{"id":14615,"date":"2018-10-24T09:55:28","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T09:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bernhardherzog.com\/?p=14615"},"modified":"2022-05-23T19:20:37","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T19:20:37","slug":"feelworld-master-ma7-on-camera-monitor-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/feelworld-master-ma7-on-camera-monitor-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Does SIZE matter? \ud83d\udcfa Feelworld Master MA7 7&#8243; On-Camera Monitor Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On-camera monitors are important to see what is in focus and when filming yourself.&nbsp; Today I want to test the new on-camera monitors from Feelworld. Deciding on which size to buy is not easy.&nbsp;The monitors in the master series are available in 3 sizes: 5 inches, 5,7 inches and 7 inches. Because I will use the monitor mostly in my home studio choosing the largest size was the obvious choice for me. Read on to see if it was the right one.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>YouTube-Video<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Does SIZE matter? \ud83d\udcfa On-camera monitor review for  Feelworld Master Series MA7\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HRnCyYI9NaA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of a bigger monitor<\/h2>\n<p>I use the monitor when making videos. When I want to film myself with the <strong>Sony a6500<\/strong> I cannot see myself on the camera screen. I think the only Sony camera that can do this is the old a5100, but it has no 4k unfortunately:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13836\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9743.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13836\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9743-1024x796.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9743-1024x796.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9743-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9743-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9743-1536x1193.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9743.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sony a5100 is one of the few cameras that have a flip-up screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An external monitor solves this problem, I can use it for <strong>framing<\/strong> and to see if I am or the subject is&nbsp;<strong>in focus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14647\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14647\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14647\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using focus peaking to see what is in focus. In focus areas are outlined in red.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For focusing a bigger monitor is better, I can see better the details, even if I am further away. On the camera screen it is very difficult. A small monitor is more lightweight and therefore better for <strong>mobility<\/strong> and to use on a <strong>gimbal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00313.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14650\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00313-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00313-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00313-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00313-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00313-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00313.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When I am on the road my shooting style is more like <strong>run-and-gun<\/strong> so I would not have time to set up a monitor anyways.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use the monitor on the road I would recommend the <strong>MA6<\/strong> or <strong>MA5<\/strong>. Those monitors are smaller and made out of <strong>plastic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Feelworld Master MA7 specification<\/h2>\n<p>The Feelworld Master MA7 is made out of <strong>aluminium<\/strong> and looks very premium.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00289.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14617\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00289-1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00289-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00289-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00289-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00289-1536x975.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00289.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The monitor weighs in at ca. <strong>350g<\/strong> (without battery):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00320.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14648\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00320-965x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00320-965x1024.jpg 965w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00320-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00320-768x815.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00320-1447x1536.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00320.jpg 1929w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s in the box<\/h2>\n<p>The monitor comes in a nice <strong>carrying bag<\/strong> that is very good for protection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00277.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14627\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00277-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00277-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00277-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00277-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00277-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00277.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the back of the monitor there is a <strong>battery plate<\/strong> to put Sony NP-Fxxx-style batteries. This works very nicely and there is a button to release the battery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00295.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14621\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00295-1024x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00295-1024x750.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00295-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00295-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00295-1536x1124.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00295.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those <strong>batteries<\/strong> have to be bought separately but are available from many manufacturers and can be used on video lights as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9764.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13844\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9764-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9764-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9764-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9764-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9764-1536x1062.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/07\/IMG_9764.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The monitor can be mounted on the camera using the included <strong>ball head<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00292.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14618\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00292-800x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00292-800x1024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00292-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00292-768x984.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00292-1199x1536.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00292.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The MA5 and MA6 have a <strong>tilt arm<\/strong> but the MA7 just this tripod head, I think because of its already big size.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14651\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00321.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14651\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00321-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00321-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00321-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00321-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00321-1536x1091.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00321.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tilt arm included with MA5 and MA6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Advantage of having a tilt arm is that it is possible to mount the <strong>microphone<\/strong> on the side of the arm, when the hot shoe on the camera is already occupied by the monitor. You can also very easily tilt the monitor.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with the<strong> tilt arm<\/strong> is that when you rotate it to film yourself the screen will be upside down because it does not have a sensor to detect the orientation. You have to mirror the screen via the menu manually. This is not necessary with a ball head, because you would just rotate the screen horizontally.<\/p>\n<p>Then there is a <strong>sunshade<\/strong> and a frame to put the sunshade on the monitor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00293.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14619\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00293-827x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00293-827x1024.jpg 827w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00293-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00293-768x952.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00293-1240x1536.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00293.jpg 1653w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00308.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14626\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00308-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00308-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00308-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00308-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00308-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00308.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Last but not least the package contains two <strong>HDMI cables<\/strong> to connect the monitor to the camera, one for Micro- and the other for Mini-HDMI. I will need Micro-HDMI for my Sony camera.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00294.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14620\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00294-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00294-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00294-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00294-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00294-1231x1536.jpg 1231w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00294.jpg 1641w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Monitor review<\/h2>\n<h3>My Home Studio Setup<\/h3>\n<p>I want to show you my new <strong>home studio setup<\/strong> first:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09371-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14653\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09371-Edit-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09371-Edit-Edit.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09371-Edit-Edit-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09371-Edit-Edit-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09371-Edit-Edit-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09371-Edit-Edit-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you can see I have mounted the monitor on top of my camera (Sony a6500). I am really happy with its big size.<\/p>\n<p>The microphone&nbsp;is mounted on a magic arm. This is nice because I can move the microphone closer to myself to record better quality audio.<\/p>\n<p>I power the monitor using a 12V power adapter and the camera using USB. So I don&#8217;t have to worry about running out of batteries (which used to happen a lot when filming in 4K with my Sony camera).<\/p>\n<p>Then I also have a bike phone mount&nbsp;so that I can use my phone as a teleprompter.<\/p>\n<p>The tripod has a hook to hang a bag as a weight on it to have it more stable. I use this to hang my cables so that they don&#8217;t put any stress on my camera or monitor.<\/p>\n<p>I will link to all products at the end of the article.<\/p>\n<h3>Using the monitor<\/h3>\n<p>On the side of the monitor there is a <strong>DC 12V<\/strong> power input, an <strong>HDMI-in<\/strong> and an HDMI-out port and a headphone jack.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00303-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14657\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00303-1-1024x518.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00303-1-1024x518.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00303-1-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00303-1-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00303-1-1536x777.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00303-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the bottom of the monitor is a <strong>tripod mount<\/strong> and an USB upgrade option (being just for the manufacturer presumably).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00302-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14658\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00302-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00302-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00302-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00302-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00302-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00302-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The monitor can be turned on holding the button on the top.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00297-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14654\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00297-1-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00297-1-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00297-1-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00297-1-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00297-1-1536x970.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00297-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is also a <strong>menu<\/strong> button and buttons to scroll through the menu. It is also possible to mount the monitor on top as well and there are two <strong>function buttons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00296-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14655\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00296-1-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00296-1-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00296-1-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00296-1-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00296-1-1536x1100.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00296-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have assigned the following functions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Focus Assist (Focus Peaking)<\/li>\n<li>False Colors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Focus Peaking<\/strong> is very important for me to see what is in focus. There is nothing worse than having the subject slightly out of focus. Especially when filming in 4k I want a sharp picture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14647\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14647\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14647\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC00315.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using focus peaking to see what is in focus. In focus areas are outlined in red.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At first I did not understand the&nbsp;<strong>false colors<\/strong> function. But now it is invaluable to me. With a histogram you can just judge the picture in general, i.e. if it is over- or underexposed. With false colors you can actually see the luminosity of the picture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09374.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14661\" src=\"http:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09374-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09374-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09374-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09374-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09374-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bernhardherzog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/DSC09374.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For example skin tones should be around <strong>70 IRE<\/strong> (light grey\/pink). When I film with different light setups I can try to match the exposure of the shots by looking at the false colors. I can also see which areas are over- or underexposed.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of other functions that I like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Audio Meter<\/strong> &#8211; to check if my audio does not clip<\/li>\n<li><strong>Histogram<\/strong> &#8211; to check the distribution of brightness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course the monitor has a lot of other functions but until now I did not use them too much.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Until now I am really happy with the Feelworld Master MA7 monitor. It has the <strong>perfect size<\/strong> for my home studio.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what I like about this monitor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>aluminium and very premium looking, thin<\/li>\n<li>very bright and detailed picture (Full HD screen)<\/li>\n<li>battery plate on the back works very well<\/li>\n<li>external power option<\/li>\n<li>HDMI in and out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I cannot really say anything bad about this monitor. Of course the smaller monitors have a tilt arm as well but this also has disadvantages when rotating the monitor to film yourself. I.e. the screen will be upside down if you flip it because it has no sensor to detect its orientation. You have to flip it back using the mirror function in the menu. But it is possible to mount a microphone as well which is a plus.<\/p>\n<p>If you need something <strong>more lightweight<\/strong> for <strong>on the road<\/strong> use or for use with a <strong>gimbal<\/strong> I would definitely recommend the smaller monitors <strong>MA5<\/strong> and <strong>MA6<\/strong> (the MA6 being my favorite).<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: red\">If you have any question about or experience with the monitor please comment below I appreciate it.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please use the following links for buying. I will receive a small kickback for my efforts from anything you buy from these links without additional costs for you. THANK YOU!<\/p>\n<p>amazon.de:<br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FOJVc3\">Feelworld Master MA7<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2G4sh4e\">Feelworld Master MA6P<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Jp7fj5\">Feelworld Master MA5<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JKXw8j\">Small DSTE Batteries with charger<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Lqi06n\">Medium sized DSTE Batteries<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zXJ6x9\">Leike Power Adapter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>amazon.co.uk:<br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Xr3A84\">Feelworld Master MA7<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JlFqIe\">Feelworld Master MA6P<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2G1Td4M\">Feelworld Master MA5<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2yxnIOI\">Small DSTE Batteries with charger<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zZH5kf\">Medium sized DSTE Batteries<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2A1s29G\">Leike Power Adapter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>amazon.com:<br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30s0SSr\">Feelworld Master MA7<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2G40UY4\">Feelworld Master MA6P<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2xIQFUp\">Feelworld Master MA5<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2trZxLI\">Small DSTE Batteries with charger<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2yB4qYW\">Medium sized DSTE Batteries<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Lp4ksm\">Leike Power Adapter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>amazon.fr:<br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LNnxp0\">Feelworld Master MA7<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LJQ2m6\">Feelworld Master MA6P<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YI3wlL\">Feelworld Master MA5<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Kc7bUX\">Small DSTE Batteries with charger<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2lpdMxt\">Medium sized DSTE Batteries<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2uS9aUQ\">Leike Power Adapter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>amazon.es:<br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JoLtMl\">Feelworld Master MA7<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LHu1UM\">Feelworld Master MA5<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2trMNVx\">Small DSTE Batteries with charger<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2lpF3Qk\">Medium sized DSTE Batteries<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LEhjDA\">Leike Power Adapter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>amazon.it:<br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XB64pa\">Feelworld Master MA7<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2S25J9j\">Feelworld Master MA6P<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2G3m0FU\">Feelworld Master MA5<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IdCMkg\">Small DSTE Batteries with charger<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2K6XGGF\">Medium sized DSTE Batteries<\/a><br><a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zYD9jt\">Leike Power Adapter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\nRecommended camera equipment for photo, video &amp; travelling (AMAZON):<br \/>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dtoewQ\">Sony a6600<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zs3S8O\">Sony a6400 (cheaper)<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gmdaUz\">Sony a6100 (Budget-Option for 4K)<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3doLThV\">Sigma 16mm 1.4<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2L85arK\">Sony 35mm 1.8<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XFJIAr\">Samyang 12mm 2.0<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SLjF9e\">Feelworld Master MA7<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3An8x5U\">Smaller monitor<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZCRX2z\">Rode VideoMicro<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lGnNqk\">Rode Wiress Go II<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3c4b8oy\">Mini Tripod<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36r6rE0\">Travel Tripod<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ehqabY\">Small LED-Light<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WePY2o\">Light #1 (powerful)<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LdekmK\">Light #2 (Bi-Color)<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3goi5V4\">Softbox for this light<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ghvJch\">Light tent\/box<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3efP9wl\">DJI Osmo Action<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38BxnEs\">GoPro 9<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ARn9ke\">GoPro MAX<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZxjGSb\">Invisible Selfie Stick<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lotarf\">Mavic Mini 2 drone<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ATMNVv\">Mavic Air 2<\/a>\n<br \/>for photo and video:<br \/>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gmf6fN\">Fuji XT-4<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TBvC1u\">Fuji Telezoom<\/a>\n<a class=\"call-to-action-button heartbeat\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36tYvSC\">Entry level camera (Canon)<\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On-camera monitors are important to see what is in focus and when filming yourself.&nbsp; Today I want to test the new on-camera monitors from Feelworld. Deciding on which size to buy is not easy.&nbsp;The monitors in the master series are available in 3 sizes: 5 inches, 5,7 inches and 7 inches. 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