Sony RM-DP7 Remote Control Unit (SDI, HDMI) and Camera Control

Sony RM-DP7 7" Cinema Line Monitor Controller

A large daylight-bright monitor with 12G-SDI, plus hands-on camera and lens control

The Sony RM-DP7 is the 7-inch model in Sony’s new Cinema Line controller family. It is a high-brightness monitor and a camera and lens controller in one unit. Compared with the 5-inch RM-DP5, it has a bigger screen and professional 12G-SDI input and output. It is built for crews who work in wired SDI workflows, want a larger image for judging focus, or need to send a signal on to other displays and recorders.

A Larger Image for Critical Judgement

The 7-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen reaches up to 2,000 cd/m², so the picture stays readable in direct sunlight. The extra screen area helps with focus checks, composition and giving a director or client a clearer view. Sony calibrates every unit individually at the factory using the technology from its professional video monitors. The monitor also compensates continuously for colour drift while it runs, so what you see stays consistent through a long shoot.

If you shoot in S-Log3, you can preview your intended grade on set. The DP7 stores six built-in Sony LUTs and up to 16 of your own, loaded from an SD card.

12G-SDI and Flexible Signal Routing

SDI is the main difference between this model and the DP5. The DP7 offers:

• 12G-SDI input and output, supporting 4K transmission over a single cable
• HDMI input and output
• Bidirectional SDI/HDMI cross-conversion, so a signal can come in on one format and leave on the other

You can bring an HDMI feed in and send SDI out to a director’s monitor, a recorder or a video village. Locking SDI connectors suit rigs that get handled and moved a lot. If you don’t need camera control, the DP7 also works as a standalone SDI or HDMI on-camera monitor, and you can change the screen orientation from the menu.

Focus Control Under Your Hand

The included control knob attaches to the side of the monitor and handles focus pulls on compatible Cinema Line cameras, over a wired or wireless link. It needs no follow-focus gearing, and it draws power from the monitor itself. The ergonomic shape and smooth torque make small, accurate adjustments easy, even when you are working at a distance from the camera.

The Lens Control page backs this up with:

• A focus indicator along the screen edge, linked to the knob, with support for mechanical stops and marked focus points
• Touch focus and touch tracking with compatible FX cameras, plus quick switching between manual and autofocus
• Zoom control by button or touch, with adjustable speed, when a compatible lens is attached

Fast Access to What Matters

The BIG6 home screen puts the six settings you change most within reach: frame rate, ISO, shutter, ND or iris, Look and white balance. A time counter and audio meter sit alongside. Six Item keys open dedicated pages for Main, Scopes, Lens Control, Clips, Display and User. A REC button syncs with the camera. The DP7 also has four assignable buttons, one of the controls that set it apart from the two on the DP5, as well as a multi-function dial and a lock switch.

Shooting information appears outside the main image area, so it doesn’t sit over your frame.

Exposure and Focus Tools

Double-tap to magnify up to 6x, pinch to adjust and swipe to move around the image. The Scopes page has waveform, vectorscope, false color and zebra for exposure and colour. Peaking, aspect markers and de-squeeze help with focus and framing.

Wired and Wireless Control

For wired setups, use the Ethernet port or the USB-C connection. For wireless operation, Sony supports select third-party transmitters, including the Hollyland Pyro Ultra and Teradek Bolt 7. Pairing with a transmitter lets you control the camera and lens and send video at up to 4K. The Bolt 7 also has a 900 MHz radio for wireless camera control.

Power and Build

The DP7 takes a Sony BP-U series battery on the rear plate, and hot-swapping lets you change batteries without stopping. You can also power it over USB-C PD or through a locking 2-pin DC input, a connection the DP5 doesn’t have, which suits studio or tethered setups.

The housing is lightweight aluminium designed to resist dust and moisture. A built-in cooling fan has selectable modes, either prioritising stable operation or running quieter. Four 1/4"-20 threads allow flexible mounting, and four corner strap holes and the detachable side handgrip support handheld operation.

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