LCD for a Video Housing

[grouchyturtle]

I already asked this in DIY last week, but no responses. Figured it may be a good idea to ask here too.

Anyone here ever build a video housing with an LCD display instead of a rear lens for the viewport, or a mirror for seeing the camera's LCD, etc.

I know you can order replacement PDA screens online which I'm shure would work.

But I don't have a clue how to build or where to get the circuit that would get plugged between the camera and the LCD? Or where I'd connect the battery too?

Or is there a source for small LCD monitors with s-video or coaxial inputs.

 

[O2BBubbleFree]

I already asked this in DIY last week, but no responses. Figured it may be a good idea to ask here too.

Anyone here ever build a video housing with an LCD display instead of a rear lens for the viewport, or a mirror for seeing the camera's LCD, etc.

I know you can order replacement PDA screens online which I'm shure would work.

But I don't have a clue how to build or where to get the circuit that would get plugged between the camera and the LCD? Or where I'd connect the battery too?

Or is there a source for small LCD monitors with s-video or coaxial inputs.

Radio Shack sells small TVs that may have inputs. With a PDA screen you'd have to build the electroinic interface to work with a video signal.

 

[Bob3]

http://compgeeks.com frequently has the mini-TVs at cheap prices.
They're a reliable outfit, I get a fair amount of computer gear from the folks.

 

[Groundhog246]

I built a housing large enough to let me open and view the LCD on the side of my mini-DV. Because the camera was offset from the center of the housing, I had to add a lead weight to the light side to level it.
I've had the housing to 90 feet, no leaks or other problems and it works better than I had hoped. Now if the guy behind the camera can just improve his video "shooting" skills.