Professional Video On Camera Monitors
SmallHD Cine 7 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor (L-Series, B-Stock)
- 7" 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen Display
- 1800 cd/m², 10-Bit IPS LCD Panel
- Swappable L-Series Dual-Battery Plate
- Supports up to 1920 x 1080p60 Input
Elvid 7" 4K On-Camera Monitor with Battery, Articulating Arm, and HDMI Cable Kit
- FieldVision 4KV2 7" Monitor
- NP-770 Type Lithium-Ion Battery
- 11" Articulating Arm
- 3' HDMI to Micro-HDMI Cable
Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" HDMI HDR Monitor
- Slim, Lightweight, Low-Profile Design
- 5.2" 1920 x 1080 Capacitive Touchscreen
- High 1500 cd/m² Brightness
- 4K HDMI Input, HDR/HLG/PQ Support
Elvid FieldVision 4KV2 7" On-Camera Monitor
- 7" 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD
- HDMI and Composite A/V Inputs
- Supports UHD and DCI 4K Resolutions
- 450 cd/m² Brightness
FeelWorld F6 Plus 5.5" 4K HDMI Monitor
- Touchscreen 1920 x 1080 Display
- Up to DCI 4K HDMI Input; HDMI Output
- LUT Support via SD Card Slot
- DC, USB, L-Series/LP-E6 Power Support
Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7" 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Recording Monitor
- 7" 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen LCD
- Record up to DCI or UHD 4K HDR Video
- HDMI and 12G-SDI Video Inputs & Outputs
- 10-Bit, 4:2:2 ProRes & DNxHD Encoding
SmallHD ULTRA 7 UHD 4K On-Camera Touchscreen Monitor
- 7" 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen Display
- 6G-SDI & HDMI Inputs/Outputs
- Bright 2300 cd/m² LCD Panel
- 5-Pin USB & Ethernet Control Powers
Viltrox 6" Touchscreen HDMI/SDI On-Camera Monitor
- Compact 6" On-Camera Monitor
- 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
- 2000 cd/m² Brightness, 3D LUTs
- HDMI and 3G-SDI Input and Output
SmallHD INDIE 7 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor
- 7" 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen Display
- 1000 cd/m², 10-Bit, IPS LCD Panel
- HDMI & 3G-SDI Inputs & Outputs
- Supports Video Input up to UHD 4K30
PORTKEYS BM7 II DS U 7" High-Bright Monitor with Wireless Camera Control and Sun Hood
- 7" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Monitor
- Wi-Fi & Wired Camera Control Options
- 2200 cd/m² Brightness / 1000:1 Contrast
- Includes Sun Hood, Dual L-Series Plates
Viltrox DC-X2 6" Touchscreen HD Monitor
- Compact 6" On-Camera Monitor
- 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
- 2000 cd/m² Brightness, 3D LUTs
- 1 x HDMI 1.4 Input, 1 x HDMI 1.4 Output
Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor
- 5.5" On-Camera Touchscreen Monitor
- 1920 x 1080 Resolution Display
- 1200 cd/m² Brightness, 3D LUTs
- Cooling Fan, 2 Histograms, 3 Waveforms
Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5" 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Recording Monitor
- 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen LCD
- Record up to DCI or UHD 4K HDR Video
- HDMI and 12G-SDI Video Inputs & Outputs
- 10-Bit, 4:2:2 ProRes & DNxHD Encoding
Atomos Ninja 5.2" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor
- 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
- 10-Bit Exterior Viewable Monitor
- 4K HDMI 2.0 Input/Output
- 6K30 ProRes RAW with Select Cameras
FeelWorld FW759 7" IPS HDMI On-Camera Monitor with Sunshade and HDMI Lock
- 7" 1280 x 800 HDMI Monitor
- Brightness: 400 cd/m²
- Contrast Ratio: 800:1
- Viewing Angle: 178°
SmallHD INDIE 5 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor
- 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen-Only Display
- 1000 cd/m², 10-Bit, LCD Panel
- HDMI & 3G-SDI Inputs & Outputs
- Supports Video Input up to UHD 4K30
PORTKEYS LH7P 7" High-Bright Touchscreen Monitor with Wireless Control (Black)
- 7" HDMI 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen
- Sony/BMD Wireless Camera Control
- Up to DCI 4K24 Video Input Support
- 1000 cd/m² Brightness, HDR Preview
Atomos Ninja Ultra 5.2" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor
- 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
- 10-Bit Exterior Viewable Monitor
- 4K HDMI 2.0 Input/Output
- 8K30 ProRes RAW with Select Cameras
Atomos Shinobi 7" 4K HDMI/SDI Monitor
- 7" 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen Display
- 4K60 HDMI 2.0 In/Out, 2K60 3G-SDI In/Out
- 2200 cd/m² Brightness
- HDMI/SDI Cross Conversion
Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced 5.5" Wireless Transceiver Monitor
- Wirelessly Monitor Video from up to 450'
- Transmitter & Receiver Mode Switching
- New Capsule Antennas & Record/Playback
- 5.5" Touchscreen 1920 x 1080 Display
Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G-SDI/HDMI 5" Recorder/Monitor
- 1920 x 1080 5" Touchscreen LCD
- HDMI & 3G-SDI Video Inputs
- Records up to 1080p60 Video
- USB Type-C Webcam Video Output
FeelWorld F5 Pro X 5.5" High-Brightness HDMI Touchscreen Monitor
- 1080p60 Resolution
- 1600 cd/m² Brightness
- HDMI Input & Loop Output
- Support for up to DCI 4K Video, 3D LUTs
PORTKEYS LH5P II 5.5" Touchscreen Monitor with Camera Control for Sony a6000/a7/R II/a7S III
- 5.5" HDMI 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen
- Sony a6000/a7/R II/a7S III Control
- Up to DCI 4K24 Video Input Support
- 2200 cd/m² Brightness, HDR Preview
SmallHD ULTRA 5 Bright Touchscreen Monitor
- 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
- 3G-SDI and HDMI Inputs & Outputs
- Bright 3000 cd/m² LCD Panel
- 10-Bit 4:2:2 DCI-P3 Color Gamut
PORTKEYS PT5 II 5" 4K HDMI Touchscreen Monitor with 3D LUT Support
- 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
- 4K HDMI I/O, 3D LUT Import via USB Port
- 500 cd/m² Bright/1000:1 Contrast Ratio
- Updated with Heat Vents for Cooling
PORTKEYS LH7H 7" High-Bright Touchscreen Monitor (Black)
- 7" HDMI 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen
- Up to DCI 4K24/UHD 4K30 Video Input
- 1000 cd/m² Brightness, HDR Preview
- HDMI Input & Output, Headphone Jack
OSEE Lilmon 5 4K HDMI Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor with Field Kit
- Touchscreen Monitor with UHD 4K Support
- 1000 cd/m² Brightness
- HDMI Connectivity
- 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
PORTKEYS BM5IV WR 5.5" HDMI/SDI Touchscreen Monitor with Camera Control
- 5.5" Wide Color Gamut Monitor
- 2000 cd/m² Touchscreen
- Wired and Wireless Camera Control
- HDMI and SDI Input/Output Ports
Selecting External Camera Screens (On Camera Monitors)
Photographers no longer have to rely upon tiny LCD screens to preview photos, and videographers can catch issues immediately and re-shoot scenes, thanks to camera monitors. On-camera monitors can be attached directly to the camera or video equipment, or you can use mounting brackets for additional security. Small monitors with HDMI input are ideal for DSLR cameras, while larger production monitors work well with video and camcorders.
What Are External Camera Screens and How Are They Used?
On-Camera monitors are screens used with cameras or camcorders for a better view of focus areas and the final object. To secure them, you can use monitor mounts that stabilize the additional hardware. HD monitors with HDMI connections are ideal for newer DSLR cameras and GoPro equipment as they require only one connection for both audio and video. Because most on-camera monitors have their own battery, they work separately from other systems and don‘t drain the power of the device. With multiple settings, including brightness and contrast, the monitor will show brighter results than the on-board LCD. The brighter results help display colors as they’ll be in the final product. If color or lighting is off, you can adjust softboxes, LED lighting, and other production equipment to produce a better photo or video.
How to Choose a Camera Monitor
There are several things to consider when choosing camera monitors for DSLR cameras. Have the camera or camcorder model information available when searching for an on-camera monitor. Pay special attention to input and output sources, to ensure that you purchase the correct charging and connection cords. Input and output sources are especially important to video playback and sound quality. Before making a purchase, research the following areas, to ensure the best quality addition to your preexisting equipment.
- Size: Larger monitors make it easier to see defects in the shot
- Resolution: High-resolution creates sharper image detail
- DPI: Dots-per-inch, measurement of how many dots it takes to produce an image
- Connections: Check if the monitor has HDMI, AV, USB, or a combination
- Additional features: Any composition aids that may be available
Special features for on-camera monitors may also include overlays, for video and photo editing. HD monitors with HDMI hookups offer benefits as well; the major benefit is being able to send audio and video with one cable. To do this, monitors with HDMI input must also have speakers; this is an excellent feature for shooting music videos. Adding professional video monitor hoods will help ensure you see the image playback without reflection from surrounding light sources.
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