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Transvideo Cinemonitor HD6 specifications and performance evaluation from NAB 2007
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Cinemonitor HD6 features a 16x9 aspect ratio with a 4x3 display area that includes space below the image for menu text, waveform monitor display, and integrated bubble level.
- The monitor provides 450 nits of brightness across three configurations: full bright for outdoor use, calibrated for indoor or tent use, and user configurable settings.
- Two SDI inputs accept either HD or SD signals with one output, though composite video input was not initially available but was being considered by the manufacturer.
- Frameline options include three user-defined sets in various colors and patterns with the ability to mask areas outside framelines using black or semi-transparent overlays.
- Technical limitations in achieving both HD resolution and high brightness simultaneously resulted in the lower brightness rating compared to earlier Cinemonitor models.
- The monitor was positioned as both a portable production monitor and color reference tool with calibration capabilities.
- Frameline customization and integrated bubble level were identified as particularly useful features for production work.
- Approximate retail pricing was stated as $6500 with additional $700 costs for each optional feature like framelines and bubble level.
- Direct sunlight performance remained a potential concern given the 450 nits brightness compared to 900 nits on predecessor models.
- Marshall V-R70P-HDSDI 7 inch LCD monitor was tested by users as an alternative option but received poor reviews for daylight performance and overall image quality compared to Transvideo products.
Depends on
- Information based on NAB 2007 demonstration units with final versions not expected until June 2007.
- Only three demonstration units were reportedly in the country at the time of the NAB report.
- Brightness specification and outdoor performance claims remained untested in real-world field conditions.
- Composite video input capability was missing from initial specifications but was under consideration.
- Price information was explicitly marked as approximate and subject to change.
- Comparison based on limited demonstration experience rather than extended field use.