Sony’s first OLED professional monitor, the PVM740, was one of the stars at the recent NAB Show, and is now available ex-factory.
The PVM740 offers exceptional contrast, black level, signal response and a wide viewing angle, with a host of features including wide choice of input signals, vertical/ horizontal flip for 3D, Silent Mode, Screen Saver Mode, Waveform & Audio level Meters.
The rugged body and options for AC, DC and battery powering make the PVM740 suited to a range of field and installation applications – from drama production to OB vans, studio control rooms and non-broadcast video systems. Accessories are available for rack-mounting of one or two monitors.
Of course the LMD940W 9” LCD panel is also still available. You may be wondering what the differences are between the two. Firstly price: the PVM740 OLED panel is more expensive than the larger LMD940W (plus the cost of the optional ENG kit). Both panels have the same colour processing technology, although the PVM740 has superior black and contrast reproduction. The PVM740 has slightly higher resolution at 960x 540 pixels than the LMD940 (800×480 pixels), but the PVM740 is a smaller size panel: 7″ versus 9″. Both models have the same input configuration and most other features also the same. We reckon the LMD940W is still the best value general purpose on set monitor, and bigger is probably better when giving it to a producer or director. The PVM740 is more an ‘on board’ lighting monitor, for the camera operator and camera assistant/ focus puller.
Both the PVM740 and LMD940 are available now. We have the LMD940W in stock and will have a demo unit of the PVM740 shortly. Please give us a call if you would like to come in and have a look, or place an order!
