OSEE has updated the Megamon 15 15.4″ Production Monitor with a 1000-nit brightness display and the ability to color calibrate with OSEE software and a color calibration puck.
The OSEE Megamon 15 is a stated 10-bit monitor. It uses 8+2 FRC to simulate 10bit. In most cases, at smaller sizes, the user can’t tell the difference between the two, but the 8+FRC is much less expensive while visually simulating a 10-bit image.
A new feature is the monitor can be hardware calibrated using an i1Display and included software. This is great, especially in this price range.
OSEE Megamon 15 Key features
- 1450:1 Contrast Ratio
- 178×178 degree viewing angle
- 800nits
- Includes Travel Case that is also a hood
- SDI and HDMI
- Cheese Plate for mounting devices such as wireless video systems
- Assist tools
- 10-bit (8+2FRC)
Megamon 15 Kit Includes:
- OSEE Megamon 15 Monitor
- A case that doubles as a hood
- V-mount or AB Battery Plate option
- C-stand Adapter
- Cheese Plate
- Desktop Stand Feet
- Power Cable
Specifications
Display
- Panel Size: 15.4inch
- Resolution: 1920X1200
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Brightness: 1000nits
- Backlight: White LED
- Backlight Life(Hrs): 20000(Min.)
- Contrast: 1450:1
- Color Depth: 1.073G
Inputs
3G/HD/SD-SDI: BNC× 2
SD
480i60
576i50
HD
720p24/23.98 p25 p30/29.97 p50 p60/59.94
1080sf24/23.98 sf25 sf29.97 sf30
1080i60/59.94 i50 i60/59.94 i50 i60/59.94
1080p24/23.98 p25 p30/29.97
3G
1080i50 i60/59.94
1080p24/23.98 p25 p30/29.97 p50 p60/59.94
3G-2K
1080sf24/23.98 sf25 sf29.97 sf30
1080p24/23.98 p25 p30/29.97/48/47.95 p50 p60/59.94
VIDEO: BNC× 1
NTSC
PAL
HDMI: HDMI×1
720p50 p60/59.94
1080sf24/23.98 sf25 sf29.97 sf30
1080i50 i60/59.94
1080p24/23.98 p25 p30/29.97
Output
- 3G/HD/SD-SDI : BNC ×1 （Check the support signal format in input section）
- Audio: 3.5mm Jack (Headphone) & Speaker
Data I/O
USB Slot: 3DLUT upload and Firmware Upgrade
Remote: 2.5mm Jack
You can download the full owner’s manual if you are interested in it.
The 15″ size of the OSEE Megamon 15 is a nice balance between a camera and a director’s monitor. Obviously, you wouldn’t mount this 15.4″ monitor on a camera, but it will, as a camera operator, be great to have on set very close by. I like 7″ monitors a lot. They are much better than a small 5″ that is just a little bigger than what you already have on a cinema camera or hybrid. Stepping up to a bigger size like a 15.4″ interests me a lot.
The OSEE Megamon has a stated 1000nits and is HDR. It’s an HD monitor. You need to feed it an HD signal as it will not downconvert a UHD signal. The SDI can handle 10/12-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YCC.
The OSEE Megamon 15 comes with a case that is also a hood for outdoor use. I like the idea of this convertible design. You can mount the monitor on a stand with the case attached. Also included are removable feet for desktop use.
On-Board Tools
- Waveform
- Vectorscope
- Histogram
- False Color
- Zebra
- Focus Assist
- Peaking
- Anamorphic
- Blue Only
- IMD Display
The updated OSEE Megamon 15 looks like an interesting monitor that ticks a lot of boxes for users looking for a compact field monitor that potentially could be used for post-production use if the color is accurate and can be calibrated. It’s packed with pro-level features at a very competitive price.
1000nits should work fine with the included hood for outdoor use however I feel you need more than 1000nits for true outdoor use in the sun.
Something you don’t usually see is an updated version selling for a lower price. The OSEE Megamon 15 now retails for $899.00, down from the original price of $1,199.
