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Aputure Imaging Industries Co. Ltd. VS-1 Aputure V-Screen VS-1 - 7-Inch Digital Video LCD Monitor for DSLR with Bonus Sunshade for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax (Black)

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VS-1
Brand Aputure
Screen Size 7 Inches
Resolution VGA
Aspect Ratio 2:1
Screen Surface Description Glossy

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  • Ultrathin, lightweight design; 7" WVGA LCD screen
  • Double power supply; Intelligent charging mode; Speaker and headphone output
  • Multiple aspect ratios (full, 4:3, 16:9); Various signal inputs (HDMI, YPbPr, AV)
  • Included Sunshade cover for bright sunlight
  • 24 Month Manufacturer Warranty
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Aputure Imaging Industries Co. Ltd. VS-1 Aputure V-Screen VS-1 - 7-Inch Digital Video LCD Monitor for DSLR with Bonus Sunshade for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax (Black)

Aputure Imaging Industries Co. Ltd. VS-1 Aputure V-Screen VS-1 - 7-Inch Digital Video LCD Monitor for DSLR with Bonus Sunshade for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax (Black)

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Product Description

V-Screen features a crystal clear 7" WVGA LCD screen in an ultra-thin and light casing. It can be powered by lithium batteries (Not Included: Sony NP-F/FM/QM Series - Sold Separately), AC power or both at once with the latter charging the former. There are six languages for your convenience. There's a strong swiveling ballhead mount, which keeps it secure on your camera and gives you any viewing angle desired. Listen to audio from the built in speakers, or plug in a pair of headphones for accurate audio monitoring. There's a sunshade cover to give you a clear view in bright sunlight. Take your DSLR video ability to a higher level with V-Screen at your disposal. Multiple Input Options: Supports various signal inputs including: HDMI / YPbPr / AV (Audio/Video1/Video2). Widely fits all devices with appropriate signal inputs, such as DSLRs, camcorders, etc. Multiple shortcut options: V-Screen can apply different shortcuts to the directional pad. Shortcut options include: Volume / Brightness / Contrast / Check field / Aspect ratio / Zoom / Screen marker. Shortcut functions can avoid repeated button pressing, save shooting time, and give an immediate viewing experience. Double power supply: Double power comes from the AC adapter and lithium batteries (not included). Use the adapter with access to a power strip, and use the batteries when shooting outside. And more, V-Screen can charge batteries intelligently while powered by adapter. So you don't always need to carry a battery charger. Three Display Ratios: V-Screen uses 3 common display ratios: 16:9 / 4:3 / Full Display. Switch the display ratio according to your shooting ratio in order to avoid image distortion, making for a clearer shooting experience. Speaker and headset stereo output: V-Screen can broadcast videos with a perfect MS stereo system. Not only can you monitor image quality, but you can also monitor the audio output, for a more professional sound quality.

Customer reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5
181 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the accuracy, value, color, and weight of the monitor. For example, they mention that it works well, is great for the money, and has rich color. Some appreciate the ease of setup, and connectivity. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and battery life.

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48 customers mention44 positive4 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the monitor. They say it works well, features work quite well, and the viewfinder works fine. Some say the screen shade works well and the setup is easy. Some customers say it's very useful for Canon 7D while shooting video.

"...be noted that the hotshoe adapter is not especially high quality; it's functional, but it feels cheap and a chunk of mine has already chipped off...." Read more

"...Skip to bottom for original review.Works great with T3i...." Read more

"...I bought a 19" TV instead with HDMI and RCA inputs, works perfectly, and was less expensive.]" Read more

"...Bottom line: viewfinder works fine but it did not come with a functional power cord so it is functional solely on battery power." Read more

28 customers mention24 positive4 negative

Customers like the value of the monitor. They mention that it's great for the money, the spare batteries are inexpensive, and it does the job for the price.

"...I had never heard of it, but the price was right. Since its arrival, it has absolutely exceeded my expectations...." Read more

"This monitor works fairly well and is a great price. I use this monitor with my canon T3i and sometimes with my canon XL2...." Read more

"...It's exactly the portability I needed at a relatively nice price." Read more

"...but most monitors have the smooth LCD..... STILL A GREAT BUY FOR A GREAT PRICE. However I don't really recommend this if you're using it for DSLR....." Read more

18 customers mention13 positive5 negative

Customers like the color of the monitor. They say it has bright, rich colors, and fairly accurate color and exposure representation. They also say it works well in terms of focus, color balance, and basic function. Customers also mention that it highlights very high contrast areas or obvious edges very well, and has lots of color adjustments. They appreciate the razor sharp image and the nicer sunshade than expected for the price.

"...around $150, though, I'm incredibly impressed with the build-quality, picture, and general functionality of this unit...." Read more

"...It comes with a much nicer sunshade than I was expecting for the price, as well as some HDMI cabling and adapters and a wall wort...." Read more

"...It highlights very high contrast areas or obvious edges very well, but everything else it simply passes over with no highlighting...." Read more

"...Missing features like 1024 resolution, peaking, and false color. Spare batteries are inexpensive. Company support is good...." Read more

16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

Customers like the weight of the monitor. They mention it's light enough to put anywhere, has clear images, and is easy to carry. Some say that the monitor is slim and feels solid in the hand.

"...The monitor is slim, light, and feels solid in the hand. The menus are easy to navigate and being able to set custom shortcut keys is a big plus...." Read more

"It's got all of the bells and whistles you could want in a very lightweight monitor (it feels like a SmallHD AC7 - but with an actually battery slot)..." Read more

"...Be advised that this is a relatively heavy item to mount to your camera, especially if you use a Canon Vixia camera where you have to use a mini-..." Read more

"...It's very, very lightweight. Almost scary so, but the build quality is very nice...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers find the setup of the monitor to be fairly easy. They say the menus are easy to navigate and the screen shade works well. They appreciate the simplicity and user-programmability of the product.

"...The menus are easy to navigate and being able to set custom shortcut keys is a big plus...." Read more

"...The hot buttons on the front are nice and user programmable (left and right are one function, up and down the other)- Functions that can be..." Read more

"...The monitor out of the box is very self explanitory and works great...." Read more

"...What I like about the VS-2 is its light weight and simplicity. Peaking and Zebras come in handy but note that it only zebras 70 and 80%...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers like the connectivity of the monitor. They say it has numerous extras like the ball mount and sun shade. They also say it works great, has a couple of inputs, and lots of output options. Some customers say it's a great addition to their setup and comes packaged with all the right accessories.

"...It has multiple inputs (1 HDMI, 2 AV, 1 RGB), multiple aspect ratios, and some nice unexpected features, like zoom and the ability to flip the..." Read more

"...I like this monitor alot for $150. It comes with everything you need to get started and you can make it awesome by adding a battery for $10...." Read more

"The build quality of the monitor and accessories is quite good...." Read more

"...Simply put this works great, has a couple of inputs so i can actually use it as kind of main station monitor when i'm controlling the cameras..." Read more

87 customers mention60 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the monitor. Some mention it's well-presented, wonderful, and has a decent screen to review footage on. However, others say the overall image is grainy, distracting, and far from a perfect monitor. The hotshoe adapter is not especially high quality.

"...I am a beginner with video and have been pleased with the quality of the viewfinder itself. For the price I thought it was good, what I expected...." Read more

"...It was packed in a really professional-feeling box, very well-presented. The screen lights up fairly quickly, and you see that glorious 7 inches...." Read more

"...What this monitor is offering you is a decent screen to review you footage on and a screen for focusing. The picture quality is not the best...." Read more

"...It should also be noted that the hotshoe adapter is not especially high quality; it's functional, but it feels cheap and a chunk of mine has..." Read more

12 customers mention8 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the monitor. Some mention that it runs several hours with Sony NP550 batteries, while others say that it comes with no battery.

"...It takes Sony camcorder batteries which you can get for cheap on Amazon...." Read more

"...It doesn't come with a battery, so if you don't have Sony batteries lying around, you'll need to either pick some up or rely on the (included) AC..." Read more

"...Battery life has been excellent. I have recorded back-to-back games (approx 120 mins total) and still have enough for another game. Setup is easy...." Read more

"...it's bright enough to use in daylight outdoors, and the battery life is pretty dang good. 5 stars. I'd buy it again if I had a second A7s." Read more

A very good, albeit dust plagued, monitor.
3 Stars
A very good, albeit dust plagued, monitor.
It's got all of the bells and whistles you could want in a very lightweight monitor (it feels like a SmallHD AC7 - but with an actually battery slot). I would rate it 5 stars, but mine arrived with dust and fibers INSIDE of the screen. Very distracting to the image. Yes, I took the plastic film cover off, polished the screen, etc... trust me, they're inside the screen. I'll try to post a few pics of said fibers.UPDATE: Amazon quickly sent me a replacement, so 5 STARS on that. However, the new monitor still has dust inside of the screen. I guess Aputure doesn't have a very good manufacturing facility, or maybe the product isn't perfectly sealed. I guess that's just the way it's going to be with it.To sum up: A very good, dust plagued, monitor.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, basic field monitor
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014
Style: VS-1Verified Purchase
Aputure's VS-1 doesn't have some of the advanced features that more expensive monitors have, like focus peaking, HDMI passthough, and false color; and at 480x800 resolution, it's nowhere near high def. For around $150, though, I'm incredibly impressed with the build-quality, picture, and general functionality of this unit. The monitor is slim, light, and feels solid in the hand. The menus are easy to navigate and being able to set custom shortcut keys is a big plus. It has multiple inputs (1 HDMI, 2 AV, 1 RGB), multiple aspect ratios, and some nice unexpected features, like zoom and the ability to flip the image vertically or horizontally. Most importantly, the monitor just worked for me, exactly like I wanted it to, right out of the box (I'm using it with a Canon 60D). The image doesn't cut out when I hit record and (because of the multiple aspect ratios) the picture isn't distorted. The image itself is bright and clear, making focusing and shot-composing easy.

It doesn't come with a battery, so if you don't have Sony batteries lying around, you'll need to either pick some up or rely on the (included) AC adapter. I grabbed an off-brand Sony NP-F550 for around $10 and it's worked perfectly. It should also be noted that the hotshoe adapter is not especially high quality; it's functional, but it feels cheap and a chunk of mine has already chipped off. The monitor was my main concern, though, and the monitor is a winner – if the hotshoe mount becomes unusable, it can be easily replaced. Using a friction arm with the 1/4"-20 mount on the bottom is another option.

Bottom line: you won't find a field monitor much cheaper than this and you're getting a very solid piece of gear for your money. On a 7-inch monitor, I'm not really missing the high definition – it's still worlds better than trying to use the on-camera screen. If you want more advanced features (HDMI passthrough, HD screen, etc.), you'll need to move up a price bracket – although, based on my experience with the VS-1, I'd recommend at least checking out Aputure's more advanced model, the VS-3, which has higher resolution and more pro features. The VS-1 perfectly meets my needs right now, though – Aputure has really impressed me with this monitor.
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4.0 out of 5 stars With firmware update 1.4 this is a great deal
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014
Style: VS-1Verified Purchase
I checked B&H and Amazon and this is about as good as it gets.

Shipped with firmware 1.2 which had some issues. Skip to bottom for original review.

Works great with T3i. Only annoying thing is the blue screen that pops up just after you hit the record button.

Screen Quality- set to camera mode uses majority of the screen real estate. Fairly accurate color and exposure representation.

Sun Shade- decent. Has elastic bands that strap to the sides of the screen and can partially cover sides of screen at times

HDMI- Best option now that firmware 1.4 is available. Company is very responsive to questions via their website.

STILL NO PEAKING or FALSE COLOR options. Wish it shipped with a battery.

Other options-
Lilliput screens in this price range are no better as far as image quality and battery options
Ikan screens- good luck finding one for under $400 in this screen size.
Elvid - great screen quality but again you're looking at a $400 price tag.

Conclusion: this screen is great for framing and adjusting exposure. Missing features like 1024 resolution, peaking, and false color. Spare batteries are inexpensive. Company support is good. Best Field monitor in this for under $200.

With firmware 1.2

HDMI - Unsteady picture. At times had static, stuttered/ choppy. Switched to RGB and the image was fine. Perhaps it's a software issue. I'm running the latest version as of 2013.

Screen Size- Canon T3i- distorts the image on every mode. Switched to "camera mode" and the image was only undistorted on 4:3. Not much larger than the on camera screen.

Image quality- Crushes the blacks and isnt 100% accurate but its not terrible. The image quality is pixelated compared to on camera screen but this is really just meant for framing your shots.

Don't know if it's really worth the price. Wish it came with a battery.

can't use HDMI cable, Distorts picture, no real added value like peaking or false color: might be better to save up and get a better monitor.
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James Lujan
3.0 out of 5 stars A very good, albeit dust plagued, monitor.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015
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It's got all of the bells and whistles you could want in a very lightweight monitor (it feels like a SmallHD AC7 - but with an actually battery slot). I would rate it 5 stars, but mine arrived with dust and fibers INSIDE of the screen. Very distracting to the image. Yes, I took the plastic film cover off, polished the screen, etc... trust me, they're inside the screen. I'll try to post a few pics of said fibers.

UPDATE: Amazon quickly sent me a replacement, so 5 STARS on that. However, the new monitor still has dust inside of the screen. I guess Aputure doesn't have a very good manufacturing facility, or maybe the product isn't perfectly sealed. I guess that's just the way it's going to be with it.

To sum up: A very good, dust plagued, monitor.
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James Lujan
3.0 out of 5 stars A very good, albeit dust plagued, monitor.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015
It's got all of the bells and whistles you could want in a very lightweight monitor (it feels like a SmallHD AC7 - but with an actually battery slot). I would rate it 5 stars, but mine arrived with dust and fibers INSIDE of the screen. Very distracting to the image. Yes, I took the plastic film cover off, polished the screen, etc... trust me, they're inside the screen. I'll try to post a few pics of said fibers.

UPDATE: Amazon quickly sent me a replacement, so 5 STARS on that. However, the new monitor still has dust inside of the screen. I guess Aputure doesn't have a very good manufacturing facility, or maybe the product isn't perfectly sealed. I guess that's just the way it's going to be with it.

To sum up: A very good, dust plagued, monitor.
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1.0 out of 5 stars NOT UP TO PAR AT ALL
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2014
Style: VS-1Verified Purchase
Despite all the good reviews, I am writing a real review:

**This product was wobbly at best when attached to a stand. I was constantly afraid it would fall off.

**The picture was the biggest disappointment, which is, of course, why I needed it. It would NOT show the full view of what my camera viewed, in any mode. I could not control the camera's playback properly, nor see file names of takes on my DSLR video, since it would not show the complete view. NOT FOR USE FOR DSLR, AT THE VERY LEAST.

**This monitor could not get a stable picture from an HDMI connection (HDMI cable worked fine, it was tested on 2 other monitors).

**I had to use the RCA inputs only- glad I had an RCA cable set.

VERY DISAPPOINTED. I returned this item immediately after testing.
[I bought a 19" TV instead with HDMI and RCA inputs, works perfectly, and was less expensive.]
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2.0 out of 5 stars Good for seeing the entire frame but produces audio through ...
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2018
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Good for seeing the entire frame but produces audio through it’s speaker and you can’t stop it. The colours are terrible. The image is quite weak.
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Andrea
3.0 out of 5 stars Prodotto accettabile_monitor VS-1
Reviewed in Italy on December 21, 2016
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Ho acquistato questo prodotto con lo scopo di avere un monitor che mi permettesse di aggiustare e vedere meglio l'inquadratura. Il suo lavoro sporco lo fa però i colori sono odiosi perché non si riesce ad avere un punto di bianco accettabile. per il resto è un discreto monitor...
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Monitor für alle Fälle !
Reviewed in Germany on November 13, 2016
Style: VS-1Verified Purchase
Benutze den Monitor auch an meiner alten VHS Panasonic F10.Bildqualität sehr gut.Gewicht,Bedienung und Verarbeitung gut! Verpackung und Lieferzeit ohne Beanstandung.
Klasse Preisleistungsverhältnis!!
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Jean-Claude M.
2.0 out of 5 stars panne d'un ecran LCD APUTURE
Reviewed in France on February 21, 2017
Style: VS-1Verified Purchase
J'ai acheté un écran LCD Aputure S1 le 22/02/2016 il est tombé en panne le 20 /02/2017 que dois-je faire pour le faire réparer ou échanger
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IvanLobo
3.0 out of 5 stars Monitor correcto a buen precio
Reviewed in Spain on November 13, 2016
Style: VS-1Verified Purchase
Ideal para usar como asistente de enfoque aunque no posee cebra peak ni las ventajas de otros productos similares, para uso personal como monitor portatil también puede estar bien (te puedes llevar una consola y usarla con el mismo ;) ) ; eso si , los colores entregados, el contraste y brillo distan de ser perfectos y son poco fiables haciendo que no pase de un producto normalito pero que destaca por su buen precio y por venir con todo lo necesario en cuanto a accesorios.

A favor:
- Viene con alimentador, cable HDMI (a miniHDMI), soporte y parasol, ideal para usarlo nada mas salir de la caja.
- Bien construido y OSD facil de manejar.
- Resolución buena para enfoque.
- Dispone de entradas analogicas también.

En contra:
- Retardo del botón de encendido cuando entra en suspensión.
- Colores incorrectos no validos para monitorizar
- Carece de ningun tipo de asistente (aunque por el precio no se puede exigir)
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