Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5 3G
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- 5-inch Full HD monitor with ProRes/DNxHD recording up to 1080p60 via SDI and HDMI.
- 4 built-in scopes, 3D LUTs, focus assists and tally light for precise shooting.
- SD and HD formats, Micro BNC 3G-SDI and HDMI I/O, integrated multichannel audio.
- Flexible power: 12 V or L-series batteries for extended runtime.
Manufacturer Information
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The Versatile Companion for SDI and HDMI Cameras
Designed to modernize cameras without broadcast recording capabilities, the Video Assist 5" 3G adds accurate monitoring, professional scopes and standard post-production codecs. Its compact design fits on a shoe mount, cage or gimbal.
Who Is It For and What Can It Be Used For?
Perfect for content creators, directors, reporters and live production teams looking for reliable critical monitoring, ProRes/DNx recording with timecode, and advanced analysis tools on set, on location or in a lightweight control room.
Technical specifications
| Category | video recorder monitor | Number of microphone inputs | 1 |
| Max resolution | 1080p60 | Power supply | External power supply, Rechargeable battery |
| Storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC card | Display | 5 "color touch screen |
| Inputs | SDI, HDMI | Weight | 410 g |
| Outputs | Headset, SDI, HDMI | Dimensions (mm) | 148 x 36,5 x 90 |
| SDI Inputs/Outputs | 1 x Micro BNC SDI video input; 1 x Micro BNC SDI video output. | Video Sampling | 4:2:2 YUV; 10-bit color depth. |
| SDI Data Rates | 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3.0 Gb/s. | Color Space | REC 601, REC 709. |
| HDMI Inputs/Outputs | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI output. | Data Rate Switching | SDI/HDMI between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3.0 Gb/s. |
| Analog Audio | no input; 1 x 3.5 mm headphone output; built-in mono speaker. | HDMI SD/HD Video Standards | SD 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL; HD 720p50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60. |
| Embedded Audio | 16-channel SDI input and output; 8-channel HDMI input and output. | HDMI Color Depth | 10-bit. |
| Remote Control | none. | Copy Protection | the HDMI input does not capture protected sources; check copyright permissions. |
| Computer Interface | 1 x USB Type-C for webcam output, installation, updates and Video Assist Utility software control. | Codecs | ProRes 422 HQ/422/LT/Proxy; DNxHD 220x/145/45 and MXF variants. |
| SD SDI Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL. | External Control | SDI and HDMI start/stop, timecode run. |
| HD SDI Video Standards | 720p50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30; 1080i50/59.94/60. | Scopes | waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, histogram; PiP modes and overlaid information with opacity adjustment. |
| 2K Video Standards | 2Kp23.98/24/25 DCI; 2KPsF23.98/24/25 DCI. | Operating Systems | Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later; Windows 11. |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 425M. | Power | 1 x 12 V input; compatible with Sony NP-F batteries (not included). |
| SDI Metadata | HD RP188. | Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C. |
| Audio Sampling | 48 kHz, 24-bit. | Storage Temperature | -20 to 45°C. |
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5 3G record in ProRes?
Recording is offered in ProRes 422 HQ, 422, LT, and Proxy, as well as DNxHD 220x, 145, and 45 with MXF variants. Files are recorded onto SD, SDHC, or SDXC UHS-I cards.
Which cameras can be connected via HDMI or SDI?
Connectivity includes one HDMI input and output, as well as one SDI input and output on Micro BNC. Supported signals go up to 1080p60, with 2K DCI support up to 25 frames per second via SDI.
Can this monitor be used to shoot a concert in 1080p60?
This model accepts and records 1080p signals up to 60 frames per second. The built-in scopes, including waveform, RGB parade, and vectorscope, facilitate exposure and color control.
What is the quality of the Video Assist 5 3G screen?
The 5-inch color touchscreen has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a brightness of 300 nits. 3D LUTs, peaking, and histogram are available for framing and focus assistance.
How is audio captured during live recording?
Embedded audio can pass through 16 channels via SDI or 8 channels via HDMI, with 48 kHz sampling at 24 bits. A 3.5 mm mini-jack headphone output allows audio monitoring. No analog audio input connector is included.
