Introducing Blackmagic Design Video Assist 3G 7 Inch Recorder Monitor, it is a portable monitor, a professional recorder, a portable scope, and a fantastic camera viewfinder solution. You can also add better-quality record codecs and a larger monitor to any SDI or HDMI camera.
Innovative Design
The new design has innovations such as four built-in scopes, enhanced focus assist features, a tally indicator, and built-in 3D LUTs. The 3G models support formats up to 1080p60, perfect for Digital Cinema, Broadcast Test, and Live Production.
Versatile Use
The Blackmagic Video Assist is so versatile it can be used for hundreds of tasks. Add it onto your camera rig to get a large-screen viewfinder with modern record codecs, focus assist features, and 3D LUTS. Video Assist is also an ultra-portable scope that lets you test equipment in broadcast and live production to ensure your video levels are correct and all your gear is working correctly.
Live Production Capability
If you're doing live production then Video Assist is just like a large-screen HyperDeck so it can be used as a mastering recorder, or as a clip player for inserting ads or promos into live programs. You can even use it as an ISO recorder with each camera having a dedicated monitor and recorder.
Technical Features
Blackmagic Video Assist 7-inch 3G model includes all the features of the 5-inch model but has a much larger screen. This model has two SD Card slots so recording can continue when a card becomes full. There are also two mini XLR audio inputs with phantom power.