Professional 5-inch monitor and recorder with 3G-SDI, HDMI, ProRes/DNxHD, scopes, 3D LUTs and HD recording up to 1080p60 on SD cards.
Professional 5-inch monitor and recorder with 3G-SDI, HDMI, ProRes/DNxHD, scopes, 3D LUTs and HD recording up to 1080p60 on SD cards.
Video Assist 5” 3G combines a portable monitor, professional HD recorder, scopes and a high-quality alternative viewfinder in one compact device.

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

10-bit Apple ProRes and Avid DNx recording provides higher quality than the internal codecs of many cameras, with files ready to open directly in an NLE.

Waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade and histogram can be displayed directly on the monitor without a separate measuring instrument.

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G is a versatile monitor and recorder with 3G-SDI and HDMI support that runs on Sony NP-F batteries and records to SD cards. To fully utilize its features both on location and in the studio, it is essential to choose the right power accessories, video converters for signal distribution, and professional software for processing captured footage in ProRes and DNxHD codecs.
Power and Charging - Accessories compatible with the Sony NP-F (L-Series) battery system used by the monitor.
Video Converters and Control Rooms - Equipment for distributing and processing 3G-SDI and HDMI signals compatible with monitor interfaces.
Post-production and software - Tools for editing and color grading videos recorded by the Video Assist monitor in ProRes and DNxHD formats.
| Manufacturer: | Blackmagic Design |
| Category: | Camera monitors |
| Size | 5" |
| Diameter | 5" |
| Monitor inputs | HDMI · SDI · 3G-SDI |
| Format/Code | DNxHD · ProRes |
| Supported resolution | 1080/50p, 60p · 1080/24p, 25p, 30p · 1080/50i, 60i · 720/50p, 60p · 480i/576i |
| Luminosity | 300cd/m2 |
| Panel resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Input | HDMI · 3G SDI |
| Recording medium | SD card |
| 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) | No |
| SDR/HDR | SDR |
| Power supply type | batteries · source |
| Battery type | Sony NP-F |
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