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Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor

BH #VIDC550PRO • MFR #DC-550 PRO
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Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor
Key Features
  • 5.5" On-Camera Touchscreen Monitor
  • 1920 x 1080 Resolution Display
  • 1200 cd/m² Brightness, 3D LUTs
  • Cooling Fan, 2 Histograms, 3 Waveforms
The lightweight DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor from Viltrox lets you view your camera's image on a bright, sharp 5.5" display. The DC-550 PRO supports up to 4K30 video input and can send the signal through an HDMI loop-through output. This PRO model features two additional histograms, three parade waveforms, a cooling fan, and 1200 cd/m² brightness, making it suitable for outdoor use.
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Viltrox DC-550 PRO Overview

The lightweight DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor from Viltrox lets you view your camera's image on a bright, sharp 5.5" display. The DC-550 PRO supports up to 4K30 video input and can send the signal through an HDMI loop-through output. This PRO model features two additional histograms, three parade waveforms, a cooling fan, and 1200 cd/m² brightness, making it suitable for outdoor use.

The DC-550 PRO features a 1920 x 1080 touchscreen display that supports live view from your camera, and it provides image tools such as peaking, color temperature, tone, pixel-to-pixel zoom, brightness, and contrast. You can monitor the audio via its built-in speaker or 3.5mm headphone port. At the rear of the monitor, a built-in L-series battery plate enables you to power the monitor with the L-series battery, or you can power it with a separately available AC adapter.

Features
Daylight-viewable, 5.5" on-camera touchscreen LCD monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution
The DC-550 PRO features 1200 cd/m² brightness for indoor and outdoor use, two additional histograms including RGB and brightness, and three parade waveforms including RGB, Y, and YUV
Full-size HDMI input, full-size HDMI loop-through output
Supports up to 4K30 video input and output
The 178° ultra-wide-angle screen is convenient for creators to enjoy clear picture quality when monitoring from different angles
Power the monitor with a separately available power adapter or Sony L-series type batteries in the built-in battery plate
Rec.709 color standard
Import custom 3D LUTs via a separately available SD card using the built-in slot
UPC: 784365597039

Viltrox DC-550 PRO Specs

Key Specs
Display Size
5.5" / 14.0 cm
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
HDR Support
No
Video I/O
1x HDMI 1.4 Input
1x HDMI 1.4 Output
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD (Unspecified Type)
Video Format
HDMI
DCI 4K: 30/25/24
UHD 4K: 30/25/24
1080p
Battery Type
1x L-Series
Display
Panel Type
TFT LCD
Display Size
5.5" / 14.0 cm
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Touchscreen
Yes
Maximum Brightness
1200 nits / cd/m2 (Peak)
HDR Support
No
Pixels Per Inch (ppi)
400 ppi
LUT Support
No
Image Controls
False Color, Histogram, Image Flip, Pixel-to-Pixel Zoom, RGB Parade, Waveform
Inputs/Outputs
Video I/O
1x HDMI 1.4 Input
1x HDMI 1.4 Output
Embedded Audio
HDMI
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Input
Built-In Speaker
No
Power I/O
1x Barrel (2 A / 12 VDC) Input
1x USB-C (3 A / 5 VDC) Input
Other I/O
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD (Unspecified Type)
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Format Support
Video Format
HDMI
DCI 4K: 30/25/24
UHD 4K: 30/25/24
1080p
Gamma Curve
Rec709
Power
Input Power
12 to 18 VDC at 2 A
Battery Type
1x L-Series
General
Environmental Resistance
No
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 
Storage Conditions
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C 
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Dimensions
6.5 x 3.6 x 1.1" / 16.5 x 9.1 x 2.9 cm
Weight
9.88 oz / 280.00 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.105 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.8 x 6.1 x 2.8"

Viltrox DC-550 PRO Reviews

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Can this monitor show 60fps if I used a Canon R6 ...

Can this monitor show 60fps if I used a Canon R6 recording 4K60p?
Asked by: Huy
No, the Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor does not have 60p as one of the framerates that it can input or produce.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-10-09

Compatible with Sony fx30?

Compatible with Sony fx30?
Asked by: Leslie
Yes, the Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor would support and work with the Sony FX30 Cinema Camera. The display includes an HDMI A to HDMI A cable for your camera. Compatible batteries: Genaray 2 x NP-F770 4400mAh Batteries & 2 x Compact Chargers Kit BH #GENPF770CS
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-05-23

Is this monitor compatible with Canon EOS R5 C ? ...

Is this monitor compatible with Canon EOS R5 C ? Is there any feature which won't work ?
Asked by: Ganesh
The Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor would work as a fine display for the Canon EOS R5C. The Viltrox DC-550 display would connect from the R5C using a Micro to HDMI cable which is included with the display. Also, don't forget to add batteries. Genaray 2 x NP-F770 4400mAh Batteries & 2 x Compact Chargers Kit BH #GENPF770CS
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-03-28

Is the monitor compatible with Nikon z50?

Is the monitor compatible with Nikon z50?
Asked by: Leonardt
Yes, the Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor is compatible for monitoring only on the Nikon Z50 Mirrorless Camera.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-06-10

How many luts can be loaded to this monitor?

How many luts can be loaded to this monitor?
Asked by: Curt
Yes, the Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor allows you to import a custom 3D LUT through the SD card.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-03-28

Can i power up this monitor with a NEEWER Mini V ...

Can i power up this monitor with a NEEWER Mini V Mount Battery 6800mAh 99Wh 14.5V? If not what affordable power is recommended?
Asked by: Manuel Antonio
The Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor can be powered with the Neewer PS099E 14.5V 99Wh V-Mount Battery (6800mAh) using a dummy battery such as the Kondor Blue D-Tap Power Cable to Sony L-Series Dummy Battery, BH #KODTAPSL. You would need to mount the battery in some way depending on your camera setup.
Answered by: Naftoli
Date published: 2024-12-04

Will this work on a canon 600d?

Will this work on a canon 600d?
Asked by: leonard
Yes, he 600D could work, but it does not have clean HDMI output. There will be some camera info shown on the Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5” Touchscreen HD Monitor; however, it should work with your camera model. Please note that the Viltrox kit also includes the Mini to HDMI cable you would require to connect your camera to the display.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-12-23

Will this work with the Sony zv-e1?

Will this work with the Sony zv-e1?
Asked by: Bill
Yes, the Viltrox DC-550 PRO 5.5" Touchscreen HD Monitor would support video output from the SONY ZV-E1 and function as an external display. Please note you will need a Micro to HDMI cable to connect it to your camera. ZILR Hyper-Thin High-Speed Micro-HDMI to HDMI Cable with Ethernet (17.7") BH #ZI4KP60M17 • MFR #ZRHAD01
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-06-21
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