This monitor supports quad-SDI and dual-SDI multiview, along with single SDI and HDMI views. It features a 3840 x 2160 resolution display with a contrast ratio of 1200:1 and 254 ppi. Although listed as a 10-bit panel, it is likely to be an 8+2 FRC. The brightness is 400 cd/m², and it 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

Weight and Power

The monitor is lightweight at 8.6 lb / 3.9 kg. It can be powered via mains, DC input, or the built-in V-mount battery plate.

Video Formats and Compatibility

The ViewZ monitor supports various video formats, including 12G-SFP, 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI, and HDMI 2.0. It can display resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 and 3840 x 2160 at 60/50/30/25/24p. The monitor includes built-in closed captioning and an LED tally light at the top of the display.

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

The monitor outputs 2 out of 16 channels of audio and includes an audio vector and a 3.5mm headphone input for monitoring.

Price and Availability

The ViewZ 17.3″ 4K 12G-SDI Video Production Monitor is available for $2,989.95 USD.