BM5 III WR
$649.00
The Portkeys BM5 III WR is a lightweight, rugged 5.5-inch Wide Color Gamut on-camera monitor with 2,200nits of brightness, HDMI/SDI video inputs, one SDI output with HDMI cross-conversion and wired/wireless camera control capabilities.
Key features:
- 5.5-inch, 10-bit panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.
- Daylight-viewable with a maximum brightness of 2,200nits.
- 1 x 3G-SDI input, 1 x HDMI input, 1 x 3G-SDI output with cross-conversion.
- Professional monitoring tools: Waveform, Vectorscope, Peaking, ARRI False Color.
- 3D LUT monitoring and 3D LUT SDI output capabilities.
- RED Approved: wireless camera control for the RED Komodo and V-RAPTOR.
- Wireless camera control for most Sony and Blackmagic Design cameras.
- Wired camera control for Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD, and ZCAM E2.
- TILTA Nucleus N/M wireless follow focus wired control.
- Built-in Sony NP-F style battery plate.
- 4-pin 7.4V-24V power input for external power (D-Tap cable included).
- Lightweight and rugged aluminum housing: only 376g/13.2oz.
Overview
Specs
Function
Camera Control
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Overview
The Portkeys BM5 III WR is a robust 5.5-inch on-camera monitor ready for all your next creative adventures thanks to its compact form factor, daylight-viewable touchscreen, four user function buttons, a full suite of professional monitoring tools, and the capability to control your camera.
The housing of the BM5 III WR is entirely made of rugged aluminum housing and has toughened glass in front of the display. However, with a weight of only 376g/13.2oz (without battery), it won’t add much poundage to your camera rig.
With a high brightness of 2,200 nits, shooting in full sunlight has never been easier. Each BM5 III WR WLED display is factory color-calibrated and passes strict hardware controls to ensure the most accurate colors. In addition, the 10-bit (8+2 FRC) panel makes color reproduction more accurate with a rich level of color details and no color banding. This 5.5-inch monitor has a FullHD 1920 x 1080 resolution, a large 178° viewing angle, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.
When it comes to power, with a low power draw of only 14W despite the highly bright 2,200 nits display, the built-in Sony NP-F-style battery plate at the back of the Portkeys BM5 III WR can power it for hours.
Furthermore, if you use an external battery to power your camera rig, the 4-pin aviation 7.4V-24V power input and the included D-Tap to 4-pin aviation cables (40cm and 100cm) can power your monitor infinitely. The 4-pin aviation 7.4V power output can also power small camera accessories, such as a wireless follow focus motor.
The BM5 III WR is a future-proof monitor with SDI and HDMI video inputs. Also, the SDI video output with HDMI cross-conversion ensures perfect video continuity no matter where the monitor is placed in the video signal chain. The SDI Output can output a clean video feed, but you can also output a 3D LUT and peaking if needed.
Despite its compact form factor, the BM5 III WR is packed with all the monitoring features you can expect from a professional on-camera monitor, including:
- A high-precision Waveform that can be displayed full-screen. Waveform SDI output is also possible. Histogram and Zebra tools are also available.
- 3D LUT monitoring and 3D LUT SDI output. You can load custom LUTs via the USB port at the bottom of the monitor and the included USB key.
- ARRI False Color mode and user-defined mode. When you use the user-defined mode, you can freely set the IRE values.
- A new Peaking algorithm to help you nail focus easily. A Zooming feature is also available.
- Framing guides, grids, aspects.
- Image Capture and Image Overlay. Image Capture takes a snapshot of the HDMI or SDI video input (combined with a LUT if desired) and saves it to the monitor’s memory. Then, you can set the transparency/opacity of the Image Overlay. This feature is helpful for shot matching (continuity) or a quick overview of the day’s shots.
- Anamorphic image de-squeeze.
- Sharpness, chroma, brightness, backlight, tint, and color temperature adjustments.
On top of all the professional monitoring features, the Portkeys BM5 III WR is also capable of controlling wired/wirelessly many cameras:
- The 2.4 GHz WiFi antenna at the back of the monitor can connect wirelessly to the RED Komodo/V-RAPTOR. Since the BM5 III WR is RED Approved, you can change your camera settings directly from the monitor and even touch to focus.
- The WiFi connection and camera control functions are also compatible with multiple Sony cameras, including the Sony A7S III, A7M IV, A7M III, A1, A9I, A9II, A7C, FX3, RX10, RX0.
- The monitor supports Bluetooth connection and camera control for Blackmagic Design users with the BMPCC 4K, 6K, and 6K Pro.
- Wired control is also available for multiple Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD, and ZCAM E2 cameras.
- If you use a TILTA Nucleus N/M wireless follow focus, the BM5 III WR supports wired control of your motors. The focus scale can even be displayed on the display.
* Wireless control does not mean wireless video transmission; the video signal cable still needs to be connected.
Lastly, the optional REC Key can be connected to the Portkeys BM5 III WR and gives you an extended recording switch.
Specs
Basic Parameters | |
| Screen Size | 5.5″ |
| Dimension | 145.4*120.9*38.5mm |
| Viewing Angle | 178°H/178°V |
| Brightness | 2200nit |
| Resolution | 1920*1080 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Weight | 383g |
| Color Depth | 10bit(8+2 FRC) |
| Maximum Power | 14W |
| Material | Aluminum alloy + Toughened glass |
| Input Voltage | 4pin Aviation Connector IN 7.4-24V |
| Output Voltage | 4pin Aviation Connector OUT 7.4V(NPF) |
| Video Signal Input | SDI/HDMI |
| Video Signal Output | SDI |
| Motor Control Port | 5pin Aviation Connector |
| Camera Control Port | Mini USB 10pin |
| USB-A | Upgrade Firmware/Load LUT |
| Antenna | 2.4G |
HDMI Signal |
| 1920*1080p@23.97Hz,24Hz,25Hz, 29.97Hz,30Hz,50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz |
| 1920*1080psf@23.97Hz,24Hz, 25Hz,29.97Hz,30Hz |
| 1920*1080i@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz |
| 1280*720p@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz |
| 720*576i@50Hz |
| 720*576p@50Hz |
| 720*480p@59.94Hz,60Hz |
| 720*480i@59.94Hz,60Hz |
SDI Signal |
| 1920*1080p@50fps,59.94fps,60fps |
| 1920*1080p@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz |
1920*1080p@23.98Hz,24Hz,25Hz, 29.94Hz,30Hz YUV444/YUV422/RGB444 |
| 1920*1080i@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz YUV444/YUV422/RGB444 |
| 1280*720p@50Hz,59.94Hz,60Hz YUV444/YUv422/RGB444 |
Function
Camera Control
Ships With
1x BM5 III WR Monitor
1x Power Cord 100cm(4-pin aviation to D-tap)
1x Power Cord 40cm(4-pin aviation to DC)
1x L-Type Antenna
1x LANC Control Cable 40cm
1x Type-C Control Cable 40cm
1x Warm Prompt Card
1x Safety Box
1xUSB (Manual, 3D LUTs, Firmware Inside)
FAQ
1. Does the Portkeys BM5 III WR receive the video signal of my camera wirelessly?
Wireless control does not mean wireless video transmission. You’ll still need to connect a video cable – from your camera or wireless video system, for example – to the monitor.
2. Does the Portkeys BM5 III WR have face tracking?
No, but nowadays, most cameras support face tracking internally. However, we will consider adding that feature in the future.
3. How to wirelessly connect compatible cameras to the monitor?
If your camera is supported by the BM5 III WR and can be connected wirelessly to the monitor, such as Sony, RED, and Blackmagic Design cameras, this is an easy procedure. We created video tutorials you can find on our official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PortkeysMonitor/videos
4. Does the monitor come with HDMI and SDI cables?
No, the BM5 III WR doesn’t come with any video cable. However, we have optional HDMI and SDI cables available here.
5. Where can I find firmware upgrades for the BM5 III WR?
Please visit our support page here to find the latest firmware upgrade for your monitor.
6. Does Portkeys have an official shop on Amazon or any other platform?
Amazon (US): www.amazon.com/stores/Portkeys
Aliexpress: www.aliexpress.com/store
And, of course, we also have other country shops on Amazon, which you can easily find.
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