The ViewZ 17.3″ 4K 12G-SDI Video Production Monitor looks to be a reasonably affordable 4K 12G-SDI capable monitor that could be used in studios or out in the field.
The monitor allows for quad-SDI and dual-SDI multiview and single SDI/HDMI views. The 3840 x 2160 display has a contrast ratio of 1200:1 and 254 ppi. It is listed as being a 10-bit panel, but I am assuming that it is more likely to be 8+2 FRC.
It is important to note that the monitor only has a claimed brightness of 400 cd/m² and it only covers 91% of the DCI-P3 color space.
Key features
- 17.3″ 4K 12G-SDI Broadcast Monitor
- Up to DCI 4K Video Input
- 400 cd/m² Brightness, 1200:1 Contrast
- Quad SDI/Dual SDI/Single SDI/HDMI Inputs
- 3D LUT Support, SDI Loop-Through
- ST2084/HLG/Timecode (LTC/VITC)/Tally
- Built-In Closed Captioning
- Waveform/Vectorscope/Histogram
- 2-Channel Audio Output of 16 Channels
- Front User-Definable Buttons F1 & F2
The monitor is reasonably lightweight at 8.6 lb / 3.9 kg. It can be powered via mains, through a DC input or from the built-in V-mount battery plate.
The ViewZ 17.3″ 4K 12G-SDI Video Production Monitor features a 4K display with 12G-SDI interface consisting of two 3G-SDI and two 12G-SDI ports.
It supports various video formats, including 12G-SFP, 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI, and HDMI 2.0. It can display up to 4096 x 2160 and 3840 x 2160 video signals at 60/50/30/25/24p. This version of the monitor includes built-in closed captioning and an LED tally light at the top of the display.
There is an SDI (BNC) loop output and the Quad-link accepts square division (SQD) and 2-sample interleave (2SI).
Monitoring Tools
- SMPTE ST2084 compatibility
- Hybrid log gamma (HLG) support
- LTC/VITC timecode support
- Built-in Closed Captions
- LED Tally support
- False color/image freeze
- Markers/waveform
- Vectorscope/histogram
- Under monitor display (UMD)
- Check field/exposure
- Color temperature and color space
- Horizontal/vertical delay
- 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.35, 2.4, 2.6, and 2.8 gammas
Audio Features
- Outputs 2 out of 16 channels of audio
- Monitor using the audio vector and 3.5mm headphone input
Price & Availability
The ViewZ 17.3″ 4K 12G-SDI Video Production Monitor retails for $2,989.95 USD.
