Struggling to use a mobile for video
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Due to back problems I have been using a mobile phone for videos I intend to post on YouTube. I use a cage and two delightfully light side handles, but I have problems, one of which is my knees refusing to bend much.
My main video camera, Panasonic, has an articulated screen; great for low shots and while being carried with a handle, I can see what I’m shooting. Not so with a mobile. Guessing is not within my skills level.
I’ve gone on Amazon and done some searches for a small monitor, wired or Bluetooth, I can fix in a cold shoe to show me what’s on my screen, but the options are confusing. Has anyone experience of using such a monitor? 4” x 3” would be ample. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Or, perhaps, advise me on how to use an old mobile?
Current mobile, Google Pixel 8 Pro which I'm pleased with.
My main video camera, Panasonic, has an articulated screen; great for low shots and while being carried with a handle, I can see what I’m shooting. Not so with a mobile. Guessing is not within my skills level.
I’ve gone on Amazon and done some searches for a small monitor, wired or Bluetooth, I can fix in a cold shoe to show me what’s on my screen, but the options are confusing. Has anyone experience of using such a monitor? 4” x 3” would be ample. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Or, perhaps, advise me on how to use an old mobile?
Current mobile, Google Pixel 8 Pro which I'm pleased with.
As far as I know, you can't mirror the screen from one phone to another. You can do it via FaceTime (or similar) via screen share but you'd need two contracts for two phones - or a wi-fi signal.
Not sure what's confusing regarding the monitors. They all do the same thing so, connections aside, it just comes down to size and weight. Unless you're shooting 4:3 I'd go for a widescreen one. No need to spend money on top brands.
If it were me, I'd buy a cheap GoPro and extendable handle. You can then not only see what the GoPro sees through the GoPro app on your phone but you can control it too, something that no monitor will be able to do.
Not sure what's confusing regarding the monitors. They all do the same thing so, connections aside, it just comes down to size and weight. Unless you're shooting 4:3 I'd go for a widescreen one. No need to spend money on top brands.
If it were me, I'd buy a cheap GoPro and extendable handle. You can then not only see what the GoPro sees through the GoPro app on your phone but you can control it too, something that no monitor will be able to do.
StevieBee said:
As far as I know, you can't mirror the screen from one phone to another. You can do it via FaceTime (or similar) via screen share but you'd need two contracts for two phones - or a wi-fi signal.
Not sure what's confusing regarding the monitors. They all do the same thing so, connections aside, it just comes down to size and weight. Unless you're shooting 4:3 I'd go for a widescreen one. No need to spend money on top brands.
If it were me, I'd buy a cheap GoPro and extendable handle. You can then not only see what the GoPro sees through the GoPro app on your phone but you can control it too, something that no monitor will be able to do.
Thanks for the reply.Not sure what's confusing regarding the monitors. They all do the same thing so, connections aside, it just comes down to size and weight. Unless you're shooting 4:3 I'd go for a widescreen one. No need to spend money on top brands.
If it were me, I'd buy a cheap GoPro and extendable handle. You can then not only see what the GoPro sees through the GoPro app on your phone but you can control it too, something that no monitor will be able to do.
I've been told, on FB, that a Niceyrig folding screen selfie mirror might solve my needs. Might give it a go. £35 or so.
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