IBC 2017: Atomos Sumo19M HDR Production Monitor for $1,995
By Jim Bask
Atomos today launches the Sumo19M, an affordable high-brightness production monitor with HDR capabilities, 3D LUTs and touch control. Priced at just, $1,995 US, the new Sumo 19M is perfect for professional film and video shooters wanting to up their game on set, without breaking the bank. Sumo 19M is a monitor-only variant of the Sumo 19 launched at NAB earlier in the year. The new Sumo19M is optimised for monitoring, with a reconfigured user interface and dual SDI inputs for A/B comparison. It shares the same screen, ergonomics and industrial design as its sister model, but without recording, enabling Atomos to offer it at a lower price compared to the current Sumo 19 model, which also offers 4K recording capabilities.
The Sumo19M has a daylight-viewable 1920 x 1080 IPS screen capable of stunning 1200 nit brightness, combined with the ability to display a wide range of 4K and HD sources. The Sumo19M features 10-bit processing coupled with Atomos’ unique AtomHDR engine for easy and accurate HDR monitoring.
You can easily set optimal exposure when exposing for Rec.709 or HDR material. There is a comprehensive set of manufacturer-specific Log gamma settings pre-installed and multiple custom LUTs for creative looks can be stored and displayed on the Sumo19M. These LUTs are loaded via a standard 2.5 inch drive placed in an Atomos Master Caddy….[continue reading]