Description
The Portkeys BM5WR is a 5.5″ ultra‑bright on‑camera field monitor designed for professional filmmakers who need reliable daylight visibility and robust wired/wireless camera control in a compact package. With a rugged aluminum body, 2200‑nit touchscreen display, and deep monitoring toolset, it’s built to live full‑time on your camera or director’s rig.
Key Features
-5.5″ Full HD 1920 × 1080 touchscreen display with 178° viewing angle.
-2200 nits ultra‑bright panel for true daylight‑viewable monitoring.
-10‑bit (8+2 FRC) color, 1000:1 contrast, factory color‑calibrated for accurate viewing.
-HDMI and 3G‑SDI inputs, plus 3G‑SDI output with HDMI‑to‑SDI cross‑conversion.
-SDI output can carry your 3D LUT and monitoring overlays if needed.
-Wired and wireless camera control for supported cameras (including RED KOMODO and many popular cinema and mirrorless bodies).
-Full suite of pro monitoring tools: waveform, vectorscope, false color, zebras, focus peaking, zoom, frame guides, anamorphic de‑squeeze, HDR assist, and 3D LUT support.
-User‑loadable 3D LUTs via USB for on‑set looks and log monitoring.
-4 customizable function buttons plus scroll wheel/menu controls for quick access to critical tools.
-All‑aluminum chassis with tempered front glass, top and bottom 1/4″-20 mounts, and 3.5 mm headphone output.
-Powered via rear Sony NP‑F style battery plate, with low power draw around 13 W.
Monitoring Tools
The BM5WR includes a full professional toolset so you can confidently judge exposure, focus, and framing on any shoot.
-Exposure: waveform (with SDI out option), false color, zebras, histogram, HDR assist, adjustable backlight and color temperature.
-Focus: high‑precision peaking, pixel‑to‑pixel/zoom, and sharp 5.5″ 1080p panel for pulling focus on high‑resolution cameras.
-Framing: multiple frame guides, grids, aspect ratios, image flip, anamorphic de‑squeeze, and image overlay for matching compositions between takes.
-Color: 3D LUT monitoring, LUT passthrough to SDI out, factory calibration with support for custom LUT imports.
Camera Control
Beyond monitoring, the BM5WR doubles as a powerful camera control hub.
-Wireless control of RED KOMODO using the built‑in 2.4 GHz module and antenna.
-Wired control support for a wide range of popular cameras from brands such as Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Z CAM, and others (via dedicated control cable).
-Adjust key settings and trigger record directly from the monitor, helping reduce menu diving and making it ideal for gimbal, rigged, or remote setups.
Build and Mounting
The BM5WR is built to withstand demanding production environments.
-CNC‑machined aluminum alloy body is rigid and durable while remaining lightweight around 350–380 g.
-Front tempered glass helps protect the screen from knocks and scratches on set.
-Top and bottom 1/4″-20 mounting points (with anti‑twist holes) allow flexible mounting on cameras, cages, arms, and director’s handles.
I/O and Power
-Video: 1 × 3G‑SDI in, 1 × 3G‑SDI out, 1 × HDMI in (resolutions up to 1080p60).
-Audio: 3.5 mm headphone output for on‑monitor audio monitoring.
-Data: USB‑A for firmware updates and LUT loading; dedicated control port and wireless antenna for camera control.
-Power: Rear NP‑F battery plate, approximately 13 W max consumption, suitable for all‑day use with common NP‑F batteries.
Resolution: 1920×1080
Colour: 8+2 FRC
HDMI/SDI: 1080p60
Max Brightness: 2200 nit
Max Power Consumption: 13W
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