Monitors and recorders

On-camera monitors, monitor-recorders and rack playback decks for judging focus, exposure and framing, or bypassing the camera's codec.

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How to choose a camera monitor

Brightness. Nits decide whether you can see anything outdoors. A 1000-nit panel is usable in shade; direct sun needs 2000 nits or a hood. SmallRig's sun hoods cover the cheaper route.

Inputs. HDMI only, or HDMI plus SDI. SDI matters the moment the cable run exceeds a few metres or the camera outputs SDI. The Atomos Ninja TX carries both plus Wi-Fi.

Recording. A monitor shows; a monitor-recorder records. Atomos's Ninja RAW, Ninja TX and Shogun AV-19 capture ProRes and raw to SSD, which usually beats the camera's internal codec. Blackmagic's Video Assist 7" 12G HDR does the same job with Blackmagic RAW.

Size and where it lives. 5" on a gimbal or a small rig, 7" on a shoulder or a director's stand, 19" rackmount for a gallery. Hollyland's Pyro 5 and Pyro 7 add a built-in wireless receiver so the monitor is also the receiver.

Decks. HyperDeck Studio HD Mini through 4K Pro record and play back in a rack for live production and playout.

Atomos, Blackmagic, Hollyland and SmallRig monitors show prices. Where a model says Request price, we confirm price and lead time on your quote.

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Why record to an external monitor-recorder?

To bypass the camera's internal codec. External recorders capture ProRes or raw at higher bitrates to an SSD, which holds up much better in a grade.

How many nits do I need outdoors?

1000 nits is usable in shade. Direct sunlight needs around 2000 nits, or a 1000-nit monitor with a sun hood fitted.

HDMI or SDI monitor?

HDMI for short runs from mirrorless cameras. SDI for anything longer, because it locks mechanically and runs tens of metres on coaxial cable without dropouts.

What size monitor should I use?

5\" on a gimbal or compact rig, 7\" on a shoulder rig or for a director, and rackmount for a gallery or a flight case.

Can a monitor also be a wireless receiver?

Yes — Hollyland's Pyro 5, Pyro 7 and Mars M1 have receivers built in, which removes a separate receiver and its power and mounting from the rig.