The Video Asist 3g Blackmagic 5 inches is a high quality monitor, with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels touch. It has inputs for SDI video and also HDMI, with a slot for USB Type-C cables to broadcast video. Not only does it allow viewing, it has a recording system capable of generating videos at 1080p 60fps.
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Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to your camera with Blackmagic Design's 5" Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI recording monitor. It features a bright 5" 1920 x 1080 display with a brightness of 300 cd/m² to help you frame and focus your shots and provides 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording video output from professional and consumer cameras. It can monitor and record video resolutions up to 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2 and up to 16 channels of built-in 24-bit 48kHz 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 allows you to select channels for audio monitoring.
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 to set up and update your monitor. Video is recorded using Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD codecs.
The touchscreen interface of this monitor allows 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 an indicator light on the superior part of the monitor to indicate that it is working and recording. Choose from 11 languages for easier use of on-screen text visualizations and menu options. Power your monitor with the included 12V power adapter or L-Series SONY batteries available separately in the dual battery slots.
Up to 1080p60 video
Supports video formats up to 1080p60
Update the viewing/recording of old cameras
Can be used to upgrade viewing and recording options with older cameras
5" Touch Screen
5" LCD touchscreen with customizable overlays
3G-SDI & HDMI Input/Loop-Out
3G-SDI and HDMI input ports with looped outputs
3D LUT support
3D LUT support for custom visualization
1080p USB webcam output
It sends a streaming-compatible 1080p video signal to your computer, allowing 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 Visualization Tools
Various visualization tools including focus spikes, 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
macOS Minimum System Requirements
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 10.14 Mojave
USB 2.0 port for updates
Windows Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
USB 2.0 port
The Video Asist 3g Blackmagic 5 inches is a high quality monitor, with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels touch. It has inputs for SDI video and also HDMI, with a slot for USB Type-C cables to broadcast video. Not only does it allow viewing, it has a recording system capable of generating videos at 1080p 60fps.
