Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5" 3G – 5" SDI and HDMI Full HD recording monitor
GTIN: 9338716006407
Video Assist 5" 3G: 5" monitor and recorder for SDI and HDMI cameras up to 1080p60, with scopes, 3D LUTs, focus assist, tally and SD recording.
Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5" 3G – 5" SDI and HDMI Full HD recording monitor
Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 3G adds a larger monitor and better record codecs to any SDI or HDMI camera, up to 1080p60: it is a portable monitor, professional recorder, scope and viewfinder in one, with 4 built in scopes, focus assist, tally indicator and 3D LUTs.
What the Video Assist 5" 3G is for
Video Assist is at once a field monitor, recorder, portable scope and viewfinder for any SDI or HDMI camera: it records 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNx files ready for editing, with 3D LUTs, scopes (waveform, parade, vector, histogram), focus and exposure assist. It runs from the included 12V supply or Sony L-series (NP-F) batteries, not included.
Connections, media and power
SDI in and out on micro BNC, HDMI in and out, embedded audio (16 SDI channels, 8 HDMI), 3.5 mm headphone output, 5" 1920 x 1080 300 nit touchscreen, 1 UHS-I SD slot.
How to choose
Video Assist 5" 3G and 7" 3G work up to 1080p60; the 12G HDR models reach Ultra HD and 4K DCI with a 2500 nit HDR screen. The 7" models have 2 SD slots, mini XLR inputs with phantom power and LANC remote.
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Technical specifications
Connections
| SDI Video Inputs | 1 x Micro BNC |
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| 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 | 300nits |
| 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 and SDR104 SD cards. |
| Computer Interface | 1 x USB Type‑C for webcam out, initial setup, software updates and Video Assist Utility software control. |
SDI Video Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M |
| SDI Metadata Support | HD RP188 |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit. |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 YUV |
| Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| Multiple Rate Support | SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s. |
HDMI Video Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| HDMI Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
Media
| Media | 1 x UHS-I SD for HD recording. |
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| Media Type | SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards. |
Supported Codecs
| ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, DNxHD 220x, DNxHD 145, DNxHD 45, DNxHD 220x MXF, D NxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45 MXF. |
Control
| Recorder Control | Integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD with Blackmagic OS onscreen controls for settings and navigating menus. |
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| External Control | SDI and HDMI start/stop, timecode run. |
Software
| Software Included | Blackmagic OS |
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Scopes
| Scopes | Waveform, RGB Parade, Vector, Histogram. |
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| Viewing Modes | Scopes with picture in picture or picture overlay and opacity control. |
Power Requirements
| Power Supply | 1 x External 12V power supply. Compatible with Sony NP-F style batteries. (batteries not included) |
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Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| Product Condition | New |
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| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | HYPERD/AVIDA03/5 |
| Ean | 9338716006407 |
| Taric Code | 8528529100 |
| Product specifications | DisplayDisplay diagonal* 12.7 cm (5") Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels PerformanceSDI standards supported 3G-SDI Mac operating systems supported Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 8.1 Ports & interfacesSDI inputs 1 SDI outputs 1 Operational conditionsOperating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C Operational conditionsStorage temperature (T-T) -20 - 45 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 90% Weight & dimensionsWidth 148 mm Depth 36 mm Height 90 mm Weight 410 g Technical detailsWarranty period 1 year(s) |
| Display diagonal | 12.7 cm (5") |
| Device type | Monitor recorder |
| Maximum resolution | HD |
| SDI rate | 3G |
| SD support (PAL/NTSC) | Yes |
| Video connection type | SDI, HDMI |
| Recording media | SD UHS-I |
| Screen | 5" |
| Power | 12 V |
| Built-in scopes | Yes |