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PORTKEYS BM5WR 5.5" HDMI Touchscreen Monitor with Camera Control

BH #POBM53WR • MFR #BM5 III WR
 13 reviews
PORTKEYS BM5WR 5.5" HDMI Touchscreen Monitor with Camera Control
Key Features
  • 5.5" Wide Color Gamut Monitor
  • Ultrabright Touchscreen, Image Overlay
  • Focus Peaking, ARRI False Color
  • HDMI In, SDI In/Loop Out
Set your exposure properly and focus accurately when capturing video with the help of the PORTKEYS BM5WR 5.5" HDMI Touchscreen Monitor. This ultrabright onboard monitor features a wide color gamut, a durable aluminum build, and both HDMI and 3G/SDI video inputs and SDI output. The included wireless control module offers Wi-Fi control for the RED KOMODO and Bluetooth control for BMPCC 6K/6K Pro and 4K cameras. Wired control is available for select Canon, Blackmagic Design, Panasonic, Sony, and ZCAM E2 cameras. The BM5WR with Camera Control maintains the same reliable BM5 clarity, vivid color details, and dynamic touch screen camera control, and it offers touch focus for the KOMODO, the Panasonic BGH1, and the ZCAM E2.
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PORTKEYS BM5 III Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4Wired Camera Control
  • 5Wired Motor Control
  • 6Touchscreen Control Focus
  • 7Robust Design
  • 8HDMI In/SDI In/Loop Out
  • 92200 cd/m² Superbright Monitor
  • 10Color Calibration
  • 1110-Bit (8+2 FRC) Color
  • 12New Focus Peaking
  • 13ARRI False Color Mode
  • 14Precision Waveform
  • 15Image Capture and Image Overlay
  • 16
Set your exposure properly and focus accurately when capturing video with the help of the PORTKEYS BM5WR 5.5" HDMI Touchscreen Monitor. This ultrabright onboard monitor features a wide color gamut, a durable aluminum build, and both HDMI and 3G/SDI video inputs and SDI output. The included wireless control module offers Wi-Fi control for the RED KOMODO and Bluetooth control for BMPCC 6K/6K Pro and 4K cameras. Wired control is available for select Canon, Blackmagic Design, Panasonic, Sony, and ZCAM E2 cameras. The BM5WR with Camera Control maintains the same reliable BM5 clarity, vivid color details, and dynamic touch screen camera control, and it offers touch focus for the KOMODO, the Panasonic BGH1, and the ZCAM E2.
Wired Camera Control
Wired control of select Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic Design, and ZCAM E2 cameras.
Wired Motor Control
The BM5WR can display the position of the Tilta Nucleus N/M and display the wireless follow focus scale.
Touchscreen Control Focus
When you touch the screen of the monitor, it draws highlights around the edge of the focus, so you can focus quickly and accurately in real time without any other tools when using the RED KOMODO, Panasonic BGH1, or the ZCAM E2.
Robust Design
The rugged aluminum alloy shell design is durable and lightweight, weighing only 13.3 oz, yet able to withstand heavy daily operations.
HDMI In/SDI In/Loop Out
HDMI input and SDI input and loop output ports with the ability to output a superimposed image with 3DLUT and peaking via the SDI output.
2200 cd/m² Superbright Monitor
The BM5WR offers a 2200 cd/m² ultrabright 5.5" display with excellent color, resolution, contrast, and precise image control.
Color Calibration
Each BM5WR has passed strict hardware color calibration before shipping to ensure the widest color gamut and the most accurate colors.
10-Bit (8+2 FRC) Color
A 10-bit color depth for more accurate, richer color reproduction.
New Focus Peaking
The optimized new peaking algorithm can accurately capture subtle facial focus.
ARRI False Color Mode
Expose your image using ARRI false color mode and user-defined modes with the ability to freely set the IRE in user-defined mode.
Precision Waveform
Equipped with five kinds of precise oscilloscope functions, including vectorscope, RGB waveform, brightness waveform, RGB histogram, and brightness histogram, the monitor allows for quick switching among these in different display modes and in real time, offering you the most detailed and accurate image information.
Image Capture and Image Overlay
Image Capture takes a snapshot of the video feed being sent through SDI or HDMI (combined with a LUT if desired) and saves it to memory; great for shot matching (continuity) or a quick overview of the day's shots.

PORTKEYS BM5 III Specs

Key Specs
Display Size
5.5" / 14.0 cm
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
HDR Compatibility
Hybrid Log Gamma
Video I/O
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Loop Output
1 x HDMI Input
Power Consumption
13 W (Maximum)
Display
Panel Type
LCD
Display Size
5.5" / 14.0 cm
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Viewing Angle
Horizontal: 178°
Vertical: 178°
Touchscreen
Yes
Maximum Brightness
2200 nits / cd/m2 (Sustained)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
Bit Depth / Color Support
10-Bit (1.07 Billion Colors)
HDR Compatibility
Hybrid Log Gamma
Pixels Per Inch (ppi)
401 ppi
Real-Time LUT Monitoring
SDR
Image Controls
Anamorphic De-Squeeze, Check Field, False Color, Focus Peaking, Histogram, Image Flip, Image Rotate, RGB Parade, Screen Markers, Underscan, Waveform
Inputs / Outputs
Video I/O
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Loop Output
1 x HDMI Input
Embedded Audio
SDI
HDMI
Audio I/O
None
Built-In Speaker
None
Power I/O
1 x Unspecified 4-Pin (24 VDC) Input
1 x Unspecified 4-Pin (7.4 VDC) Output
Other I/O
1 x USB-A 2.0
1 x USB-B 2.0
1 x Proprietary
Media/Memory Card Slot
None
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Mobile App Compatible
No
*As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Format Support
Video Format
HDMI (10-Bit)
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
576p: 50
576i: 50
480p: 60/59.94
480i: 60/59.94
SDI (10-Bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 RGB, YUV)
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
Gamma Curve
HDR-HLG
Power
DC Input Power
7.4 to 24 VDC
Power Consumption
13 W (Maximum)
Mounting
Mounting
1 x 1/4"-20 Female
General
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Dimensions
5.7 x 4.8 x 1.8" / 145.4 x 120.9 x 45.5 mm
Weight
13.3 oz / 376 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.475 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.7 x 4.7 x 3.3"

PORTKEYS BM5 III Reviews

Extremely Loud, Extremely Disappointed

By Dylan Varian
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-07

Considering I had the LH5P, when it was time for my team to upgrade to SDI monitors, I didn't think twice about Portkeys' other products. With that being said, I ordered two of these, one for each camera. At first I was a happy customer; until I got into a quiet room and tried using an on-camera microphone. Not usable. The fan is far far too loud. These monitors will be returned immediately.

Claims wide functionality, but does not deliver.

By bartholomew
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-19

I purchased the Portrays BM5iii-WR for its claim to control sony cameras. I already have a way to control my fx9's, but needed a way to control smaller A7 camera bodies. I tried every possible thing to make this monitor work with the A7-iv and the A7r-iv. Neither completely worked, there was always some feature that would not work such as stop start, or the video feed would cut out after connecting the usb cable. Also, the monitor comes with a bunch of cables, but not the one you need to connect A7 cameras, but B&H carries it. It also doesn't include an AC power supply. I also got the colors to match well enough for different cameras, but after powering down the monitor, the adjustments I made in the color settings would sometimes turn off on their own. The monitor has some great potential. It seems like portrays tried to include a lot of functions, but they don't actually work. The monitor also has the ability to be used in high brightness, but the contrast and colors get washed out, so you would have to make custom adjustments for when you want to have the brightness high. This was also where the custom settings would reset and that would be a time killer on set. Hopefully these issues can be fixed with firmware updates. The firmware I tested this with was: BM5-V3WR.17.44.C19.B26 I would test this monitor in store if you want to use it for camera control or have any kind of decent color/exposure. If those issues are fixed, it could be a decent little monitor. it is small and fairly light. I don't know if it would last because I returned it. One great thing about B&H is that they don't play games if something doesn't work, you can return it.

Zero customer service

By Bill
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-11

While the monitor works with my RED KOMODO, I have had several issues with the monitor and have found NON-EXISTENT customer service. My monitor arrived with one of the L antenna pins broken and I can't get PORTKEYS to respond in any fashion. Since the monitor is useless without the antenna, I think you really have to consider whether buying this is worth it

Great monitor. Menu is meh.

By Erik
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-21

Bright and versatile monitor. Well built. Great price. Menu system UI could use some work.

Disappointing

By Mark
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-09

Bought this to use on top of a gimbal as an operators monitor. I primarily wanted something that was bright (daylight viewable) and accurate, I saw the Komodo control as a cool bonus. On brightness, this monitor really lacks. This is not an alternative to the SmallHD 503. It may technically hit the 2200 nits with the brightness cranked to max, but at that point the contrast and color of your image is completely washed out, making it useless to even determine exposure. At base level brightness and indoors, the colors are pretty good and it's a decent monitor to operate with. The menus are clunky. Poor design if you're used to more common production monitors. There's often input lag that slows you down and gets annoying really quick. Finally, yes the BM5 can control my Komodo, but I typically still use the top screen on the cam because I don't like navigating the menus and it can be unresponsive, especially when you want to make repeated incremental changes to something like ISO or WB.

Trustworthy Image

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-31

I needed another monitor for a new Komodo and this was an easy choice as I already have one for my first one. Once you wrap your head around the swipe gestures it is a very easy monitor to use. The image can be trusted and it is more than bright enough for outdoor use. It does burn through batteries so be sure to get a spare.

Very nice unit

By Christian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-17

Over all the monitor does what its supposed to and I think its great. The only tiny negative is that the cords are hidden under the case cushion a tab sticking out or note to say that they there, would be cool.

Honestly i Waste My Money

By Anonymous
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-26

honestly i waste my money i try to setup with my red Komodo but it totally wast of time to setup i dont like

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