Blackmagic Video Assist 4K 6G 7inch information.

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BillZidis

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Blackmagic Video Assist 4K 6G 7inch information.

PostThu Aug 26, 2021 8:14 am

Before i start my questions i'm sorry if any of these doesn't make sense. Now ,my following questions regarding the Video Assist is :

I own couple of Blackmagic 6K cameras and i needed a solution for a relay recording and this came to my mind,the Video Assist by blackmagic. The only information i know is that the 6K camera can output only 1080P from the HDMI which is ok for backup.

* How can i control the camera from the Video Assist to change settings or frame rates,start/stop recording etc? (If possible),it doesn't seem to control anything except monitor's basic functions.

* What's the highest frame rate and resolution i can record to the monitor SD using the 6K camera (1080P)?

*What is the actual brightness of the monitor (NITS) as it seems super dimm,especially when the Pocket camera display is already dimm,the monitor seems even lower (i owned a 2600 nits display and it's very obvious but is not a recorder which is an issue)

I'm not sure that is benefial for me to use it if you cannot control anything or you cannot record anything more than 30 fps.

I got it primarely for a backup recording but now im not sure if worth it as the brightness itself is a massive issue.

If you read all that well done and thank you !
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Re: Blackmagic Video Assist 4K 6G 7inch information.

PostThu Aug 26, 2021 11:05 am

You can NOT control the cam from the Video Assist.. While that would be nice.. But sorry..

Yes 1080P max.. Because the camera can NOT output any higher.

Yes the screens are not great for in sunlight.. They are not 2600Nits not even 1000 if i may suspect it.. :roll:
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Re: Blackmagic Video Assist 4K 6G 7inch information.

PostThu Aug 26, 2021 7:37 pm

portkeys has a monitor range to have control your camera

https://www.portkeys.com/monitor/

but there are only 5" now with control
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Re: Blackmagic Video Assist 4K 6G 7inch information.

PostSat Aug 28, 2021 9:12 am

Thank you both for the valuable information !
I appreciate you answears,they really helped me !

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