- Description
- SDI Video Inputs
- SDI Video Outputs
- SDI Rates
- HDMI Video Inputs
- HDMI Video Outputs
- Analog Audio Inputs
- Analog Audio Outputs
- Built in Speaker
- Screen Dimensions
- Screen Brightness
- SDI Audio Inputs
- SDI Audio Outputs
- HDMI Audio Inputs
- HDMI Audio Outputs
- Remote Control
- SD Interface
- Storage Type
- Computer Interface
- SD Video Standards
- HD Video Standards
- 2K Video Standards
- SDI Compliance
- SDI Metadata Support
- Audio Sampling
- Video Sampling
- Color Precision
- Color Space
- Multiple Rate Support
- SD Video Standards
- HD Video Standards
- HDMI Color Precision
- Copy Protection
- Media
- Media Type
- Recorder Control
- External Control
- Software Included
- Scopes
- Viewing Modes
- Shipping details
- Reviews
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!
Connections
1 x Micro BNC
1 x Micro BNC
270Mb, 1.5G, 3G
1
1
None, embedded audio only.
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
Mono
5 inch 1920 x 1080.
300nits
16 channels embedded via SDI
16 channels embedded via SDI
8 channels embedded via HDMI
8 channels embedded via HDMI
None
1 x UHS-I SD slot.
SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.
Supports DS, HS, SDR12, SDR25, DDR50, SDR50 and SDR104 SD cards.
1 x USB Type‑C for webcam out, initial setup, software updates and Video Assist Utility software control.

SDI Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
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
2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M
HD RP188
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.
4:2:2 YUV
10-bit
REC 601, REC 709
SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s.
HDMI Video Standards
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
10-bit
HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content.
Media
1 x UHS-I SD for HD recording.
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, DNxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45 MXF.
Control
Integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD with Blackmagic OS onscreen controls for settings and navigating menus.
SDI and HDMI start/stop, timecode run.
Software
Blackmagic OS
Scopes
Waveform, RGB Parade, Vector, Histogram.
Scopes with picture in picture or picture overlay and opacity control.
Our couriers will try to get your order delivered the day after your order is placed with us. The cut-off time for next day delivery is one pm on that day.
It is the customer's responsibility to ensure someone is available to sign for receipt of the goods at the delivery address provided. If our courier is unable to deliver for any reason, you may be invoiced for the attempted/failed delivery backcharge. Please double check your address is correct. Thank you.