Sony CLM-V55
Sony demoed a 5-inch external monitor for its latest Alpha DSLRs and SLTs at CES. The CLM-V55 display, which connects to the camera via the HDMI port and sits in the flash hot shoe, provides a better LiveView experience than the onboard rear screen. A forthcoming firmware update will enable the Sony Alpha A33, A55, A560 and A580 camera models to output the live view feed through their HDMI ports in order for full compatibility with this display (and any HDTV). The Sony CLM-V55 external monitor also has a headphone jack for monitoring audio while recording a movie clip. The display will be available in March for $399.
Via Amateur Photographer, Pocket-Lint and Photography Bay



#1 Simon Romin
Interesting post, but do you have any detailed specs ie. screen resolution, brightness, power options... I'm mulling over Lilliput's 668GL-70NP/H/Y (http://www.carcomputer.co.uk/shop/monitors/hdmi-monitors/lilliput-668gl-70np-h-y-7-hdmi-field-monitor-non-touch-screen) as it's a fair price and got some decent write ups but I'm looking around for some alternatives too.
10:16 am - Thursday, January 13, 2011
#2 Zoltan Arva-Toth
Simon,
Yes - Sony has released some further information, see today's post at http://www.photographyblog.com/news/sony_officially_announces_clm-v55_external_monitor/
11:41 am - Thursday, January 13, 2011