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Best for
- Cinema and narrativeScripted work on a set: cine cameras, matte box and FIZ, big lights, grip and timecode.
- Live streamingAnything going out live — switcher, encoder, capture card, PTZ and monitoring.
- Broadcast and newsStation and OB workflows: SDI infrastructure, intercom, encoders, reference and timecode.
- Field and run-and-gunShooting on the move with no crew: shotgun or wireless audio, a cage, cards and V-mount power.
Overview
Product description from Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Video Assist 7” 3G is a portable monitor, a professional recorder, a portable scope and a fantastic camera viewfinder solution! You can also add better quality record codecs and a larger monitor to any SDI or HDMI camera! The new design has innovations such as 4 built in scopes, enhanced focus assist features, a tally indicator and built in 3D LUTs. The Video Assist 7” 3G support formats up to 1080p60 and the new design also has L-Series batteries for longer life. Blackmagic Video Assist 7” 3G really is 4 products in one!
Not included
- Batteries (not included)
Manuals & downloads
Full specifications
Connections
| SDI Video Inputs | 1 |
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| SDI Video Outputs | 1 |
| SDI Rates | 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G |
| HDMI Video Inputs | 1 |
| HDMI Video Outputs | 1 |
| Analog Audio Inputs | 2 x balanced mini XLR with phantom power |
| Analog Audio Outputs | 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack. |
| Built in Speaker | Mono |
| Screen Dimensions | 7 inch 1920 x 1200. |
| Screen Brightness | 310nits |
| SDI Audio Inputs | 16 channels embedded via SDI |
| SDI Audio Outputs | 16 channels embedded via SDI |
| HDMI Audio Inputs | 8 channels embedded via HDMI |
| HDMI Audio Outputs | 8 channels embedded via HDMI |
| Remote Control | 1 x 2.5mm LANC for Record Start and Stop. |
| SD Interface | Dual UHS-I SD slots. |
| Storage Type | SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards.; Supports DS, HS, SDR12, SDR25, DDR50, SDR50 and SDR104 SD cards. |
| Computer Interface | 1 x USB Type‑C for webcam out, initial setup, software updates and Video Assist Utility software control. |
SDI Video Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60; 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30; 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| 2K Video Standards | 2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI; 2KPsF23.98 DCI, 2KPsF24 DCI, 2KPsF25 DCI |
| SDI Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M |
| SDI Metadata Support | HD RP188 |
| Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit. |
| Video Sampling | 4:2:2 YUV |
| Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Color Space | REC 601, REC 709 |
| Multiple Rate Support | SDI and HDMI switches between 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s. |
HDMI Video Standards
| SD Video Standards | 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL |
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| HD Video Standards | 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60; 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60; 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
| HDMI Color Precision | 10-bit |
| Copy Protection | HDMI input is unable to capture from copy protected HDMI sources. Always confirm copyright ownership before capture or distribution of content. |
Media
| Media | 2 x UHS-I SD for HD recording. |
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| Media Type | SDXC UHS-I and SDHC UHS-I SD cards. |
Other specifications
| Supported Codecs | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, DNxHD 220x, DNxHD 145, DNxHD 45, DNxHD 220x MXF, DNxHD 145 MXF, DNxHD 45 MXF. |
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| Operating Systems | Mac 13.0 Ventura,; Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.; Windows 11 |
Control
| Recorder Control | Integrated capacitive touchscreen LCD with onscreen controls for settings and navigating menus. |
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| External Control | LANC, SDI and HDMI start/stop, timecode run. |
Software
| Software Included | Blackmagic OS |
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Scopes
| Scopes | Waveform, RGB Parade, Vector, Histogram. |
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| Viewing Modes | Scopes with picture in picture or picture overlay and opacity control. |
Power Requirements
| Power Supply | 1 x External 12V power supply.; Compatible with Sony NP-F style batteries.; (batteries not included) |
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Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
Manuals & downloads
Setups this belongs to
- Church and house of worship liveA house of worship streaming or recording services with a small volunteer crew.
- Corporate interview and testimonialA producer shooting sit-down testimonials, founder talks or internal comms in an office.
- Event and conference live streamingAn event company, college or corporate team streaming a conference, fest, convocation or town hall with two or more cameras.
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