A little tour of the Ruige TL-S701HDA 7" monitor with a Panasonich GH2 from Vimeo member James Bamford. Unlike some smaller versions from Ruige, this 7" monitor has HDMI in and also HDMI out. Towards the end of the video, you'll see the linear zoom remote test. First click zooms in, second click turns on 'Focus Peaking' so you can get focused, and finally third click returns to normal viewing. Accessories (some optional) available are a Sunhood, HDMI lock, Linear Zoom Remote Trigger, Battery Adapter plates, and D-Tap power cord.
The resolution on this Ruige is higher than 7" Lilliput monitors at 1024(H)×600(V), and it's a nice 7" monitor if you need something this big. If you don't need the size or that high of a resolution, you could get a 4" SmallHD DP4 for about the same price which can later be upgaded with their EVF Loupe view finder. You can find the Ruige on eBay (click here)
Ruige TL-S701HDA Field Monitor HDMI LCD
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I owned the ruige 480HD for a short period of time and then decide to sell it for a loss and switch to SmallHD DP6. I know DP6 is twice the price, but it's also MORE THAN twice the quality. Let's ignore the cheap plastic build first. When you buy a LCD field monitor, you are not just buying a screen, you need lots of assistant programs on it to help you make good decisions during shooting. The color accuracy is the most important fact. What you see in Ruige is far below the reality. The peaking function is a joke on ruige. The rest functions rugie adds is uselss. It's more for the company to fill up the spec sheet than any real value it actually bring to the shooter. AVOID Ruige. Go SmallHD!
Retina
@Andy Corleone: The Ruige s480 is the same price as the Sony, and seen as superior by someone who owns both... I'm guessing you only own the Sony?
PixCanFly
actually there is a 4.8 inch version with HDMI in/out.
It's Ruige TL-S480HDA
Andy Corleone
yes Sony CLM-V55 is an amazin little gem
Emm
Post author@JeffK - I think he's referring to the this Sony HDMI monitor: Sony CLM-V55 5-Inch External LCD Monitor for Alpha/Handycam Cameras
JeffK
What is the model number of the Sony monitor you have?
Andy Corleone
$500 in shipping is too expensive for what it is, I preffer the sony one ($400) wich included peaking zoom and is a lot better quality than this