Control your Sony A7IV with this monitor Portkeys LH5P ii

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Portkeys LH5P II 2200nit 5.5″ IPS touch screen camera monitor with 4K HDMI 30p signal input and output. This monitor adopts all-metal CNC aluminum alloy shell, which can control the camera by wired/wireless, and the shortcut key F key can be set to control the camera recording starts and stops. At the same time, it has New Peaking algorithm to capture more focus.
LH5P II 2200nit Wide Color Gamut Camera Control Monitor is fearless of bright light, clearly visible in the sunshine, which has the following advantages:
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[@MiroAcronymity]

I must confess I have not used an external monitor so far. I use Monitor+ instead. Usually with my phone to temporarily check focus and to use false color. I love that I can also use touch focus with it. I recently bought an iPad so I'll try it on there, as well. Of course I see the necessity for a monitor if you run and gun a lot or if you want to use your phone to control a slider etc. but so far I couldn't justify the expense for a device I would only rarely use.

[@RaymondToms]

Agreed. I also use Monitor+ (far more control than the Creators’ app that Sony force you to use after V2.0 firmware on the A7 IV). Touch focus is great, though I have yet to make Focus pull work for my lenses. Also has the Grey scale focus peaking. Will save the $650 for a Portkeys LH5P ii, for now. And, it does not need to be tethered by HDMI to get the video signal!

[@stevewelsh__]

Great review Jason. How did you find the colour accuracy of the LH5P compared the the Atomos? The ninja/shinobi seem to have the most color depth on screen but tend to lean a bit warm from my research.

[@DannyTran_infms]

Im having an issue with the fx3 using this monitor. While connecting via wifi to use the controls, I'm unable to play back footage that I've recorded. Only when I disable the wifi on the monitor am I then able to view the playback. Is there a solution for this?

[@brysonsales]

How does it compare to the ninja v?

[@HomesteadPictures]

Thanks Jason! Considering picking this up for my A7IV. My only concern is it apparently doesn’t support 4K 60.. Do you lose your video feed in 4K 60, or does it just playback at a lower frame rate?

[@macdoctorsg]

how is the touch focus? is it responsive and accurate? that's my main concern before making a purchase on this. Please advise... thx.

[@alfieboy4022]

I got this monitor and the touch focus is more than usable for relatively static shots. But I wouldn’t rely on it for tracking, etc. It’s very useful when you have the camera in an overhead shot rig to set initial focus.

[@janeurich6320]

Hi, nice video! How fast get it back to connection after switching off? Happened automatically or do I have to connect manually after switching of? Thanks for your information!

[@ShawnOfTheSheep]

Hey! I'm hoping you can test this out since I can't find it anywhere. The FX3 just got a recent firmware update 3.0 and it appears that the wifi touch focus and all wifi control isn't working anymore. I'm wondering if it's just me. Can you test it out?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrLaYaugMuMsJI Hope this video can help you and please upgrade the firmware of the monitor

[@cassijoanna]

Heych DMI. (HDMI)

[@jeanlaurent3003]

Looks like a very good monitor for the price. What happen when you shoot 4K DCI 60fps or 120fps ?

[@TLYRIDER]

I will try it out, good to know

[@SharrodVisuals]

Should I get this over the lh7p?

[@dakotavoight]

You ever heard of monitor + for the a7iv? Very cheap way to record to your phone. $18 for many pro features and low latency and an iPhone monitor. Works pretty well I like it. A good test to see if you want to get an actual monitor or just save your money for casual use

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Monitor plus is really good. Only downside is you need to use your phone. Other than that is it great

[@dakotavoight]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema I saw some people using an iPad as a monitor 😂imagine carrying that beast around 😅

[@MiroSays]

Hey Jason, how would you say is the battery live compared to the Ninja V? I don't need a recording function, but like its matte display and I am really on the fence on which one to get. I'm also using the A7IV.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

the ninja V is so thirsty. That is a big reason why I don't like using it

[@MiroSays]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema thank you, that confirms my decision. I bought the Portkeys monitor for now. If it turns out to be no good, I can still send it back and go for the Ninja instead. Thanks also for answering so quickly. I chose to comment under your video specifically because I've had that good experience in the past. BTW that comment from MiroAcronymity about not seeing the need for a monitor was from me (old account). How quickly things can change 😀

[@freneticfilms7220]

8:26 you are talking about the focus touch feature isnt working really well. But did you tried that out with the Sony FX6? Cause to be honest, after the firmware update, it is possible to use the touch focus on the FX6, but it is not as good as on the A7s3 for example. At least that is my impression. So again, did you tried that out on the FX6?

[@DamijinMyndz]

Touch on A7s iii with this monitor is non existent! I just got the monitor in today and can’t get it to touch focus for anything!

[@Trollmaggedon]

Lord I hope you see this. I’m having issues trying to figure out a way to mount my monitor with my gimbal. I have a WEEBILL 3 and had to Frankenstein an arm that attaches from the bottom of the gimbal with a hand grip to stick a monitor on. Any suggestions on gimbals that can hold a monitor? Or other ways to construct a gimbal rig with monitor attachment?

[@themarksmanABP]

Cant you put a cage on your camera and attach a monitor?

[@Trollmaggedon]

@@themarksmanABP if it’s ok a gimbal wouldn’t that be too heavy?

[@MiroAcronymity]

@Trollmaggedon Don't do that. It'll probably be a nightmare to balance and would put unnecessary strain on the gimbal's motors and might even introduce micro stuttering. I have the Weebill S and you can attach a NATO rail via Arri rosette on the side of the gimbal. I recently used this to mound a secondary grip, but I have seen many setups where they add a monitor instead. Is there something similar for the Weebill 3?

[@Trollmaggedon]

@@MiroAcronymity Theres a rosette on the side but it's use to attach the sling ARM grip. I would like to be able to keep that with the monitor sitting directing behind the camera. But I've yet to see a configuration where's that's possible other than MAYBE on the weebill 2 pro. Looks like it has a screw on top of the sling arm there. Not sure though

[@dealwithch403]

just wanna know, is it can be used for interior photography ? I mean is that can release the shutter button during wireless connection ?

[@fnaticmedia]

Thanks for you video. I followed almost all your reviews. A qq. I am in the market to buy monitor for my automotive videography. Should i go for - Portkeys LH5p ii - Ninja Atmos 5 / 5+ thanks in advance !

[@neb_jams]

just wondering is the vid for the sony a7iv full camera cage setup/rig coming out soon ?

[@user-uz4qr4sq3y]

I've recently bought this monitor to replace my pt5 I am enjoying the viewing experience as I only really bought because it's brighter for outdoor use and for the red outline box showing that the camera is in record mode, only thing is the camera to monitor lag is slow when pressing the record button on camera or on the monitor when wireless connection is used. Can the camera be wired from camera to monitor to speed it up? If so how.

[@Slipsch]

LH7P just announced recently

[@joshpetermann]

How’s the color accuracy? I currently have a Desview R6, and can’t really use it much because I’m constantly having to look back and forth between it and my LCD to make sure colors are right.

[@Julian_Kurt]

How loud is the monitor fan ? I just returned my ninja because I could hear it from like 30 feet away and it just needed so much power. How is that monitor in comparison ?

[@medialinx767]

What HDMI cable are you using? Becaue I'm using the smallrig untrathin hdmi (1.8ft) with mine and I'm having connection issues

[@yappzai]

how has the Ulanzi top handle working for you? Considering that it's made of couple moving (quick release) parts

[@antonisdavis2288]

hallo!i have to buy the hdmi that portkeys suggests?or with any hdmi cable i can do my work?thank u!

[@theangryronin2152]

Does this come in a 7 inch?

[@stephanied.zapata4973]

I recently just bought this monitor. What I don’t like is the grain in the image and not color accurate

[@JM-gs7qu]

would you recommend this over the shinobi for an a7iv ?

[@Desifactoryharyanvi]

Sony a7m4 camera overheats or not???? Shouldn't buy? Please suggest. i confused 🤔

[@wilcurran3377]

I use the BM5 (the LH5P's big brother) same UI and functions. I chose it for it's camera control capabilities and it's a bit of a let down in that department. I can't fault the build quality, but the UI is pretty clunky and unintuitive and the camera control functions feel like an after thought, additionally the colour accuracy is rubbish, even when you try to match it to your inbuilt screen, the controls for colour and contrast leave a lot to be desired. I never change exposure settings on the monitor, the controls are poorly implemented, the record button is the only "nice to have" and really the only camera control I use. The big let down is the lack of focus functions.. if the UI was like a blackmagic camera and AF touch operations functioned like the inbuilt screen it'd be awesome, but the UI is worse than Sony's first gen menus unfortunately. Great build, good built in functionality, average screen, terrible UI.

[@supernova.creatif]

When you record sound a make some noise like Ninja V or it's good? You don't have parasitic sound?

[@ShawnBustamante]

After connecting my Sony A7 iv to the Portkeys LH5P II via WiFi it did not show the image coming from my camera. The menu looks completely different from everyone else’s online too. I’m super confused. This is my second monitor because I returned the first one thinking it was defective. But now the second one is having the same issues. Now it does display the image connected via HDMI but again the menu doesn’t look like it should. It still has all the settings like record, shutter, ISO etc. but I can’t swipe right, left, up or down. I can’t find anyone with the same issues online and I’m really confused. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@alejndropulido]

Hi! Have you updated the firmware?

[@Tonellacam]

No fx30 ??

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Now LH5PII can control FX30

[@mozophoto]

i did not see how to work touch to focus with focus tracking. Can you set the focus point with it?

[@lucrativestance]

What would the distance limit for the wireless controlling for the Sony? Just curious because I wonder if I use a hollyland wireless video transmitter and use this monitor wirelessy to controll my camera , say for example a car rig setup, I wonder if it'll stay connected to the camera controls with the monitor inside the car, with the camera on the arm outside at high speeds

[@PortkeysMonitor]

About 5-8m

[@tcechowski]

ok, is it possible to play back saved photos on the camera? Play

[@creativcluster]

@Jason Morris if you only had a choice between Ninja V and Portkeys what would go for ?

[@fnaticmedia]

Did you get an answer. I am on that same spot where I need to decide either of them ? Could you suggest what you went with and why ? thanks

[@creativcluster]

@@fnaticmedia I went with the ninja V mostly as it has the capability for external record in pro res

[@matteofusacchia8302]

Hi Jason, thank you for this review and for all the informations. Does eye af and face detection work on Sony a7iv while recording 4k and using this monitor? Thank you in advantage

[@PortkeysMonitor]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH6ZloicaNyefrs Hi friend, could you tell me whether you said this function?

[@IntertropicalConvergence-gf3bm]

is the respone faster on controls if wired connected?

[@DannyPaun]

Hey the hell Sony is not having an external monitor with touch to focus functionality already!!??? I mean they use to make a mode ages ago but these days every of their cameras are rigged up 😅

[@holgor87]

Such a helpful Video as usual. Thank you so much! I still have some issues getting the wifi controls to work with my fx3. HDMI is providing the camera picture. Then I do the pairing with the cameras wifi (2,4GHz). The fx3 is listed under “my devices” in the monitor but seems to be not correctly connected since the camera+wifi symbol on the right side of the monitor screen isn’t yellow as to indicate it is connected. It’s still white… so the touch controls aren’t working… both camera and monitor are on the newest firmware. Any ideas? I would highly appreciate it!

[@PortkeysMonitor]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrLaYaugMuMsJI Hope this video can help you

[@visceraljourney]

The main feature of this monitor is that you can control your camera via WIFI. And it supports touch to focus on Sony cameras (though you dont see the tracking rectangle and you just have to guess). My main gripe with this monitor is its interface which is kind of ancient and not very user friendly. I already send suggestions to Portkeys - GUYS you need to make all camera parametrs visible as a separate layer on top of the main video feed. Like in Sony app for the smarphone. Not on the sides which leads to reduced picture viewing frame. And it looks ugly as well. Use some modern design language for your interface please!

[@Samiam-mu5ln]

When you can understand software and how to integrate such features, then please by all means, request at will... HOWEVER, if you don't understand coding and software and how to actually make those features possible, then be grateful for what you get! I'm tired of KZbinrs complaining about this and that without considering how the behind the scenes work for a lot of this tech

[@visceraljourney]

@@Samiam-mu5ln I can request whatever feature I want be that a hardware one or a software. And no, I dont have to be an engenieer and an expert in any of this areas. There is no such rule or requerement for any critique or feautre requests in the industry. Thats absoultly normal to give a user feedback and suggestions for a company. So your attempt to shut my mouth is not gonna work here pal.

[@Samiam-mu5ln]

Then keep dreaming when your own personally request fall with no success 🤣 be more realistic and humble yourself

[@visceraljourney]

@@Samiam-mu5ln I will be exactly the way I want. Gladly your opnion has no value for me.

[@skymakai]

I agree. I'm just not a fan of the UI colors. I'd prefer a more modern look, even just using black and white or greyscale buttons.

[@oudattar]

any idea if you can use touch focus with this monitor for the FX6? Also, can you do focus tracking through this?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

I am sorry that LH5PII now can't support touch focus with FX6. But I will forward this to the technicians.

[@Tyfourteen]

@@PortkeysMonitor Is that still the case, or can it now?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

@@Tyfourteen It's still under development🥺

[@theoell2049]

Does it has touch to focus?

[@roantee]

its working well with a7siii?

[@Hindsight101]

Yes I have them

[@kire_S]

Does anybody know how to display the battery life of the monitor? I can’t… 😢

[@laurenthenry]

How long is the boot up time please ?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Hi friend, about 11s

[@roman2267]

Esta cámara se calienta mucho y se apaga hay no no no . Además es cara calidad precio

[@user-jt1ed4bf4u]

bla bla bla 1 minute for nothing

[@BurekNeinDanke]

No FX30 support but supports FX3? Really? What kind of BS is that xD

[@jarrodbarker]

After using it I would describe it as pretty much useless for users of S-log3, since rather than displaying the actual ISO, it just says "AUTO" rather than giving a numeric value: due to this when the ISO clips below 640, you are completely unaware of it, unless you're staring at the smaller monitor, which completely removes the purpose of this monitor if you're constantly having to check your camera's monitor, especially outdoors. I'm saying unless this problem is fixed in a firmware update its a 100% waste for 10-bit Slog3 users.

[@luke2193]

Thanks for this. What would you currently recommend instead?

[@jarrodbarker]

@@luke2193 I’ve still been relying on my a7siii monitor to ensure my ISO doesn’t drop below 640.

[@zolwikwkurwik]

Two words: Monitor+ app. You will thank me later.

[@CLIFFLIX]

Absolutely...Monitor+ app for Sony cameras is crazy good! I LOVE that remote monitor app.

[@perthlongboardingsociety321]

If someone somehow intergrated the Monitor+ software into a proper color balance monitor I can finally stop using both a full size monitor and my phone at the same time 🥲

[@brianbracherphotography]

I find the monitor+ app far to laggy with iPhone- maybe better with android and cable?

[@zolwikwkurwik]

@@brianbracherphotography with cable it's super responsive on Android

[@brianbracherphotography]

@@zolwikwkurwik need to get on old android! 😂