EIZO Releases CS2740-X for photographers and videographers

Videographers want to see their material in the full 4K UHD resolution, while photographers wish to preview the full sharpness of their printed images on the monitor. The ColorEdge CS2740X from EIZO fulfills both these requirements down to a tee. An ultra-sharp monitor display is guaranteed with 3840 x 2160 pixels, which corresponds to a detail resolution of 164 PPI.

The CS2740 released in October 2019 in now updated with the CS2740-X, this derivative of the 27-inch 4K modeland offers HDR input characteristics of both "Hybrid Log Gamma method" for broadcasting and "PQ method" for distribution and movie production. In addition, a variety of color modes for video production that reproduce the color gamut and gamma specified by international standards, such as '' DCI-P3 '' which is a digital cinema standard and '' BT.2020 '' which is a color standard for 4K / 8K broadcasting. This actually can be switched with the button on the front of the main unit.

The color gamut covers 91% of DCI-P3 and 99% of Adobe RGB, and also supports the BT.2020 color gamut, which is the color standard for 4K / 8K broadcasting. In addition, USB Type-C connection that can transmit video signals and USB signals and power supply (60 W) to a PC with one cable, and “ColorNavigator 7” that can perform hardware calibration in just one and a half minutes (free software/sensor Is sold separately).

The liquid crystal panel has anti-glare IPS, the viewing angle is 178 ° horizontally / vertically, the brightness is rather low at 350cd/㎡, the contrast ratio is 1,000: 1, and the response speed is 1ms. The body size is 638mm wide, 265mm deep, 404.1-559.1mm high and weighs about 10.3kg. The stand supports -5 to 35 ° tilt, 344 ° swivel, 90 ° pivot, 155mm height adjustment, and VESA mounter has a 100x100mm pitch.

The interface is HDMIx1, DisplayPortx1, USB Type-Cx1, USB hub x2. The product warranty is 5 years, and the non-bright store warranty is provided for 6 months after purchase. As an option, a light-shielding hood that can be attached with one touch is prepared.

The price looks to be something North in reaching 2500 USD/EUR.