Camera monitor
A camera monitor (or external monitor) is a device that attaches externally to a digital camera[1]. Camera monitors typically have larger displays than the built-in monitors on consumer cameras, and are also usually brighter and able to reproduce color better. Consumer friendly units use HDMI for connecting to the camera, while higher end camera monitors may also offer SDI connections.[1]
Functions
In addition to providing a larger display, many camera monitors provide additional tools to assist camera operators. Such tools include framing guides, zebra stripes and false color to highlight areas of the image critical to the operator.[1]
Recorders
Some camera monitors also offer a recording function. These recorders typically record in a higher quality (such as Apple ProRes or Avid Technology's DNxHR codec) and to larger storage mediums than many consumer cameras provide internally.[1]