony a7SII

Andycine A6 4K monitor

Samyang 35mm T/1.5 VDSLR

Sennheiser AVX

SmallRig cage and wooden grip

Manfrotto LYKOS LED light

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ANDYCINE A6 Plus 4K Monitor Installing and Setting LUT's from Adam Plowden on Vimeo.

Read the full review here: adamplowden.com/blog/andycine-a6-plus

The LUT preview feature is one of the best new additions to the ANDYCINE A6 Plus monitor, find out how to install and preview your own LUTs in this video.

Make sure that you've installed the latest firmware, which can be downloaded here (update software link at the bottom of the page) - andycine.com/a6-plus-p2026481.html

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Andycine A6 4K Monitor Review from Adam Plowden on Vimeo.

The Andycine A6 4K monitor is an ideal low-cost solution for video production, filming and vlogging with DSLR and mirrorless cameras like the Sony a7SII and Panasonic GH5.

Read the review blog here - adamplowden.com/blog/andycine-a6-4k-monitor-review

Andycine A6 on Amazon - amazon.co.uk/ANDYCINE-A6-5-7Inch-1920x1080-Monitor/dp/B077JM6GVQ