Key Features:
- 1920 x 1080 5" Touchscreen LCD
- HDMI & 3G-SDI Video Inputs
- Records up to 1080p60 Video
- USB Type-C Webcam Video Output
- Stores to 1 x SDXC/SDHC Memory Card
- Loop-Through Video Outputs
- Waveform, Vectorscope & Histogram
- Focus Peaking, False Color & Zebra
- 11 x Display Language Options
- Dual Sony L-Series Type Battery Slots
Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to your camera with the Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5" Recording Monitor from Blackmagic Design. It features a bright 5" 1920 x 1080 display with 300 cd/m² brightness to help you frame and focus your shots, and it provides 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording the video output from professional and consumer cameras. You can monitor and record video resolutions up to 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2 and up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit 48 kHz audio. Firmware update 3.3.1 adds a video output via the USB Type-C port that can be used to convert your connected camera for webcam use. It also enables you to select channels for audio monitoring.
The Video Assist 3G 5" records to an SDXC/SDHC memory card using a single UHS-I SD card slot. Use the USB Type-C port to record for configuring and upgrading the monitor. Video is recorded using industry-standard Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD codecs.
This monitor's touchscreen interface enables you to adjust settings and access monitoring features such as histogram, waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, and many more scopes and exposure tools. There is also a tally light on top of the monitor to indicate it is operating and recording. Choose from 11 languages for easier use of on-screen text displays and menu options. Power the monitor using the included 12V power adapter or using separately available Sony L-Series type batteries on the dual battery slots.
Up to 1080p60 Video
Upgrades Older Camera Viewing/Recording
5" Touchscreen Display
3G-SDI and HDMI Input/Loop-Out
3D LUT Support
1080p USB Webcam Output
Metadata Entry
SD Card Slot
Image Display Tools
Waveform and Vectorscope
Selectable Audio Monitoring
Minimum macOS System Requirements
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- USB 2.0 port for updates
Minimum Windows System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
- USB 2.0 port
Supported Languages
- English
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Turkish
Technical Specifications:
Panel Type |
LCD |
Display Size |
5.0" / 12.7 cm |
Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
Viewing Angle |
Horizontal: 135° |
Touchscreen |
Yes |
Maximum Brightness |
300 cd/m2 |
Pixels Per Inch (ppi) |
441 ppi |
Color Gamut |
100% Rec. 709 |
Real-Time LUT Monitoring |
SDR |
Image Controls |
Anamorphic De-Squeeze, Blue Only, False Color, Focus Peaking, Histogram, Image Flip, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Parade, Screen Markers, Vectorscope, Waveform, Zebra |
Wi-Fi |
None |
Video |
1 x HDMI Type A Input 1 x Micro BNC (3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI) Input 1 x HDMI Type A Output 1 x Micro BNC (3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI) Output 1 x USB Type-C Output |
HDCP Support |
Yes |
Embedded Audio |
HDMI: 8-Channel SDI: 16-Channel |
Audio |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output |
Built-In Speaker |
1 |
Power |
1 x Barrel Input |
Video Format |
SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 YUV) 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 576i: 50 480i: 59.94 HDMI (10-Bit) 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 576i: 50 480i: 59.94 |
Pulldown Conversion |
None |
Camera Trigger |
None |
Pre-Roll Record |
None |
Encoding Formats |
Up to 1920 x 1080 ProRes 422, 422 HQ, LT, Proxy 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD 145, 145 MXF, 220x, 220x MXF, 45, 45 MXF 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps |
Maximum Audio Tracks |
16 |
Recording Media |
1 x SDXC (UHS-I) |
Metadata Tagging |
Yes |
Phantom Power |
None |
Battery Type |
2 x L-Series |
Mounting |
6 x 1/4"-20 Female |
Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity |
0 to 90% |
Storage Temperature |
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C |
Material of Construction |
Aluminum |
Dimensions |
5.83 x 3.54 x 1.44" / 14.81 x 8.99 x 3.66 cm |
Weight |
14.46 oz / 410 g |
Warranty Length |
Limited 1-Year Warranty |
In the Box:
- Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5" Recorder/Monitor
- Blackmagic Design Power Supply for Video Assist
- Limited 1-Year Warranty