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ikan VH8 Basic Kit 8" On-Camera Monitor, Nikon EN-EL15 Type Battery & Plate, Hood

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ikan VH8 Basic Kit 8" On-Camera Monitor, Nikon EN-EL15 Type Battery & Plate, Hood
Key Features
  • Ultra Wide 1600 x 768 LCD Panel
  • HDMI Input and Output / Composite Input
  • 300 Nit Brightness
  • DSLR Scaling / Peaking / False Color
The ikan VH8 Basic Kit 8" On-Camera Monitor with Nikon EN-EL15 Type Battery & Plate, Hood includes an 8" on-camera monitor, a Nikon EN-EL15 type battery, a battery plate, an AC adapter, a ball mount adapter, a sun hood, and an HDMI cable. It features an 8" HD IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1600 x 768 pixels, 300 NIT brightness with a 800:1 contrast ratio that delivers a sharp, bright image in a chassis that weighs less than half a pound.
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ikan VH8 Overview

The ikan VH8 Basic Kit 8" On-Camera Monitor with Nikon EN-EL15 Type Battery & Plate, Hood includes an 8" on-camera monitor, a Nikon EN-EL15 type battery, a battery plate, an AC adapter, a ball mount adapter, a sun hood, and an HDMI cable. It features an 8" HD IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1600 x 768 pixels, 300 NIT brightness with a 800:1 contrast ratio that delivers a sharp, bright image in a chassis that weighs less than half a pound.

The VH8 features Peaking, False Color, and Clip Guides, each one a valuable tool that the camera operator can use to check focus and exposure while shooting. The monitor scales the video to fit its screen and includes a 1:1 pixel mode for checking fine details of your image. The monitor also features an Underscan mode, so you can shrink the image within the screen to make sure you are seeing the edges of the frame. The on-screen display simplifies navigating through the menu system.

The unit features an HDMI input, Composite output, and an HDMI loopthrough output. The HDMI input makes it easy to use this monitor when shooting with HDSLR cameras. The built-in headphone jack allows you to monitor audio directly from the VH8. Four rear mounted touch sensitive assignable function keys allow you to activate often-used functions. The included ball head features an accessory foot mount and 1/4"-20 screw. This allows you to attach the ball mount to the monitor and thus attach your monitor to your cameras hot/cold shoe.

HD Resolution
The screen features 1600 x 768 resolution, which can display 720p natively and will scale 1080i/p to fit. The HD resolution allows provides you a crisp image.
Lightweight Design, Aluminum Body
The VH8 weighs just over 1/2 pound and is just under an inch thick.
Human Interface
The buttons and controls are along the edges and back of the unit, keeping the front of the monitor free and uncluttered. The menu utilizes a scroll wheel and four assignable function buttons allow you to quickly access frequently used monitor features.
Mounting
The monitor features one 1/4"-20 threaded mounting hole on the top and bottom of the monitor and includes a 1/4"-20 to cold shoe ball adapter.
Display Features
Guides
The VH8 includes the following selectable guide frames.
    • Crosshair - Off / On
    • Guides Full - Off / 90% / 80% / 4:3
    • Guides 16:9 - Off / 90% / 80% / 4:3
    • Guides 4:3 - Off / 90% / 80%
    • G. Background - Normal / Half / Black
Peaking
Peaking highlights the sharpest (most in focus) areas of the image with a color outline. The VH8 features two modes, monochrome, and color. The monochrome mode shows the image in black and white with the red peaking outline and the color peaking mode shows the image in color with a red peaking outline. Both the peaking color and sensitivity can be adjusted in the monitor's menu system.
False Color
The False Color feature provides under/over luminance warning by presenting the image as a series of color values representing exposure.
Clip Guides
Set the upper IRE limit on the monitor and any part of the frame that is brighter than the set limit will flash a vivid purple. This feature is only available when viewing images via the HDMI input.
Luma Under/Over
ikan's exclusive Adjustable Under Exposure and Over Exposed Warning feature is an extension of false color. It allows the operator to set the preferred IRE exposure limits and the operator is warned when the image exposure exceeds or falling under the preset IRE limit. This feature is only available when viewing images via the HDMI input.
DSLR Scaling
The DSLR Scaling function enables users to expand their DSLR camera's HDMI video signal to fill the monitor's screen if they wish. Users may choose from one of four scaling options: Normal, 3:2, 16:9 or Full Screen - convenience made simple. This feature is only available when viewing images via the HDMI input.
Movable Pixel-to-Pixel
The VH8's 1:1 pixel-to-pixel mapping allows you to look at parts of your image without any scaling, so you can see the actual detail and not be fooled by scaling artifacts.
Functions
The monitor features useful user functions:
    • Check Field - The monitor's check field function allows you to select to view the image in either monochrome or viewing only the blue, green, or red channel.
    • Underscan
    • H/V Delay
    • Horizontal and Vertical Image Flip
    • OSD - on-screen display, which can also be flipped if necessary

 

LCD Controls
Menu controls allow you to adjust the following settings:
    • Brightness
    • Contrast
    • Chroma
    • Sharpness
    • Tint
    • Color Temp - 5600K/6500K/9300K/Manual

 

ikan VH8 Specs

Screen Size
Approx. 7" (18 cm)
Resolution
1600 x 768
Inputs
1x HDMI
1x Composite
Outputs
1x HDMI
1x headphone jack
LCD Brightness
300 nit
Contrast Ratio
400:1
Viewing Angles
35º/35º (R/L), 10º/30º (U/L)
Supported Resolutions
Video:
NTSC-M, NTSC-J, NTSC 4.43
PAL B/G H I D, PAL M, PAL N
SECAM

HDMI:
720x480i & 720x480p @ 59.94, 60 Hz
720x576i & 720x576p @ 50 Hz
1280x720p @ 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
1920x1080i @ 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
1920x1080psf @ 24, 25, 29.97, 30 Hz
1920x1080p @ 23.97, 24, 25, 29.94, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
Mount Type
2x 1/4"-20 (one on bottom, one on top)
Operating Power
DC 7 V - 24 V
Dimensions
8 x 5 x .5" (20.3 x 12.7 x 1.27 cm)
Weight
.6 lbs (.27 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.362 x 7.953 x 2.835"

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