TV Logic VFM-056 5.6" HD LCD Monitor Group Buy

DP6-SDI the TV logic Looks SOOOO much more like it should. The DP6 while great, the image looks over sharpened, and plasticky to me. The TV logic looks like a 5" version of my old BTLH900a. just great. I was shocked when i looked at it at Abel yesterday. It clipped whites where the Sony broadcast monitor clipped whites and its black level was appropriate for a panel of its price.
 
Strange, I find the image on my DP6 to be extremely pleasing. Wouldn't use those characteristics to describe it at all. No the DP1, that's a different story.
 
The size has been the main thing holding me back. I've found the difference between the 5" and 7" RED LCDs to be substantial, so I've been hesitant to jump on the otherwise attractive TV Logic.
 
dcarstens said:
The size has been the main thing holding me back. I've found the difference between the 5" and 7" RED LCDs to be substantial, so I've been hesitant to jump on the otherwise attractive TV Logic.
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Same here.

Probably why I am considering the FSI 7" instead.
 
Maybe i need to update my SmallHD? I think its very ok. Not "OH MY GOD that what it should be like!" when i saw the TVlogic.
 
Matt, the FSI 7" has a great feature set, especially scopes, but the red peaking focus assist is terrible due to a slow processor. It lags, isn't on the actual transition, but delayed. I prefer a 7-8" monitor and love the TV Logic 7", but resolution is better on the 5.6" by TV Logic and Small HD, and the size and weight are perfect for AF100's and DSLR's. I find the 5.6" size to be more useful than I thought it would be, a big step above the built-in LCD in the AF100, especially in pixel to pixel mode or zoom mode, which of course is not an option with the AF100 LCD and EVF.

TV Logic 7" is $2500, FSI 7" is $2000, the TV Logic and Small HD price points are so much lower, as are battery and charger options compared to V-Mount or Anton/Bauer that the smaller size is pretty much a non-issue, even though the user interface of those 7" models is superior due to all the direct button feature access. I've said it many times, for $1350, the TV Logic WFM-056WP really is a compelling product. Timur has seen what they are known for--color, scaling, almost a CRT like quality relative to other LCD's.
 
Dino said:
Matt, the FSI 7" has a great feature set, especially scopes, but the red peaking focus assist is terrible due to a slow processor. It lags, isn't on the actual transition, but delayed. I prefer a 7-8" monitor and love the TV Logic 7", but resolution is better on the 5.6" by TV Logic and Small HD, and the size and weight are perfect for AF100's and DSLR's. I find the 5.6" size to be more useful than I thought it would be, a big step above the built-in LCD in the AF100, especially in pixel to pixel mode or zoom mode, which of course is not an option with the AF100 LCD and EVF.

TV Logic 7" is $2500, FSI 7" is $2000, the TV Logic and Small HD price points are so much lower, as are battery and charger options compared to V-Mount or Anton/Bauer that the smaller size is pretty much a non-issue, even though the user interface of those 7" models is superior due to all the direct button feature access. I've said it many times, for $1350, the TV Logic WFM-056WP really is a compelling product. Timur has seen what they are known for--color, scaling, almost a CRT like quality relative to other LCD's.
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Yes absolutely, it looks stunning.


EDIT: OK, the TV logic is still stunning with a far better roll off from the 15IRE range to 0IRE black. After some fiddling, and reducing the sharpness to 0, and adjusting the oddly setup stock configuration, i got the SMALLHD to look very good. Good enough, that i wont sell it off. But if i were in the position to buy again, i would Still get the TVlogic. The Small HD has a weird quirk in the low grey-> black levels.
 
I may have missed it somewhere in this thread, but does anyone have advice on accessories for the WP? I guess the sun shade sucks, but how about the case, the ballhead, etc?
 
I was shooting the past two days with our two AF100's, using the TV Logic 5.6" on-board on one of them(the other camera was dedicated to a Glidecam). After working with it for two days, my AC says to me, "is there anything this monitor won't do?" I can't think of anything yet. I was using the zoom at 60%, positioned where I needed it for critical focus, waveform, markers, focus in red, watching embedded TC and audio levels. Also looked at "Luma Check" false color that let me move the colors to a percentage level I liked, ie; yellow for flesh. It worked well for green screen lighting as well, and of course highlights. There's a lot of power packed into a 1/2 lb. package!
 
Does anyone have insight into proper picture settings for the tv logic when calibrated to the AF100 color bars?

at the stock zeroed-out settings, the monitor looks flat and de-saturated.
 
george su said:
Does anyone have insight into proper picture settings for the tv logic when calibrated to the AF100 color bars?

at the stock zeroed-out settings, the monitor looks flat and de-saturated.
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I'm running chroma at +7, and have put contrast at +7 as well, depending on ambient light.

I have called this out to the US distributor, as I don't think +7 should be a normal chroma setting.
 
Running +7 chroma as well. Usually -1 brightness, contrast depends on situation. You should calibrate it to your specific environment, though
 
thanks, chroma +7 looks good. how are y'all judging where to put contrast? normally i look for the "bloom" from the super white, but the monitor doesn't really do that.
 
I called Dave at Vidkey to order a VFM-056WP. He said he didn't have one in stock but could get me one in a few days. When I told him I had a shoot this weekend, he drove over to my house and dropped off his demo so I could have one for the shoot! Is that service or what? He's a great guy and I am really grateful for that kind of service and consideration. Thanks, Dave!
 
hscully said:
I called Dave at Vidkey to order a VFM-056WP. He said he didn't have one in stock but could get me one in a few days. When I told him I had a shoot this weekend, he drove over to my house and dropped off his demo so I could have one for the shoot! Is that service or what? He's a great guy and I am really grateful for that kind of service and consideration. Thanks, Dave!
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It's all about customer service. I wish more companies would go that extra mile to get your business. A little can go a long way. Three cheers for Dave at Vidkey!
 
Has there been any breathings from the distributor or TV Logic about an ETA on when they will be rolling in the 2x gain adjustment functionality into the vectorscope?
 
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