Budget camera monitor PACKED with features! Portkeys PT6

BEST Budget camera monitor Portkeys PT6 Review
The portkeys PT6 is a brilliant little on-camera monitor designed for broadcast or live streaming. This isn't its only use case, you can use this as a regular camera monitor and utilise the small form factor and quality features for regular videography or professional filmmaking.
The quality metal build shows the durability and robustness of its sleek design.
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[@ZamoraChristian]

Jason I really appreciate all your videos, they are extremely usefull. 🙏

[@jamesandcamera]

I like the greyscale with peaking. Its how I pulled focus for half a decade. Super handy mode that a lot of monitors/evfs dont add.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I'd love to see this more often. So hard to focus sometimes when 1st AC

[@Image1Nation]

Thank you Jason for telling like it is. Was worried about the 600nit but really want a good lightweight monitor for real estate. Love from Canada.

[@furkonige]

thank you, I was looking for an anamorphic field monitor, here is the one I need, cheers!

[@Ronbc000]

Nice work, Jason 👍🎥

[@BaxTechYT]

Great video!! Also, been ADDICTED to the podcast!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Amazing!!! Thank you for watching and listening

[@Plantinggastronomy]

Thanks for the info Jason! Been seeing ur videos lately and glad your at it again. I got rid of my Ninja V gearing up for my next cam which is hopefully the FX3 (or most likely the FX30 lol), esp since there's no bit upgrade when recording externally (A74), but I have the A74 and definitely monitors is a plus especially for Real Estate Photography. Really looking into this and will test it on my upcoming wedding shoot. But thanks again Jason!

[@enginpost73]

I am curious about this same question. What happens if I connect my GH6 to it and record at 5.7K30p?

[@paulg3388]

I wish I had seen this before I bought my Atomos Ninja. I’m the first to admit I went for the Atomos after watching reviews when it was way beyond my experience and abilities and it has remained on the shelf for months as I got totally confused with recording ProRes and I just needed a monitor and not a recorder. I’m going to buy this Portkeys now so thanks for this video … just wish I had seen it a few months ago !! :-((

[@Kaotix_music]

Dang. Sounds like a budget option to an Atomos Shinobi, which i literally just bought. This deff should be the "go to" for anyone on a budget. I for sure will tell people this is what to get in that price. The low LIT count is where Im still happy with my Shinobi because I did a shoot last weekened out on a boat high noon and I saw everything on my monitor without a sun shade NO problems at all. But I do want to add to what you said in the beginning - a monitor will change everything. Cinematography was only a hobby of mine when Covid hit but after COVID ended for us in the US? I got into it more professionally and JUST getting a monitor changed everything for me. The framing, the LUTs, the focus peakiing, the false color. I never thought a monitor would change the quality of my shooting.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Thank you for sharing this my friend

[@TheQuintos]

I currently use the PT5 on my FX3 and this was my last resort as it was the cheapest one to buy. I wanted to buy another to replace this and atomos shinobi was next in line. Since finding this at a whopping 169.99, this might be my next upgrade and might kick the PT5 on the new FX30. Portkeys truly listens to videographers/cinematographers with anamorphic as talked about in this video. Thanks again for the awesome vid Jason!

[@kenyaneegreen4208]

does rec external raw

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

@@kenyaneegreen4208 pretty sure this is monitor only.

[@johnjoshuapastor9063]

Thanks for this review bro! Super helpful before purchasing! Keep up the awesome work!

[@evandomme]

Thanks for your video. How many it took for starting and be ready to use please ?

[@abgarza911]

Awesome video, hey i have a question, can you connect this monitor to a smart phone like samsung galaxy s21 or s22?

[@gbwalther3198]

So Jason if one is using Auto Focus with the Sony FX30, would u please explain the need & value of using False Color on a Monitor. Thanks 😎😎

[@legendarymason5]

What’s the response time with A7IV? I shoot sports so when I don’t need the clip, I tend to delete it during the game but I need to quickly go back into the action and not wait for it to load up the video.

[@juliovela3184]

Can you make a video about the settings used un the FX30 For the external monitoring. I new with an external monitor and I think I’m losing control of the camera in some aspects and I feel it is because I don’t have the proper settings. Btw love your work!

[@ionuzzlupescu]

Hey Jason, can you talk about the horrible colour spectrum portkeys uses for their false colour? It has ARRI mode and also USER mode. The user mode doesn't use the normal colour spectrum and also it is overlayed in a horrible way that makes it hard to understand what you're looking at.

[@stephenbudd-kt8pt]

Hi Jason Very new to video just got canon xa50, can you tell me once you do all the exposers, waveform, histogram, white balance ect on the monitor is that what is sent to sd card. told you i was new lol kind regards steve

[@shawnLisi]

I like how your room is so organized everything has a spot. Can you recommend HDMI cable? My issues especially on the gimbal is they tend to pull or get in the way. I'm leaning towards getting a thinner HDMI cable so it's more flexable.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yeah thin cables are great. I buy lost my cables from Alvin’s cables

[@Filmedbylamar]

@jason would you recommend this with the a7iii? Also i plan on using hlg 2 & hlg3, does this monitor have hdr??

[@tonysluna]

great video.. i am in search of a Monitor for my New Canon R5c... I was looking in your "Description Section".. and I did not find any links about Portkeys LH5p ii

[@reesaoldyear7763]

Thanks for the video Jason. Just a question. I know focus peaking is more than enough to give you control over what you want in and out of focus, but does this have a touch to focus feature as well?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

I am sorry that PT6 doesn't have control function

[@SummitForWellness]

How is the brightness of this monitor when you are outside? Your test was indoors, I'm curious if you can still see it on a sunny day.

[@alitheo1]

Hi Jason thanks for this video : i have a question , does the pt6 record the camera screen

[@outdooradventuresuk]

great, very helpful, do you know if this will work with the canon 7d MKII, many thanks

[@alvarovieira79]

Hello Jason, Is it possible to record on the camera and on the external recorder at the same time? Let's imagine I have a Sony ZVE-1, with an external recorder/monitor, can I record on the camera and on the external monitor at the same time?

[@victorlolo2008]

I have the previous model PT5 when I enable LUT I lost the monitor peaking is it the same on PT6?

[@peter-iq5en]

I need a monitor for log/4K. Which budget monitor would you recommend? The few monitors/apps I've tried don't work when camera is set to log/4K setting. Monitors/apps black out except when used with 1080p.

[@sicilyusa83]

Would you recommend it for the fx30? If not , what other options could u suggest??

[@davidcontreras751]

Hey Jason, do you know if I can control iso, shutter speed, and aperture settings with this one?

[@bodeaciprian78]

nice video mate 😉

[@Life_of_John]

Looks good. Would I need another battery? thx

[@Squidpaws-]

Hey Jason. Another epic and informative video thank you. Does the portkeys pt6 have a feature to record my camera settings as displayed on the monitor?

[@davidpeoples3955]

I need to know this also. Can’t find the answer anywhere.

[@63MacGuy]

What’s the difference between the PT6 and the PT 5ll?

[@lazyvideoguy773]

Appreciate the video man, I'm looking specifically for a monitor to desqueeze vertically shot anamorphic (body 90 degrees, lens normal orientation) I wonder if you can punch in a custom desqueeze into negative numbers, like on the Small HD monitors? A 0.75x desqueeze for example

[@arunr4103]

How it better than PT5II? Other than extra 100 nitz both seems same spec & same functions right ?

[@davidperezestrada1180]

do you recomend me this monitor? i usea blackmagic pocket and i record in exteiors like farms and packing companies of food , some times exterior very hard ligth , do you recomend yhis one ? in the black magic pocket is hard for me to see the focus , thanks yyou

[@andrewleejenkins]

What about a monitor for 4k60 input? Are you aware of any of those?

[@Filmmakers_N]

Hello, could you please tell me why on my on-camera monitor the picture is not displayed in full screen?

[@Webrisernl]

Can I download a lut from davinci resolve to load in this portkeys screen?

[@nevinsanchez9112]

Can you do a comparison review of the PT6 and the PT5ii? I’ve seen port keys advertising the pt6 for live streaming?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I haven’t got the PT5 sorry

[@Planet7]

Nice review Jason. Can you use you fingers to zoom on the image while recording to check focus? If not.. is there any zoom in function on this monitor? Thanks

[@nightdonutstudio]

Torn between this and the Osee T5 Plus. Very similar weight and size.

[@backcountrycameraman]

Newb question here: can you use any monitor when shooting standard 4K 120fps on Sony a7siii? I don’t need recording, just need a larger display screen. I’m not worried about playing it back in slowmo, just need an external display when shooting 4K 120fps. Thx!

[@lebrejunior]

Any feedback? I'm on the same situation

[@OGBURNA]

Is that your garage I need a set up like that

[@photographyevolved]

I’ve looked everywhere and can’t seem to find the answer… Obviously the backlight button adjust the monitor brightness, but the brightness adjustment adjusts the peak point of the luma wave form.. why? what’s the purpose.. new to this..

[@Smooth1productions]

Can the pt5 touch record with the A73???,

[@bakerproductions9241]

Can you still use touch tracking through monitor?

[@basicPROcreator]

It is compatible with Nikon Z6? Thank you

[@Aalochak]

I mostly use 4k 60 on my fx30 and all the monitors I am looking at support up to 4k 30. Does that mean it won'y display any image when the camera is set to 4k 60?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

It will just display it in 30fps

[@bobmusikk]

I've seen some of your videos and you're mentioning rather often your A7 IV, I'm a bit surprised that you didn't went for the A7S III since you do almost only video.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I have an FX6 for majority of my professional work

[@Catabolicmuscle]

Does it take up alot of the battery?

[@albertoolvera167]

Will work for Lumix bgh1?

[@lanebanning]

your timing on this was ridiculously good for me, haha. was just up all night researching a budget monitor that could output hdmi w lut applied so i can livestream with a lut while recording SLOG3 in-camera on my 4 ZV-E10s. was just about to plunk down for atomos ninjas 😮‍💨 do you know of any other monitors besides these two that are capable of that and would be worth comparing? thanks so much!!! 🙌

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Not sure on the live streaming side but this does offer a few benefits that’s for sure. I trust portkeys and their monitors

[@lebrejunior]

Can give any feedback on what you've got after a year?

[@callumlakin]

Hi, I have a a7iv how to a change the apect ratio on the monitor when I look at the monitor my image doesn’t fill the screen 😫 can someone help

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Dear customer, you can turn off the HDMI Info. display of the camera

[@xstingrayx]

Do you think the PT6 or PT5 II is better?

[@FilmVega]

This monitor has horrible brightness for outside shoots and it gets really hot.

[@johnnozzi-photovideo6543]

Jason, if this input is only 30fps does that mean it won’t allow me to monitor 4k at 60? Thanks for the content!

[@prodbymorty]

Did you find out an answer tot this? I've been searching but can't find any solid answers :(

[@johnnozzi-photovideo6543]

@@prodbymorty I never found out! Issued it without issue though, including while recording 60fps at 4k. I have since upgraded to the atomos ninja and shinobi and they are great!

[@prodbymorty]

@@johnnozzi-photovideo6543 thank for the reply! I’m definitely interested in the atomos, purely for ProRes and 6k support!

[@HomesteadPictures]

Looks awesome! Does 4K 30 input mean it wouldn’t work in 4k 60? Or would it still show an image but display it at a lower frame rate?

[@basicPROcreator]

Had mine, first time used it yesterday for 8 hours event. And sh*t! it's not even working on 25 frames (slowmo nikon z)

[@eddie466]

Did you ever find out the answer?

[@basicPROcreator]

@@eddie466 No, it's really not working on 25 or 24 Fps slowmo of Nikon z6

[@PortkeysMonitor]

yes, if the HDMI output resolution of the camera is 4k60p, the monitor won't show an image.

[@jamiejude]

I have the PT5 which is 500 nits and I would say that it really struggles in bright environments. 600nits still doesn't seem like enough to me.

[@invisibleadversary]

Does this do touch focus with the FX3?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

I am sorry that PT6 doesn't have control function. You can choose BM7IIDS/BM5WR/LH7P/LH5PII for touching focus with FX3

[@leitzundchaos]

There is unfortunetly nothing better than PageOS from SmallHD. Ordered the PT6 and got very disappointed by the GUI...

[@RuXTaR]

From experience, anything short of 1000 nits outside is no use. It's not in the price range of a 1000 nits territory so I'm not complaining. But all the tools packed into it are useless if you can't see the image. If you're purchasing a sub 1000 nits monitor for indoor use only it's a perfect monitor. But I'd advise saving up just a bit more ans getting the Shinobi

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Not entirely correct. I used this for 8 hours filming an outdoor event and it was fine. Wasn’t optimal but with the sunshade it was very usable and did quite well. The nit output on manufacturers always vary that’s why I did a side by side with three monitors to show the brightness between 600 nits, 1200 nits and 2200 nits with very small differences

[@RuXTaR]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema love your channel. But I was disappointed with the indoors comparison. The difference in brightness can truly be judged outside. Furthermore, I've learned I can rely little on online reviews. I did a shoot in May in Capernaum, and while it's not the hottest it gets here, the a6600 screen was impossible to see, and it overheated a few minutes in. Even my Sigma fp which all KZbinrs say doesn't overheat in fact overheated. I respect that you're a working professional. I respect your opinion. But I've personally found that monitor sunshades while effective often aren't enough.

[@deaafrizal]

thanks for this video 👌

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Thanks for watching

[@waynealejo]

Hey Jason, I know you're releasing another comparison video using the a6000. I have an a6000 and want to get the most dynamic range out of my camera. I’ve seen people recommend lowering contrast and saturation for video and then correcting in post, but I want the most accurate version of that, you can probably do a video about it too. Can you do a LUT for neutral profile with -3,-3,0 using a color checker? So a6000 users can have the most DR available on video with a simple drag and drop LUT.

[@captureinsidethesound]

Hey Wayne, I had the a6100 in which is basically the 4K version of the a6000. I do not think there is way to get more dynamic range out of them because the camera does this on the higher-end models with color profiles (Cine, S-LOG) by exposing more for shadows or highlights. the a6000/6100 do not have the panning ability so its across the whole color curve when to adjust profiles. They only have a 50-100mbps (6-12 MB/s) interface so its not enough to squeeze too much detail in unless you sacrifice in areas, shadows or highlights. Yeah, imagine is someone figured out how to hack these Sony cameras like they semi-did with Canon (Magic Lantern) Bro, it would destroy the cinema camera market.

[@waynealejo]

@@captureinsidethesound then why do people recommend using neutral profiles with low contrast on Sonys without log profiles

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yes he is correct. You can’t get better dynamic range out of the camera. The only reason I film in a flatter profile is to reduce the over contrast and saturation the sensor provides

[@zanyamaxwell8287]

Hi! how to turn off camera screen while using portkey pt6?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Dear customer, you can turn off the HDMI Info. display of the camera

[@zanyamaxwell8287]

okay I'll try that. much thanks @@PortkeysMonitor

[@zanyamaxwell8287]

also since youre here, can i use the monitor without having to plug into a vmount battery. what should i get to use it without? @@PortkeysMonitor

[@PortkeysMonitor]

@@zanyamaxwell8287 You can buy a power adapter~

[@joelstrellner2836]

When is this supposed to start shipping?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

i believe November

[@captureinsidethesound]

Cellphones in general have better displays than the average external monitor of the same screen space. (They mass produce these phones so therefor the price of the displays are sold in bulk at a huge price cut.) The only real draw back is the noticeable latency if you are doing video. Technically, most cellphones with USB-C have the ability to do everything that a external monitor/recorder and then some but this would require the Android/iOS SDKs to allow this to happen. Maybe, someone will get past these restrictions one day and eliminate having to buy these super expensive external recorders.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Certainly are great. The only downside is to not be able to use your mobile phone while using it for this but that could be a good thing haha

[@thegreenworldch962]

There a great app that called monitor plus for Sony users. It's fire but the one drawback is in hot sunlight your phone will overheat.

[@FreddyGMedia]

​@@thegreenworldch962been using that app for sooo long now on every shoot. I use one of my spare phones which is only for some calls and flying drone and using as monitor. Galaxy s22 ultra. Latency is crazy though. Probably 2 almost 3 seconds.

[@delucafrancesco1995]

Lost me at '600 nits', but for somebody who never shoots outdoor could be a good choice.

[@FashionJfer]

Can u turn the portkey into portrait mode or just turn the monitor? 😂

[@chakk0]

Wait!!! That's the guy from the Instagram reels👌🙂

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

That’s the guy 😂

[@chakk0]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema haha 😂👍

[@realbenvandort]

How did you load luts on. I have the PT5 and I’m having trouble loading luts

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Hi have the pt5 you need a USB key...for luts

[@realbenvandort]

@@filipmichalsaffray441 yeah but couldn’t get it to import

[@moefriedl]

Does it come with battery?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Hi friend, I am sorry that you need to buy the battery.

[@SuperNASIR1984]

Какой размер штекера DC на PT6 ????

[@DiffusionDuude]

Try English

[@AaronConley]

Not a fan of the fact that it doesn’t come with something to power it, no power cable and no battery :( I need to buy that separately

[@pauls1ngh]

I would try to shorten the legs & make them look like Oompah Loompahs 😂

[@daylight5500]

Thanks for the video, not sure that I am enjoying the Casey Neistat frenetic influence. You do not need it. Cheers!

[@mr.frandy7692]

Does it work for more than just legs? Asking for a friend...

[@vidademikey9790]

No fan = terrible heat

[@Dilemma1962]

No mention of the absolutely awful menu system? Good grief it’s bad.

[@PortkeysMonitor]

We have released a new OS for PT6.

[@912582]

This is a decent product however this video is not what it seems. You'll see a video on the Portkeys website from this guy, most reviewers on KZbin will tell you if they are sponsored or supported in any way here he doesn't. Not surprising he can reel off the other model names at the end so easily. I have a camera monitor which I am very happy with. I use it for Video always and a lot of the time for photography as do many other professional photrographers so the statement here, "photographers don't need one obviously" while laughing is a bit of a cheap shot, just switched me off a bit....... Before you choose any product or listen too much to the "expert" opinion on this channel, I urge you to see other reviews also. See a review not a sales pitch. I have nothing directly against this guy and he appears pretty sharp but this is a sales pitch not a review. I am very dissapointed with the way this has been presented and some conclusions not balanced.