Monitors Archive
SmallHD released a major OS3 firmware update for their latest models monitors last November, packing new features and improvements including a new autonomous calibration feature that lets you calibrate your SmallHD monitor without the use of a computer as well as improved and customizable False Colour giving
I was recently browsing for some affordable monitors for my BMPCC 4K, and came across the new CAME-TV MT-S704 High Brightness field monitor, which boasts 1920 x 1200 resolution in a 7-inch 8-bit IPS LCD panel with 1200:1 contrast ration and more importantly 2200 nits brightness making
JVC are demoing their newest DT-U Series UHD/4K studio and production monitors at IBC 2018, to meet the growing demand for affordable 4K monitoring solutions in production and broadcast environments. I have been roaming the halls at IBC 2018, but have yet to visit the JVC stand,
Running a manufacturing business is not an easy task; not that I can speak from experience, but nevertheless I can imagine some of the hurdles and hoops especially smaller businesses go through. SmallHD recently posted a video, in which CEO and Co-Founder Wes Phillips gave assurance his
Buying an affordable and very capable mirrorless camera or even a S35 pro camera is not really that difficult nor cash-intensive compared to just 3-4 years ago. There is a wide range of options of camera bodies, however getting just the camera these days is just a
Budget gear maker Aputure have released a free firmware update for their Aputure VS-5X monitor, enabling 3D LUT support and also adding a new and improved false colour system and a few other tweaks based on customer feedback. Aputure have also been making a name for themselves lately with
Last year at NAB 2017, SmallHD announced the original touchscreen SmallHD Focus 5-inch monitor, which plenty of mirrorless cameras users, present company included, have made as an inseparable part of their kit – for me it’s my favourite monitor by far to use on the GH5 and
SmallHD have just announced two new monitors designed for gimbal operators and those shooters, who are often bracing the bright exteriors. The new SmallHD 502 Bright is a newly updated, daylight-viewable version of their super-popular 5-inch SmallHD 502 monitor. The SmallHD 502 Bright has a 1000 nits bright
Now that monitors have gone HDR and high-brightness (for the most part) it only seems natural for the next step in the evolution chain to be – “cutting the cord” between video village and the camera crew. On large-scale, big budget productions, this is hardly a problem,
Ikan say their Saga line of LCD monitors is designed to help you tell your story and get the best image possible out of your camera. Their latest Saga SX7 is a new 7″-inch super bright on-camera monitor designed with high end features, durability, and field use
SmallHD have just released a brand new firmware update for their on-camera monitors such as the SmallHD Focus and 500 series as well as their larger, production monitors. Firmware version 3.1.2 is so packed with new features and improvements, that SmallHD are calling it OS3. You can
Atomos just released firmware update 8.4 or AtomOS 8.4 as they call it for their Sumo 19 production monitor range, which includes the Atomos Sumo19 and the monitor-only Sumo19M version. Dynamic Backlight Control is the major new feature in AtomOS 8.4, which allows users to get a
Atomos have been at the forefront of HDR monitoring since the introduction of their Flame series 4K recorders. Then they super-sized their HDR monitoring technology and included it with the Atomos Sumo19 – a production class monitor that you can use both in your editing bay or
TVLogic have made a name for themselves making some high quality and rugged monitors for on-camera monitoring. Every single rental house I’ve been to either in the UK or Eastern Europe includes a TVLogic monitor with their standard AMIRA and ALEXA kits, and I don’t think this
SmallHD came to IBC 2017 in Amsterdam with a brand new production monitor. The new SmallHD 1703 P3X is their newest 17″ monitor, that is set to rival OLED, as SmallHD say. The new monitor comes equipped with a wide colour gamut display that is bright enough
Atomos today launches the Sumo19M, an affordable high-brightness production monitor with HDR capabilities, 3D LUTs and touch control. Priced at just, $1,995 US, the new Sumo 19M is perfect for professional film and video shooters wanting to up their game on set, without breaking the bank. Sumo 19M is a
The latest Atomos Sumo 19 has been making inroads into the world of broadcast as not only a pretty sweet HDR monitor, but also a ProRes/DNx recorder. The company’s biggest monitor to date, the Sumo 19 got its first trial in a broadcast environment at the European Youth Olympic
Budget gear maker Aputure have been making a name for themselves lately with their excellent LED lights, be it the ultra-portable, versatile and cheap AL-M9 LED, or the very punchy and well made Light Storm LS series including their COB 120D/T LED fresnels, however they are also well
Designed to be used with low profile DSLR and mirrorless cameras such as the Sony a6500, the SmallHD Focus is packed with awesomeness and is currently in a lot of shooters’ wish lists. The touchscreen functionality and 800 nit brightness makes it a highly desirable piece of kit,
Blackmagic just released firmware update 2.5 for the Video Assist 4K recorder/monitor adds highly accurate and professional monitoring tools such vector scope, RGB parade, histogram, and waveform to help you nail exposure and white balance every time. The latest update, as all firmware updates before it, is
