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Earlier this morning, after weeks of speculation and numerous specs leaks, Canon officially announced their highly anticipated EOS-1D X Mark II flagship DSLR. Engineered to put the ultimate combination of image quality, resolution and speed in the palm of photographers hands, the 1D X Mark II features a 20.2 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor capable of 14 frames per second with full AF/AE tracking and 16 fps in Live View mode onto CFast and Compact Flash cards.

The good news is that AVtec are bringing out a couple of very affordable monitors for those on a tight budget. The XHD070 and the AVtec XHD070 Pro both cost below £180 and feature ultra-thin 7-inch IPS displays with 1280 x 800 resolution and are packed with professional features for focus and exposure.

In today's modern production environment images are just as important as sound. Video footage needs to impress with stunning detail, pleasing composition and natural exposure, however more often than not, audio tends to take a back seat and be subject to compromise in certain situations especially when one is shooting with a DSLR like the 5D Mark III, or Panasonic GH4