Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7" HDR 12G-SDI/HDMI Recorder/Monitor

Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to virtually any camera with the Video Assist 7" 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Recording Monitor from Blackmagic Design. It features a bright 7", 1920 x 1200 display with 2500 cd/m² brightness to help you frame and focus your shots and provides 12G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording the video output from professional and consumer cameras. The monitor also features two balanced 3-pin mini-XLR inputs with 48V phantom power support for crisp audio recording. You can monitor and record HDR video up to DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K, or HD 10-bit 4:2:2, and up to 16 channels of embedded 24-bit 48 kHz audio. Blackmagic Raw recording is available for select Canon, FUJIFILM, Nikon, Panasonic, and SIGMA cameras.

The Video Assist records using dual high-speed UHS-II SD slots to SDHC/XC memory cards. You can also use the USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 port to record to an external drive, as well as use it for configuring and upgrading the monitor. Video is recorded using industry-standard Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD and DNxHR codecs.

Bright 7" Full HD Display

The display features a bright 7" 1920 x 1200 display with 2500 cd/m² brightness for evaluating your shots. On-screen controls allow you to vary the brightness and contrast depending on the shooting situation.

Video and audio are captured using 12G-SDI and HDMI 1.4 inputs, allowing you to record from professional cameras and camcorders, as well as popular DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. The 12G-SDI BNC input even allows you to monitor Ultra HD footage. Loop-through outputs are provided so you can simultaneously display the live video or recorded clips on larger screens like 4K, 2K, or HD broadcast monitors or HDMI projectors while you monitor and record on the Video Assist. Up to eight channels of audio are embedded in the output and can also be monitored on headphones using the 3.5mm stereo jack.

4K Support

Monitor and record DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K, and HD resolutions with 10-bit 4:2:2 HDR support. 3D LUTs are also supported

12G-SDI and HDMI Connections

A universal power supply is included so you can use the Video Assist anywhere using the 12 VDC input, or run off two Sony L-series type batteries in the dual battery slots.

Audio Input

The monitor also features two balanced 3-pin mini-XLR inputs with 48V phantom power support for crisp audio recording.

Touchscreen Interface

The display provides intuitive capacitive touchscreen controls. Swipe gestures make it simple and quick to show or hide settings, such as capture resolution and format, as well as screen brightness and contrast. You'll have access to additional controls, recording status, histogram, waveform, vectorscope, battery status, and more. The controls have a semi-transparent overlay, so you can still be able to keep an eye on every part of your shots.

10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes and DNxHD Recording

The Blackmagic Video Assist records your video at the 10-bit 4:2:2 quality. Files are recorded to dual high-speed UHS-II slots using SDXC/HC cards in Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, Proxy) or DNxHD and DNxHR codecs. These are industry-standard formats, so you can start editing immediately without having to convert the files.

Blackmagic Raw

This monitor supports Blackmagic Raw recording for select cameras, including:

• Canon EOS C300 Mark II,
• FUJIFILM GFX100,
• FUJIFILM GFX100 II,
• FUJIFILM GFX100S,
• FUJIFILM X-H2s,
• FUJIFILM X-H2,
• FUJIFILM X-T5,
• FUJIFILM X-S20,
• Leica SL2-S,
• Nikon Z 6,
• Nikon Z 7,
• Nikon Z 6II,
• Nikon Z 7II,
• Panasonic AU-EVA1,
• Panasonic LUMIX BGH1,
• Panasonic LUMIX BS1H,
• Panasonic LUMIX GH5S,
• Panasonic LUMIX GH6,
• Panasonic LUMIX G9II,
• Panasonic LUMIX S1,
• Panasonic LUMIX S1H,
• Panasonic LUMIX S5,
• Panasonic LUMIX S5II,
• Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX,
• SIGMA fp,
• SIGMA fp L,
• Z CAM E2,
• Z CAM E2-M4,
• Z CAM E2-F6,
• Z CAM E2-S6

Compatible codecs

Blackmagic RAW, constant bitrate 3:1, Blackmagic RAW, constant bitrate 5:1, Blackmagic RAW, constant bitrate 8:1, Blackmagic RAW, constant bitrate 12:1, Blackmagic RAW, constant quality Q0, Blackmagic RAW, constant quality Q5, 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.

Recording control

Capacitive LCD touch screen with Blackmagic operating system controls for changing settings and navigating menus

External control

• Rec/stop via SDI and HDMI or on timecode detection
• Blackmagic RAW

Package contents

• Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7" 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Recording Monitor
• 12V DC 36W Power Adapter