Mega 22S4 22“ Horizontal/Vertical Multi-View Production Monitor, 1500nits 3*4K60 + 3*3G-SDI Inputs Broadcast Monitor
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I am absolutely loving my Mega 22S4 monitor. I have used it on multicam shoots where I was feeding a combination of HDMI and SDI signals into the monitor and it handled everything flawlessly. The image quality and brightness are just right. I have used it in vertical orientation with three source cameras and my clients were very impressed! I bought this monitor to replace my 21-inch Flanders Scientific monitor that cost $3500 when I bought it 20 years ago. Here are a few things of note on the OSEE Mega 22S4 monitor.
The build quality is really impressive for a monitor with these features in this price range. Kudos to OSEE for that. The top handle is perfectly placed and folds out of the way when you’re not using it. I appreciate having my choice of V-mount and Gold Mount battery plates straight out of the box. It is noticably heavier than my Flanders but it’s not a problem.
I wish the timecode display was larger and could be moved around on the screen. It’s quite small and seems to be locked to one position.
The included VESA mount cannot be tilted, so if you use it on a C-Stand. It is what it is. There are some nice solutions if you want to replace it with something that can tilt and even rotate the monitor into a vertical position. I bought a solution called the Matthews Monitor Mount that works very well. It cost about $200. The one I really wanted was the adicam VESA Mount for 5/8" Baby Pin with Landscape/Portrait Positioning. It cost $360 so I decided to try the Mattews first and it suits me just fine. The adicam has the added feature of pivoting the screen 90º without having to remove it from the stand. The Matthews requires you to physically lift the monitor off the stand and rotate it yourself.
I bought the optional OSEE screen protector which is a piece of clear acrylic that mounts with screws onto the front of the monitor. While I appreciate the idea of protecting the screen, it comes at a steep price. There is a lot of glare on the screen protector so I really only want to use it when I put the monitor away in a case. It’s not good for viewing during a shoot. Instead of screwing the screen protector into the monitor as you’re supposed to, I have mounted my screen protector using velcro. That way I can keep it on for shipping and quickly remove it when I’m on set.
The menus are a little difficult for me to navigate and keep straight. I find them a little confusing. The joystick interface is the right way to go but I can never seem to remember whether to click a certain direction or rotate the knob on top. It’s a little hard to get right on the first try. I’m hoping that future firmware updates will help make things a little better.
The last thing is a note about the custom foam that the monitor ships in. It’s made to fit a Pelican 1600 case. While this is a nice idea, I have decided that it doesn’t work for me. I like to keep my VESA mount attached to the monitor when I put it back in the case and I would need to hand cut some of the foam away in order to make it fit. I also like to keep a couple of 25-foot SDI cables and HDMI cables in the case with my monitor. You simply can’t do that with the included custom cut foam.
All in all, I would rate this monitor a 9 out of 10. It’s an incredible value and very nicely made.
The multi view options are amazing but they took a step backwards with a few tools - mainly false color and the ease of turning a LUT on and off. If you just need the multi view get it. It’s great for that. For DP tools use a different one of their monitors.
I was skeptical at first. Upon turning on the screen, it was purple, but after warming up for the first time its fine. Colors look great, options in menu are great. One minor request is to match my megamon 15s contrast ratio there is the slightest dip but i dont think any one will notice
This is an excellent high bright monitor for directors who want to stay close to the camera and doesn’t want tent or 4x4 over on top of it. Its large screen and high bright make it extremely practical for on set monitoring. The new 22S4 supports multiple camera inputs, including vertical viewing, making it one of the most efficient and affordable options when working with two or more cameras.
It has proven capable of replacing much more expensive smallHD24” monitor in multi camera setups. Directors appreciate being able to step away from the main video village, stand right next to the camera operators, and still watch the action on a large display, rather than relying on smaller 7” monitors like the 703, which require constant toggling between cameras or setting up multiple units that can become awkward and bulky.
Overall, the monitor is very portable, sturdy, and clearly built with quality in mind.
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I am absolutely loving my Mega 22S4 monitor. I have used it on multicam shoots where I was feeding a combination of HDMI and SDI signals into the monitor and it handled everything flawlessly. The image quality and brightness are just right. I have used it in vertical orientation with three source cameras and my clients were very impressed! I bought this monitor to replace my 21-inch Flanders Scientific monitor that cost $3500 when I bought it 20 years ago. Here are a few things of note on the OSEE Mega 22S4 monitor.
The build quality is really impressive for a monitor with these features in this price range. Kudos to OSEE for that. The top handle is perfectly placed and folds out of the way when you’re not using it. I appreciate having my choice of V-mount and Gold Mount battery plates straight out of the box. It is noticably heavier than my Flanders but it’s not a problem.
I wish the timecode display was larger and could be moved around on the screen. It’s quite small and seems to be locked to one position.
The included VESA mount cannot be tilted, so if you use it on a C-Stand. It is what it is. There are some nice solutions if you want to replace it with something that can tilt and even rotate the monitor into a vertical position. I bought a solution called the Matthews Monitor Mount that works very well. It cost about $200. The one I really wanted was the adicam VESA Mount for 5/8" Baby Pin with Landscape/Portrait Positioning. It cost $360 so I decided to try the Mattews first and it suits me just fine. The adicam has the added feature of pivoting the screen 90º without having to remove it from the stand. The Matthews requires you to physically lift the monitor off the stand and rotate it yourself.
I bought the optional OSEE screen protector which is a piece of clear acrylic that mounts with screws onto the front of the monitor. While I appreciate the idea of protecting the screen, it comes at a steep price. There is a lot of glare on the screen protector so I really only want to use it when I put the monitor away in a case. It’s not good for viewing during a shoot. Instead of screwing the screen protector into the monitor as you’re supposed to, I have mounted my screen protector using velcro. That way I can keep it on for shipping and quickly remove it when I’m on set.
The menus are a little difficult for me to navigate and keep straight. I find them a little confusing. The joystick interface is the right way to go but I can never seem to remember whether to click a certain direction or rotate the knob on top. It’s a little hard to get right on the first try. I’m hoping that future firmware updates will help make things a little better.
The last thing is a note about the custom foam that the monitor ships in. It’s made to fit a Pelican 1600 case. While this is a nice idea, I have decided that it doesn’t work for me. I like to keep my VESA mount attached to the monitor when I put it back in the case and I would need to hand cut some of the foam away in order to make it fit. I also like to keep a couple of 25-foot SDI cables and HDMI cables in the case with my monitor. You simply can’t do that with the included custom cut foam.
All in all, I would rate this monitor a 9 out of 10. It’s an incredible value and very nicely made.
The multi view options are amazing but they took a step backwards with a few tools - mainly false color and the ease of turning a LUT on and off. If you just need the multi view get it. It’s great for that. For DP tools use a different one of their monitors.
I was skeptical at first. Upon turning on the screen, it was purple, but after warming up for the first time its fine. Colors look great, options in menu are great. One minor request is to match my megamon 15s contrast ratio there is the slightest dip but i dont think any one will notice
This is an excellent high bright monitor for directors who want to stay close to the camera and doesn’t want tent or 4x4 over on top of it. Its large screen and high bright make it extremely practical for on set monitoring. The new 22S4 supports multiple camera inputs, including vertical viewing, making it one of the most efficient and affordable options when working with two or more cameras.
It has proven capable of replacing much more expensive smallHD24” monitor in multi camera setups. Directors appreciate being able to step away from the main video village, stand right next to the camera operators, and still watch the action on a large display, rather than relying on smaller 7” monitors like the 703, which require constant toggling between cameras or setting up multiple units that can become awkward and bulky.
Overall, the monitor is very portable, sturdy, and clearly built with quality in mind.
