Monitor opinion

[Walter Biscardi]

I picked up the Samsung 712N to work with my old Dual 533 and it’s ok, not something I’d edit with, but certainly good enough for clients to surf the internet and type scripts. Colors are not great and the contrast is too sharp, it’s pretty much white or black, there’s not much gradient in between. It was $349 so I’m thinking it’s probably the 17″ version of what you’re looking at.

A very slick 17″ model is the Sony MFM-HT75W which I picked up at Fry’s electronics for $599. It’s a 17″ HDTV monitor with 2 computer inputs (DVI and RGB), Component, S-Video and Composite video inputs that’s just fantastic for both the suites and field production. I take it with me whenenver I go in the field with either my Kona 2 or my AJ-HD1200A deck and feed the component to the monitor. Edit with the DVI port, then switch over to the Component feed to watch the video in full color.

I was trying to find a 21″ version of it, but Fry’s didn’t think Sony was making one yet. This is the best computer monitor I’ve seen that compares to the Apple brand. It’s currently in my second suite with a 20″ Apple Display and they go great together.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

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[Bob Vick]

Thanks Walter for the info.

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Bob Vick sr promo guy @ ch3 wwmt tv, kalamazoo, mi

[Chris Poisson]

Hey Walt,

Can you explain how this monitor interacts with broadcast NTSC specs? I mean, this is a computer monitor no?

[Walter Biscardi]

[Chris Poisson] “Can you explain how this monitor interacts with broadcast NTSC specs? I mean, this is a computer monitor no?”

It’s a progressive mixed format monitor so it’s a computer monitor AND video monitor. How accurate is it for NTSC specs? Pretty darn good as far as color and contrast.

I wouldn’t use it for final color correction, but certainly for field monitoring and even in my secondary suite, it’s outstanding. I would never believe it without seeing it.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

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[Chris Poisson]

Hey Walter,

So I can use this for HD work? And SD as well?

[Walter Biscardi]

[Chris Poisson] “So I can use this for HD work? And SD as well?”

Yep, the Sony recognizes both 720 and 1080i on the HD side via Component and it also recognizes SD via Component, Composite or S-Video. Amazing monitor at such a low cost.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

[Chris Poisson]

Hey Walter,

boy, no kidding, and I was about to drop 2500 on a JVC HDTV monitor, and you could spend 3 times that on others!!!

Thanks buddy!!!

[Walter Biscardi]

[Chris Poisson] “Hey Walter,

boy, no kidding, and I was about to drop 2500 on a JVC HDTV monitor, and you could spend 3 times that on others!!!

Thanks buddy!!!”

You’re welcome. Enjoy and let me know if you like it as much as I do.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters