The Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5" 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Recording Monitor is a professional field monitor and recorder designed for filmmakers, videographers, and broadcast professionals who require high-quality monitoring and recording on location. Featuring a bright 5-inch HDR touchscreen with 2500 nits of brightness, it provides exceptional visibility in both indoor and outdoor environments while delivering accurate color reproduction for HDR workflows. The monitor supports 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, enabling compatibility with professional cinema cameras, broadcast cameras, DSLR, and mirrorless systems while supporting SD, HD, Ultra HD, and DCI 4K video formats.
It records high-quality Apple ProRes and Avid DNx codecs directly to SD cards or external USB-C storage, streamlining post-production workflows. Dual mini XLR inputs with 48V phantom power allow professional audio recording with external microphones, while advanced monitoring tools including waveform, vectorscope, histogram, RGB parade, focus assist, zebra, false color, and 3D LUT support provide precise control over exposure, focus, and color accuracy. Compact, lightweight, and built for demanding production environments, the Video Assist 5" 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR is an ideal solution for professional video monitoring, recording, and playback in cinema, television, live events, and content creation.