
Blackmagic Design 5" Video Assist 3G
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Blackmagic Design Video Assist Overview
Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to your camera with the Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5" Recording Monitor from Blackmagic Design. It features a bright 5" 1920 x 1080 display with 300 cd/m² brightness to help you frame and focus your shots, and it provides 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording the video output from professional and consumer cameras. You can monitor and record video resolutions up to 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2 and up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit 48 kHz audio. Firmware update 3.3.1 adds a video output via the USB Type-C port that can be used to convert your connected camera for webcam use. It also enables you to select channels for audio monitoring.
The Video Assist 3G 5" records to an SDXC/SDHC memory card using a single UHS-I SD card slot. Use the USB Type-C port to record for configuring and upgrading the monitor. Video is recorded using industry-standard Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD codecs.
This monitor's touchscreen interface enables you to adjust settings and access monitoring features such as histogram, waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, and many more scopes and exposure tools. There is also a tally light on top of the monitor to indicate it is operating and recording. Choose from 11 languages for easier use of on-screen text displays and menu options. Power the monitor using the included 12V power adapter or using separately available Sony L-Series type batteries on the dual battery slots.
Up to 1080p60 Video
Supports video formats up to 1080p60
Upgrades Older Camera Viewing/Recording
Can be used to upgrade viewing and recording options with older cameras
5" Touchscreen Display
5" touchscreen LCD screen with customizable overlays
3G-SDI and HDMI Input/Loop-Out
3G-SDI and HDMI input ports with loop-through outputs
3D LUT Support
3D LUT support for customized viewing
1080p USB Webcam Output
Sends a streaming-friendly 1080p video signal to your computer, enabling the use of your connected camera as a webcam
Metadata Entry
Direct metadata entry
SD Card Slot
Single SD card slot for ProRes recording
Image Display Tools
Multiple display tools including focus peaking, zebra, and false color
Waveform and Vectorscope
Waveform, vectorscope, histogram, and RGB parade
Selectable Audio Monitoring
Ability to select which audio channels you are monitoring
Minimum macOS System Requirements
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macOS 10.15 Catalina
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macOS 10.14 Mojave
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USB 2.0 port for updates
Minimum Windows System Requirements
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Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
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USB 2.0 port
Supported Languages
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English
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Chinese
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French
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German
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Italian
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Japanese
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Korean
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Portuguese
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Russian
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Spanish
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Turkish
Blackmagic Design Video Assist Specs
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Display
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Panel Type
LCD
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Display Size
5.0" / 12.7 cm
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Aspect Ratio
16:9
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Viewing Angle
Horizontal: 135°
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Touchscreen
Yes
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Maximum Brightness
300 cd/m2
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Pixels Per Inch (ppi)
441 ppi
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Color Gamut
100% Rec. 709
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Real-Time LUT Monitoring
SDR
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Image Controls
Anamorphic De-Squeeze, Blue Only, False Color, Focus Peaking, Histogram, Image Flip, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Parade, Screen Markers, Vectorscope, Waveform, Zebra
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Wi-Fi
None
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I/O
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Video
1 x HDMI Type A Input
1 x Micro BNC (3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI) Input
1 x HDMI Type A Output
1 x Micro BNC (3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI) Output
1 x USB Type-C Output
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HDCP Support
Yes
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Embedded Audio
HDMI: 8-Channel
SDI: 16-Channel
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Audio
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
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Built-In Speaker
1
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Power
1 x Barrel Input
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Format Support
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Video Format
SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 YUV)
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
576i: 50
480i: 59.94
HDMI (10-Bit)
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
576i: 50
480i: 59.94
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Recording
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Pulldown Conversion
None
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Camera Trigger
None
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Pre-Roll Record
None
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Encoding Formats
Up to 1920 x 1080
ProRes 422, 422 HQ, LT, Proxy 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps
DNxHD 145, 145 MXF, 220x, 220x MXF, 45, 45 MXF 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps
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Maximum Audio Tracks
16
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Recording Media
1 x SDXC (UHS-I)
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Metadata Tagging
Yes
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Phantom Power
None
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Power
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Battery Type
2 x L-Series
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Mounting
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Mounting
6 x 1/4"-20 Female
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Environmental
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Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
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Operating Humidity
0 to 90%
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Storage Temperature
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
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General
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Material of Construction
Aluminum
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Dimensions
5.83 x 3.54 x 1.44" / 14.81 x 8.99 x 3.66 cm
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Weight
14.46 oz / 410 g
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Warranty Length
Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Packaging Info
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Package Weight
1.96 lb
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Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.8 x 7.5 x 4.1"
- Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5" Recorder/Monitor
- Blackmagic Design Power Supply for Video Assist
- Limited 1-Year Warranty