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

SDI and HDMI connectivity adds a larger touchscreen, focus assist, zebra, false colour, histogram and other tools for confident focus and exposure.

The 2500-nit screen remains usable outdoors. It supports P3 wide gamut, HDR10 and HLG, while built-in scopes help verify exposure and colour levels.

12G HDR models can record Blackmagic RAW over SDI from supported cameras, preserving wide dynamic range and flexible image controls for post production.

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR is a high-end monitor and recorder that requires a reliable Sony NP-F battery and high-quality video interfaces for 12G-SDI and HDMI signal transmission. To fully utilize the recorded 10-bit and 12-bit video, it is essential to supplement the setup with professional post-production software and compatible I/O cards.
Power and Batteries - The monitor is powered by Sony NP-F (L-Series) batteries, for which these chargers and power plates are designed.
Video Interfaces and Conversion - Accessories for distribution, conversion, and processing of SDI and HDMI signals compatible with 12G and 3G standards.
Software and Post-Production - Tools for editing and color grading videos recorded in ProRes, DNx, and Blackmagic RAW codecs.
| Manufacturer: | Blackmagic Design |
| Category: | Camera monitors |
| Size | 5" |
| Diameter | 5" |
| Monitor inputs | HDMI · SDI · 4K HDMI · 12G SDI |
| Format/Code | RAW · DNxHR · DNxHD · ProRes |
| Supported resolution | 4K DCI/24p, 25p, 30p · UHD/50p, 60p · UHD/24p, 25p, 30p · 2K/24p, 25p · 1080/50p, 60p · 1080/24p, 25p, 30p · 1080/50i, 60i · 720/50p, 60p · 480i/576i |
| Luminosity | 2500cd/m2 |
| Panel resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Input | HDMI · 12G SDI |
| Recording medium | SD card · SSD |
| Monitor power supply | Sony NP-F · 12V |
| Other features | Tally · SDI Loop · HDMI Loop · Signal Conversion (SDI/HDMI) |
| Display resolution | 1920x1080px |
| Tally | Yes |
| Touchscreen display | Yes |
| Display type | LCD |
| High Brightness (NITS) | Yes |
| SDR/HDR | HDR |
| Power supply type | batteries · source |
| Battery type | Sony NP-F |
| Supported LOG | Hybrid Log Gamma |
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