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Portkeys BM5 III 5.5-inch On-camera Monitor
SGD 669.93 excl. Tax
- Lightweight, rugged 5.5-inch
- Wide Color Gamut on-camera monitor
- 2,200nits of brightness,
- HDMI/SDI video inputs, one SDI output with HDMI cross-conversion, and
- Wired camera control capabilities.
Weight | 5 kg |
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Portkeys BM5 III 5.5-inch daylight-viewable Touchscreen Monitor

Portkeys BM5 III: An Ingenious Daylight-Viewable Touchscreen Marvel
Unveiling the Portkeys BM5 III: Masterpiece in Compact Design
Introducing the Portkeys BM5 III, a resolute 5.5-inch on-camera monitor that beckons the bold-hearted towards uncharted creative forays. Its petite stature belies the grandeur it offers—adorned with a daylight-viewable touchscreen, four versatile user function buttons, a compendium of professional monitoring utilities, and a unique camera control interface, this monitor is more than a device; it’s an artistic catalyst.
A Rugged Beacon of Innovation: BM5 III’s Construction
The BM5 III is ensconced in an entirety of unyielding aluminum, shielding its core components. The display stands fortified behind toughened glass, a guardian against the perils of the field. Despite its robust constitution, the monitor weighs a mere 351g/12.3oz (sans battery), a feather-light companion to your camera rig.
Basking in the Sun: The Brilliance of High Brightness
Under the sun’s relentless gaze, the BM5 III stands unfazed. Emitting a luminous radiance of 2,200 nits, it conquers even the most sun-drenched vistas. Every BM5 III WLED display is birthed through meticulous factory color calibration, adhering to stringent hardware parameters to enshrine the most genuine hues. The 10-bit (8+2 FRC) panel paints a palette of color precision, rendering even the subtlest nuances with fidelity and eradicating color banding. With a FullHD 1920 x 1080 resolution, an expansive 178° viewing arc, and a contrast ratio of 1000:1, every frame assumes the visage of a masterpiece.
Efficacious Power Dynamics: Illuminating the BM5 III
The allure of power entwines with the BM5 III. Its power hunger remains modest, a mere 16W for a 2,200 nits display brilliance. The built-in Sony NP-F-style battery plate adorning the monitor’s rear cradles hours of ceaseless operation, extending the creative odyssey.
Harmonizing Power: Beyond Conventional Boundaries
Should an external battery commandeer your camera’s essence, the BM5 III extends a harmonious alliance. A 4-pin aviation 7.4V-24V power inlet awaits, serving as a gateway to eternal power. The included D-Tap to 4-pin aviation cables (measuring 40cm and 100cm) fuel the monitor’s vigor perpetually. A 4-pin aviation 7.4V power outlet takes the stage, infusing vitality into ancillary camera peripherals—exemplified by the wireless follow focus motor.
Envisioning Excellence: The SDI and HDMI Nexus
The monitor’s versatility is showcased through dual portals—SDI and HDMI video inputs. The BM5 III embraces the future, ensnaring the essence of tomorrow’s videography. The SDI video output, endowed with HDMI cross-conversion wizardry, ensures an uninterrupted flow of visual harmony. This convergence remains unmarred, irrespective of the monitor’s position in the videographic chain. The SDI Output transitions from a pristine video feed to a realm of artistic transformation, offering a tapestry of 3D LUTs and peaking to redefine the narrative’s contours.
Unraveling the Canvas: Profound Monitoring Panorama
Beneath its modest dimensions lies an intricate web of features that reshape the landscape of visual precision. A Waveform, a paragon of precision, graces the monitor’s expanse in manifold forms. The Waveform, a nexus of numerical symphony, surges through the SDI output, etching a spectral guide to exposure. The Histogram and Zebra elements, akin to sages, stand vigilant to decipher your exposure narrative.
LUT Symphony: An Orchestration of Dimensions
The realm of 3D LUTs unfolds, a surreal symphony resonating from the monitor’s core. Custom LUTs find sanctuary within the monitor, loaded through the USB-A portal nestled beneath the monitor’s canvas. The USB key, the harbinger of color transformations, emboldens your narrative with an ethereal flourish.
The ARRI Odyssey: Forging Color Landscapes
In the embrace of the ARRI False Color mode, creators traverse a chromatic cosmos. The user-defined mode, a realm of limitless possibilities, permits the virtuosos to tailor the IRE values, sculpting their chromatic chronicles.
Focus Unveiled: Peering into the Future
The alchemy of focus finds solace within the new Peaking algorithm, a guiding light toward focus mastery. The horizon of Zooming unfurls, a dynamic lens to explore the narrative’s intricate nuances. Framing guides and grids, the steadfast companions, carve the path of precision.
Capturing Illusions: The Art of Image
Image Capture and Image Overlay merge to immortalize fleeting visions. Image Capture, akin to a camera’s memory, captures the essence of HDMI or SDI input, embellished with a LUT if desired. The Image Overlay, a translucent veil of artistry, adorns your narrative’s tapestry—preserving continuity or crafting an instant retrospective.
Anamorphic Reverie: Unfolding Horizons
Within the canvas of anamorphic imagery, the BM5 III unveils a realm of elongated vistas. Unleash the potential of anamorphic lensing, a symphony that orchestrates visual dimensions.
Mastering Visual Alchemy: A Spectrum of Adjustments
Precision reverberates within the realm of BM5 III’s adjustments. Sharpness, chroma, brightness, backlight, tint, and color temperature harmonize to craft the visual symphony.
Sculpting Control: The Art of Mastery
Amidst its petite expanse, the BM5 III births an arsenal of control, shaping the narrative’s essence. Wired camera control emboldens the monitor, a conductor to multiple camera archetypes—be it RED, Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD, or ZCAM E2. The TILTA Nucleus N/M wireless follow focus motors bow to its authority, the focus scale a tangible testament.
A Final Crescendo: The REC Key’s Overture
The optional REC Key, a crescendo of control, finds a haven within the BM5 III. The monitor, a vessel of extended recording, transforms into a maestro orchestrating a symphony of creation.
In Conclusion: Where Creativity Converges
In the tapestry of creativity, technology unveils its palette—a spectrum of hues that narrate the untold. The Portkeys BM5 III emerges as a conduit, a bridge that unites technology and ingenuity. It propels creators towards narratives that reside within the heartbeats of their audiences. The BM5 III’s legacy transcends the monitor itself; it echoes within the narratives it nurtures.
Frequently Unveiled Inquiries
- Q: Does the BM5 III commune with all camera brands?A: Indeed, the BM5 III seamlessly dances with a diverse array of camera brands, ushering visual tales into realms uncharted.
- Q: How does the BM5 III illuminate color precision?A: The BM5 III’s meticulous color calibration is a symphony of precision, ensuring every hue reverberates with emotive resonance.
- Q: What sets the BM5 III apart within the crowded expanse?A: The BM5 III’s prowess emerges from its melange of cutting-edge innovation, steadfast reliability, and unyielding dedication to nurturing creative realms.
- Q: Is the BM5 III’s embrace broad—encompassing professionals and independents alike?A: The BM5 III’s allure transcends boundaries, beckoning both seasoned professionals and solitary artisans to the embrace of its brilliance.
- Q: Where may one bask in the BM5 III’s brilliance firsthand?A: Embark on a voyage of cinematic prowess by immersing in the BM5 III’s splendor at
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Portkeys BM5 III 5.5-Inch On-Camera Monitor
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- 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.
Wired camera control for Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD, and Z CAM 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 351g/12.3oz.
Basic Parameters
- Screen Size: 5.5″
- Dimension: 145.4*91.4*38.5mm
- Viewing Angle: 178°H/178°V
- Brightness: 2200nit
- Resolution: 1920*1080
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- Weight: 351g
- Color Depth: 10bit(8+2 FRC)
- Maximum Power: 13W
- 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
- Backlight: WLED
- 1x BM5 III Monitor
- 1x Power Cord (Aviation Port-D-TAP)
- 1x Power Cord (Aviation Port-DC)
- 1x LANC Control Cable
- 1x Type-C Control Cable
- 1x Warm Prompt Card
- 1x Safety Box
- 1x U Disk(Manual,3D LUTs,Firmware Inside)
- 1xUSB (Manual, 3D LUTs, Firmware Inside)
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