Reference Monitor for 4K Content

4K with no end in sight—at the beginning of 2014, Canon will release the first reference monitor for 4K resolution with 4,096 x 2560 pixels on a 30-inch LCD display.
A large black monitor with a control panel in front.

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With this resolution, according to Canon, the DP-V3010 preview monitor enables true DCI 4K with an aspect ratio of up to 16:10. The IPS LCD panel is said to be capable of 10-bit and up to 60 Hz; in addition, the five color gamut standards SMPTE-C, EBU, ITU-R, BT.709, DCI and AdobeRGB are supported.

In addition, Canon Log Gamma is intended to be supported natively by the monitor so that footage from the Canon C300/500 camera can be viewed with a suitable LUT.

You can find all further technical details about the Canon DP-V3010 here.

Anyone who values a good 4K viewing option has to dig deep into their pockets: According to DVInfo, the monitor is expected to be available for around 40,000 dollars in the first quarter of the new year.

You can find all further information about Canon’s DP-V3010 reference display here.

Image: Shot Canon website