A field monitor with THE ONE feature we always wanted

Elevate your shots with the Portkeys LH7P field monitor and its wireless control. Discover how this innovative technology amps up your sports videography game!
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[@pabloboiii6849]

You and Peter are my favourite sports videographers. Learned so much watching your videos. thank you so much :=

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thanks man, really appreciate it 😊

[@stephanerick8927]

It’s cool to see you settling well in Canada. Looking forward to your future content.

[@paulgero]

Glad things are starting to work for you in Canada....Peter seems to be a good egg.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

He sure is!

[@willyBeamin05]

Just got this field monitor off of your referral. Will be using it for Basketball.

[@MattSpaugh]

I shoot pro rodeo and have been using an Atomos Ninja V as my monitor. I shoot from a tripod and have to get as low as possible so a monitor is a must. Even though I'm not using the Ninja as a recorder, I love the UI and easy-to-access controls. BUT, trying to track riders and ropers using the screen on my Sony camera is a nightmare. I just placed my order for the LH7P - I can really see the benefits of using this with a shoulder rig. Thanks for the vid - great stuff as always, Rave on!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Let me know what you think of it once you've tried it a few times.

[@MattSpaugh]

@BeyondTheGame_E Will do.

[@MattSpaugh]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Yo E - I got my monitor and sadly, I had to return it. I had issues getting it to connect, and issues navigating the UI. I don't feel like what I got was defective, just not intuitive in any way - and honestly, really cheap feeling. I don't think that thing would've lasted long at a pro rodeo event. I've used the Atomos Ninja V as my monitor for at least the last 2 years and, while it's not the easiest UI to master, it's way more user-friendly, more robust, and more 'pro' if you know what I mean. Also, the look of the menus, the icons etc reminded me of a child's toy. Overall, it just lacked refinement IMHO. I'm bummed because I really would love to have the focus functionality on a larger screen. Anyway, different strokes, right? Have a good one - keep up the great work.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@MattSpaugh Hey Matt, as you said, to each their own. The Ninja V is definitely more robust and more professional. Mainly because it is a recorder and has to be built stronger to support SSD drives. I would say that in comparison with Feelworld for example who make more affordable monitors in general, the Portkeys monitor feels actually more durable to me. I do agree though that connecting wirelessly to it the first time is not easy. Once it recognizes your camera though, it's pretty much automatic. I have a Ninja V too actually but I almost never use it because I find it heavy, has too many options in the menu, and goes through batteries pretty quick. Anyway, sorry I got your hopes up about this. Hopefully it wasn't too much of a waste of your time.

[@MattSpaugh]

@@BeyondTheGame_E not a waste of time at all, it's always good to try new things. I guess I'm just a monitor snob 🤣. I have a couple of Feelworld monitors that I use from time to time and personally, I think the build quality is better than the Portkeys but it's all so subjective - even how you build out your rig plays a role in how solid something feels., how the weight get's balanced, etc. It seems to me the like Sony's Creator App should be able to accomplish everything that the Portkeys monitor can. Maybe it's time to give it another shot. Rave on!

[@yefersonmemo9981]

You deserve more Subscribers!!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you 😊 I’m working on it!

[@matn6616]

The monitor of my dreams! 😮

[@edselharrison]

Do you experience lag in your external monitor, and if so, is it too much for action videography since you are often dealing with fast-moving objects?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

There’s no lag at all. I mean, I’m sure there are a few milli-seconds or something, but not enough to be noticeable.

[@edselharrison]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Interesting.

[@Gruntbaseball]

great stuff bro

[@petersarellas]

We ❤ some CFL content!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Im loving the wider field. Opens up the play a lot!

[@brianh3730]

This is awesome!

[@user-xz5bv8ir7j]

Hi just wondering if would put a video of demo on how you mount the monitor on to your Camera. Thank you.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

The mount comes with the monitor so it's pretty simple. Just attach the mount to the camera with the cold/hot shoe and screw the top of the mount to the bottom of the monitor.

[@johnbarrett8761]

I saw you had some nice slow motion footage. As I shoot birds in wildlife I shoot a lot of 4k 100p footage. Does this monitor still show image (and have all normal functions) when shooting at 4k 100p? I use a sony zve1. If so its an instant buy from me.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes you will have an image and access to all the monitor's features at 4K/100p. I shoot at 4K/120p all the time with it. But just to be clear, the image you'll see on the monitor itself will be in 1080p even though you are recording in 4K in camera.

[@johnbarrett8761]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Great, finally I get an answer to this question. Ill most likely get this monitor now. I am hoping the wifi control works with my sony zve1, details are unclear on that sony model.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@johnbarrett8761 I'd say the best way to be sure is to contact Portkeys support directly. They should be able to give you a straight answer about your camera model's compatibility.

[@maryskrudland1103]

Ooooh seems like a fun new toy 😉

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

It is!

[@iamwannabefilmmaker]

Hay man thanks great video! I really had Problems with "cheap" monitors. I had one Brand with 2200 nits but outside I couldn’t see anything! Because the screens are mirroring! The ninja v mirrors less so the sun hood is a must. I don’t know about this particular one

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

This is strange because you say that 2200NIT was no good and the Ninja V was better. But the Ninja V is only 1000NIT. This one is also 1000NIT which I personally think is enough for outdoors in direct sunlight but others might feel differently. Otherwise PortKeys make other models that have similar features and a brighter screen. You should visit their website.

[@iamwannabefilmmaker]

@@BeyondTheGame_E I am located in greece the Sun.. Oh man it's taff. From the nit Perspektive it is enough but I think the "glas" used on this monitors mirrors so I see the beckround... The nija v is 1000 nits maby better Glas is used so when the Sun Hits it direclty it was better then the 2200 nit monitor.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@iamwannabefilmmaker I never really hear the brands talking about the type of glass they use. Maybe you’re right.

[@theoell2049]

Can touch focus work with Canon R bodies?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Unfortunately, I don't think it can.

[@exhaustedhockeydad116]

I want this monitor. I didn't see the Sony A7III listed as compatible. Did I miss it?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

This list is the official list so, if it’s not there, it means it’s not compatible unfortunately 🙁

[@ivanvargas5295]

I always here about latency issues with these monitors. I’ve never used any of these monitors but I really want to use one for sports videography. Has latency been an issue for you while using these monitors?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I had the same apprehension regarding the wireless control because there's usually a delay with these things, but this one has no delay or apparent latency. It is the same as looking directly at your camera LCD screen and changing the settings directly on the body.

[@ivanvargas5295]

Can you make a video on how you set up the wireless controls with your camera?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@ivanvargas5295 I probably won't do a whole KZbin video just about that but I could do a Short.

[@kristynpascal940]

What monitor would you recommend for use with a Fujifilm X-T4?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

It depends on your budget. This one is a good option but the wireless controls won’t work with your camera. Otherwise there are a couple good options in this video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXvGZK1rYpJsi7ssi=53NWEPWmj6OVapXQ

[@djrightonbeat]

LH7P has to be reconnected every time you power camera down,, you have to dive into menus on camera to reconnect,the lh5p auto connects,, this is a known issue,, have you had this problem as well ???

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

No I haven’t. As long as the PC remote setting in my camera is turned on, the monitor always connects automatically when I turn on the camera.

[@djrightonbeat]

@@BeyondTheGame_E is it a fx3?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@djrightonbeat yep 👍🏽

[@djrightonbeat]

Dozens of others are also staying it doesn’t auto connect,, can you post all settings from camera, my pc remote is on, but never connect unless I go to WiFi direct info , once that info is on camera screen, PortKeys will flash and connect ?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I don’t have my gear with me right now but, like I said, everything connects by itself for me every time as long as the remote is on. Although I never made the firmware update that came out after this video so maybe your issue comes with that new firmware.

[@MatisMedia]

Does the Ninja shinobi not have the touch focus feature?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

No it does not. I don't think any Atomos monitor has that feature actually.

[@MatisMedia]

@@BeyondTheGame_E oh wow, that makes a huge difference, thank you for replying!!!

[@BenLaneMedia]

Damn it E... you just made me buy another monitor! 😂

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

😂 Sorry 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@BenLaneMedia]

Going to have to sell a couple I think! *also have a new neewer one on preorder #ihavegearissues @@BeyondTheGame_E

[@chrismbemba9590]

Bonjour! Je viens de m’acheter le monitor et j’ai de la difficulté à le pair wirelessly avec mon fx3 du au nouveau update. Serait-il possible de faire un vidéo sur la façon de faire? Merci beaucoup

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

C'est vrai que ça peut être un peu compliqué la première fois. Voici une vidéo qui montre comment faire kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKeYZn-YerZ1kNksi=5kbI_agnCq-xYaIW

[@chrismbemba9590]

Merci beaucoup ✊🏾

[@40beretta1]

AS Usual...great great video

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you! 🫶🏽

[@garelbidi]

Hi E !! I’ve heard that this monitor touch focus system is not very reactive… What do you think about this ? Do feel that way when you’re on the field ?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

It feels just as reactive as the lcd screen on my camera.

[@garelbidi]

@@BeyondTheGame_E ok E thank you !! I will rent it for few games this week and next week. maybe I will buy it soon !

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@garelbidi That's a great idea, let me know how you go with it.

[@garelbidi]

@@BeyondTheGame_E You’ll be the first to know !! Thanks !

[@garelbidi]

Hi E !! I've finally bought it !!! But I can't manage to connect my Sony A7 IV to the monitor with focus option. How have you managed to connect the monitor ? I can't see in the manual .. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@OurVoicesOurLives]

How loud is the fan?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Not that much. It's not louder than an Atomos Ninja V for example. If you use it for an interview in a silent room, you'll hear it a little but outdoors filming sports is not an issue at all.

[@iwasakisony13]

Thank you for the review. I connected my fx30 to this monitor but I don't see the option for the focus. Focus option is there but touch focus isnt. Is there a way to fix it?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Are you sure the wireless remote is properly connected?

[@iwasakisony13]

Thank you for response. You mean. Wifi? Iris, shutter, and Iso works fine. I cam access the touch focus and I can tap the manual focus "that arrow thing" but taping the screen just enlarge the screen. Nothing happens. And also, the touch focus mode "that small finger " isnt there

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@iwasakisony13 Once you select the FOCUS feature at the top left and it turns red, you select the focus mode at the bottom left. The option you want looks like a square with small lines next to it and a finger over it. If that doesn't work, I don't know what to tell you. There must be a setting that you need to change somewhere in the camera or monitor.

[@iwasakisony13]

Thank you for the reply. I think I just figured it out. The option "that little box with a finger" only appears once I tap a screen on my fx30 for a focus. I think that must be a way to enable touch focus on my monitor 😅

[@iwasakisony13]

I just subbed to your channel!!. Thank you for the help. Keep working and posting😃

[@40beretta1]

Now that you're back in Cananda... Hit the local H.S. or college volleyball court

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yeah I’d definitely like to do some volleyball content in the near future. I just need to organize something.

[@thechalsincharge]

Do you think this monitor is permanently part of you sports kit now?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes, definitely. I really like it. There was a small color and brightness adjustment to make for the image to be identical to my camera LCD screen but, other than that, no complaints.

[@fernandobonenfantphotography]

how noisy is this with on camera monitor?!?!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

It's not that bad. When filming sports, it won't make any difference. But if you're filming an interview in a studio, I wouldn't keep the microphone next to the monitor.

[@andythejourney.8286]

Learn to focus!!! If you think the camera can solve your needs buy autofocus you're wrong because one time it'll bite you on the ass. Theres a reason why every top level televised sport has camera operators using manual focus. Because you're the one in charge of where that focus plane should be.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I agree with most of what you’re saying. But it’s a bit unfair to compare single shooters to sports broadcast cameramen. In broadcast, the cameraman only handles framing and focus. The exposure and colors are controlled by a separate CCU person in the control room. So it’s ultimately a 2 man job.

[@andythejourney.8286]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Dont forget the zooming... 😉 I'm not trying to be unfair to anyone, but to follow a game with the method you are trying to teach is folly. Your right arm would be moving the tripod and your left hand should be doing the iris/zooming and framing too.. trying to pinch a monitor and capture a moving shot at the same time is a crazy idea. If you're trying to get a half decent shot close up that is...I am an ENG camera operator so know all about operating, framing, doing iris/zoom/focus all at the same as moving with the game tight enough to get useful shots. I'm really not trying to sound either big headed, arrogant or otherwise but I know what I'm talking about. Everyone shouldn't rely on autofocus... its a great skill to master focussing yourself. Peace