The Portkeys HD7H is an affordable 7-inch on-camera monitor with a brightness of 1,000 nits, priced at just $99 USD.
Specifications
- Display: 7-inch, 8-bit panel with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and a contrast ratio of 1000:1.
- Brightness: Maximum brightness of 1,000 nits.
- Inputs/Outputs: 1 HDMI input, 1 3.5mm audio output, 1 AV input.
- Audio: Built-in loudspeaker.
- Resolution Support: Maximum input resolutions up to 4K DCI at 24p or 4K UHD at 30p.
- Monitoring Tools: Includes professional tools like Luma Histogram, False Color, and Peaking.
- Anamorphic De-Squeeze: Supports 1.33x, 1.5x, 2.0x, and custom aspect ratios from 0.25 to 4.0x.
- Power Supply: Powered by a single Sony NP-F style battery or a 5.5mm barrel connector with 7.4V-24V input. Low power draw of only 10W.
- Build: Lightweight and durable housing made of ABS and PC, weighing 278g (9.8oz).
Design and Build
The monitor, which weighs 278g and measures 178 x 104 x 25.8mm, is suitable for use with mirrorless hybrid or small digital cinema cameras.
At the bottom, it features a full-size HDMI input and an AV input port that doubles as a 3.5mm audio input. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-A port for firmware upgrades, and a DC 7-24V power input with a 5.5mm barrel connector.
The back of the monitor houses a built-in Sony NP-F-style battery plate. With its low power consumption of 10W, a Sony NP-F750 battery can power the monitor for up to 10 hours at full brightness. The built-in speaker allows for audio playback during footage review.
User Interface and Controls
The top of the monitor includes two user-assignable buttons for quick access to preferred monitoring tools, as well as the power switch, battery eject button, menu, and navigation controls.
For mounting, there are three 1/4″-20 mounting points located on the bottom, left, and right sides of the monitor.
Monitoring Tools
The Portkeys HD7H provides several video assist tools:
- Peaking with an enhanced algorithm for precise manual focusing.
- Picture zoom.
- Anamorphic image de-squeeze with standard and custom ratios.
- Exposure assist tools like Luma Histogram and False Color.
- Grids, crosshair, check field, guides, and clip guides.
- Image flip modes: vertical, horizontal, display flip, and OSD flip.
- Image adjustment settings: contrast, sharpness, tint, chroma, color temperature, brightness, and backlight.
- Function setting.
Included Accessories
The monitor comes with a sunshade, side rubber covers for protection, a monitor mount, full-size HDMI and HDMI to micro-HDMI cables, and an AV cable.
About Portkeys
Portkeys is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the development, production, and sales of high-definition camera monitors, electronic viewfinders, and multifunctional camera handles. Founded in 2015, the company is known for providing professional, cost-effective monitoring solutions tailored for the film, broadcasting, and photographic industries.
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