Blackmagic Video Assist 5 12G HDR

Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR adds professional monitoring and recording to any SDI or HDMI camera in all HD, Ultra HD, 2K and 4K DCI formats! The super bright 2500nit 5 inch HDR monitor supports 3D LUTs and features professional scopes along with powerful focus assist and exposure tools that help you accurately set focus, exposure and frame shots. The built in SD card recorder save files in broadcast quality 10‑bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNx formats. The files are all standard, so you can start editing immediately without having to convert them!

Official Technical Details

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 1 x Micro BNC
• SDI Video Outputs: 1 x Micro BNC
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• HDMI 2.0a Video Inputs: 1
• HDMI 2.0a Video Outputs: 1
• Analog Audio Inputs: None, embedded audio only.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack.
• Built in Speaker: Mono
• Screen Dimensions: 5 inch 1920 x 1080.
• Screen Brightness: 2500nits
• Screen Color: P3 wide color gamut
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 channels embedded via 12G-SDI
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 channels embedded via 12G-SDI
• HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 channels embedded via HDMI 2.0a
• HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 channels embedded via HDMI 2.0a
• Remote Control: None
• SD Interface: 1 x UHS-II SD slot.
• Storage Type: Removable SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards. Supports DS, HS, SDR12, SDR25, DDR50, SDR50 and SDR104 SD cards.
• Computer Interface: 1 x USB Type‑C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, webcam out, initial setup, software updates and Video Assist Utility software control.

SDI Video Standards

• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 2K Video Standards: 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI, 2KPsF29.97 DCI, 2KPsF30 DCI
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2084
• SDI Metadata Support: HD RP188
• Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2 YUV
• Color Precision: 10-bit
• Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
• HDR Support: HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma
• Multiple Rate Support: SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, 6 Gb/s and 12 Gb/s
• SDI RAW: Blackmagic RAW

HDMI Video Standards

• SD Video Standards: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• HD Video Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• 4K Video Standards: 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI
• HDMI Color Precision: 10-bit
• HDR Support: HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma
• Copy Protection: HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.

Media

• Media: 1 x UHS-II SD for Ultra HD, compatible with regular SD for HD recording. USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording.
• Media Type: SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.

Supported Codecs

• Apple ProRes 422 HQ , Apple ProRes 422 , Apple ProRes 422 LT , Apple ProRes 422 Proxy , DNxHR HQX , DNxHR SQ , DNxHR LB , DNxHR HQX MXF , DNxHR SQ MXF , DNxHR LB MXF .

Control

• Recorder Control: Integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD with Blackmagic OS onscreen controls for settings and navigating menus.
• External Control: SDI and HDMI start/stop and timecode run.

Blackmagic RAW

Software

• Software Included: Blackmagic OS

Scopes

• Scopes: Waveform, RGB Parade, Vector, RGB Histogram.
• Viewing Modes: Scopes with picture in picture or picture overlay and opacity control. Waveform and Parade with standard and HDR graticules.

Operating Systems

• Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
• Windows 11

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 1 x External 12V power supply. Compatible with Sony NP-F style batteries. (batteries not included)

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

• Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR
• Universal power supply with locking connector and international adapters
• NP-F series battery USB charger

Warranty

• 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Official Documentation

• Official Tech Specs PDF
• Download Manual
• Official Product Page