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Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G
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Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR
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Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G

Technical Specifications

Description

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G is more than just a monitor — it’s a professional recorder, portable scope, and camera viewfinder solution in one compact device.Add higher-quality recording codecs and a larger display to any SDI or HDMI camera, with support for formats up to 1080p60. The redesigned model introduces four built-in scopes, enhanced focus assist tools, a tally indicator, and built-in 3D LUTs for precise monitoring on set.With support for L-Series batteries, it delivers extended run times for longer shoots in the field or studio.Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G — four essential tools, one powerful solution.

Price

375.00 USD

Additional information

sdi-video-outputs

1 x Micro BNC

sdi-rates

270Mb, 1.5G, 3G

hdmi-video-inputs

1

hdmi-video-outputs

1

analog-audio-inputs

None, embedded audio only.

analog-audio-outputs

1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.

built-in-speaker

Mono

screen-dimensions

5 inch 1920 x 1080.

screen-brightness

300 nits

sdi-audio-inputs

16 channels embedded via SDI

sdi-audio-outputs

16 channels embedded via SDI

hdmi-audio-inputs

8 channels embedded via HDMI

hdmi-audio-outputs

8 channels embedded via HDMI

remote-control

None

sd-interface

1 x UHS-I SD slot.

storage-type

SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards. Supports DS, HS, SDR12, SDR25, DDR50, SDR50, SDR104.

computer-interface

1 x USB-C for webcam out, setup, updates, and Video Assist Utility.

sdi-video-standards

SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL; HD: 720p50–60, 1080p23.98–60, 1080PsF23.98–30, 1080i50–60; 2K DCI: 23.98–25p/PsF

sdi-compliance

SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 425M

audio-sampling

48 kHz, 24-bit

video-sampling

4:2:2 YUV

color-precision

10-bit

color-space

REC 601, REC 709

multiple-rate-support

SDI/HDMI auto-switch between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s

hdmi-video-standards

SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL; HD: 720p50–60, 1080p23.98–60, 1080i50–60

hdmi-color-precision

10-bit

copy-protection

HDMI input cannot capture from copy-protected sources.

media

1 x UHS-I SD slot for HD recording.

media-type

SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.

supported-codecs

ProRes 422 HQ/422/LT/Proxy; DNxHD 220x/145/45; DNxHD MXF variants.

recorder-control

Integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD with Blackmagic OS.

external-control

SDI/HDMI start/stop, timecode run.

software-included

Blackmagic OS

scopes

Waveform, RGB Parade, Vector, Histogram; PiP/overlay modes.

operating-systems

Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later; Windows 11

power-supply

1 x External 12V supply; NP-F style batteries supported (not included).

operating-temperature

0–40° C (32–104° F)

storage-temperature

-20–45° C (-4–113° F)

relative-humidity

0%–90% non-condensing

whats-included

Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G; universal PSU with adapters; NP-F battery USB charger.