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Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5"" Recorder/Monitor

Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to your camera with the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5"" Recording Monitor. Featuring a bright 5"" 1920 x 1080 display with 300 cd/m² brightness, it helps you frame and focus your shots with clarity. The monitor offers 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs, allowing you to record video from both professional and consumer cameras in up to 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2 resolution. You can also monitor up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit 48 kHz audio. With firmware update 3.3.1, the USB Type-C port provides a video output for webcam functionality, while also enabling the selection of channels for audio monitoring.

The Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G 5"" features an SDXC/SDHC memory card slot for recording video to a single UHS-I SD card. The USB Type-C port allows for configuring and upgrading the monitor, while video is recorded using industry-standard Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD codecs, ensuring high-quality footage and flexible post-production options.

Up to 1080p60 Video

Supports video formats up to 1080p60

Upgrades Older Camera Viewing/Recording

Can be used to upgrade viewing and recording options with older cameras

5"" Touchscreen Display

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

3G-SDI and HDMI Input/Loop-Out

3G-SDI and HDMI input ports with loop-through outputs provide compatibility with a variety of cameras and wireless video receivers

3D LUT Support

3D LUT support for customised viewing

1080p USB Webcam Output

Sends a streaming-friendly 1080p video signal to your computer, enabling the use of your connected camera as a webcam

Tally Light

A tally light on top of the monitor indicates it is operating and recording

Metadata Entry

Direct metadata entry

SD Card Slot

Single SD card slot for ProRes recording

Selectable Audio Monitoring

Ability to select which audio channels you are monitoring

Power Options

Power the monitor using the included 12V power adapter or the separately available Sony L-Series type batteries on the dual battery slots

Multiple Language Displays

Choose from 11 languages for easier use of on-screen text displays and menu options:

  • English
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Turkish

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
DISPLAY
  
   
Panel Type
LCD
Display Size
5.0" / 12.7 cm
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:09
Viewing Angle
Horizontal: 135°
Touchscreen
Yes
Maximum Brightness
300 nits / cd/m2
Colour Support
16.7 Million Colours
Pixels Per Inch (ppi)
441 ppi
Colour Gamut
100% Rec. 709
LUT Support
Yes
Image Controls
Anamorphic De-Squeeze, Blue Only, False Colour, Focus Peaking, Histogram, Image Flip, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Parade, Screen Markers, Vectorscope, Waveform, Zebra
   
INPUTS / OUTPUTS
  
   
Video I/O
1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Input
1x Micro BNC (3G-SDI) Input
1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
1x Micro BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1x USB-C (Unspecified Signal) Output
Embedded Audio
HDMI: 8-Channel
SDI: 16-Channel
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Built-In Speaker
Mono
Power I/O
1x Barrel Input
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
   
FORMAT SUPPORT
  
   
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
Timecode Support
Yes
   
RECORDING
  
   
Encoding Formats
Up to 1920 x 1080
ProRes 422, 422 HQ, LT, Proxy 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps
DNxHD 45, 45 MXF, 145, 145 MXF, 220x, 220x MXF 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps
Maximum Audio Tracks
16
Metadata Tagging
Yes
   
POWER
  
   
Input Power
12 VDC
Battery Type
2x L-Series
   
MOUNTING
  
   
Mounting
3x 1/4"-20 Female (Top)
3x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
   
GENERAL
  
   
Operating Conditions
32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C up to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C 
Material of Construction
Aluminium
Dimensions
14.81 x 8.99 x 3.66 cm
Weight
0.410 kg


* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice.

  • Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5" Recorder/Monitor
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