2009Monitors forum
Experience with Marshall V-LCD651ST-3GSDI 6.5-inch on-set monitor and comparison to alternatives
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Marshall 6.5-inch monitor lacks both flip and adjustable frameline functions
- The 4x3 aspect ratio produces noticeably reduced picture size when shooting in 16x9 format
- The monitor uses transflective technology which provides good daylight viewability while consuming less power than monitors with super-bright backlights
- Screen reflectivity was identified as a more significant factor affecting daylight visibility than LED versus OLED technology
- OLED prototypes showed similar daylight brightness to LED versions in side-by-side comparisons but had higher screen reflectivity issues
- OLED technology provided superior image quality indoors compared to LED versions
- The 6.5-inch size was considered disadvantageous for some users during comparative testing
Depends on
- Discussion occurred in 2009 with information about prototype monitors
- OLED technology details were based on prototype units which may not reflect production versions
- Comparison between Marshall and competing brands like Nebtek was incomplete in this thread
- No specific technical measurements of peaking performance versus competing monitors were provided