Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5” 12G HDR

Professional 5-inch HDR monitor and recorder with 12G-SDI, HDMI, a 2500-nit display, ProRes/DNxHR and recording up to Ultra HD 2160p60 on SD cards or an external USB-C disk. It records 12-bit Blackmagic RAW from supported cameras, the P3 display handles HDR10 and HLG, and its brightness keeps it readable even in direct sunlight.

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Product description

Professional 5-inch HDR monitor and recorder with 12G-SDI, HDMI, a 2500-nit display, ProRes/DNxHR and recording up to Ultra HD 2160p60 on SD cards or an external USB-C disk. It records 12-bit Blackmagic RAW from supported cameras, the P3 display handles HDR10 and HLG, and its brightness keeps it readable even in direct sunlight.

HDR monitoring and Ultra HD recording

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR adds accurate monitoring, professional scopes and 10-bit recording up to 2160p60 to any SDI or HDMI camera.

5″ HDR 2500 nits12G-SDI2160p60Blackmagic RAWSD + USB-C2× Sony NP-F

Monitor, recorder and scopes in one

Video Assist connects to any camera with an SDI or HDMI output and replaces a separate monitor, recorder and measuring instrument – on set, in live production and when testing equipment.

Focus and exposure assist

Focus peaking, focus zoom, zebra, false color, histogram and frame guides are switched on directly on the touchscreen.

3D LUTs for monitoring and recording

Loads 17 and 33 point 3D LUTs. The look can be applied for monitoring only or baked into the recorded file.

Webcam output

Over USB-C it appears to a computer as a standard 1080p webcam – for OBS, Zoom, YouTube Live or Skype.

Digital slate and metadata

Swipe from the edge of the screen to open the digital slate; take numbers can increment automatically and the metadata carries over to DaVinci Resolve.

Improve any camera

SDI and HDMI connectivity adds a larger touchscreen, focus assist, zebra, false color, histogram and other tools for confident focus and exposure. Rig the monitor wherever it is most comfortable to see, giving the operator, assistant and director better awareness of the shot.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Improve any camera

Edit-ready files

10-bit Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHR recording provides higher quality than the internal codecs of many cameras, from any camera with an SDI or HDMI output. Files open without transcoding in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro on all common operating systems.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Edit-ready files

Super bright wide-gamut HDR display

2500 nits brightness allows work even outdoors in direct sunlight. The display covers a wide P3 color gamut and supports HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma; the SDI and HDMI inputs detect HDR signals automatically, files are tagged with the correct HDR information and the scopes have HDR graticules.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Super bright wide-gamut HDR display

Blackmagic RAW from supported cameras

The 12G HDR models record 12-bit Blackmagic RAW from supported Canon, Fujifilm, Leica, Nikon, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony and Z CAM cameras. Wide dynamic range is preserved and ISO, white balance and exposure can be changed later in post production; 3D LUTs are stored in the metadata only.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Blackmagic RAW from supported cameras

Scopes always available

Waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade and histogram can be displayed directly on the monitor without a separate measuring instrument – full screen, as a transparent overlay on the picture or with a small picture in picture view in the corner. Ideal for checking camera exposure and signal levels against broadcast standards.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Scopes always available

SD card and external USB-C disk

The recorder writes to UHS-II and UHS-I SD cards and, via the USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 port, also to an external disk or flash drive. An external disk has far more capacity than an SD card, handles high Ultra HD data rates and can be edited from directly without copying files.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – SD card and external USB-C disk

Audio from SDI and HDMI

The 5-inch model records audio embedded in the signal – up to 16 channels from SDI and up to 8 channels from HDMI – at 48 kHz and 24 bit. For monitoring it has a 3.5 mm headphone output and a built in speaker for clip playback.

Two NP-F batteries and locking 12 V connector

The rear has two slots for Sony NP-F (L-Series) batteries that can be changed one at a time without interrupting recording. The included 12 V power supply connects with a locking connector that will not pull out when moving the rig. Batteries are not included, an NP-F battery USB charger is.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Two NP-F batteries and locking 12 V connector

Connections

The left side has 12G-SDI input and output on Micro BNC connectors and HDMI 2.0a input and output. The right side has the power button, headphone output, SD card slot and a locking +12 V external power input.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Connections

Rear and bottom

The rear has two slots for Sony NP-F batteries, with the tally light on the top edge. The bottom has the USB-C port and mounting points; further mounting points are on the top.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Rear and bottom

Dimensions and weight

148 × 90 × 36.5 mm, weight 410 g.

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR – Dimensions and weight

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Details for the 5″ 12G HDR workflow

Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR is a monitor and recorder for HD, Ultra HD, 2K and 4K DCI video from SDI or HDMI sources. The bright 2,500 cd/m² HDR display, 3D LUTs, scopes and exposure and focus tools are complemented by recording of 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNx and, with compatible cameras, 12-bit Blackmagic RAW.

Both 12G models use 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 for recording up to 2160p60, two Sony L-Series batteries and an external 12 V power supply. The touchscreen offers transport controls, timecode, audio meters, scopes, focus assist and 17 or 33 point 3D LUTs.

Recording is to UHS-II SD cards or external USB-C disks formatted as ExFAT or HFS+. Supported formats range from SD and HD through 2K to UHD/4K, so Video Assist suits DSLR/DSLM as well as professional cameras.

It can extend older cameras with current recording formats: Apple ProRes, Avid DNx and Blackmagic RAW where the source supports it.

PACKAGE CONTENT

  • Blackmagic Video Assist 5″ 12G HDR
  • Universal power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters
  • NP-F series battery USB charger

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Display: 5″ touchscreen LCD, 1920 × 1080
  • Brightness: 2500 nits
  • Color gamut: P3 wide color gamut
  • SDI: 1× input, 1× output (Micro BNC connectors); 12G-SDI (270 Mb/s, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G)
  • HDMI: 1× input, 1× output (HDMI 2.0a)
  • Analog audio inputs: none, embedded SDI and HDMI audio only
  • SDI / HDMI audio: 16 channels via SDI, 8 channels via HDMI; 48 kHz, 24-bit
  • Audio output: 3.5 mm headphone jack, built in mono speaker
  • External control: start/stop and timecode via SDI and HDMI
  • Media: 1× UHS-II SD card slot; external disk via USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
  • Supported cards: SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I, SDHC UHS-I
  • Codecs: Blackmagic RAW (3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q5); Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, 422 Proxy; Avid DNxHR HQX, SQ, LB (also as MXF)
  • SDI video standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL; 720p50–60; 1080i50–60; 1080p23.98–60 (also PsF); 2K DCI 23.98–30p (also PsF); 2160p23.98–60; 4K DCI 23.98–30p
  • HDMI video standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL; 720p50–60; 1080i50–60; 1080p23.98–60; 2160p23.98–60; 4K DCI 23.98–25p
  • Video processing: 4:2:2 YUV, 10-bit; Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020
  • HDR: HDR10 (SMPTE 2084), Hybrid Log Gamma
  • Scopes: waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, RGB histogram; picture in picture or overlay with opacity control, standard and HDR graticules
  • Monitoring: focus assist, zebra, false color, frame guides, 3D LUTs (17 and 33 point)
  • USB-C: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 – external disk recording, webcam out, initial setup, software updates, Video Assist Utility control
  • Power: external 12 V power supply with locking connector; 2 slots for Sony NP-F batteries (batteries not included)
  • Software: Blackmagic OS; Video Assist Utility for macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma or later and Windows 11
  • Dimensions: 148 × 90 × 36.5 mm
  • Weight: 410 g
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
  • Storage temperature: −20 to 45 °C
  • Relative humidity: 0–90 % non-condensing
  • Warranty: 1 year limited manufacturer warranty

ARTICLES

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The following accessories go with the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5” 12G HDR.

Power supplies – Blackmagic Design power supplies for running the unit from the mains.

Batteries – NP-F570 battery for running without mains power.

SDI cables – Coaxial cables for carrying SDI signals.

SD cards – SD memory cards for recording.

SSD drives – Portable SSD drives for recording.

Mounts and arms – Articulating arms and mounts for attaching the unit.

Parameters

Parameters

Manufacturer: Blackmagic Design
Category: Camera monitors

Main parameters

Supported video signal modes (resolution / frame rate)2K DCI (2048 × 1080) · 1080i up to 60i · 720p up to 60p · 4K DCI/UHD up to 30p · 1080p up to 60p
Video outputsUSB-C UVC
Audio outputs3.5 mm headphone output
Display aspect ratio16:9
Video outputsHDMI 2.0 · 12G-SDI
Supported video signal modes (resolution / frame rate)Ultra HD up to 60p
Size5"
Monitor inputsHDMI · SDI · 4K HDMI · 12G SDI
Format/codecRAW · DNxHR · ProRes · MXF
Luminosity2500cd/m2
Panel resolution1920x1080
Recording mediumSD card · SSD
Recording modes (resolution / fps)1080p up to 60p · 720p up to 60p · Ultra HD up to 60p
Monitor power supplySony NP-F · 12V

Other parameters

ColourBlack
Colour gamutDCI-P3
Weight410g
Other featuresSDI Loop · HDMI Loop · Signal Conversion (SDI/HDMI) · 3D LUT support · Waveform · Frame guides
TallyYes
Touchscreen displayYes
Display typeLCD
High Brightness (NITS)Yes
SDR/HDRHDR
Supported LOGHybrid Log Gamma

Blog and news

Date: 10. 07. 2025, Category: Blog

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