
Across its imaging platform, Add professional observation and high-quality capture to virtually any unit with the Footage Assist 5" 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Capture Monitor from Blackmagic Design. It provides a bright 5", 1920 x 1080 screen with 2500 cd/m² luminance to help you shot and focus your shots and offers 12G-SDI and HDMI sources for capture the footage output from professional and prosumer cameras. You can monitor and capture HDR footage up to DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K, or HD 10-little 4:2:2, and up to 16 channels of embedded 24-little 48 kHz audio. Blackmagic Raw capture is provided for choose Canon, FUJIFILM, Nikon, Panasonic, and SIGMA bodies.
The Footage Assist records through a one high-speed UHS-II SD slot to SDHC/XC memory cards. You can additionally use the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port to capture to an outboard drive, as well as use it for configuring and upgrading the display. Footage is recorded through industry-standardized Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, or Proxy) and Avid DNxHD and DNxHR codecs.
USB Webcam Output: Firmware Update 3.3
In firmware version 3.3, Blackmagic has introduced USB webcam feed, allowing for the Footage Assist to transmit a full 1080p feed to your computer over USB through a streaming-friendly format. Additionally added is audio observation channel selection.
Bright 5" Full HD Display: Guide
The display contains a bright 5" 1920 x 1080 screen with 2500 cd/m² luminance for evaluating your pictures. On-screen controls enable you to vary the luminance and contrast depending on the shooting situation.
4K compatibility
Display and capture DCI 4K, UHD 4K, 2K, and HD definitions with 10-bit 4:2:2 HDR support. 3D LUTs are additionally supported
Practical Notes: HDMI Connections and 12G-SDI
Footage and audio are captured through 12G-SDI and HDMI 1.4 sources, allowing you to capture from professional bodies and video cameras, as well as widely chosen DSLRs and mirrorless bodies. The 12G-SDI BNC source even permits you to display Ultra HD footage. Loop-through feeds are provided so you can simultaneously screen the live footage or captured clips on broader screens such as 4K, 2K, or HD broadcast displays or HDMI projectors whereas you monitor and capture on the Footage Assist. Up to eight channels of audio are embedded in the feed and can additionally be monitored on headphones through the 3.5millimetres stereo jack.
powering Options — Blackmagic Design Video — Product Guide
A universal power adapter is supplied so you can use the Footage Assist anywhere through the 12 VDC source, or run off two Sony L-series type battery packs in the dual battery ports.
Touchscreen connection panel
The display delivers intuitive capacitive touchscreen settings. Swipe gestures make it simple and fast to show or hide parameters, such as capture definition and configuration, as well as display brightness and contrast. You'll deliver access to extra controls, capture status, histogram, waveform, vectorscope, battery status, and additional. The settings deliver a semi-transparent overlay, so you can still be able to maintain an eye on every part of your pictures.
DNxHD recording workflow and 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes
The Blackmagic Footage Assist records your footage at the 10-bit 4:2:2 quality. Files are captured to a one high-speed UHS-II slot through SDXC/HC cards in Apple ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, Proxy) or DNxHD and DNxHR codecs. These are industry-standardized formats, so you can start editing immediately eliminating having to convert the files.
Blackmagic Raw: Guide
This display handles Blackmagic Raw capture for choose cameras including:
- Canon EOS C300 Mark II
- FUJIFILM GFX100, FUJIFILM GFX100S
- Nikon Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II
- Panasonic AU-EVA1
- Panasonic LUMIX BS1H
- Panasonic LUMIX S1, S1H
- Panasonic LUMIX S5
- SIGMA fp, SIGMA fp L
| Panel Type | TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 5.0" / 12.7 cm |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Maximum Brightness | 2500 cd/m2 |
| Bit Depth / Color Support | 10-Bit (1.07 Billion Colors) |
| HDR Compatibility | HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma |
| Pixels Per Inch (ppi) | 440 ppi |
| Color Gamut | 100% Rec. 709 100% Rec. 2020 |
| Real-Time LUT Monitoring | SDR, HDR |
| Image Controls | Histogram, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Parade, Vectorscope, Waveform |
| Video | 1 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0a) Input 1 x Micro BNC (12G-SDI) Input 1 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0a) Output 1 x Micro BNC (12G-SDI) Output |
| HDCP Support | No |
| Embedded Audio | HDMI: 8-Channel SDI: 16-Channel |
| Audio | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output |
| Built-In Speaker | 1 |
| Power I/O | 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Video Format | SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2 RGB) DCI 4K: 25/24/23.98 UHD 4K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 DCI 2K: 25/24/23.98 DCI 2K PsF: 25/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 576i: 50 480i: 59.94 HDMI (10-Bit) DCI 4K: 25/24/23.98 UHD 4K: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 576i: 50 480i: 59.94 |
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Rec2020, Rec709 |
| Timecode Support | Yes |
| Pre-Roll Record | None |
| Encoding Formats | Up to 4096 x 2160 Blackmagic Raw ProRes 422, 422 HQ, LT, Proxy 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps DNxHD HQX, LB, LB MXF, SQ, SQ MXF 10-Bit 4:2:2 at up to 60 fps |
| Maximum Audio Tracks | 16 |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| DC Input Power | 12 VDC |
| Built-In Battery | None |
| Battery Type | 2 x L-Series |
| Power Consumption | 36 W |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 90% |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C |
| Dimensions | 5.83 x 3.54 x 1.44" / 14.81 x 8.99 x 3.66 cm |
| Weight | 14.46 oz / 409.94 g |
Key Features
- 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen LCD
- Record up to DCI or UHD 4K HDR Video
- HDMI and 12G-SDI Video Inputs & Outputs
- 10-Bit, 4:2:2 ProRes & DNxHD Encoding
- Blackmagic Raw with Select Cameras
- 3D LUTs, 2500 cd/m² Brightness
- Stores to Single SDHC/XC Memory Slot
- Histogram, Waveform, Vectorscope
- Dual L-Series Battery Slots, AC Adapter