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Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7" 12G-SDI HDMI HDR Recording Monitor

SKU: BMVIDASS712G MFR: HYPERD/AVIDA12/7HDR
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with this 7" HDR recording monitor's 2500nit brightness.
  • Record ProRes & DNxHD formats using dual UHS-II SD slots for versatile video workflows.
  • Enjoy wide color gamut on the 1920x1200 screen, perfect for on-set color grading tasks.
  • Use HDMI/12G-SDI inputs/outputs for seamless integration with professional video equipment.
  • Utilize waveform, parade, vector & histogram scopes for precise exposure and color balance.
  • Power via 12V or Sony NP-F batteries; ideal for field production and remote video shoots.
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KIAN S : Is it supposed to come with a battery? Just got one, seems to have a space in the packing for one, no battery.
DANIEL B : Can you use this monitor off camera as a focus pulling monitor?ARMANDO M : Yes it will act as just a monitor too.ARMANDO M : Yes you could use it off camera. It will act as just a monitor or recorder when you need it.RONALD W : Yes and no. As long as you do not require critical focus that begs for magnification, it should work fine. I should add that I recently discovered that it will not communicate over HDMI with my Canon C300 Mk III, although it will communicate via SDI. My Atomos Ninja V+ communicates perfectly with either HDMI or SDI via its SDI adapter, so you might want to check camera compatibility if you plan on using HDMI.SHERWIN L : Yes you can, just need to feed it the signal somehow. It’s got all the focus tools typically found in other monitors like peaking and zoom, in addition to a number of other tools.
Mark T : Can I record Pro res on the Sony A7Siii? and will I be able to edit in Adobe Premiere or will I need to use Davinci?SHERWIN L : Yes, you can record in ProRes and you can edit in either PPro or Resolve. Both programs will read ProRes files.Lawrence T : You can record ProRes from any source and edit in whatever can edit ProRes. ????????

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2024-06-24T22:05:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Favorite Monitor

Favorite monitor. Came from the bmpcc 6k pro and loved the monitor. Now shooting on red. Couldn't be happier to still have a bm display.

JACE G.

2024-06-17T19:58:17

Rated 5 out of 5

I WILL be buying more. 5" 12g SDI Video Assist

Works great as a ptz cam recorder, and preview screen at front of house. It is a great recorder using it as direct to ssd.

Joseph L.

2024-05-07T19:31:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Tiny Swiss Army Knife

This little screen is great. It does a little bit of everything. Main reason I bought it was for a testing monitor. It has both SDI and HDMI so its all a video like me could need. I am able to import my own test patterns as well to be able to output to my inputs. With the new update I'm also able to use it as a webcam input which is great with those clients with the last minute addition. As works as a backup recorder or even a main. Works wonders if you need all the fine details of your camera if you are shooting professionally. If I were to pick two things I dislike about this is that it does have a mini-BNC connector so you need to buy an extra cable and how thick it is, espcially when you buy batteries for it. Other than those two small things that one can overlook, I highly recommend this if you are looking for an all in video device that can save you out of many binds out in the field.

Tony S.

2022-01-17T07:56:56

Rated 5 out of 5

An excellent tool

Great accessory, not just for monitoring and recording but also as a USB-C video interface. Even for a camera that has built-in UVC (video-over-USB) support, Blackmagic's implementation works better with MacOS (lower latency than Sigma's camera-native implementation). - I do slightly wish I'd gotten the smaller one for easier gimbal mounting. - It would be nice if the built-in zoom went more than 2x.

CHARLES D.

2021-09-12T09:59:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Best I?ve Seen!

Wow! I have been an Atomos user for years. This monitor/recorder puts Atomos to shame! Great job Blackmagic!! I switched because of Blackmagic Raw via Nikon Z cameras.

Robert L.

2021-07-29T08:39:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent monitor/recorder

Excellent addition to my Panasonic S1h. The large and bright screen makes recording in or outdoors a pleasure, and the ability to chose between SD cards or an external SSD is appreciated. It's metal housing suggests ruggedness and durability. It does, however, burn through batteries, and I would suggest using the largest NPF 'L' batteries available when not tethered to the AC adapter.

RONALD M.

2021-03-25T12:46:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for Sony FS5

Using this with my Sony FS5 to capture 10bit 4K. I think this is a must have for anyone who uses this camera.

ROVINA M.

2020-09-23T17:06:49

Rated 4 out of 5

Convenient to carry to shoot on the road.

Not clear enough densities. I want to have 4K monitor-recorder in the future.

IK S.

2020-09-23T05:28:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Monitor for almost any camera!

Great Monitor, plenty bright, the back up record option already saved us on a shoot. Love all the options, and ports available.

BENJAMIN W.

2020-08-13T07:13:14

Rated 4 out of 5

Useful for monitoring/recording ATEM Mini

Very solid piece of gear! Although we don’t use the advanced features yet such as the scopes they look handy in a high professional environment. And haven’t gone mobile with batteries to see how it does then. We use it to record the output of an ATEM Mini (church AV booth) and then pass the video along via the output to go to our overflow hall. This was more ideal than recording to OBS which kept having audio drift issues and I needed to be able to see the video and hear the audio. I look forward to working with it mobile. We bought it before the 3G version came out. The only reason for I didn’t rate 5 starts is it would be nice to choose what goes where on the display. After pressing record it’s a good idea that you can swipe the transport down so it’s hidden and the stop button doesn’t get bumped accidentally, only problem is that the audio meter goes away with it. And yet you’re stuck with seeing the codec and video format, something that won’t change often once it’s set.

LEE M.

2020-06-02T11:40:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good

Very nice Screen actually i like it thank you

Swagga M.

2020-02-04T07:28:05

Rated 5 out of 5

good product

good product

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Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G Specifications

Connections

Connections

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  • SDI Video Inputs

    1

  • SDI Video Outputs

    1

  • SDI Rates

    270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G

  • HDMI 2.0a Video Inputs

    1

  • HDMI 2.0a Video Outputs

    1

  • Analog Audio Inputs

    2x balanced mini XLR with phantom power

  • Analog Audio Outputs

    1x 3.5 mm headphone jack

  • SDI Audio Inputs

    16 channels embedded via 12G-SDI

  • SDI Audio Outputs

    16 channels embedded via 12G-SDI

  • HDMI Audio Inputs

    8 channels embedded via HDMI 2.0a

  • HDMI Audio Outputs

    8 channels embedded via HDMI 2.0a

  • Built in Speaker

    Mono

  • Screen Dimensions

    7" (17.7cm) 1920 x 1200

  • Screen Brightness

    2500nits

  • Screen Color

    P3 wide color gamut

  • Remote Control

    1x 0.09" (2.5mm) LANC for Record Start and Stop

  • SD Interface

    Dual UHS-II SD slots

  • Storage Type

    Removable SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I and
    SDHC UHS-I SD cards.
    Supports DS, HS, SDR12, SDR25, DDR50, SDR50 and
    SDR104 SD cards

  • Computer Interface

    1x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, initial
    setup, software updates and Video Assist Utility
    software control

SDI Video Standards

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  • SD Video Standards

    525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

  • HD Video Standards

    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
    1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
    1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

  • 2K Video Standards

    2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI
    2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI

  • Ultra HD Video Standards

    2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60

  • 4K Video Standards

    4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI

  • SDI Compliance

    SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2084

  • SDI Metadata Support

    HD RP188

  • Audio Sampling

    Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit

  • Video Sampling

    4:2:2 YUV

  • Color Precision

    10-bit

  • Color Space

    REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020

  • HDR Support

    HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma

  • Multiple Rate support

    SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, 6 Gb/s and 12 Gb/s

HDMI Video Standards

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  • SD Video Standards

    525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

  • HD Video Standards

    720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
    1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

  • Ultra HD Video Standards

    2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60

  • 4K Video Standards

    4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI

  • HDMI Color Precision

    10-bit

  • HDR Support

    HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma

  • Copy Protection

    HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content

  • Media

    2x UHS-II SD for Ultra HD, compatible with regular SD for HD recording. USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording

  • Media Type

    SDXC UHS-II, SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards

Supported Codecs

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  • Supported Codecs

    ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, DNxHD 220x, DNxHD 145, DNxHD 45, DNxHD 220x MXF, DNxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45 MXF, DNxHR HQX MXF, DNxHR HQX, DNxHR SQ, DNxHR LB, DNxHR SQ MXF, DNxHR LB MXF

Control

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  • Recorder Control

    Integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD with onscreen controls for settings and navigating menus

  • External Control

    LANC, SDI start/stop, timecode run

Software

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  • Software Included

    Blackmagic Video Assist Operating System

  • Scopes

    Waveform, RGB Parade, Vector, Histogram

  • Viewing Modes

    Scopes with picture in picture or picture overlay and opacity control. Waveform and Parade with standard and HDR graticules

Operating Systems

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  • OS

    Mac 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later
    Windows 8.1 or Windows 10

Power Requirements

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  • Power Supply

    1x External 12V power supply.
    Compatible with Sony NP-F style batteries (batteries not included)

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree to 104 Degree F (0 Degree to 40 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree to 113 Degree F (-20 Degree to 45 Degree C)

  • Relative Humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    7.46 x 5.14 x 1.45" (18.94 x 13.05 x 3.68cm)

  • Weight

    29.1 oz (824.9g)

  • UPC Code

    9338716006438

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About Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G

FEATURED REVIEWS

I WILL be buying more. 5" 12g SDI Video Assist

By Joseph L.

Works great as a ptz cam recorder, and preview screen at front of house. It is a great recorder using it as direct to ssd.

Tiny Swiss Army Knife

By Tony S.

This little screen is great. It does a little bit of everything. Main reason I bought it was for a testing monitor. It has both SDI and HDMI so its all a video like me could need. I am able to import my own test patterns as well to be able to output to my inputs. With the new update I'm also able to use it as a webcam input which is great with those clients with the last minute addition. As works as a backup recorder or even a main. Works wonders if you need all the fine details of your camer...

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Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR 5" & 7"

The Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR adds professional monitoring and high-quality recording to most SDI and HDMI camera setups. The Video Assist features a modern design and records using a single high-speed UHS-II SD slot to SDHC/XC memory cards. You can also record to an external drive or configure the monitor using the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port. The Blackmagic Video Assist has a 5” and 7” model, each including 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 for high frame rates. The Video Assist also supports 4K recording, letting you record DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K, and HD resolutions. It has a bright touch screen module that allows you to view and control your recordings easily, even under intense sunlight during outdoor shoots. The modern design now supports two standard Sony L-series batteries, making it more versatile since you can change batteries without interrupting your recording. Have a more versatile shooting and recording experience with the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.

Be at the forefront of professional video recording and monitoring with the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR 7". This high-quality, innovative device seamlessly integrates with both SDI and HDMI camera setups, offering a new level of technological sophistication in the realm of professional recording.

The Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR 7" is equipped with a singular high-speed UHS-II SD slot, enabling direct recording to SDHC/XC memory cards. For added flexibility, you can also record directly to external drives or use the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port to customize the monitor's configurations.

This reliable and durable 7" model supports 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0, making high frame rate recordings possible across a range of resolutions, including DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K, and HD. The user-friendly touchscreen module delivers a vivid viewing experience, ensuring clear monitoring even under bright sunlight.

The Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR 7" also features dual Sony L-series battery integration, allowing for uninterrupted recording. The 7" model boasts a bright 2500nit HDR monitor, supporting 3D LUTs and equipped with professional scopes, focus assist, and exposure tools for perfect focus, framing, and exposure.

Dual SD card recorders capture shots from any camera in 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNx formats, while two mini XLR connections with 48V phantom power ensure pristine audio quality.

The Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR 7" is more than just a device; it's a comprehensive solution for professional recording and monitoring. With features like a portable HDR monitor, a 7" 1080p high brightness touchscreen, dual media recorders, direct external USB-C media disk recording, advanced 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 compatibility, HDR support with wide gamut LCD, and built-in scopes, this device truly stands out in its category. Experience the difference with the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR 7".

Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G Features

  • Professional monitoring for SDI and HDMI camera setups
  • Single high-speed UHS-II SD slot for SDHC/XC memory cards
  • External recording option via USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port
  • 7" model equipped with 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0
  • 4K recording capability across various formats: DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K, and HD
  • Bright touchscreen for enhanced viewing and control, even in direct sunlight
  • Support for two standard Sony L-series batteries for uninterrupted recording
  • 2500nit brightness on 7-inch HDR monitor with 3D LUTs support
  • Professional scopes, focus assist, and exposure tools integrated
  • Dual SD card recorders with 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNx formats compatibility
  • Two mini XLR connections with 48V phantom power for pristine audio recording
  • Immediate editing with no need for file conversion
  • All-in-one portable HDR monitoring solution

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with this 7" HDR recording monitor's 2500nit brightness.
  • Record ProRes & DNxHD formats using dual UHS-II SD slots for versatile video workflows.
  • Enjoy wide color gamut on the 1920x1200 screen, perfect for on-set color grading tasks.
  • Use HDMI/12G-SDI inputs/outputs for seamless integration with professional video equipment.
  • Utilize waveform, parade, vector & histogram scopes for precise exposure and color balance.
  • Power via 12V or Sony NP-F batteries; ideal for field production and remote video shoots.

What's in the box:

  • Video Assist 7 " 12G HDR
  • Universal Power Supply with Locking Connector and International Adapters
  • Blackmagic Design 1 Year Limited Warranty