The screen does what it's supposed to do without complaints or problems. Brightness and contrast are pretty good. Color accuracy is just fair I don't expect much more for a device like this at this price point and it's not much of an issue for framing and focusing. The adapter cable is a bit bulky but covers a bunch of use cases and you can always use a smaller, lighter cable suitable for your particular need. The ability to use a standard camera battery to power the unit is a fantastic idea although for Nikon use, it shipped with the older EN-EL3 battery rather than the EN-EL3a used currently. The charger, however, should work with either battery (so you get another battery charger for your camera system bonus points).I've used the screen for both a Nikon D700 and a GoPro movie camera in both cases I was pleased with the ability to frame and focus. The resolution isn't particularly stunning but again, appropriate for it's intended use.
I have two concerns about the product the build quality of the screen and the supplied accessories. It's built like typical Chinese electro junk. Thin, flimsy plastic cases. Mushy buttons that undoubtedly are just springs and a metal tab. Little physical protection for the cable mounts. At the price point that Marshall is pitching this screen, it should be put together with more foresight and care.
The second issue is the quality of the numerous accessories. Total junk. It comes with a hot shoe mount that snapped in half on my first attempt to tighten it. Since that is likely the most useful of the mounting options, I would have hoped it would be a tad more robust. Fortunately, you can get better hot shoe to 1/4 inch threaded mounts pretty much anywhere. The charging adapters are again of minimal build quality and dubious longevity.
So in summary, a fairly good value but I think it could be a much more useful, robust system with a bit more attention to quality.
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