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PIXEL PERFECT A new function in the CG3100X lets you scan any pixel on the screen
T he new EIZO ColorEdge CG3100X was tried in a controlled test room environment with a model, lighting and props to gain a realistic and diverse image and put the monitor to the test. The footage was shot on an ARRI ALEXA 35 – a camera known for its top- class colour capabilities and dynamic range at 4.6K 3:2 open gate in ARRIRAW on ZEISS Supreme Primes. Given the monitor’s primary focus is a post-production display, a live feed was foregone in favour of ingesting the footage into DaVinci Resolve, testing the monitor’s integration into a colour management workflow – and the results were breathtaking! For those familiar with other monitors in the EIZO ColorEdge range, the CG3100X presents itself as a sleek desktop monitor, with an impressive 30.5-inch 4K HDR display. The CG3100X has the same
DISPLAY PERFORMANCE The performance of the 30.5-inch 4K DCI HDR display is class leading. EIZO has invested significant R&D into the panel, which offers a high brightness of 500 cd/ m², up from 350 cd/m² in the CG319X. The monitor renders images with incredible detail in 4K. Couple this display with the image output of the ALEXA 35 (or any high-end cinema camera) and you are guaranteed accurate results. Highlights render beautifully and, due to the 1800:1 contrast ratio, the monitor retains detail in shadows and true blacks: a must-have quality. The CG3100X also supports the hybrid log-gamma (HLG) transfer function (a returning feature) and the perceptual quantisation (PQ) curve. All of this culminates in rendering images as close to the human eye as possible, when compared to standard dynamic range. Impressive.
punched metal and honeycomb back panels as other monitors in the range, which keep the display running cool while also adding a premium finish. The monitor housing is made of 85% recycled plastic, which flexes when lifted out of the packaging, so handling it with care via the moulded handhold is advised. This is an admirable environmentally conscious decision that ties into the company’s broader ethos around sustainability. The £4176 (excl. VAT) price tag may initially feel a little steep, but that feeling evaporates when you start evaluating the monitor's performance. When powering the monitor, using the familiar capacitive touch buttons, you’re greeted with a lo-fi menu system that is clearly focused on function, allowing you to select input, general menu settings and colour profiles.
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