What’s the difference between the
The Blackmagic Video Assist adds professional monitoring and recording to any SDI or HDMI camera in all HD,
Ultra HD, 2K and 4K DCI formats! Includes HDR touchscreen monitor, scopes, focus assist,
3D LUTs with built-in SD/UHS-II recorders.
Here’s an overview of the different model options to enable you to make the right choice.
Video Assist
5″ 12G HDR
This model includes all of the 3G model features, but has faster 12G‑SDI and Ultra HD HDMI connections for all formats up to 2160p60. This model includes a bright wide gamut LCD for HDR as well as HDR scopes. Plus a locking power connector. This model also records to an SD card or USB‑C flash disks!
Video Assist
7″ 12G HDR
The 7″ model has the same great features as the 5″ 12G HDR, however supports a larger 7″ HDR LCD screen. You also get 2 SD card recorders and recording to external USB‑C flash disks. Both Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models also record Blackmagic RAW from supported cameras.
Video Assist
5″ 3G
This model supports video formats up to 1080p60 and has a large 5″ LCD with focus peaking, zebra and false color. Connections include 3G‑SDI and HDMI. This model includes a single SD Card recorder for ProRes recording. Other features include WFM, vector, histogram and RGB parade scopes plus 3D LUTs!
Video Assist
7″ 3G
The larger 7″ model includes all the features of the 5″ model, but has a much larger screen. This model has 2 SD Card slots so recording can continue when a card becomes full. There are also 2 mini XLR audio inputs with phantom power so you can connect and record direct from microphones.
Technical Specifications
| Model | 5” 12G HDR | 7” 12G HDR | 5” 3G | 7” 3G |
| SDI Video Inputs | 1 x Micro BNC 12G-SDI | 1 x12G-SDI | 1 x Micro BNC 3G-SDI | 1x 3G-SDI |
| SDI Video Outputs | 1 x Micro BNC 12G-SDI | 1 x12G-SDI | 1 x Micro BNC 3G-SDI | 1x 3G-SDI |
| SDI Rates | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G |
| HDMI Video Input | Yes, 2.0a | Yes, 2.0a | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Video Output | Yes, 2.0a | Yes, 2.0a | Yes | Yes |
| Mini XLR with Phantom Power | No | Dual | No | Dual |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built in Speaker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SD Slot | Single | Dual | Single | Dual |
| SDXC / SDHC UHS-I Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UHS-II Card Support | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| External Drive Recording via USB | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| ProRes Recording | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DNx Recording | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blackmagic RAW Recording | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen Brightness | 2500nits | 2500nits | 300nits | 310nits |
| P3 wide colour gamut | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| REC 601, REC 709 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rec 2020, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Touchscreen Interface | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2.5mm LANC for Record Start/Stop | None | Yes | None | Yes |
