The latest gear, tried & tested in the field
W elcome to TEST SPACE, our new review series that puts kit into the hands of real DOPs in real-world production environments for a tried and tested appraisal that you can trust. Each month, our panel of working cinematographers will put a carefully selected product through its paces, sharing honest, useful feedback on how it performs under the pressures of an actual shoot. To launch the series, we asked Joshua Ighodaro to test three different reference monitors across a variety of workflows. With nearly a decade of experience in the camera department on blockbuster features like The Marvels and The Batman , Josh has since made his mark as a cinematographer on other acclaimed shorts and music videos. His recent work includes the documentary Red Soil , nominated at Aesthetica Short and Norwich Film Festivals, the Sony-backed sci-fi short Hestia and Cannes-screened The Return of the Screw . Currently working on a feature film due to shoot later this year, Josh knows exactly what’s needed from gear on set. Over the course of his testing, Josh worked with the Flanders Scientific XMP270 QD-OLED, EIZO ColorEdge CG2700X and Atomos Sumo 19SE – each offering distinct strengths and aimed at different parts of the market. He evaluated build quality, image fidelity, workflow integration and everyday usability: on the pages ahead, you can read his insights into where each monitor shines, who they’re best suited for and whether they’re worth the investment when you’re building your kit!
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