I'm Replacing ALL OF MY CAMERA MONITORS for This One

[@Jessica-o9d4u]

Impressive monitor! I tried it at IBC on-site. Works great! The camera connection page is so clear that I can quickly find the camera I want to connect, and automatically reconnection is what superized me. Also, I noticed they added a function to customize the page, I wanna buy it when it's released, it's very useful for me and will enhance my shooting efficiency.

[@Nikobellice-l7r]

High bright is good, nice to see their new update. It looks more useful now, should be a great buy

[@Joy_0415hh]

It's great to see their connectivity page for camera control becoming clearer and more concise. I can't wait to experience it. Thank you for your review!

[@BrendonKPadjasek]

wow, I wasn't expecting to buy a monitor today. Great overview of how customizable this monitor is!

[@focusmedia2465]

Great review! I didn’t realize you could convert from HDMI to SDI that’s sick! I love the power options and also love, of course, that you can control the camera. When it’s all rigged out, it can be so difficult sometimes to change settings quickly on an FX3 for example and being and to quickly tap the monitor to change white balance or switch to slow motion, that’s so clutch! Now I need to make the switch as well! Thanks dude! 🙌

[@topicruben]

Thumbs up for you, man. It really looks good!

[@mondobytes]

It’s a solid monitor! Hope you’re doing well.

[@loiccardenas]

Great video Armando! I’m going for the 5.5 version cause the 7 inch is a little to big for my taste

[@iamkubrick]

I had that monitor - the delay with camera controls was just a little too laggy for me and the image wasn’t great especially when bright. I sold it and got a SmallHD cine 7. It’s expensive but I adore it.

[@mondobytes]

@@iamkubrick I never used it with the old operating system, but you want to talk about laggy bro the SmallHD Cine 7 is a lag fest lol. I own that monitor and holy shit it’s terrible. Not sure if they tweaked settings with new OS but the image is also fantastic. I mean you can even see in my video what is shown looks true to life. Honestly, I’d argue looks better than my SmallHD Cine 7. Might do a reel to show side by side. Again, can’t comment on old OS but new one is 🔥🔥

[@JacksonK-e5w]

portkeys sells for less than $900, if you're willing to spend thousands of dollars to try that 10% difference

[@iamkubrick]

@@JacksonK-e5w they’re overpriced for sure. But they’re industry standard. It’s more about reliability on large risk productions. Not many producers are going to be to be confident with ‘portkeys’ ‘hollyland’ ‘freewell’ monitors being used on proper productions. But these other monitors are ok for KZbinrs and smaller productions. Thats just the reality of the industry. You don’t turn up to the Daytona track in a Toyota Camry.

[@JKmandy-w3x]

actually i visted their booth and experienced this monitor in Amsterdam. It has almost no latency and the dual-screen monitoring and wireless camera control function is really dope🙌portkeys just do it

[@DJBFilmz]

@@iamkubrick You made the right choice... I'm getting skeptical of these KZbinrs nowadays...

[@oceantransistor]

I use a 5" Fotga monitor and it gets the job done but if I were to upgrade it would be that Portkeys. I love the picture overlay feature and including the Red Control that others charge hundreds for tells me all I need to know.

[@ChristianLeibig]

Fun fact: There's nothing proprietary about the electrical properties of the DSMC3 monitor USB cable. It's just that the plug form factor is very very compact, so most USB cables you find online do not fit the camera or monitor side. It took me about 10 orders on Amazon to find a cable that is "compatible enough" (can't lock on the camera side, but other than that it works fine). It was 10€ for 2 cables...with a bit more searching or even modifying the plug housing on some of the cables you could probably find another really cheap one that just works. I threw those 2 cables replacements in my camera bag for the eventual day when the original USB-C cable decides to glitch out.

[@mondobytes]

Funny because I did the same thing and even spoke to Kondor Blue which they stripped the whole entire cable so that it would fit inside and still didn't work. The cables may not be proprietary but they are special cables that have some sort of voltage regulator so that you can;t just use a standard USB C cable. Trust me, we've tested almost every cable on Amazon and again stripped it so that it would fit. You might have got lucky with the cables you got that send out the right voltage for that monitor.

[@ChristianLeibig]

@@mondobytes that's interesting that you even spoke to a cable maker and they couldn't get it to work. Not sure if it's a voltage thing, I doubt a random noname cable from Amazon would have that kind of technology in there because I have no idea which other device would even use this. Like where's the market to put that in a cheap off-brand cable that will get buried under similar offers. Here's the Amazon ID for the cable I had luck with on Amazon Germany B0BPX3GBBT, brand is listed as SUMPK. Just checked, when I bought it in February 2023 it was a 2-pack of 50cm cables for 15€, and I bought another pack after I confirmed this model working. In the description it says something about an E-Marker Chip being built-in, maybe that's the key for the video signal to work on DSMC3. Only downside is it's a tiny bit stiff for off-camera monitor work on a ring grip. It works but has a bit more push/pull than I'd like. If you are interested give it a go. If they somehow changed something with the cable after over a year I could also send you one of my 4 cables to test if that's something you wanna look into further. But since the video says you've been replacing your monitors maybe you don't even need a backup/replacement in your bag anymore.

[@ChristianLeibig]

@@mondobytes I tried to reply to your comment but my answer is only visible in my history, not here. Maybe it got filtered out because I included an Amazon ASIN (not a link, but still). Don't know. Short story: The cable I bought includes something called an E-Marker chip. Maybe that's the key for DSMC3 to output video. If you want I can send you the ASIN or even a one of my 4 cables for testing, but judging by this video content you might not even need it anymore. :)

[@mondobytes]

@@ChristianLeibig interesting I didn’t see anything show in Spam comments, what’s the part number? I’m interested in trying it out especially if you say it works.

[@ChristianLeibig]

@@mondobytes Part number at Amazon Germany was B094V4RJGC, was the 50cm variant, not sure if the others work was well. Brand there is SUMPK. It's also listed on the US site, same picture but a bit different name. Hope they haven't changed the design in the meantime. But happy to send you a single cable for testing if you are interested, as I said I have 4 of them.

[@Bright_Lantern]

I am intrigued by that monitor - thanks for the review. What I am even more intrigued about: What is that thing on top of your easyrig???

[@rahulfilms1840]

Can’t believe any of these people. Fully paid

[@mondobytes]

@@rahulfilms1840 don’t bro you’re a big boy you can make your own decisions.

[@zygote8888]

Nice display Armando 👍🏼

[@RayMarzFilms]

great monitor!

[@robgfilm]

Dang that monitor looks good. I was looking at the shinobi 7in but this bright display looks good.

[@Borodin410]

Not one bad thing mentioned? Suspicious.

[@antone9751]

Those that can, do. Those that can’t, sell stuff on KZbin

[@mondobytes]

Oh shit I didn't know I had to say negative things about the monitor to make it "real". Funny I legit just bought 2 more monitors with my own money for my other cameras, don't believe me follow me on IG and when I get them (I believe tomorrow) I'll post a story about them 😏

[@JakeBaconDigital]

@@antone9751 lol yeah sure. He’s done more than you ever will I guarantee it.

[@antone9751]

@@JakeBaconDigital you’re wrong. But good on you for thinking you know me.

[@JakeBaconDigital]

@@antone9751 well you thought you know him.

[@chris_sparrows]

I have the Portkeys LH5P II, which I really love, though it's a bit older (and smaller). Only downside is the lack of cage options for it. Might have to go for this when I'm ready to upgrade.

[@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours]

Does it work with canon like R6 or R5?

[@chris_sparrows]

@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours As a monitor, yes. Though I don't know the specifics of the camera controls as I use Panasonic.

[@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours]

@@chris_sparrows I just doom scrolled their stuff and saw a video of them doing it on a R6mii and R8. So that answers my question! How's battery life on it? What kind of source you like to use for power?

[@chris_sparrows]

@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours I have never used an NPF battery to power it, so I don't know. I power my whole rig: GH5, monitor, fiz motor from v-mount. A 99Wh battery will get me around 4 hours of constant use. That said, the camera control is nice but I don't use it much as I use cine lenses and for the settings I do change it's easier to use the buttons and dials on the camera. I'll eventually make a video on my rig, but no idea when.

[@MehranHadad]

This looks fantastic 😍

[@chipcurry]

You didn't mention anything about touch to focus. I have the monitor they released before this one, and another challenge is that the little boxes and peaking displays do not get sent over from the Sony camera. The new OS looks good. I wish I could upgrade.

[@mondobytes]

Are you using the USB C cable for touch to focus?

[@chipcurry]

@@mondobytes no, I was using the Bluetooth connection plus the HDMI cable. Should I use USB?

[@mondobytes]

@@chipcurry USB is for Touch to focus

[@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours]

​@@mondobytesworks with Canon like R6 or R5?

[@navpreetsingh8156]

Great video, shame it doesn't have usb c power otherwise for me it would have been perfect, also need vlock instead of those dead npf batteries

[@drewrussell4688]

Great video!

[@thomasfransson]

This is so freaking cool!

[@HugoWill]

Pretty cool monitor! Does connecting tilta focus thru the monitor allow view distance marking? Or it’s just only for power?

[@mondobytes]

@@HugoWill I believe it lets you see the distance markings.

[@AllTheBeef]

Until Portkeys updates their monitors to support El Zone, I'm sticking to SmallHD

[@CharlesJia-u2k]

Actually, they did. Cause if you see the "log false color" function you will realize that it is the same as the EL zone. Just a different name, cause portkeys don't wanna pay the extra fee for the name.

[@JoserTheDirector]

great review, do they make a 5 inch?

[@mondobytes]

They do make 5 inch monitors but not sure if they're also getting this new OS?

[@timdanyo898]

Curious if they have a 5” version?

[@vivichen6128]

Yes,BM5IV and BM5IVWR

[@trashbag8124]

What about this with the Lumix S5iiX?

[@GabrielScindian]

Oh snap!!! I already have 2 of those

[@mondobytes]

Download the new OS and it's going to be like having a whole ne monitor! You should be able to download it on next week.

[@revlovemountain]

I recently got the 5.5 inch portkeys for a "new to me" Komodo. I wondered, do you feel the focus pulling sharpness is as good as the SmallHD monitors you own? I was looking at this or the Cine 7 for a larger one for shoots when I can have it.

[@Whaever_1981]

Nice!! thx for the vid! Does it have el zone monitoring? Also, does it control the latest Tilta Nucleus Nano 2?

[@daviddaniel3120]

@Whaever_1981 The original OS of the monitor does not, but this brand new version it's supposed to have El Zone. I have the monitor, so once I update it, I'll report back.

[@Whaever_1981]

@@daviddaniel3120 great :) Thank you!!

[@florianropers]

​@@daviddaniel3120 Please do :) EL zones would be great to have on it. Would definitely move the needle in comparison to the Cine 7

[@debo2uisdead]

Can this monitor control a canon r5c?

[@debo2uisdead]

Or a canon c80 or c400?

[@trashbag8124]

Also curious of this

[@michaelfrymus]

Are there any power cables included? 2-pin lemo or the DC jack?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Screw-in DC Power Cable will be shipped with the monitor

[@justincosplay]

Will touch to focus work with r1

[@mgportraits]

Q. Do you like the pyxis over the FX3?

[@mondobytes]

I love both, if I'm shooting something serious and with a team I'm choosing Pyxis if I'm doing more run and gun or KZbin stuff I'm choosing FX3.

[@bodeaciprian78]

Mate, i like your videos, but sometimes i really don't understand how it's possible to change your mind in just 2 months because if you remember, you made a video about the Hollyland P7 and you just said the exact same thing that this monitor it's the best and it's your favorite bla,bla,bla 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 just be real made

[@mondobytes]

Bro, my opinion on the Hollyland P7 hasn't changed. That's like saying I can only like a Cybertruck and not also enjoy a Ford Raptor. That type of thinking is silly, did you not see the BTS we were also using P7 lol. The Hollyland is extremely useful when you need an all in one with built in wireless transmission. What the Hollyland doesn't have is Camera control, it doesn't make it a bad monitor but having camera control especially on a camera like the Pyxis which doesn't currently have a native monitor for sale is AMAZING! Not to mention camera control works on all of my other cameras too which again is amazing to have because I can access everything on my main monitor without having to use the on board camera monitor. Both are awesome monitors with different use cases, there's no such thing as one size fits all and my opinion on the P7 hasn't changed.

[@christo256]

I've had this monitor since it came out and it shipped with the old firmware. The new firmware has been promised as a download for a while but can I find it??? The Portrays website isn't the greatest and it just doesn't work that well. That said the monitor is nice and clear although the optional hood I bought from them is just cheap crap!

[@ignitoracing]

Can it record? I'm dreaming about FX3 and thinking to get atomos so when needed, I can shoot 16bit raw / 12bit logaritmic raw on the FX3.. What other options I have to get linear 16bit or 12bit logaritmic out of FX3 through hdmi?

[@sir-tayjackson6931]

Hey man! Does it connect to the v raptor x? And if so is it just like the Komodo where you have to change the ssid to be raptor? Thank you in advance

[@PortkeysMonitor]

In theory, it can control v raptor x via wifi and control cable. The connection way with v raptor x is the same as connecting to KOMODO.

[@ereceeme]

Love to have something like this but having it record to an external portable SSD drive

[@Jonch95]

Are you able to do internal playback from FX3 to this monitor? I recently purchased it and upgraded the OS to Cinenorm and every time I click playback on my FX3 the HDMI signal gets lost. It only ends up showing the Cinenorm logo. Might have to return if I'm not able to playback my recording.

[@Jonch95]

Figured it out. If someone is using this monitor with FX3 and wants to watch playback on monitor. Make sure to set External Output - HDMI Resolution to "Auto"

[@dylanjamesfilms]

Is there a “freeze image” setting on this monitor? I use that all the time on my feel world and it does the job I would like screw in power ports though

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Yes, it has freeze image function

[@CraigWin-t4m]

I have the BM7IIDS, can you explain how you managed to get this latest update. I’m still on the original update

[@Kylesweeting]

It doesnt even look like this update is available yet. I just checked the website and there is no firmware to download for it yet which is annoying

[@mondobytes]

It will be available Monday

[@CraigWin-t4m]

@@Kylesweeting I emailed them and they sent it to me

[@Kylesweeting]

@@CraigWin-t4m sick thanks I’ll give it a try

[@JonatanCastro]

No El Zone :(

[@Kevin.Oliveri]

Does it work with the Komodo X for "touch to focus"?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Yes, it can touch focus with KOMODO-X via wifi and control cable

[@YoungBlaze]

lol dude, i just bought the hollyland

[@tomroggero]

You forgot the endscreen also

[@tylerstooksbury3050]

I own a BM5WR III - one note, they said my monitor was going to be getting the new cinenorm firmware at NAB and now they backtracked and we aren’t getting the firmware update. To be blunt a really destroyed my trust with this company. The monitor itself functions well and I like it however, the firmware is really bad. It’s hard to use and has an ugly user interface.

[@mondobytes]

@@tylerstooksbury3050 if one thing I’ve learned is this: kzbin.infoHVIm86EaT7U?si=HOg5Kcs0TxcW_3Uk

[@tylerstooksbury3050]

@@mondobytes I generally agree with that, but they also claimed it was coming out in a month of NAB. That implies they’re far enough into development to know if it’s going to work or not. That really doesn’t instill trust in a company for me.

[@mondobytes]

@@tylerstooksbury3050 Which is why I use that motto, despite a company promising an update even a month later I never buy something with the promise that I will get it but for what it is now. I waited almost a year for my Cybertruck to get FSD when it was supposed to have it day 1 of release. I'm not trying to apologize for Portkeys, but if that was something that wasn't available at the time of launch then I personally would of held off if that was something I really wanted. Who knows, maybe with the high demand and positive feedback they might release it soon, I hope that's the case for you because their new OS is very impressive.

[@rrc500e]

I'm in the same boat. Bought the v3 monitor, hated the interface, and held onto it for a year waiting for the promised Cinenorm update. I don't think I'd buy another Portkeys out of pure spite haha

[@BlackPartyFilms]

Only thing I want to know… is there EL Zone? 😤

[@Adam.Hughes]

New Polarpro matte box...?

[@mondobytes]

Nah I've been using it for over a year.

[@SuperJackBoom]

Do dsmc2 work?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Yes, it can control DSMC2 via control cable.

[@Tamanephotography]

How can we update to the new Cinenorm os?

[@mondobytes]

Next week they will be releasing the new firmware update, definitely worth downloading.

[@Tamanephotography]

@@mondobytes thanks!

[@pablozea2023]

No EL Zone, really?

[@nicklarovere]

it will have it, is what I heard

[@thekylenovak]

Their old operating system and User Interface was atrocious, this definitely seems to be a step in the right direction and just from judging off of your video color rendition looks much improved over their older monitors.

[@mondobytes]

@@thekylenovak color rendition was spot on! Like what I saw in real life was exactly how it looked on monitor.

[@osoriony]

Can it control a Canon R5C?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

We apologize that our monitors do not support control of the Canon R5C. However, adding more camera models that can be controlled with our monitors has always been our pursuit.

[@sir-tayjackson6931]

@@PortkeysMonitorhow do you get it to connect to the v raptor x?

[@innovativemotion]

Can you elaborate on the follow focus function 🫶

[@4theWINMEDIA]

Nice, but out of my price range.

[@Mantafilm]

Is this an infomercial?

[@photomagique15]

Can you control a Canon C70

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Yes, BM7IIDS can control Canon C70 via the lanc control cable.

[@photomagique15]

@ thankyou then that’s the monitor for me

[@tomroggero]

Bluetooth / wifi and antena what for?!

[@mondobytes]

Antenna is for Wifi

[@DreamsI.M]

I can't seem to get mine to connect to my Komodo OG 6K wirelessly. Can anybody give me any suggestions on how to do it?😢

[@mondobytes]

I don't have an OG Komodo but on the Komodo X all you need to do is set it to Ad-Hoc and tell the monitor the SSID and Password on the Komodo X and it works. I'm going to assume it's the same for the OG Komodo.

[@DreamsI.M]

@@mondobytes thank you very much sir I appreciate you taking your time to respond back and help me with my issue. 🙏🏽

[@GabrielScindian]

I do not see the firmware update on the site

[@mondobytes]

They will be launching it next week, they gave me early access. I highly recommend you download it when it's available and I will have a link in the description.

[@GabrielScindian]

@@mondobytes that is amazing news I can’t wait to make the update

[@emmanuelnkwocha1275]

lol what happened to the holly land pyro 7 monitor??

[@mondobytes]

@@emmanuelnkwocha1275 Awesome monitor if you need wireless transmission. Sadly it doesn’t have camera support and for the Pyxis it’s been clutch being able to change settings on monitor instead of of using the side monitor on the side which can be annoying.

[@torrionense7]

para todos tus seguidores algun sorteo de lentes o algo para tus fans

[@RomaTopOdin]

Not impressed by the monitor, but very impressed (badly) by its price

[@WeyrdSonRecords]

hmmm, well, checking the price in EU where I'm located and I see it's 1030€ and when you consider that a Ninja V Ultra is already 860€, the price difference is not THAT bad. This PortKeys is 2" bigger and has a ton of very interesting and quite unique features.

[@NickVendetti]

first

[@johnnybermudez]

Great vid brother... I was telling my team about you. Would love to have a chat, there a business email or do you have a rep we can talk to?

[@mondobytes]

Hit me up on IG.

[@PraveenKumar-fs6of]

Its just $900 💰😅