So I got this FX3 for my Bali vlog next month and honestly I'm so lost. People say I need a monitor but the screen seems fine? I looked at that Ninja one but its way too much money since my budget is only $300. I dont even know what cable I need or what works...
Like someone mentioned, the sun is gonna be your biggest issue. Ive been really satisfied with the Portkeys PT6 5.2 Inch 4K HDMI Touchscreen Monitor lately. Its cheap, lightweight, and works well for LUTS.
I was in the exact same spot when I first got my FX3 and that budget limit is totally doable tho. The built-in screen is okay for indoors but once you hit those bright beaches in Bali, you wont see a thing. Honestly I am very satisfied with how this cheap setup performs for the money. Heres what I recommend to stay under that $300 mark:
Been thinking about your setup since I saw your post earlier. In my experience shooting in tropical climates like Bali, I might actually disagree with the rush to get a budget monitor right away. Over the years, Ive found that many cheap panels wash out so badly in direct sunlight that they are basically useless anyway. I think I recall hearing some chatter in the forums about certain HDMI connections causing minor lag or signal drops on the FX3 when recording in high frame rates, but I am not entirely certain on the technical specifics there. If your budget is capped at $300, it might be safer to stick with the built-in screen for now and put that money toward extra batteries or even a high-quality ND filter. Not sure if that fits your plan, but its just something Ive learned after trying many different rigs.