Best On-Camera Monitor For The Money - Viltrox DC-550 PRO Review

[@NOlimitsON]

How did you like this budget Viltrox monitor? Which on-camera monitor do you use? #viltrox #viltroxmonitor #viltroxdc550pro

[@Slipsch]

Wonder how does this compare to the Osee Lilmon 5

[@Slipsch]

Do you prefer this over the OSEE lilmon 5?

[@hankypanky4u]

@@SlipschWhich one do you like?

[@laurenthenry]

Same question here

[@imaginecreationz]

Is this monitor 10 bit color

[@ÁzsiábaSzakadtam]

I just ordered this. Looks good for the price. Never had a monitor before.

[@BCStrikeProductions]

Same, I’m really excited!

[@SqoushieJoshie]

How does it perform?

[@cppguy16]

Very few other monitors have anamorphic 1.6x de-squeeze support. I have the Sirui Saturn 1.6x lenses that need this special ratio. I'm glad Viltrox was thinking about this.

[@foksfinest6541]

Can you use the Siriu Saturn..with this Monitor? 🤔😬

[@orangejjay]

What's up with the unit being black and the battery being WHITE?! And then the logo is upside down once it's on there? Crazy stuff. I put black tape over all my logos ... but putting the black tape over the logo on this battery didn't look good. Just a strange thing to do.

[@cromyjr1592]

God gave us white tape for these fringe situations.

[@andrewlcraft1]

Great review, thank you!

[@evandomme]

Nice video. How many time does it take to power on ? Thanks

[@meetrichardreyes]

Great information, I just bought mine and so far I'm loving it. Thanks for the video

[@SeanBreathnach]

Great review. Think I'll pick this up.

[@creativesmk]

Splendid review of the camera monitor! It is evident that the monitor's high resolution, color accuracy, and other features make it an invaluable tool for professional videographers alike. Additionally, your detailed analysis and nuanced critique provide valuable insights for potential buyers seeking to make an informed purchasing decision. Kudos to you for an excellent video!

[@NOlimitsON]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate it! Stay tuned for more content my friend!

[@cebb5058]

if ill be using a vmount battery powering the monitor via 5v USB c port do i need to removed monitors battery.

[@vis_arts_]

Great Review! Thank you. Can you tell please does it have touch focus assistant function?

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks) no it doesn’t

[@vis_arts_]

@@NOlimitsONthank you

[@JanKowalski-nm1jh]

Thank you for great review

[@NOlimitsON]

You’re welcome)

[@vossi6303]

The battery is white, I can't get my head around it. Such a shame.

[@BCStrikeProductions]

Just buy a separate one, and problem solved. Plus, never hurts to have backups

[@WargodFilms]

Lmao my guy get another battery you would need or want 2 or 3 for back ups anyway for when the first battery runs out of juice

[@BCStrikeProductions]

@@WargodFilms thats what im sayin 😂

[@girlsloveshein97]

Buy another one ! Its cheap

[@cromyjr1592]

White color will absorb less heat in the sun. That's why Canon L lenses are white.

[@giovcarrillo4222]

Great review! Do you have any problem or concerns with the delay of the monitor while shooting?

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks)) no, I didn’t experience any)

[@ClareFPV]

Amazing review.

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks! Stay tuned))

[@billkujawa]

Which monitor do you like better the Viltrox DC-550 pro or the Osee Lilmon 5 that you reviewed.

[@NOlimitsON]

I’d go for OSEE because of the better user interface

[@nikkoarnado6521]

@@NOlimitsON What do you think about the Osee lilmon being only 1000nits and 5 inches vs 1200 and 5.5 inches on the viltrox? Do you know if the Osee Lilmon come with a sunhood? Thanks in advance for your help. Your input and hard work is much appreciated =)

[@hankypanky4u]

@@NOlimitsONis that the only reason? What exactly makes it better? Besides that why would you get the Viltrox over the Osee?

[@Hhkkvh]

Would you say it is better than the portkeys PT6 (or DESVIEW R5II) if you have any experience with them?

[@NOlimitsON]

I didn’t try those out)) but I liked the Viltrox a lot) for the money - it’s awesome

[@DrHansBrewery]

I can't get my to turn on, am I missing something obvious?

[@NOlimitsON]

Is battery charged?😅

[@DrHansBrewery]

@@NOlimitsON yes of course. I also tried to power it by usb-c. Its dead. I contacted Viltrox

[@BHFWaterloo]

Does it work in Photo mode for viewing photos? Or only video I have a Nikon z6ii

[@NOlimitsON]

Sure, in photo too

[@Zejakov]

ia it possible to somehow shoot in 4k 60 but show hd 60 on monitor? will it work then? Also can it be powered with power bank on cage while shooting?

[@NOlimitsON]

Yes, set the hdmi output in camera to 1080p

[@Zejakov]

@@NOlimitsON Okay then I guess as first monitor this is perfect

[@iFound99]

I need it ❤❤❤

[@ivysdadd]

Does the autocus work through the touchscreen monitor? IE I touch somewhere on the monitor and the camera focusses? I’ve had portkeys and Liliput and they don’t do it (with other cameras). Thanks

[@NOlimitsON]

Of course no))

[@phexus]

It does not, but it has focus peaking which makes it way easier to focus manually. Not having touch to autofocus was a big concern I had when I was setting it up initially, but for my case, I really only use touch to focus when I'm on a gimbal, and I don't think I'll be using this monitor with a gimbal.

[@vossi6303]

Uhu great specs, but it all stops with the white battery. Why would you do that??

[@NOlimitsON]

😂

[@cromyjr1592]

White color will absorb less heat in the sun. That's why Canon L lenses are white.

[@markshirley01]

Can you set 9:16 ratio vertical markers (social media vertical) when shooting landscape.

[@NOlimitsON]

You can use the rule of thirds for it - looking at the central third of the frame

[@saf574]

I recently purchased this monitor and want to warn people to not update this monitor to the Version 4.7 which I made a mistake to download and got my monitor bricked (blue screen / white horizontal lines). So far, no support from Viltrox.

[@NOlimitsON]

🙃😖🤦🏻

[@saf574]

​@@NOlimitsON yes i was so excited to use it, it literally just came in today! sigh. I should've just stick to the factory firmware

[@BCStrikeProductions]

Can you not factory reset it again or downgrade it?

[@saf574]

@@BCStrikeProductions Unfortunately no, I had to send mine back to Viltrox’s China Warehouse. Finally got it back and I think they updated the firmware for me while it was there. The reason why I updated mine was to have the OFF function for the fans - It wasn’t possible to revert it because 1. there’s no source file for a downgraded version anywhere and 2. You couldnt navigate the monitor because of the bricked screen. I even tried plugging it to my windows computer and tried fixing with device manager (not sure what i was doing here) but it couldnt even detect the monitor. Hope that helps

[@NOlimitsON]

@@BCStrikeProductions not sure... You'd better ask viltrox support team for it

[@timkoritz1547]

Thanks for the Video! Is it possible to turn on any kind of info that you are recording. I'm missing something like red lines around the screen or something. When my HDMI info is off, I can't see any info if I#m recording or not. Do you know if there is an option for this?

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks) don’t really remember, but I guess no…

[@JoshConnectMedia]

So buddy, just to add a point or two. After, I bought this Viltrox DC 550 pro, it doesn't have an HDMI to type C cable as the Sony A6700 needs such a cable. So as a note, remember that you may need to buy an extra cable if your camera doesn't have an HDMI connecting port. All the cables in the dc pro do not have any. Oops.Other than that, it's pretty cool. FYI _ it’s compatible with the A6700 though as it has a micro HDMI

[@videoforartists]

I am not seeing a record light on the monitor. Any workarounds you know of? Thanks for a great review!

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks) there shouldn’t be a record light on the monitor as far as I remember

[@guidocrescitelli1347]

Great video! Does it work if my camera records at 6K?

[@NOlimitsON]

If you set the output to 4K or 1080p

[@zaboorchaudhry327]

Does the Pro version only have the touch to zoom in feature? Any focussing or anything else? I got the regular version and it seems identical aside from pinch-to-zoom

[@NOlimitsON]

Touch controls overall are a feature of the pro version

[@sonnyjswizzle]

Running into an issue where it will say the HDMI isn’t connected when it is. It happens when the camera is idle for a second. Is this normal?

[@NOlimitsON]

Try a different cable)

[@jezmink]

I can't see full screen display when in camera mode to use for photography not video, it's not much bigger than what's on the camera LCD. How do you get the monitor to use all the screen 5.5 inch display not a cropped version.

[@NOlimitsON]

As far as I understand in photo mode it’s not possible, only in video

[@ianreels]

Hey man, I'm debating on which one to get: viltrox dc-550 pro or feelworld f5 prox. Which one would you go for? Great video btw! Keep rocking it🤍

[@NOlimitsON]

I’m voting for viltrox

[@ianreels]

@@NOlimitsON Thanks man! I'm about to place my order but reading some of the comments here... 4k60 doesn't work? I mean, can I record 4k60 on my camera and have the monitor preview on 1080p60? My work projects needs to be at 4k60 XAVC S-I 10bit 4:2:2 Can you confirm that I can record 4k60 and have the monitor preview it as 1080p60?

[@JoshConnectMedia]

Could it be used to mount on the DJI RONIN RS3?

[@NOlimitsON]

Why not?)

[@NOlimitsON]

Why not?)

[@andrew_veale]

How's the dynamic range compared to the ninja? My shinobi always shows the highlights blown out even if they aren't in the camera

[@NOlimitsON]

Didn’t notice a dramatic difference

[@andrew_veale]

@@NOlimitsON cheers!

[@jlsmedia8960]

On my camera (A7 IV) the entire monitor is not supported by the Viltrox monitor and I have a black border on the sides. Does anyone know how I can change this?

[@NOlimitsON]

Did you turn the hdmi info display off in the camera settings?

[@jlsmedia8960]

@@NOlimitsON That was exactly the problem. Thanks!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@DanDan-li4hr]

Whats the difference if you use 12v or usb c as power input?

[@NOlimitsON]

No difference

[@udovelvet]

How do you tilt the mount? mine will not move

[@NOlimitsON]

Loosen the knob))

[@YouGotLucky6]

When you say switch HDMI out to shoot 4k60 and above, do I use the monitor to change settings or camera

[@NOlimitsON]

Camera) HDMI output setting

[@anasmodamani933]

Cool video, thanks, I bought it a month ago, the company update doesn't work, I did all the steps correctly, downloaded it to the SD card and put it in the monitor, but it doesn't work... How did you manage it? DC-550 V3.7

[@NOlimitsON]

Hi! I had no issues with firmware update… did you 100% did all the steps correctly? Including formatting SD card properly?

[@anasmodamani933]

@@NOlimitsON I've done all the technological steps in the video the process didn't work

[@aldolega]

Try an SD card smaller than 16GB.

[@Fdm-films]

Hi,i have got sony A7 iii! Which cable must i use? There are only 2 cables in the pack! I think that i need micro hdmi for my camera!

[@NOlimitsON]

Hi) yes, you need micro hdmi

[@PremiumMotoTV]

dude, fan, how loud? why not mention this?

[@NOlimitsON]

It’s super quiet) your camera wouldn’t record this sound at all)

[@kirilius6370]

comparing this one to shimbol m5 which one you think is better overall and for outdoors shooting?

[@NOlimitsON]

I’d say Shimbol

[@VictoryH]

Can you change ur camera setting via the monitor or tap to focus ur camera?

[@NOlimitsON]

No

[@jjurii]

Does the Shinobi have the same limitation with the frame rate at 60p?

[@NOlimitsON]

Not sure… I think no

[@patrikmigac8998]

Hello, can you power this monitor with powerbank using usb c without using battery? Thank you.

[@NOlimitsON]

Hey) didn’t I say it in the video?) as far as I remember - no

[@patrikmigac8998]

Thank you, but let me ask you differently - can you power monitor using powerbank if the battery is on the monitor, but you are like "recharging and using" at the same time? @@NOlimitsON

[@_trismegistus]

@@patrikmigac8998I believe you can power this with a 5V powerbank as long as it outputs 3A or more. Dont quote me though, check the specs.

[@RubenCaser]

Has anyone had issues when viewing 1080 60p? Mine appears to drop frames and is not smooth. I’ve tested other monitors on the same hdmi feed and they are perfectly smooth. I’ve also tried several other cameras on 1080 60p, and my Viltrox does the same jerky playback. Hopefully it’s not a common thing, because this monitor has some great features and a nice image.

[@NOlimitsON]

I’ve not experienced any issues with my unit…

[@NorfPhilthy]

I hate the white battery but I have a canon M50 .. I don’t use the 4K on it but by having a 4K monitor does that affect anything in camera imaging when recording ?

[@NOlimitsON]

No, monitor doesn’t effect video quality at all

[@aNumberOne]

I like the white battery it’s different I’m going to get the Viltrox white v mount battery for my bmpcc4k rig.

[@Anafzulu6789]

Can it work on canon

[@NOlimitsON]

Yes

[@RizkyFajri]

doesn't the non pro also comes with touchscreen?

[@NOlimitsON]

No) only pro is touch screen

[@phexus]

I got one. It has an annoying stutter when panning. Is this common?

[@NOlimitsON]

I guess you pan too fast))

[@phexus]

@ It’s not something I get on the camera’s LCD, so I didn’t know if I had a flawed unit or if this was a common issue.

[@SampleSweg]

How do you adjust the angle of the screen? Was looking for a tool in the case but didnt see anything

[@NOlimitsON]

Hm… I didn’t remember if I had a tool in mine

[@petrituohimaa]

You probably have figured this out already, but you can tilt it without a tool if you apply enough force. The monitor mount adapter is really stiff and I was afraid to break it because it would not budge at first.

[@SampleSweg]

@@petrituohimaa yeah I did it like that too, but I was also hoping there would be another way. Thank you!

[@snapstudiocreativo]

posso usare questo monitor impostando in camera il 4k 50 fps oppure 100fps (ho una sony fx30)? grazie

[@NOlimitsON]

Yes, if you set your hdmi output setting in the camera menu to 1080p

[@ayaanphotography6187]

Can we record dslr screen recorder like setting and all for review

[@NOlimitsON]

Nope, this particular monitor can’t do it

[@wer4te95]

This is monitor compatible using with Panasonic Lumix G7? Thank you!

[@NOlimitsON]

It’s compatible with any camera that has hdmi

[@wer4te95]

@@NOlimitsON It´s amazing!! Thank you so much! And if i want i can could using with wifi wireless connecting?

[@vmcauley]

Perfect but for one thing - the ability to turn that blasted fan off.... even if we have to throttle back the light to 600 nits - so be it.... but give us an option to turn that fan off.....

[@hankypanky4u]

Apparently there was an update that allows for an OFF option.

[@jockturner1547]

2:25 he shows you can turn the fan off. Is that not actually turning it off?

[@TeddyCavachon]

The problem with any camera monitor is that it forces the camera to be used below eye level or at least makes using it than way more convenient. What’s wrong with that you ask? Nothing if you like looking up the noses of your subjects. The more flattering facial rendering is a POV high enough above eye line of the subject that the nose holes are hidden by the top of the nostrils. That varies with he shape of the nose and way you will notice most actors and models have aquiline noses with the tip of the nose hiding the nostrils from view when camera lens is eye level or slightly below.

[@NOlimitsON]

Bro, you’re so picky 😅

[@jackogrady3118]

With a camera cage you could mount the monitor literally anywhere, even under the camera if you really want to put it there

[@TeddyCavachon]

@@jackogrady3118 That is true, but most videographers don’t. I learned portraiture apprenticing with wedding photographer Monte Zucker back in the early 70s who rose to fame and fortune by combining posed portraits taken in the light of any available north facing window with a silver Reflectasol reflector for fill and background he painted himself on roll up linen window shades mounted on a singe stand in the middle so they could be rotated around the subject when changing from full-face, oblique and profile views with the subject’s nose pointed 45° to the window to highlight the front of the face, eyes and mouth with a “mask of highlights. He taught me to pay careful attention to facial angle and how to make lopsided faces appear more symmetrical via a combination of facial angle, lighting matter and shooting distance to control near-far size relationships, e.g., one eye being larger than the other or a crooked nose. The reason for always wanting the camera POV above subject eye line - if the objective is to flatter them - is because the shape of the top of the nostrils is more attractive and flattering than the view from below up the nose. My favorite photo of my wife is one I took in 2000 of her sitting under a Banyon tree at a tourist park in Manila with my first digital camera, a Kodak DC290 with a 3x zoom. It was inspired by Ansel Adams’s portrait of Edward Weston. The problem was the tree was on a hill and I had to stand 20 ft below her. Sitting upright the camera was looking up her nose so I had her lean forward over her knees until the plane of her was pointing downward slightly relative to the plane of the sensor, the same rendering of the face obtained on level ground by keeping the camera above subject eye line. In the photo is appears she is sitting upright not leaning over without any near-far distortion of feet and legs vs. face because of her putting face close to knees and because I shot from far away (using max zoom for in camera crop) to minimize any near-far size perspective.

[@CaravanMovies]

Is it just monitor or an external recorder ?

[@NOlimitsON]

Monitor only

[@CaravanMovies]

@@NOlimitsON ok sir

[@jezmink]

Do you know if it has an IPS display screen.

[@NOlimitsON]

I thinks so)

[@ajmalnoori2443]

Can you record 4k 60fps with this monitor?

[@NOlimitsON]

It’s a monitor, not a recorded)) you can’t record on it. And you can’t display 4K 60p as well, only 1080p 60p (change the hdmi output)

[@trithatton]

@@NOlimitsONwhat happens if you record in 4k120? What will the screen display?

[@NOlimitsON]

Set the hdmi output in camera to 1080p and everything will work

[@Odhran_Murphy]

Why is the need for fan speed regulation?

[@NOlimitsON]

Because it can ruin the audio sometimes)

[@Ucgr8_photography]

Does monitor allow screen recording?

[@NOlimitsON]

No

[@cjsmith]

Does it support 4K 60fps shooting ?

[@NOlimitsON]

No, only 4K 30p, but if you set hdmi output in camera to 1080p - I’ll work even with 4K 120p

[@abstrktvisuals]

How is the latency??

[@NOlimitsON]

Fine) No issues

[@peppecapraro]

Salve e grazie. Il mio viltrox va a scatti quando faccio un pan veloce... è normale?

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks! I didn’t mention that on my monitor…

[@koijoi666]

i havent tried other budget monitors but im dissatisfied with the focus peaking on the pro. it highlights too much or nothing. it highlights things out of focus and misses the true focal plane even at stills.

[@NOlimitsON]

To be honest “focus peaking” is not a precise tool, I don’t use it at all. Magnifying tool is a lot better in my opinion

[@sacirkupus]

Can I use it with 250d

[@NOlimitsON]

If it has hdmi port - yes

[@Kobrakameraid]

Cannot display a 4k 50/60 signal is a big no

[@NOlimitsON]

Almost no monitor in this price range can… set the hdmi output in camera to 1080p - problem Solved

[@Kobrakameraid]

@@NOlimitsON well I dont think I have that option in Lumix. My previous monitor, feelworld f6 plus, godox, and osee can do that. I was interested with the shape of this, but I just purchase the osee one hour ago

[@WargodFilms]

How do I change language to english

[@NOlimitsON]

In the settings, bro 😅

[@tomaszbejnarowicz]

bro just missed few functions without saying anything what

[@strippedlist]

but you cant record on it....

[@NOlimitsON]

Of course you can’t)) that’s a monitor) and there is not a single recorder for 200$😂

[@alwinbenjamin]

❤

[@isbestlizard]

It's a shame cameras that cost $thousands are still using really crappy lcd screens like why not just put a modern phone screen in there not some early 2000's plasticy blocky pixelled junk :V

[@isbestlizard]

Like it's the easier bit to replace, just swap in a better one validate it works and is rugged enough and maybe get a bit fancy and give it a metal surrounding so when it flips out it's a radiator and job done not plasticy 2000's junk

[@isbestlizard]

It really is the most disappointing part of my a6700 i like the rest of it just the screen is so yukky

[@isbestlizard]

Viltrox are doing good stuff btw I have their 27 and 75 and am spoiled now I won't buy a lens unless it's as good and not many are as good >.

[@brennanIX]

Was the designer of this thing blind? In what world dose a WHITE battery make sense? Batteries are often hidden, so color doesnt always matter, but even so, they're still black. This one is in DIRECT VIEW, and they made it white... why? Not that it affects function or anything, but it objectively looks bad. And it's not even due to some limitation or budget thing. They literally just said "let's make it use a white battery". I just don't get it. Yeah, you can replace the battery, but I still bet they have lost sales from people looking at it and not liking the included white battery. It's just obvious, it would have been better black, and there's no reason for it to be white. I just, it's not that I care THAT MUCH, I just really want to understand the reasoning here.

[@NOlimitsON]

😅

[@evandomme]

Nice video. How many time does it take to power on ? Thanks

[@NOlimitsON]

About 5-7 seconds

[@kl4clips]

Can i charge the battery through the usb c Port? Or how do i charge the battery

[@NOlimitsON]

Yes)

[@kl4clips]

@@NOlimitsON thank you Is there Any light Which will light up if i charge it or how do i see that it is charging