Sony preps OLED viewfinder - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 15th Apr 2008, 08:17

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/04...d_viewfinder/1

Sony has unveiled its first pro-level OLED display, an 11" unit designed to be mated with high-definition broadcast cameras.

Krikkit · 15th Apr 2008, 11:58

Exciting stuff, that contrast ratio is definately something to write home about. Wonder how much it is. I suppose because I've asked I can't afford it.

Why are high-end CRT's not suitable for HD content?

johnmustrule · 15th Apr 2008, 21:33

High end CRT's are suitable for HD content but they're expensive and bulky, plus the high end ones are very expensive. OLED displays are compact, less expensive, and offer similar video quality plus they can be mounted on the camera.

LordPyrinc · 15th Apr 2008, 23:00

New technology is always expensive at first. Whether or not this tech eventually becomes cheaper, or dies out leading to better things, innovation is always a good sign.

A5H · 16th Apr 2008, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnmustrule

High end CRT's are suitable for HD content but they're expensive and bulky, plus the high end ones are very expensive. OLED displays are compact, less expensive, and offer similar video quality plus they can be mounted on the camera.

Can high end CRT's get any where near the contrast ratios of OLEDS?
I always assumed the main drawback of a CRT was the contrast on it. I imagine an OLED is more efficient too? So longer battery life etc?

docodine · 16th Apr 2008, 06:19

Seeing as the current Sony XEL-1 11" OLED TV is around $2500, I'm pretty sure that this won't be far off. A store close by us has one on display, and it's pretty amazing. Go and look at one.

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