So a tablet connected to the USB port is better or worse than an external monitor hooked up t the HDMI out? Can you use it for focusing? Will it provide you with false color, zebras and focus peaking?
Considering that a 7" Lilliput monitor can be had for about $250, is the Nexus worth it as an option?
Zebras and false color are pretty useless on both options (when you record RAW), since they are not computed on raw sensor data (as it's done inside the cam by ML). So, only focus peaking makes sense to be used.
I would say the HDMI is more usable, when it comes to lag time.
But the peaking function on the Lilliput is said to be average at the most. It's much better on e.g. a Nexus, due to much more computing capacity and better algorithms. Also: Apps are possibly expandable with new algorithms, zebras, meters and maybe even RAW-support.
When you plug in a HDMI cable, the internal monitor shuts down. So, if you plan to use a monitor for someone else than the cinematographer (e.g. the director somewhere behind), the cam needs to be equipped with another monitor as well.
At this point, it also want to mention that a Lilliput with a big rechargeable battery lasts 4 hours. So, you would need some more batteries and at of course a recharger.
4 hours is what the Nexus lasts out of the box. And batterie extenders for Tablets/Smartphones are pretty cheap and give you up to 3 complete recharges.
So, if lag time at a second monitor is a decisive argument for you, then you'll need HDMI (with probably two monitors, batteries, etc.).
If it doesn't matter, you're going the cheaper way with even better peaking.
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BUT: Yet, only the 5D3 supports USB output with RAW video enabled. And I didn't find anything about whether it's possible on other ML-cams or not.
In other words: Is it accessible by software or is it a hardware limitation?
Just curious: when you disable raw video, does the image appear again?
a1ex: Did you ask with a possible solution in mind?
Thanks for your time! I hope there is a way...
