[Green] This is a fantastic piece of equipment. I absolutely love it. Well made, light, and loaded with features. I purchased AV Matrix converter boxes to use with the Roland v-1SDI; HDMI to SDI, and SDI to HDMI. The v-1SDI is easy to use, and has an intuitive interface. The free Roland companion software works great too. Dollar for dollar, this Roland device is an extraordinary value. Get it's matching case too.

[Green] great features.. 95% of all i wanted in ..

[Green] Bought this as a gift. my school uses the traditional 400 dollar bruntons, but they were a bit out of my price range. Purchased this instead and couldn't be happier. Very simple to use.

[Green] I was fortunate to get this item at considerable mark down that put it within the reach of my budget. The last time I owned a video switcher it worked only if all the connected cameras were genlocked.  This unit enables use of non-genlocked cameras.  So, by getting a couple of component-video-to-SDI converters I was able to start using my two Sony FX1 HD cameras to do live switching.  And this unit provide an incredible range of customization to adapt it to your needs.

[Green] Still working on a second order to get all the needed cables/accessories to fully use the Roland V-1SDI with my cameras but wanted to preemptively put a review on B&H.

I bought a refurbished V-1SDI through B&H while they were also on the Deal Zone. Ended up saving close to $1000 on my unit by shopping here. For a small business that is just starting to invest in mobile broadcasting, this incredible deal is helping my bottom line.

Will update this review as I get more hands on experience, till then kudos to B&H!

[Green] I wanted to try out the new rare earth magnetic needle, which is supposed to be more stable, and less effected by near by metals. I haven't had this compass long enough to prove or disprove this claim. The compass housing is classic Brunton design. When closed the lid fully covers the compass base. The lanyard attaches at the lid hinge, which causes a problem laying the compass flat on the map unless the lanyard is tucked into the open space between the hinge and compass base. Sighting a land mark with the mirror is similar to other mirror compass designs. Sighting with the lid laid flat would be enhanced if there was a white sighting line on the inside of the lid below the notch. The needle settles reasonably quickly. When closed the rounded corners give it a nice comfortable feel in the hand. If it doesn't develop a bubble, as some previous Brunton compasses I've owned have done I will be happy with this compass. It also comes wtth 2 Topo Buddy Universal Scale Cards. Sandwiched between heavier stock cards to protect the scale cards. That are riveted at one corner so they can pivot out for use, which is open to permit attachment of a lanyard. The 2 scale cards cover most commonly used scales and also include UTM grid scales. The cards are to large to fit inside the lid, they measure 6.2 cm x 9.1 cm. approximately the size of the compass base.

[Green] As always I get a product, check for latest firmware and software before use. Since then had it for 8 months and never any problem with it. Used it in several 8 hours event production with computer and cameras and works perfect. On a table with cables and airflow in open air. One small note maybee but always important, same format on all inputs important (apart from the hdmi 3 scaler input) can make it lock up.. mostly used it in 1080i or 720p.

[Green] Great product for the price. Lightweight, compact and a no hassle lifetime warranty. Made in the USA. What's not to like.

[Green] easy to set up and use. Don't know it can hold a title slide image but other than that it is perfect.

[Green] I purchased mine from a different retailer here in Canada, I've had 0 issues with overheating or issues of that sort. I think a particular con that should be noted though, is that it does have fans, and like most other switchers I have used, in a quiet room it is relatively very loud for such a small unit. The ATEM TV studio had fins on the rear that you could cook eggs on when it was running, but it was silent. The ease of traveling with this thing is sort of life changing. I'll take its shortcomings (not many worth noting for price and size really) with grace. I highly recommend it.