
Looking first at image acquisition, Add professional observation and high-quality capture to virtually any body with the Footage Assist 7" 12G-SDI/HDMI HDR Capture Monitor from Blackmagic Design. It integrates a bright 7", 1920 x 1200 screen with 2500 cd/m² luminance to help you shot and focus your shots and delivers 12G-SDI and HDMI sources for capture the footage output from professional and prosumer cameras. The monitor additionally integrates two balanced 3-pin mini-XLR sources with 48V phantom power compatibility for crisp audio capture. 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 dual high-speed UHS-II SD ports 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 — Blackmagic Design Video — Product Guide
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. This 7" version additionally gains XLR audio mapping to distinct channels and XLR outboard timecode.
Bright 7" Full HD Display: Guide
The display provides a bright 7" 1920 x 1200 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 — Blackmagic Design Video — Product Guide
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 — Blackmagic Design Video — Product Guide
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 enables 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 5 — 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.
sound input
The monitor additionally integrates two balanced 3-pin mini-XLR sources with 48V phantom power compatibility for crisp audio capture.
Touchscreen connection panel — Blackmagic Design Video — Product Guide
The screen provides 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 — Blackmagic Design Video — Product Guide
The Blackmagic Footage Assist records your footage at the 10-bit 4:2:2 quality. Files are captured to dual high-speed UHS-II slots 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 — Blackmagic Design Video — Product Guide
This display accommodates Blackmagic Raw capture for select 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 | 7.0" / 17.8 cm |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| 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) | 323 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 BNC (12G-SDI) Input 1 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0a) Output 1 x 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 2 x Mini-XLR Mic/Line Input |
| Built-In Speaker | 1 |
| Power I/O | 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB Type-C 1 x LANC (2.5 mm) |
| 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 |
| Phantom Power | +48 V |
| 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 | 7.6 x 5.14 x 1.45" / 19.3 x 13.06 x 3.68 cm |
| Weight | 29.1 oz / 824.99 g |
Key Features
- 7" 1920 x 1200 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 Dual SDHC/XC Memory Slots
- Two Balanced Mini-XLR Audio Inputs
- Histogram, Waveform, Vectorscope
- Dual L-Series Battery Slots, AC Adapter