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Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5-inch 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Monitor/Recorder
Video creators can now add more professional monitoring and high-quality recording to virtually any camera with the latest Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5-inch 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Monitor/Recorder. This monitor is equipped with a bright 5-inch, 1920 x 1080 display with 2500 nits brightness to help you frame and focus your shots and provides 12G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording the video output from professional and consumer cameras.
Monitor or Record 4K DCI or 4K UHD 10bit Video in ProRes or DNxHR
You can monitor and record HDR video up to 4K DCI, UHD, 2K, or HD 10bit 4:2:2, and up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit 48 kHz audio. Blackmagic Raw recording is available for select Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, and Sigma cameras.
The Video Assist records using a single high-speed UHS-II SD slot to SDHC/XC memory cards. You can also use the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port to record to an external drive, as well as use it for configuring and upgrading the monitor. Video is recorded using industry-standard Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD and DNxHR codecs.
USB Webcam Output with Firmware Update 3.3
In firmware version 3.3, Blackmagic has introduced USB webcam output, allowing for the Video Assist to send a full 1080p signal to your computer over USB using a streaming-friendly format. Also added is audio monitoring channel selection.
Features
| SKU | HYPERD/AVIDA12/5HDR |
|---|---|
| Power | 12 VDC 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 36 W |
| Input/Output | Video I/O: 1 x HDMI 2.0a Input Embedded Audio: HDMI: 8-Channel / SDI: 16-Channel Audio I/O: 1 x1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output Other I/O: 1 x USB-C 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input 1 x SDHC/SDXC Slot |
| Battery Type | Sony L Series |
| Compatibility | 2 x L-Series NP-F style batteries |
| Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Video Resolution(s) | Colour Gamut Support: 100% Rec. 709 / 100% Rec. 2020 Real-Time LUT Monitoring: SDR, HDR Image Controls: Histogram, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Parade, Vectorscope, Waveform |
| Recording Formats | Up to 4096 x 2160 / Blackmagic Raw ProRes 422, 422 HQ, LT, Proxy 10bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD HQX, LB, LB MXF, SQ, SQ MXF 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps Maximum Audio Tracks: 16 Timecode: Yes Gamma Curve: HDR-HLG, Rec2020, Rec709 Recording Formats Supported: SDI (10bit 4:2:2 RGB) HDMI (10bit) |
| Screen Size | 5" |
| Panel Type | TFT LCD Touchscreen |
| Aspect Ratio | 16 x 9 |
| Screen Area | 1920 x 1080 |
| Weight | 410 g / 14.46 oz |
| Dimensions | 14.81 x 8.99 x 3.66 cm / 5.83 x 3.54 x 1.44" |
| Additional Info | Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C / 32 to 72 F Storage Temperature: -20 to 45 C / -4 to 113 F Operating Humidity: 0 to 90% |
| In The Box | 1 x Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5-inch 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Monitor/Recorder 1 x 12V Power Adapter |
