By Marc Spiwak
Published Monday, April 16, 2012 - 9:47am
It’s true that the displays on most new DSLRs measure at least three inches, and many of them offer impressive resolution as well.

The SWIVI external monitor uses a bracket to attach to a camera's tripod mount, and it plugs into the camera’s HDMI output; if your camera doesn’t have an HDMI output and Live-View function, you can’t use this accessory. The SWIVI also provides an HDMI output that will pass the signal on to yet another device.
In use, the SWIVI display hangs from the side of your camera and can tilt and swivel into whatever position offers you the best ergonomics. An included sunshade hood eliminates glare and lets you see details in bright sunlight. When not in use, the swiveling bracket allows the display to fold in behind the camera, to make the assembly less cumbersome.
The SWIVI external monitor has an 800 x 600 pixel resolution and features a Peaking mode to help verify sharp focus. A Zoom In/Zoom Out function can highlight small details, and stereo speakers let you and one or two viewers hear the recorded audio with adequate volume. The SWIVI is powered by six AAA batteries or a Canon-type LP-E6 battery, neither of which are included.
LCD Size 5.6" Resolution 800 x 600 Aspect Ratio 4:3 Viewing Angle (H/V) 140/120 Brightness 350cd/㎡ Contrast Ratio 500:1 Vertical Swivel Angle 180° Horizontal Swivel Angle 270° Inputs Mini HDMI Outputs HDMI Speakers 2x 2W Working Temperature 32-104°F (0-40°C) Working Humidity 10-90% Power Supply Canon LP-E6 battery
or 6x AAA batteries