Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G

The Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G is an on-camera monitor and recorder with a bright 5-inch touchscreen, built for filmmakers who want a clear view and clean recordings in the field. It is a compact, affordable way to add a clean monitor and recorder to any HD camera.

Overview

The 5-inch touchscreen gives a large, bright view for critical focus and exposure, with built-in scopes, focus and exposure tools, frame guides and 3D LUTs. It records broadcast-quality ProRes and DNx, HD up to 1080p60, to fast SD cards or USB-C disks, so you can capture a clean master alongside your camera or use it as the primary recorder.

Key features

• Bright 5-inch touchscreen for monitoring and recording
• Records ProRes and DNx, HD up to 1080p60
• Records to SD cards and USB-C disks
• Built-in scopes, focus and exposure tools, frame guides and 3D LUTs
• 3G-SDI and HDMI connections
• Mini XLR audio inputs with phantom power

At a Glance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a monitor or a recorder?

Both. It is a bright on-camera touchscreen monitor that also records clean ProRes and DNx files.

Does it support Ultra HD?

This 3G model records HD. The 12G HDR models add Ultra HD and a brighter HDR screen.

Can I use it with my mirrorless or cinema camera?

Yes. It takes HDMI or SDI from any compatible camera and records a clean ProRes or DNx master.

Does it have LUTs, scopes and focus tools?

Yes. It includes 3D LUTs, waveform and other scopes, plus focus peaking and exposure tools.

Is it authentic and under warranty?

Yes. Victory Musical Instruments is an authorized Blackmagic Design dealer, so it ships new with the full Blackmagic Design manufacturer warranty.

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