Justin Quinn
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Just got the new Sony PVM A-250 OLED and I thought I might share my initial thoughts....
I've had all the previous Sony OLEDs, and I must admit that I'm a big fan... I had the first PVM 2541 OLED, which I bought in August of 2012. Then I upgraded to the A-Series last May, 2013. Once I went OLED, there simply was no going back.
I'm really impressed with the latest iteration too. I was shocked when I lifted the box it came in because I really wasn't expecting it to be so light. It weighs in at 13.3lbs, which is less than half of the last one, PVM 2541A, and it's noticeably thinner than previous versions, 40% thinner according to Sony.
This is a big deal for those of us who work on set as DITs and freelancer colorists because we're constantly schlepping around our gear. A weight drop of this size is really something. I can effortlessly lift the new PVM with one hand, and I'm no muscle man.
Further, it has a new handle on the top which makes it even easier to lift and move around. So far, moving it around my workstation has been a breeze.
It also comes with a welcomed two SDI outs, which makes on set workflows with VTR and camera a hell of a lot easier... just one less thing to worry about. Also, the SDI ports are built into the set, as opposed to protruding out like with the previous versions, which is a smarter design.
The menus and scopes have seen enhancements too, but nothing too dramatic, IMO. They're better organized, clearer, etc... However, I never really use the scopes, I prefer external scopes so it's really a non-issue for me.
As far as I know, there have been no screen technology enhancements. For the most part, its just functionality and mobility improvements. The viewing angle is excellent, as with all the A-Series. The blacks are the only true blacks you'll ever see in a video monitor. The sharpness and clarity of the image are the best I have ever seen and I work with all types of monitors on a daily basis.
I must admit that these functionality and mobiliyt enhancements go a long way with me... and my back! I'm definitely a proponent fo the "thinner/lighter" design school. I'm always looking to shrink my DIT/Color grading kit. I'm even thinking of buying the 17" version for an ultraportable DIT kit for on location work.
From what I understand after speaking with Sony representatives, there is a custom Pelican case in the works that should be out in February. I'm excited to see that, however, I think I may go the Tenba route for the simple reason that I want the absolute lightest case possible.
My last A&J case for the Sony PVM 2541A weighed 40lbs, plus another 25lbs for the monitor. It was murder. So I bought an 8lb Tenba case and haven't looked back since.
I'll have it professionally calibrated in a few days with a Klein K-10A and a PR650 so I'll let you know how the out-of-the-box calibration is.
Sorry not to give a balanced review. I've only had it a day and I haven't found any faults yet, but I will update in a couple days once I get it calibrated and have a little more time with it.
jq
I've had all the previous Sony OLEDs, and I must admit that I'm a big fan... I had the first PVM 2541 OLED, which I bought in August of 2012. Then I upgraded to the A-Series last May, 2013. Once I went OLED, there simply was no going back.
I'm really impressed with the latest iteration too. I was shocked when I lifted the box it came in because I really wasn't expecting it to be so light. It weighs in at 13.3lbs, which is less than half of the last one, PVM 2541A, and it's noticeably thinner than previous versions, 40% thinner according to Sony.
This is a big deal for those of us who work on set as DITs and freelancer colorists because we're constantly schlepping around our gear. A weight drop of this size is really something. I can effortlessly lift the new PVM with one hand, and I'm no muscle man.
Further, it has a new handle on the top which makes it even easier to lift and move around. So far, moving it around my workstation has been a breeze.
It also comes with a welcomed two SDI outs, which makes on set workflows with VTR and camera a hell of a lot easier... just one less thing to worry about. Also, the SDI ports are built into the set, as opposed to protruding out like with the previous versions, which is a smarter design.
The menus and scopes have seen enhancements too, but nothing too dramatic, IMO. They're better organized, clearer, etc... However, I never really use the scopes, I prefer external scopes so it's really a non-issue for me.
As far as I know, there have been no screen technology enhancements. For the most part, its just functionality and mobility improvements. The viewing angle is excellent, as with all the A-Series. The blacks are the only true blacks you'll ever see in a video monitor. The sharpness and clarity of the image are the best I have ever seen and I work with all types of monitors on a daily basis.
I must admit that these functionality and mobiliyt enhancements go a long way with me... and my back! I'm definitely a proponent fo the "thinner/lighter" design school. I'm always looking to shrink my DIT/Color grading kit. I'm even thinking of buying the 17" version for an ultraportable DIT kit for on location work.
From what I understand after speaking with Sony representatives, there is a custom Pelican case in the works that should be out in February. I'm excited to see that, however, I think I may go the Tenba route for the simple reason that I want the absolute lightest case possible.
My last A&J case for the Sony PVM 2541A weighed 40lbs, plus another 25lbs for the monitor. It was murder. So I bought an 8lb Tenba case and haven't looked back since.
I'll have it professionally calibrated in a few days with a Klein K-10A and a PR650 so I'll let you know how the out-of-the-box calibration is.
Sorry not to give a balanced review. I've only had it a day and I haven't found any faults yet, but I will update in a couple days once I get it calibrated and have a little more time with it.
jq