Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5 12G HDR

Display: 5-inch 1920 × 1080 touchscreen with 2500-nit brightness and P3 wide colour gamut.

Video I/O: 12G-SDI via Micro BNC and HDMI 2.0a input and output.

Formats: SD, HD, Ultra HD, 2K and 4K DCI; HDR10 and HLG support.

Recording: 10-bit ProRes and DNx, plus Blackmagic RAW from supported cameras.

Media: one UHS-II SD slot and USB-C external disk recording.

Power: external 12 V supply or compatible Sony NP-F batteries; batteries not included.

Can Video Assist 5 12G HDR record Ultra HD? Yes. It supports Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60.

How bright is the screen? The 5-inch HDR touchscreen is rated at 2500 nits for outdoor viewing.

Can it record to an external SSD? Yes. Compatible USB-C disks can be used for recording.

Does it record Blackmagic RAW? It can record Blackmagic RAW from supported camera models.

Are batteries included? No. It supports compatible Sony NP-F batteries, while the power supply and NP-F USB charger are included.

Camera operators needing a compact daylight-viewable HDR monitor and recorder.

Cinematographers adding professional scopes, focus tools and 10-bit recording to an SDI or HDMI camera.

Production crews recording to SD cards or external USB-C disks in the field.

Blackmagic Video Assist 5 12G HDR

Universal power supply with locking connector and international adapters

NP-F series battery USB charger

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