Portkeys BM7 II DS 7-inch SDI Monitor

Portkeys BM7 II DS 7-inch SDI Monitor

The Portkeys BM7 II DS is a rugged 7-inch touchscreen monitor and an evolution based on the worldwide success of the BM5 III WR. This monitor features a maximum brightness of 2,200nits, HDMI input/output ports, two SDI inputs and one SDI output with HDMI cross conversion, and wired/wireless camera control capabilities.

The high brightness of 2,200nits makes shooting outdoors in bright sunlight a breeze. The Portkeys BM7 II DS has a FullHD 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Also, the 10-bit (8+2 FRC) panel makes color reproduction accurate with rich color details and no color banding. Each BM7 II DS display is factory color-calibrated and passes strict hardware controls to ensure the most accurate colors. Indeed, you’ll benefit from 100% coverage of Rec.709 and 85% coverage of DCI-P3 color spaces.

Despite its 7-inch size and bright 2,200nits display, the BM7 II DS only draws 15W of power. You’ll find a built-in dual Sony NP-F-style battery plate at the back of the monitor for hot-swap capabilities, as only one battery is required to power the monitor at full power.

On professional filmmaking sets, we know that the versatility of a monitor is crucial. For this reason, we implemented two industry-standard 7.4-24V power input ports: one with a 2-pin LEMO connector and one with a locking 5.5mm barrel connector (D-Tap to locking 5.5mm barrel connector power cable included).

The BM7 II DS has all the video input/output ports you can hope for, with HDMI input/output ports, two 3G-SDI input ports, and one SDI output port. Also, the SDI video output with HDMI cross-conversion ensures perfect video continuity no matter where the monitor is placed in the video signal chain. Last but not least, both the HDMI and 3G-SDI output ports can output a clean video feed, but you can also output the video signal with a 3D LUT applied if needed.

Thanks to the multiple video input/output ports, the BM7 II DS allows you to monitor two video inputs simultaneously, thanks to its split-screen monitoring features. Various split-screen modes are available: support dual horizontal, dual vertical, left horizontal – right vertical, and left vertical – right horizontal. Also, a handy left horizontal and right vertical cropping of the same source makes your life easier when you need to view your video signal simultaneously in 16:9 and 9:16 aspect ratios for social media.

On top of all the professional monitoring features, the Portkeys BM7 II DS is also capable of controlling wired/wirelessly many cameras:

The 2.4 GHz WiFi antenna at the back of the monitor can connect wirelessly to the RED Komodo/V-RAPTOR. You can change your camera settings directly from the monitor and even touch to focus.

• The WiFi connection and camera control functions are also compatible with multiple Sony cameras, including the Sony A7S III, A7M IV, A7M III, A1, A9II, FX3, FX30, RX10, and RX0.
• The monitor supports Bluetooth connection and camera control for Blackmagic Design users with the BMPCC 4K, 6K, and 6K Pro.
• Wired control is also available for multiple Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD, and ZCAM E2 cameras.
• If you use a TILTA Nucleus N/M wireless follow focus, the BM7 II DS has a dedicated motor port that supports wired control of your motors. The focus scale can even be displayed on the display.

* Wireless control does not mean wireless video transmission; the video signal cable still needs to be connected.

Key Features

• 7-inch, 10-bit (8+2 FRC) panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a 1000:1 contrast ratio
• Daylight viewable with a maximum brightness of 2,200nits
• Factory color-calibrated: 100% coverage of Rec.709 and 85% coverage of DCI-P3
• 2 x 3G-SDI input, 1 x HDMI input, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x 3G-SDI output with cross-conversion
• Split screen monitoring, you can monitor two video inputs simultaneously.
• Professional monitoring tools:
• Waveform, Vectorscope, Anamorphic,
• Peaking, ARRI False Color
• 3D LUT monitoring and 3D LUT SDI output capabilities.
• RED Approved: wireless camera control for the RED Komodo and V-RAPTOR.
• Wireless camera control for most Sony and Blackmagic Design cameras.
• Wired camera control for RED, Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD, and ZCAM E2.
• TILTA Nucleus N/M wireless follow focus wired control.
• Built-in dual Sony NP-F style battery plates.
• Industry-standard 2-pin LEMO and 5.5mm barrel connector 7.4V-24V power inputs for external power (D-Tap cable included).
• Rugged all-aluminum housing: only 460g/16.2oz. Custom JPG picture custom freeze frame.