Professional 7-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 7-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 7” 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 7” 12G HDR is a professional monitor and recorder featuring high brightness and support for both 12G-SDI and HDMI, making it ideal for demanding productions at resolutions up to 4K. To fully realize its potential, it is essential to connect it to compatible cameras that support Blackmagic RAW, use high-quality signal converters, and perform post-processing in DaVinci Resolve.
Compatible Cameras and Signal Sources - These cameras enable monitoring and external recording (including Blackmagic RAW on select models) via SDI or HDMI interfaces.
Signal Distribution and Conversion - Accessories for managing, converting, and switching video signals between monitors and other devices.
Post-production and editing - Software and hardware for processing 10-bit and 12-bit recordings captured by the Video Assist recorder.
| Manufacturer: | Blackmagic Design |
| Category: | Camera monitors |
| Size | 7" |
| Diameter | 7" |
| 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 | 1920x1200 |
| 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 | 1920x1200px |
| 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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