New TV Logic VFM-056WP

Nick Wilcox-Brown · March 29th, 2011, 04:33 PM

Hi Steve,

I just found that in the specs too. Alittle restrictive, especially here in PAL land. I gather though from other forums the TVLogic are quite interactive at updating firmware, so we may see an improvement?

On the other hand the panel is so good that I'm not too worried.

Charles Papert · March 29th, 2011, 09:41 PM

I wouldn't say it eliminates the use of those monitors. I looked at the output of the TV Logic on a Panasonic 17" at Abel Cine and while I imagine a 1080 output would be better, it was still quite sharp. I would go so far as to say that most people (even those who consider themselves critical in that area) would have identified it as a 720p image without prompting.

Still--it's a drawback, and enough of one that I haven't picked up one of these monitors yet. Waiting to see what happens--and realistically, hoping that the HDMI to HD-SDI conversion won't be part of my workflow much longer.

Leonard Levy · April 7th, 2011, 09:45 PM

Is the SDI output only 720 if you are translating from HDMI or even if you are looping through the SDI ports with a 1080 signal.

I just bought one of these 2nd hand. How do I know what the latest firmware is supposed to be and how do I update it?

Garrett Low · April 11th, 2011, 01:24 PM

Hi Leonard, Where did you find on second hand? Can you give me some insight as to how you like it? I'm considering getting one and if I could find a good used one I'd prefer that.

Thanks,
Garrett

March 29th, 2011, 04:33 PM	#16
Nick Wilcox-Brown Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 231	Re: New TV Logic VFM-056WP Hi Steve, I just found that in the specs too. Alittle restrictive, especially here in PAL land. I gather though from other forums the TVLogic are quite interactive at updating firmware, so we may see an improvement? On the other hand the panel is so good that I'm not too worried. __________________ Nick Wilcox-Brown, Film-maker and Photographer https://nickwb.com https://wildphotographer.co.uk

March 29th, 2011, 09:41 PM	#17
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Re: New TV Logic VFM-056WP I wouldn't say it eliminates the use of those monitors. I looked at the output of the TV Logic on a Panasonic 17" at Abel Cine and while I imagine a 1080 output would be better, it was still quite sharp. I would go so far as to say that most people (even those who consider themselves critical in that area) would have identified it as a 720p image without prompting. Still--it's a drawback, and enough of one that I haven't picked up one of these monitors yet. Waiting to see what happens--and realistically, hoping that the HDMI to HD-SDI conversion won't be part of my workflow much longer. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

April 7th, 2011, 09:45 PM	#18
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	Re: New TV Logic VFM-056WP Is the SDI output only 720 if you are translating from HDMI or even if you are looping through the SDI ports with a 1080 signal. I just bought one of these 2nd hand. How do I know what the latest firmware is supposed to be and how do I update it?

April 11th, 2011, 01:24 PM	#19
Garrett Low Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 1,774	Re: New TV Logic VFM-056WP Hi Leonard, Where did you find on second hand? Can you give me some insight as to how you like it? I'm considering getting one and if I could find a good used one I'd prefer that. Thanks, Garrett __________________ Garrett Low www.GLowMediaProductions.com