LCD display for DIY video housing

[TLB2]

I built a 4 inch schedule 80 PVC housing that worked great, but I am considering adding a monitor to give me a better idea of what I am shooting as my point and shoot skills left something to be desired on a couple of shots. I've seen some older posts regarding adding a video display to the rear of a DIY canister type video housing, but was wondering if anyone has built any recently. I built some extra room into the back of the housing behind the camera because of those posts - was thinking ahead but I had no idea on how much room so hopefully it will be enough. Then again building the housing was fun so I'd do it over if necessary. Any info on parts or where to find plans would be great. using a JVC Everio camera if that info helps.

 

[Zoliaster1]

I too have been pondering this. I haven't worked up to actually taking a camera apart but I imagine that some type of ribbon cable is used for the flip out type screens. Maybe this cable can be replaced or elongated somehow to allow the removal of the screen so it can be mounted to a piece of glass on the end of the pipe/tube/housing.

 

[diversteve]

They're probably several times what you've got in your housing but Equinox sells a complete monitor for $249. Equinox Underwater Video Housings for Sony, Canon and Panasonic cameras - by SoupCan Inc.

 

[Zoliaster1]

Thanks for the link. They've quite a bit of cool stuff.

 

[zider]

I remember some guys posting about using cheap LCDs from eBay that had the bare input leads and could be powered off of a few batteries. You might do some searching for that and have a look on eBay

 

[diversteve]

I remember some guys posting about using cheap LCDs from eBay that had the bare input leads and could be powered off of a few batteries. You might do some searching for that and have a look on eBay

Pustom was one IIRC.

Does anybody know if an Archos 5 media player has an external video input? Seems like it could be a self-contained option if you have the width in your housing. I think some models are HD also. An acquaintance sells used/refurbs on eBay for around $200. I've seen one, they have a clear, bright image.

 

[TLB2]

Found this one online that may be a viable solution and the price isn't too bad at all:
Brilldea 3.0" LCD and video driver PCBA
Showing out of stock right now, but I think I may try to contact them and see what info I can get. Looks like they do Paypal so that makes me a bit more comfortable with it if I decide to make a transaction with them.

 

[landonnin1]

here are a few links for monitors

Lilliput 233GL-25NP 2.5'' TFT LCD Monitor Case-Mod.com - Case Mods, Cases, Power Supplies, and Cooling for Home Theater and Gaming Systems

ES233GL-25NP - China Wholesale Mini 2.5 inch LILIPUT High Resolution TFT LCD Monitor - ineSun.com

Amazon.com: Lilliput 2.5 Inches LCD Monitor: Electronics

233GL-25NP

hope this helps
matt dm

 

[TLB2]

Thanks! That looks like it should work as long as the thickness is OK. I think it should fit, but I'll have to break out the housing and see. I know I am close to an inch of space behind the camera and that monitor is .95 inches - it is going to be close. I will need to make sure I have some room to play to account for the o-ring seal being compressed at depth. I will just have to figure out how to get power - think I can fit some batteries alongside the camera for power.

Thanks again!

 

[NAM001]

I built a 4 inch schedule 80 PVC housing that worked great, but I am considering adding a monitor to give me a better idea of what I am shooting as my point and shoot skills left something to be desired on a couple of shots. I've seen some older posts regarding adding a video display to the rear of a DIY canister type video housing, but was wondering if anyone has built any recently. I built some extra room into the back of the housing behind the camera because of those posts - was thinking ahead but I had no idea on how much room so hopefully it will be enough. Then again building the housing was fun so I'd do it over if necessary. Any info on parts or where to find plans would be great. using a JVC Everio camera if that info helps.

i did this some time back and gave the pics and stuff to someone on scuba board. it used a ossibly 4 inch tv with aux input. i modified a cable to go from the 1/8 jack to a rca to conect to the camera. i used some 12 volt batery from a defibulator i think to power it. the tv ran on 9-15v.

ill see if i still have the pics and stuff and send it to you if you want it.

pm with an email to send to

regards