Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G

Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G is a portable monitor, a professional recorder, a portable scope and a fantastic camera viewfinder solution! You can also add better quality record codecs and a larger monitor to any SDI or HDMI camera! The new design has innovations such as 4 built in scopes, enhanced focus assist features, a tally indicator and built in 3D LUTs. The Video Assist 5” 3G support formats up to 1080p60 and the new design also has L-Series batteries for longer life. Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G really is 4 products in one!

Official Technical Details

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs: 1 x Micro BNC
• SDI Video Outputs: 1 x Micro BNC
• SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
• HDMI Video Inputs: 1
• HDMI Video Outputs: 1
• Analog Audio Inputs: None, embedded audio only.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Built in Speaker: Mono
• Screen Dimensions: 5 inch 1920 x 1080.
• Screen Brightness: 300nits
• SDI Audio Inputs: 16 channels embedded via SDI
• SDI Audio Outputs: 16 channels embedded via SDI
• HDMI Audio Inputs: 8 channels embedded via HDMI
• HDMI Audio Outputs: 8 channels embedded via HDMI
• Remote Control: None
• SD Interface: 1 x UHS-I SD slot.
• Storage Type: 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 for 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
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M
• 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
• Multiple Rate Support: SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s.

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
• HDMI Color Precision: 10-bit
• 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-I SD for HD recording.
• Media Type: SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.

Supported Codecs

• ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, DNxHD 220x, DNxHD 145, DNxHD 45, DNxHD 220x MXF, D NxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45 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, timecode run.

Software

• Software Included: Blackmagic OS

Scopes

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

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” 3G
• Universal power supply with 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