A CRT tecnology for HDTV 0
Moderate ($500 to $1,000)
A CRT-based HDTV would be ideal in this price range, and many of this type of HDTVs can be bought from a litany of major manufacturers (see the Manufacturer Listing). Prices on many 1080i widescreen CRTs have come down, and a widescreen TV is better than a standard, 4:3 model, which is the most common.
Low-end professional LCDs generally start around $800, but they are only available in SD, not HD, in this price range.
Pro ($1,000 and up)
For around $1,000, JVC offers a 10-inch multi-format monitor, the DT-V100CGU, which supports 1080i/p, 720p and SD video (with optional accessory).
In this price range, a consumer-grade 1080p LCD HDTV might be a good investment. There are also some excellent plasma HDTVs, as well, though 1080p plasma displays are outside this price range. Watching HD that you shot on a 37-inch and larger LCD may be great at home, but taking it on set or in the field may be too awkward.
That’s why a portable, professional monitor is ideal for viewing HD and HDV footage, but be prepared to shell out at least $3,000 for an HD display. There are also HD SDI-equipped monitors for an additional price. This is an ideal connection to have if you own one of the more expensive HD camcorders that have HD
