dslr video out to CRT (not to TV)

I have a Canon 350D (digital rebel) and want to view the photos I'm taking on an
external CRT (computer monitor) that is not connected to a computer. That is, be
able to see the images live on the CRT as the pic is taken, just as one would
when taking the pics through a computer. I thought I may be able to use a
converter between the supplied RCA cable and the VGA monitor connection.
Specifically this item http://www.trianglecables.com/1footvgadbma.html.

Is this even possible or do I have to get a laptop to see my picturs as I take
them?

thanks,
warren

"Wave" wrote in message
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I have a Canon 350D (digital rebel) and want to view the photos I'm taking
on an external CRT (computer monitor) that is not connected to a computer.
That is, be able to see the images live on the CRT as the pic is taken,
just as one would when taking the pics through a computer. I thought I may
be able to use a converter between the supplied RCA cable and the VGA
monitor connection. Specifically this item
http://www.trianglecables.com/1footvgadbma.html.

Is this even possible or do I have to get a laptop to see my picturs as I
take them?

thanks,
warren


it takes S video, does your camera have S video output?

Wave wrote:
I have a Canon 350D (digital rebel) and want to view the photos I'm taking on an
external CRT (computer monitor) that is not connected to a computer. That is, be
able to see the images live on the CRT as the pic is taken, just as one would
when taking the pics through a computer. I thought I may be able to use a
converter between the supplied RCA cable and the VGA monitor connection.
Specifically this item http://www.trianglecables.com/1footvgadbma.html.

Is this even possible or do I have to get a laptop to see my picturs as I take
them?


the 350D has only composite out, so that adapter should work, but the
picture quality will be crap, nothing like you will see on a monitor
with an image program.

my 26" Hi-def LCD tv can have the camera plugged in direct, and the
pictures are crap

On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:08:40 -0700, "Wave" wrote:

I have a Canon 350D (digital rebel) and want to view the photos I'm taking on an
external CRT (computer monitor) that is not connected to a computer. That is, be
able to see the images live on the CRT as the pic is taken, just as one would
when taking the pics through a computer. I thought I may be able to use a
converter between the supplied RCA cable and the VGA monitor connection.
Specifically this item http://www.trianglecables.com/1footvgadbma.html.

Is this even possible or do I have to get a laptop to see my picturs as I take
them?

thanks,
warren


That looks like it converts PC-VGA video to TV video - the opposite of what you
want...

There is a device to convert TV to PC-VGA but it costs $100... it's called
LCDTV from Kworld... I use one to transfer a DVD player signal out to an old
monitor for video editing. It's a bit fuzzy... but useful for what I do.

But if your camera outputs a TV signal, just buy a TV... some LCD monitors have
a TV video input.

A laptop would be better, but costs a lot more... and you may not get signal
transfer, depends on the camera software and the laptop. I don't know the
Canon...

Thanks ALL; this information is useful.

Thanks ALL; this information is useful.