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Viltrox DC-V1 5.5" Touchscreen HD On-Camera Monitor

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Viltrox DC-V1 5.5" Touchscreen HD On-Camera Monitor
Key Features
  • Compact 5.5" On-Camera Monitor
  • 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
  • 400 cd/m² Brightness, 3D LUTs
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4 Input, 1 x HDMI 1.4 Output
The lightweight DC-V1 5.5" Touchscreen HD On-Camera Monitor from Viltrox lets you view your camera's image on a bright, sharp 5.5" display. The DC-V1 supports up to DCI/UHD 4K30 via the HDMI video input and can send the signal to another display through an HDMI loop-through output. This model features multiple image tools such as histogram and waveform, and its 400 cd/m² brightness makes it suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
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Viltrox DC-V1 Overview

The lightweight DC-V1 5.5" Touchscreen HD On-Camera Monitor from Viltrox lets you view your camera's image on a bright, sharp 5.5" display. The DC-V1 supports up to DCI/UHD 4K30 via the HDMI video input and can send the signal to another display through an HDMI loop-through output. This model features multiple image tools such as histogram and waveform, and its 400 cd/m² brightness makes it suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

The DC-V1 features a 1920 x 1080 display that supports live view from your camera, and you can monitor the audio via its built-in speaker or 3.5mm headphone port. The SD card slot can be used to upgrade the firmware or to add custom 3D LUT files to apply to your view. 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 DC barrel or USB-C adapter. The camera mounts onto a cage, camera, or rig using the included shoe adapter mount, and a sun hood is available to protect the monitor from glare.

Features
Daylight-viewable, 5.5" on-camera LCD monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution
The DC-V1 features 400 cd/m² brightness for indoor and outdoor use
Full-size HDMI input, full-size HDMI loop-through output
Supports up to DCI/UHD 4K30 video input and output
Power the monitor with a separately available DC barrel or USB-C power adapter or via Sony L-series type batteries in the built-in battery plate
Import custom 3D LUTs via a separately available SD card using the built-in slot, which is also used for firmware updates
UPC: 784365598692

Viltrox DC-V1 Specs

Key Specs
Display Size
5.5" / 14.0 cm
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
HDR Support
No
Video I/O
HDMI
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD (Unspecified Type) [LUT/Firmware Update Only]
Video Format
HDMI
DCI 4K: 30/25/24
UHD 4K: 30/25/24
1080p
Battery
1x L-Series Mount on Fixed Plate
Display
Panel Type
LCD
Display Size
5.5" / 14.0 cm
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Touchscreen
Yes
Maximum Brightness
400 nits / cd/m2 (Peak)
HDR Support
No
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 Output
Built-In Speaker
No
Power I/O
1x Barrel (12 VDC / 2 A) Input
1x USB-C (5 VDC / 3 A) Input
Other I/O
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD (Unspecified Type) [LUT/Firmware Update Only]
Wireless
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
Power
Input Power
12 to 18 VDC at 2 A
Battery
1x L-Series Mount on Fixed Plate
Mounting
Tripod/Accessory Mounting
Bottom/Right
1x 1/4"-20 Female
General
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
7.87 oz / 223.00 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8 x 5 x 3.75"

Viltrox DC-V1 Reviews

Not Great for Vertical Use

By Milan
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-05

This is an okay monitor. I can't even use it 95% of the time. Hard to use vertically handheld or on a gimbal because of its horizontal design; causes really imbalanced weight distribution. Color/brightness is often very dull even with the best settings. The HDMI plug in is in the worst spot possible for the cord it comes with. It's really hard to get it plugged in unless you purchase a coiled HDMI.

It works perfectly, the image

By Jose
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-17

It works perfectly, the image is clear. You just need to pay close attention when recording because the recording mark isn't red, but a faint orange. That's all; everything else works great.

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Does it come with a battery, or is that a ...

Does it come with a battery, or is that a separate purchase?
Asked by: RP
The Viltrox DC-V1 5.5" Touchscreen HD On-Camera Monitor includes an L-Series/NP-F550 Battery.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2025-03-26

Does it have false color?

Does it have false color?
Asked by: Leslie
Yes, the Viltrox DC-V1 5.5" Touchscreen HD On-Camera Monitor does offer false color.
Answered by: John W
Date published: 2025-06-13
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