CONNECTION PROBLEMS Since installing the latest FX3 Firmware the method to connect via WiFi has changed. In order to be able to connect and control the camera you now need to go to Network>Network Option>Access Authen Settings and change that to Off. Once you've done that you should be able to connect and control the camera. > FIRMWARE UPDATE Portkeys have released firmware (LH5P-V3.07.09.C28.B34) Link: www.portkeys.com/download-category/lh5p-ii-firmware/ 1.Added image acquisition, image overlay, and custom JPG image overlay functionality (onion skin). 2.Removed TINT control bar from BMPCC(BLE) control page and added a playback control bar. 3.Resolved occasional disconnection issues and problems with controlling shutter and exposure compensation for SONY A1 and SONY ILME-FX30 during the control process. 4.Resolved an issue where the status is incorrect after pressing the record button on the monitor when the SONY camera has no storage card or has a storage card but cannot record (storage card speed is not sufficient for recording format speed). 5.Improved SONY gear control. 6.Added Panasonic DC-S5M2 control. 7.Fixed the issue of brightness attenuation in black and white mode of the PEAKING function. 8.Fixed the problem of not being able to control the Panasonic BGH1 menu through the monitor's touch control. 9.Modified the issue of vertical lines appearing during cold boot on some machines. 10.When there is no signal, the display of battery power and recording red frame is added. > FIRMWARE UPDATE Since producing this review PortKeys have released a new firmware (LH5P-V3.05.05.C20.B27) . Link: www.portkeys.com/download-category/lh5p-ii-firmware/ The following is a list of changes with my comment about each one... 1. Modify the Gesture Zooming function so that it is independent of Rectangle Crop function, and you can only move the image with one finger after the gesture is zoomed in; "Gesture zooming works much better now and I find this feature much more useful. Likewise the rectangle punch in also works well" 2. Support displaying battery level (maximum 5 bars), and add the display of the battery level icon of the camera; "Battery level is displayed using bars on a battery icon. I have not yet been able to figure out whats meant by displaying the battery level of the camera though" 3. Add the option of menu display time on the system settings page; "Confirmed, this automatically hides the menu after the set amount of time although it seems a little inconsistent!" 4. Add Q1 and Q3 options to BMPCC Bluetooth controller, and fixed disconnection/ reconnection/ scan related issues; "Cannot test" 5. Adjust the layout of the WIFI control page of SONY ILCE-7SM3; "Cannot test, FX3 seems the same as previous" 6. Change the default state of auto Color Calibration and Black Level to off; "Confirmed" 7. Add zebra "Middle" mode, adjustable IRE -7~109, the range is 0-30 IRE; "Yes! This makes using zebras for exposing middle grey or skin tones much easier on this monitor" 8. Add the display of the total working time of the monitor; "Confirmed, this is shown on the firmware update page" 9. Fix the problem of Zebra, False Color, Peaking capture Grid lines, Guide frame and Cross Hair; "Confirmed, this is now fixed" 10. Optimize the Waveform position to avoid being covered by UI; "Waveform is now a little smaller and is away from UI however this leaves the waveform sitting further in to monitor once UI is closed. I would prefer it to move to edge once UI is not there" 11. Modify the problem that SONY A7C cannot display the recording status normally. "cannot test"
@Superjeanmarc Жыл бұрын
Question Paul. When in Wireless Camera Control mode, can you still display false colours / waveform / peaking etc... for example by attributing these function to a button ? Can you have the red frame saying you're recording meanwhile displaying the tools? I have a BM5 III, more expensive and no camera control... so i'm luring on this model..
@charder1988 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for this video extremely informative. I am having an issue with the monitor though, on my version under guides it does not display masks! There is no option to have it be black, there isn't even an option to toggle masks.. Is it the same for yours on the most recent firmware? im on v3.05.05.c20.b27
@fronixgrim54 Жыл бұрын
@@charder1988 I have the same problem. Did you succeed finding answers?
@charder1988 Жыл бұрын
@@fronixgrim54 yes, so I messaged Portkeys directly, and they said they removed it! 🤦🏻♂️ no idea why but they did say they are bringing it back in a future firmware update though.
@citywillseeru4400 Жыл бұрын
FIX LH5PII PROBLEMS!! This monitor does not work with Sony fx3 firmware v2.00 Wifi does not see the camera when the phone sees it. Disgusting monitor update support. Firmware LH5P-V.3.05.05.C20.B27. I bought a monitor for normal work with focusing - now it is not available due to irregular updates. There were 3 hot pixels out of the box. The quality and attitude to the consumer is not clear. I hope that at least the firmware will be corrected.
@Grug86 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a terrifically in-depth review! It’s really helpful.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, thanks for letting me know Mark.
@simonjacobsphotography2 жыл бұрын
Great review as ever. Makes up for the Portkeys documentation! Touch Focus only works in Spot and Expandable Spot, whereas touch tracking works in all. I hope the can fix this so that Touch Focus works in Wide Area. The high level Zebras are good - anything over 94 IRE show the clip and matches the camera monitor. Lower level is a disaster and I’ve been to asking Portkeys why?! Not one of their techs could explain it as you have in this video! Eg: setting 41% (IRE) will not ‘target’ 41% for grey card (or skin at another % setting) but everything below it. My brain nearly exploded getting Portkeys to understand this. Hope the sent you the monitor as you made the video that they should have!!
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Ha, yes they did send me the monitor for review, maybe I should rebrand as the instant video manual guy! This monitor has so many awesome features, but some of the basics like battery level indication and zebra ranges don't seem to have been ironed out yet, I'm hoping they will address these via firmware as I'm sure they could be perfected to complete an otherwise great package.
@simonjacobsphotography2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It could be perfection. And may well get there. Your videos are FAR more than manuals! It’s just that this thing is so quirky it needed this video review. There are indeed some awful basic admissions. The zebras need fixing, touch focus in all modes, and actually getting the focus box to show on the monitor. I believe Monitor + app does this so it should be possible. This would knock Atomos out of the park for features. I have also suggested that as it works with a Nucleus Nano motor, (for focus) that could also implement it to adjust the Tilta Mirage VND from the monitor screen. Now that would be nice……
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@simonjacobsphotography I'm no technician but I would imagine the only reason Monitor+ can display focus boxes is because it's displaying the wireless video transmission. It would be really cool if we could just ditch the HDMI cable on the PortKeys and done with it but I expect it comes down to processing speed.
@simonjacobsphotography2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Ah. Yes. That would be it.
@GreeneTeamMedia5 ай бұрын
Fantastic review, Paul! I was highly considering this option after first watching and am really happy to see that further firmware updates have seemed to fix most of the issues that you have with it as they would have been annoying to me. Great work!
@PaulJoy5 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know, glad it helped.
@Trevellian2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice device. Consider a product update video if they fix the issues you've noted. Of note, DJI has attained nearly full control of Sony camera menus with their recent transmitter/monitor device. They've done this by leveraging (reverse engineering?) Sony's Bravia controls, which were designed to allow Sony TVs to control Sony cameras through the HDMI connection.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. I'm in discussion with PortKeys about the issues noted and they are working on firmware fixes. I'll consider making an update video however I'll definately post updates here as well via the description and a pinned comment. That's interesting about the DJI solution, I'd really like to try one of those.
@denfilmbali5484 Жыл бұрын
This monitor is so terrific when we applied lut on it… the picture the color have really bad color banding even I’ve got the latest firmware update.
@Mike0193Azul Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the in depth guide 💚
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome.
@ChristopherGuillou Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul for this very thorough and useful review !
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Christopher
@skymakai Жыл бұрын
@22:00, wow, amazing functions in this monitor. It's staggering to wonder WHY Atomos and other brands aren't doing this, adding camera control, and a basic red recording ring... heck @DJI is the worst. I can't believe I still miss shots because I can't tell if I'm recording on the little screen.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
You'd think it would be an easy addition for these companies and you're right, it makes a huge difference!
@i.b.lancer2 жыл бұрын
Great review. It gave me all the information I needed to pull the trigger on this monitor. Thanks.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@paulmasonmiller Жыл бұрын
So I figured out the problem. You can only get functions lije focus and exposure to work from the FX3 to work via wifi. You can only start and stop record with the cable.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Ah, yes that's correct, I'll have to remember to make that clear in future. Glad you got it sorted.
@BMBDRON Жыл бұрын
great review, thanks from Poland!
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Pleased it helped, thanks for letting me know.
@KTHKUHNKK Жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely superb review.
@quiztasiarocks Жыл бұрын
I bought this today, now, just gotta learn it with this video.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
There's a lot to learn in there, have fun.
@conacrunch84162 жыл бұрын
I recieved mine today! wanted to add some information for anyone struggling to connect. I had to switch WiFi to 2.4hz on my Fx3 to connect to the monitor. 5ghz didn't show up when searching for available devices.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks loads for sharing!
@charlesnardi5750 Жыл бұрын
Same! Had it on 5GHz for iPad apps. Had a hard time figuring out why it wouldn't show up on the monitor as an available camera. Then it clicked that it has a 2.4GHz antenna...
@josefshelest2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@blaylock1978 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I’m getting this for my zcam. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to try it out next weekend and after watching this, I have a good idea as to how it works. Thanks!
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, let me know how you get on. Also, have you seen the firmware update? See my pinned comment.
@blaylock1978 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Hey I did get it. It is very nice. Eats the battery a bit but very nice and easy to use monitor. I did an update maybe 2 weeks ago. Is there another one since then?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
@@blaylock1978 No just the one update I think, just wanted to confirm you'd seen it.
@blaylock1978 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I appreciate it, thank you!
@FollowTheJohn7 ай бұрын
Great review. I have been looking to ditch my Ninja 5+. They are not interested in updating their products.
@PaulJoy6 ай бұрын
Ninja V is a great recorder but I agree some of the monitor aspects are slipping behind the competition.
@VictorHugStudio Жыл бұрын
Useful video , this is the only monitor I know to have touch focus tracking with Sony, also zv-e10, a7c ...
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s surprising none of the other manufacturers have done that, especially with something like the vaxis A5, having wireless video and camera control would be really interesting.
@AlexKaz-Madrid2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for so detailed review! Touch options still far away from phones quality, so it’s better to use old buttons)
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
I've tried using my phone a couple of times and the functionality is great. The trouble for me is the image lag, if they can solve that it would be great.
@Superjeanmarc Жыл бұрын
Amazing review... I'm super frustrated actually as I bought the BM5III one year ago for my FX3 and this monitor has a lot of super useful options like seing camera settings, record frame and button, TOUCH FOCUS!!! .. that my BM5 III has not... despite being more than 100 euros more expensive..
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Yes I feel your pain as I'm normally the guy buying just before the new version is released! I've not tried the BM5, hopefully this will come to other models in the future.
@andreramiro57522 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, very nice review, straight to the point !! One question tho, I noticed that the Touch Focus it kinds of took some time to change focus, is it because u set this way, to take a bit of time, because I use this function quite a lot and would be nice if the Touch focus would answer/react a bit faster... thank u :)
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andre. I just have my focus speed set slow. You in can see in the wider shot that the camera reacts quickly to the screen because the focus area changes position.
@chi.marvine Жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Which would you rather have, this or the Shinobi?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
That’s not an easy choice really, the Shinobi has better refined tools and doesn’t suffer from the banding I show in the video however the Portkeys has the wireless camera control and better overall build quality. If I could only keep one Id probably go for the Portkeys just because the camera control is so useful.
@Berna75 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very complete and straight to the point. I just have one question: do you have to manually connect the camera to the monitor every time you turn the monitor or the camera on and off? Or does it always connect automatically? (the wireless control that is.?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I’m still figuring this one out myself, sometimes it’s connected automatically but other times I’ve had to re initiate the Wi-Fi connection. I think it depends on how you connect as there’s a few ways to do it. I’ll spend some time answering this question in more detail in the future.
@Berna75 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thank you so much! I'm thinking of buying either this monitor or the Portkeys BM5WR but having to connect the monitor to the camera mid-production every time I shut it down sounds too cumbersome.
@justinchow132 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! In terms of connecting to the camera, do you have to type in the password each time for wifi? Or does it auto-connect after that first initial connection?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin. No it remembers the password. I've found that sometimes you need to reinitiate the connection on the camera but as long as the password isn't changed the monitor reconnects.
@justinchow132 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thank you so much for the info Paul! Very much appreciated!
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@justinchow13 Glad to help Justin
@AlexFBuchholzPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding review and very helpful. Just a quick question. Is the monitor interface compatible with the new Cine EI feature of the FX3 (toggle between the native ISO's ). Thanks
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Good question. I've not tried that yet but will do and report back.
@peterstrachan360911 ай бұрын
Great video. Is the speed of the touch focus determined by the autofocus settings in the FX3? Or by the monitor?
@PaulJoy11 ай бұрын
It uses the settings in the camera.
@iamwannabefilmmakerАй бұрын
Amazing infos liked your style. Does this monitor show the exposure metering +1.7 +2?
@PaulJoyАй бұрын
Thanks, no it doesn’t show the cameras metering on the the monitor.
@iamwannabefilmmakerАй бұрын
@@PaulJoy Oh this is so sad. The red recording and the other infos are so useful. Thanks for the answer
@KTHKUHNKK Жыл бұрын
Super review I think you have certainly answered all my questions. Is there a less expensive version of this port keys monitor. That will use the Sony NP battery ? Due to my diminishing eyesight I really need to see the camera settings on that monitor. If there is a less expensive version Will it let me use the cameras controls such as focus Iris etc that I can see changing on the monitor ? Thanks Again Keith
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Hi Keith. I've not used the NX5U so I can't be sure however I have used a few Sony video cameras in the past. You won't be able to control the camera from the external monitor however you might be able to display the cameras menu and settings on the external monitor. Have a look in the oiutput section of the menu and see if you can see any options for outputting information via HDMI. You could always hook it up to a normal HDMI TV or computer monitor to try it out. If that works then there are plenty of lower cost on camera monitors that provide basic HDMI display as well as offering some exposure and focusing tools that will be better than those in camera. Check out the Atomos Shinobi for example. I hope that helps.
@paulg3388 Жыл бұрын
Great Video thanks. Couple of questions; in your experience Shinobi or this Monitor? And which has the fan that is most quiet?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I keep both in my kit and prefer to use the Portkeys as it’s brighter with more accurate colour. The Shinobi is silent whereas the Portkeys does have a fan although it is very quiet.
@paulg3388 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy thanks Paul that’s all I needed to know !! I’m obsessed with getting the perfect screen but more for how small and easy to pack than anything else :-) well obviously has to be good !!
@danielbretfeld17137 ай бұрын
Great Job Michael, baut where is the battery level?
@PaulJoy7 ай бұрын
14:56
@pablorey2716 Жыл бұрын
Becareful, i bought it, when i change the brightness, contrast, color of this monitor and i switch on the waveform or the zebra, the LH5PII switch of my parameter. I think it’s a really bad thing and really unconfortable. I could resolve it with a personnalise 3D LUT Thanks for your video
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Just to be sure, your saying the waveform and zebras reset those settings?
@michaelphilipp5192 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this thorough review. I have a question, will it also display a picture if I film in 50p? Using the fx3 and fx6.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Yes it will.
@jeanborishamon27702 жыл бұрын
Hi, great review! Which HDMI cable would you recommend to connect to a SONY A7S3 ? Thanks.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it was useful. I've been using this one and it works up to 4K Prores RAW on my FX3. geni.us/j6hg9N
@apexmedia2089 Жыл бұрын
Thx for the review. So it has touch focus vs the bm5, right? But 1-is there remote control wirelessly of the camera and if not 2-would you recommend adding something like a holly land transmitter + this over the bm5 for touch focus plus other features? 😊
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Yes there’s control over the camera as shown in the video. I’ve not tried the bm5 so can’t comment on that one.
@apexmedia2089 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy thank you Paul!
@JM-gs7qu Жыл бұрын
Hey paul great review ! since the making of this video do you know if firmware updates were made for the zebras and the banding ? im looking to get a monitor for my a7iv and stuck between this one or the Atomos shinobi .
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Hi there. The zebras are much improved now however the banding is still present I'm afraid.
@citytouchstudios1144 Жыл бұрын
This monitor is amazing for my bmpcc6k only down AT ALL is there is no way to Dec text battery life unless batter has a gauge already
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Have you updated to the latest firmware?
@citytouchstudios1144 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy didn’t know there was another
@iwasakisony136 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the detail review. One thing I wanna know that how do I preview my footage when my Fx30 is connect to monitor via wifi? I can't find a way to preview my videos on Portkeys even on my camera because it says its on PC mode. Please help. Thank you
@PaulJoy6 ай бұрын
You need to use Connect to Smartphone and not PC Remote Control.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5XLgKaOmayajq8 Once you've done that you press the preview button on the camera and it will play back on the monitor.
@gigihanmandarin Жыл бұрын
QUESTION: How do you connect to LH5P II to Sony camera via the USB-C cable? WiFi works fine but I wish to use USB to save on battery life. I turn on PC remote function, when connected, the monitor shows black screen while showing IRIS Shutter and ISO values.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I’ve not tried that so not sure. Strange you lose video signal, I’m assuming you still have the HDMI signal before you connect the USB?
@Lifeonbooks Жыл бұрын
Are you not able to use the touch to focus feature without the wifi menu being open? It's annoying to lose even more screen space on an already small monitor.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
No because touching the screen would just open the menu again.
@TommyGunsDunleavy Жыл бұрын
I am so confused. I have the same exact monitor on my Sony A7iv and the touch focus option is not showing.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Are you getting in to the remote controls at all? Since the most recent firmware updates on the FX3 and A7iv Sony seem to have changed something as the PortKeys monitors no longer connect properly.
@MrKlein172 жыл бұрын
Hello Paul. Thanks for the video. I have an A7IV, I see you have thee camera and you also reviewed both monitors. Would you recommend this one over the Ninja V? they are both the same price now. I don't need the recording option on the monitor. Just considering the Ninja works with 4k 60p. Would love to hear your opinion. Thank you very much!
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Leon. If you don’t need the recording capabilities of the Ninja then then it’s likely not the best choice as it has less capable tools and shorter battery life. Either this PortKeys or the Atomos Shinobi offer better tools than the Ninja.
@MrKlein172 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thank you very much! ;)
@fnaticmedia11 ай бұрын
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 !
@PaulJoy11 ай бұрын
I answered this in the LH7P Review
@blancfilmsmx Жыл бұрын
hi, great review! just bought mine, having a small issue, can't visualize the display on my fx3 as you soon both devices, any advice ?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
The FX3 (and most Sony mirrorless cameras) switch off the the camera LCD when using HDMI info. No way around that I'm afraid unless Sony allow it in a firmware update.
@magpiemike100 Жыл бұрын
Paul, as you suggested I've connected my FX30 with Wifi PC. All working brilliantly. However, apparently when I try to playback in camera; I get a black screen on the FX30 screen that says "This operation or setting not available as follows; Still Img. Save Dest. and PC Only. So yes the Wifi connection through the PC protocals works more reliably but with the caveat that the camera will not playback clips. I also tried the hardwire approach, a disappointment as it is a rudimentary arrow menu (more and less) on some limited functions like iris and iso etc...
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael. Have you tried changing the image destination to be the camera only?
@magpiemike100 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy genius! That did it… Lucky you’re across the pond… I’d put you on speed dial! Thank you!
@SeymourMacProductions Жыл бұрын
Any insight on viewing recorded clips with the monitor. Seems like neither the on cam display or the portkeys will allow you to view the playback. I have had to turn off the monitor in order to view playback. Thanks and great video.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
That’s strange, I used it on a shoot last week and was able to watch play back on the monitor?
@matteofusacchia830210 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the useful review. Does it keep eye af and face detection working on Sony a7iv while recording 4k in camera?
@PaulJoy10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. It doesn’t change the cameras capabilities, it just allows you to change camera settings from the monitor.
@matteofusacchia830210 ай бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thank you for the quick response
@philpritchard87725 ай бұрын
The new update has to make this the main Sony monitor to get today!?
@PaulJoy5 ай бұрын
I'll be taking a look at that soon, watch this space.
@KTHKUHNKK Жыл бұрын
Hello Paul I just subscribed and hit the Bell I have a question.I use I use a Sony nx5u video camera. I was just wondering if when you hook up this monitor. Are you able to see the cameras menu on the big monitor screen ? Talking about are you able to see the cameras settings on this screen ? If so are you able to change the camera settings by way of the monitor ? Another thing please. Can I attach a Sony NP battery to this monitor for power ? Thanks Keith
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Hi Keith, thanks for the nice comments and the sub. Unfortunately I don't think this monitor provides control for the NX5U. It uses Sony NP-F550 / 750 / 950 type batteries.
@KTHKUHNKK Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I truly appreciate your reply. Many people won't even give you a reply. Put the info you gave me is perfect thank you. Keith Kuhn
@ericluna_ Жыл бұрын
my firmware update won't even open. having issues with the .bin file
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I hope you got it sorted.
@creativcluster Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul I have a quick question would your pick LHP5 ii over the atomos ninja V ?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I have both in my bag and always choose the Portkeys unless I need to record externally.
@toneohm Жыл бұрын
might seem like an obvious question to most.. but, I'm looking to get this for my new Z Cam S6.. its been years since I've been into film.. digital has come a long way for the price.. So, this doesn't come with an HDMI cable right? So I need to buy a full size HDMI cable? I wonder... with all the options out there,, which one I should get for 4 and 6k video..
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
No you'll need to get an HDMI cable separately. The size depends on the camera, if it's FX3 or FX30 then yes they have a full size HDMI connector. If you don't need the wireless camera control features then honestly I'd keep life simple and look at the Atomos Shinobi which offers great value and has better tools than the Portkeys.
@ronysuplicy Жыл бұрын
Good morning I have an LH5p II monitor and a Sony A7sIII When using to record video all ok. But when I go to take pictures with the Wifi on. The camera keeps recording a photo on the camera's internal SSD for several minutes, crashing the entire system. When I turn off the Wifi on the monitor everything goes back to normal. It seems that the camera wants to record the photos on the monitor and cannot. Anyone else with this problem? thanks
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried to use the external monitor for stills but there is an option in the network settings where you can choose to save images to the camera or external device. Maybe try that.
@bothhemispheresphotography5031 Жыл бұрын
A7IV: connecting wifi via smartphone interface isn't as reliable as connecting wifi via PC remote interface (and I wish I knew why they were different!). If connecting via smartphone interface, turning off the monitor, or camera, means usually reinitialising the wifi connection on the camera. But connecting the A7IV via the PC remote interface is far better: I can turn off the monitor, or camera, or both, and reliably get a wifi connection again once they are on. Now I really want to know how to _remove_ a saved wifi connection on the monitor, so I have only one listed under "My Device". Any ideas? ps. hugely helpful video, thanks very much for putting it here for us.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Sony WiFi connection is like voodoo magic sometimes, I wish I could give you a definitive answer but I generally prefer using the PC connection too. I find that whenever I try to use it when not under pressure it works easily however on a job with the client watching it rarely works as it should lol. I think you can remove a device by swiping it up, give that a try.
@bothhemispheresphotography5031 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I wrote Portkeys through their website about PC remote vs. smartphone connection, and they said: "I have forwarded this to the technician. We're going to test that out." What I don't understand is their explicit instructions to disable PC Remote (I didn't fully RTFM, which is why I tried PC Remote :-) ) And you're right: swiping up gets rid of connected wifi devices (thanks for the tip).
@alfieboy4022 Жыл бұрын
Wow the gems are always in the comments. Switching to the PC remote interface has made the wifi connection crazy stable now.
@bothhemispheresphotography5031 Жыл бұрын
@@alfieboy4022 glad i could help! Haven't heard back from Portrays on this, by the way (LOL).
@RobertoMettifogo2 жыл бұрын
too bad you can't see the focus rectangle both in normal and tracking af. Is there a delay on focus operations compared to when you touch the camera's display ?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Very little delay, in the video you can see the response on the back of the camera.
@apexmedia2089 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. But all your pictures show it connected via cable. Can we operate it wirelessly from 5 meters away with no cables?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
It’s an HDMI monitor with wireless camera controls. The video signal requires the cable.
@pocabromaproduccions2 Жыл бұрын
hi there! I love your video, and made me decide to buy the monitor. But I've got an issue: when turning on the aspect ratio guides, it doesn't appear the "MASKS " option, so it's only two lines marking, but without the black mask, that helps a lot to frame. Do you know why is that? Thank you!
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
That’s strange, did you update to the latest firmware?
@pocabromaproduccions2 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy yes, the V3.0
@pascalg.8111 Жыл бұрын
@jepjorba did you find a solution to this? I've got the same issue.
@magpiemike100 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial. Bravo! Perhaps you can help? I recently received a FX30, I also have the a7siii-- I have the LHP II and it worked brilliantly on the a7siii. However, the FX30 needs to reinitiate the WiFi Smartphone procedure after I have turned off the camera or phone. I'm thinking that the Sony FX30 doesn't have an "Always Connected" option. Does the updated firmware on your FX3 have an option to "Wifi Always Connect?" Also the LHPII touch focus only seems to work when I select focus tracking, and although I can select on the PortKeys the Spot Focus, Focus Tracking and OFF--the Spot Focus does not function, So in the same vein; does your FX3 do both? I know you demonstrated it, I'm wondering if its something that survived or was overlooked with the firmware update? Of course it just may be a FX30 issue all together... Thank you, and please keep cranking out the videos!
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Okay so on the FX3 v2 I can still switch between focus tracking and spot focus via the LHPII and both do function however you have to make sure that you’re not using wide focus area. Try something like expandable spot. In terms of connection when switching off the FX3, yes I’ve noticed that too when using smartphone register, I generally have to go to the register smartphone screen on the camera and press the bin button ‘connect via Wi-Fi’ and the screen connects automatically. You’re right, the always connected does seem to have been removed or at least isn’t where it used to be. One thing you might want to try is using PC Remote Control option instead of Smartphone Register. I find this seems to maintain connection after power cycles although it does all seem a bit of a dark art the way Sony has implemented these options!
@magpiemike100 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thank you Paul for the quick response and direction! I will implement your suggestions-I guess the PC approach via cable will also reduce battery consumption and most certainly increase the reliability factor.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
@@magpiemike100 Hi Michael. Sorry for the confusion, on the FX3 you can also use WiFi (Direct Wifi) to control the camera using the PC Control section of the menu, so it's still wireless control but not using the smartphone connection method. I quite like it as it also comes up showing -PC- on the display when connected. Let me know how you get on.
@magpiemike100 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Okay, will do!
@magpiemike100 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Paul; all of your suggestions worked! I’m impressed with your diligence-as PortKeys (as well as Sony) tends to be less than efficient product support communicators. Coupled with “sort of” comparable operating systems, (a7siii, Fx3, Fx30 etc) with random gaps between selectors-takes a lot of astute, deep dives and patience to successfully navigate the technology… You must be one tired bastard when you actually make it to the field to shoot! Thank you again!
@RobotronOG Жыл бұрын
My display doesn't fill the entire screen, black bars from my fx30, any ideas?
@skyegiebink8723 Жыл бұрын
If you have HDMI Info Display set to Off on your FX3 (Setup > 11 External Output), it will fill the screen, but you'll lose the default FX3 info which is what causes the black bars on the sides. If you're like me and you want to be able to see the default camera display on the Portkeys, I've discovered a workaround. Turn HDMI Info Display to On. Then to get rid of the black bars, turn on Rectangle Crop on the Portkeys and change the values to the following: 12% X Start 12% Y Start 76% Wide 76% Height To be able to quickly change between FX3 info with black bars to full screen without FX3 info, I assigned the Rectangle Crop function to my F1 button. Hope this helps!
@RobinsonAndrew2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, whereabouts can you order /buy this monitor in the UK? The dealers seem to have the previous version not the mark II. I absolutely love the toggle MF/AF option for Sony Alpha cameras on the screen!!! Will be so bloody useful when using this monitor on a gimbal.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew. I'm not sure, it's only just been released so it may take some time for the retailers to have stock.
@RobinsonAndrew2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy ahh that could explain it. Amazon have the previous version as does everyone else. Were you happy with the MF/AF toggle button control? And can you connect the have have the same control but with the monitor connected to the camera wired instead of wi-fi? Thank you for such an in-depth review, really really informative and without any silly gimmicks that so many camera reviewers put into their videos (mainly the American reviews it must be said!)
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, PortKeys just told me that they have now listed the LH5P II on Amazon UK... geni.us/33hVF
@aleckinch11993 ай бұрын
I can’t figure out or if it is possible to send 4K log in Flexible ISO mode out the HDMI port of FX3 while recording to the internal SD card of the FX3?
@PaulJoy3 ай бұрын
No it’s not. The only way to do that is to turn of log mode and create a picture profile using slog instead.
@aleckinch11993 ай бұрын
@@PaulJoy oh ok THX!! Is there any video quality dis-advantage to doing this? Or better question what’s the difference between PP log & Flexible ISO, if any?
@PaulJoy3 ай бұрын
@@aleckinch1199 I think the finished files should be the same. I've not shot using picture profiles since the implementation of Cine EI so I can't say so from experience so def try it out. You may not be able to use the LUT display in the same way you can with actual Log mode.
@petet66 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a great review. I am considering this monitor for my FX3. However from teh PortKeys website it says that it can only display up to UHD at 30p. Does that mean you can't use the monitor if you are shooting in higher frame rates or in S&Q mode? Thanks.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
While it won’t display the signal at higher than 30p it will still display it so you can continue to monitor it when shooting higher frame rates or S&Q
@petet66 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thanks 🙂
@ahmadfakih34519 ай бұрын
Did you get the monitor?
@petetomkies83819 ай бұрын
@@ahmadfakih3451no I didn't in the end. I am now considering the 7" version that works with Sony and BM cameras.
@sourcematerialmedia4479 Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, great video but for some reason my spot focus button is not displaying on the Lh5P ii monitor and i can't use this function. I am also using an FX3 and it is wirelessly connected as instructed in the video, i have all the other functions available but not touch/track focus?! Has anyone else encountered this problem? Without it i can't use the touch focus on the monitor which was the reason for buying it
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Try setting the focus zone to a spot mode and see if that helps.
@sourcematerialmedia4479 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Hey Paul, tried that and it didn't work. Still no touch focus/track focus option! It makes no sense these are the exact same products set up in the exact same way??
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
@@sourcematerialmedia4479 Okay. What firmware are you running on the FX3 and Portkeys, I'll set mine up again and see if mine still works as I haven't used it in a few weeks now.
@sourcematerialmedia4479 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Hey Paul I updated the FX3 firmware from version 1 to version 2 and still no luck, everything else works fine apart from the touch/track focus feature, the icon/button for it to the left of AF/MF literally isn't even there?
@sourcematerialmedia4479 Жыл бұрын
Would the HDMI cable I'm using make any difference? I've tried two standard HDMI cables now but with no luck
@OndřejČerný-y5iАй бұрын
Hi, I can´t reply recorded footages on my fx3 when I connect the PORTKEYS LH5P II :/ I have to disconnect a hdmi cable and then it works. Have you tried it? Could you advise me how to set fx3 correctly... Many thanks
@PaulJoyАй бұрын
Yup, that’s a Sony thing, when a monitor is connected via HDMI you have to watch the playback on that.
@lucrativestance Жыл бұрын
Just curious would the camera controls also work if you use a a wireless transmitter like hollyland mars ?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I don’t see why not, and I’m surprised nobody has included wireless control with wireless monitors as yet.
@lucrativestance Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I think the only company has had came close to it is DJI, there new wireless transmitter and receiver does it with Sony cameras , but thing is a arm and a leg in $ 😂
@alishdogra97092 ай бұрын
I have fx3 and will it support 4k 60fps shooting?
@PaulJoy2 ай бұрын
No, it only supports up to 4K 30. You can shoot in 4K 60 and feed the monitor with HD signal though.
@tomghzel2 жыл бұрын
Dear Paul, is it true the LH5P doens't have the freeze-frame function? I want that function. The Shinobi has it. I don't want to pay double for the BM III just because that one does have the freeze-frame function.. (the one where you overlay a picture in half opacity or something).
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. I certainly didn’t see anything like that, unless I totally missed what sounds like a cool feature then I don’t think it does.
@ubiFire Жыл бұрын
Unless there was a firmware update that I don't know about; the Shinobi DOES NOT have this function
@DTUFINOPhotography Жыл бұрын
My Portkeys Monitor has the color profile set to flat, without using the LOADED Luts, i cant get the true colors to display, is there a setting i can use to change this?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Hi David, Assuming it's the LH5PII, you can adjust the RGB colour settings as shown at 18:30 which will let you try to get something closer.
@Jemocms Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your video. I have a problem I’m trying get into the focus option but it doesn’t show on my screen the focus, i can see the iris, kelvin… but not the focus option. Could you please help me
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Do you have the lens switched to AF?
@Jemocms Жыл бұрын
Yes I do
@TEN272 жыл бұрын
Would you say the image and color on this monitor compare to a SmallHD monitor? Just tried the Shinobi and it was no where near as good.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
I’ve not tried a SmallHD monitor for many years now so I can’t really comment on that. Until the banding issue I saw is fixed I’d find it hard to recommend this one based on image quality alone.
@Anonymous-506Ай бұрын
Hi paul , I have a fx30 and a portkey monitor but when I use phantom luts on the monitor it looks so dark, what setting should I do could you please help me?
@PaulJoyАй бұрын
Hi there. I'm really not sure, as far as I can recall the phantom luts don't push down exposure. Do they do the same thing on the camera itself or in post?
@Anonymous-506Ай бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thanks for your reply Paul but , fixed the issue.:) yes you have to adjust some minor adjustments in post , and it works great.
@philvfilms2 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I’m looking for something better than the shinobi for the fx3. I would like better colour accuracy (my shinobi is a bit warm in cast, and brighter screen. These features seem great but are they more likely to get in the way of the simple buttons on the camera?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
I regularly use the Shinobi too and know what you mean about the colours. This one has more options to adjust the image however I haven't delved in to that aspect as yet as the video is already waaaaaay too long! I'll look to do a comparison to the Atomos monitors in the future though. To answer your question, no the options don't get in the way because you don't have to see them, in fact having quick access function buttons on top means you rarely have to go in to the menus at all if you prefer!
@philvfilms2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy thanks Paul. It’s kind of good to know it’s not my eyes with my monitor colours at least! You’ve tested a good amount of monitors, which would you go for with as a 5-6inch monitor on the fx3
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@philvfilms It’s actually a tough choice. This one has some amazing features, seeing the camera settings is awesome however it’s just a little lacking in some of the more regular tools. For instance the very basic zebra offering would be quite a loss for my usual workflow. If Portkeys can tune the firmware a little more to perfect the irritations I mention then I think this would be the better monitor of the two but for now I think the Shinobi offers some more reliable basics. Ask me again in a few weeks and I’ll have some real world use of the PortKeys under my belt.
@philvfilms2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy thanks Paul. I think we all get obsessed with gear at times and bored. I know the shinobi does me well for 90% of the time. I look forward to the comparison review in the future
@Trevellian2 жыл бұрын
The Shinobi can be color corrected with a Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro or ColorChecker Display Plus (Formerly X-Rite i1 Display Pro or i1 Display Pro Plus). Any of those models will work with the Atomos color calibration utility.
@zariamultimedia Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have the Sony FX3 and also the A7IV and I want this monitor. Noticing some differences in the way B&H and Amazon sell this same monitor. Need some advice from people who have purchased this monitor. B&H sells multiple different versions of this monitor? This implies that you need a specific version of this monitor to be compatible with your specific brand of camera and it's not in stock for Sony cameras either so you must wait 2-4 weeks for it. The same exact make and model monitor is advertised as in stock on Amazon for the same price but it says that their single advertised model is: "Compatible with Canon, Sony, Panasonic, BMPCC, ZCam and Gimbals." Can't find the reasoning for this on either website or the web. Can someone smarter than me please help me figure this out??????????????
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
You can buy versions with specific cables for cameras. I think the monitor itself is the same.
@zariamultimedia Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thx Paul! Merry Christmas sir!
@nathanaltai Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. I just got this monitor, but no matter what, I can't seem to correctly connect wireless to my FX3. Under "My Devices" it is saying I'm connected to the FX3, but none of the camera settings (ISO, Shutter, Focus) show up on the monitor. I've tried everything, and I'm just about to send it back, but is there any last resort you would suggest?? Is it because I'm on firmware 3.0 and it's not supported?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
No it’s not that as I’ve used it on 3.0. Have you tried connecting it as a PC control device rather than a smartphone connection?
@pawelrozek Жыл бұрын
Does the wireless connection between the LH5P II and the FX3 still work after updating the FX3 to 2.02 firmware? I didn't have a chance to test the LH5P II yet, but I just rented the BM5 III WR and I wasn't able to connect it wirelessly to my Sony FX3. I wonder is it because of the new firmware on the FX3, or did I miss some setting.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I’m still on v2.0 but when I update I’ll test it.
@pawelrozek Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy It works now! 😀 I just had to update the firmware on the monitor.
@noahgold71822 жыл бұрын
I have a sony a74 with the sigma 24-70. For some reason, the touch to focus button is not an option on the monitor. Is this a settings/firmware issue? Looking for some help, thanks.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Noah. Is touch focus enabled on the camera?
@Paxpictures2 жыл бұрын
In this video the camera ist still connected to the monitor via hdmi for the whole time. I guess it's possible to use the portkey just as a monitor via wifi, right? so there is no hdmi connection needed for monitoring or control. Any experience with the working distance for a wifi setup? I am thinking of using this monitor on a gimbal to control the shot without touching the camera.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
The monitor is not wireless for video signal, only for controlling the camera.
@Paxpictures2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thank you for your feedback! It's just weird they don't make this feature possible when comparing to multiple monitoring smartphone apps.
@_pzamora9 ай бұрын
Would you prefer this or the Ninja V?
@PaulJoy9 ай бұрын
I prefer this as a monitor, but Ninja V cam record ProRes and this can’t record at all. So it depends if I want to record externally really.
@shaggysk8r1 Жыл бұрын
How did you get your third line guides to be black? I don’t have a black option on mine.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, maybe they changed it in firmware. I will check it out next time I'm using it.
@shaggysk8r1 Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I’ve heard mixed reviews on the firmware updates so I haven’t done any updates to mine.
@laurenthenry Жыл бұрын
So in 4K 120fps with an a7s3 or fx3 it won't be able to pick up the signal ?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
You can record in 4K 120 but still output a 1080p signal via HDMI so you can still monitor while recording.
@laurenthenry Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thanks a lot !!
@justinchow132 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, was wondering if you could help answer this. Would the WIFI connection with the camera work simultaneously with a Bluetooth connection to the camera as well? For example if I wanted to use this monitor and also connect it via Bluetooth to the DJI RS3, would functions on both devices still work with the camera?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin. I’m pretty sure it does but to be sure I’ll double check tomorrow
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
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@justinchow132 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thank you so much!!
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@justinchow13 You're welcome :)
@DigitalGenki Жыл бұрын
How is the WiFi connection when you need to turn monitor and camera on and off multiple times? Do you have to reconnect every time ?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Not every time no although I have had to reconnect in the past. The wireless connection to Sony cameras can be very mysterious at times, I wish I could give a firmer answer!
@DigitalGenki Жыл бұрын
@Paul Joy this confirms it wouldn't suit me. I absolutely love this idea but I'd like to depend on effortless connection 😩
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
@@DigitalGenki I've used it on all day shoots swapping batteries in both devices and it's worked perfectly but anything requiring WiFi connection to the camera seems to have it's moments occasionally!
@MOVISION.STUDIOS Жыл бұрын
hey, how do you check its battery level? i cant seem to check it out? also, is this updated? theres no black in my guide option? please reply
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Yes check the firmware update, there is a link in the pinned comment.
@theoell2049 Жыл бұрын
Does the touch focus so slow or is you camera settings?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
You can define the speed in the camera settings.
@Francescofilmmaker11 ай бұрын
Can you playback on this monitor with the fx3. It won’t let me from my camera…..
@PaulJoy11 ай бұрын
Yes, what’s happening when you try to playback a clip?
@Francescofilmmaker11 ай бұрын
@@PaulJoy ahhh I figured it out! Thank you :)
@iwasakisony136 ай бұрын
@Lucaviifilm what was the solution? I cant playback. My camera (fx30) says its in PC mode. Please help
@sergionunez42772 жыл бұрын
Maybe he said it in the video but since I'm using the subtitles I missed it (I speak Spanish). Is it possible to send a 4k 60p signal to this monitor? If you can't, what options are there? Thank you!
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Yes I think you can send it but I’m not sure if the display is at 60hz.
@alexfoster99902 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Will the monitor work if you are shooting in 100 fps do you know Paul? I'm guessing it just mirrors in the same way it would if you are filming 25 fps but just wanted to check. Thanks! Great video!
@tomghzel2 жыл бұрын
LH5P Version 1 vs Version 2? Version 2 seems not to be available in Europe as of now.
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Version 2 is certainly available in the UK, I'm not sure about the rest of Europe... geni.us/33hVF
@blackbird88372 жыл бұрын
That’s because it just came out - I contacted portkeys support - if you check today it should be available (I’m from Germany, so EU works, as of typing this comment)
@napatsaeng2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, can change the fps on the monitor?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Not as far as I can see, things like shooting modes needs to be set on the camera, at least with my FX3.
@ashleyjvarela Жыл бұрын
Hi I’m having trouble in connect my FX3 to the monitor the image is not mirroring any ideas? Would appreciate the help
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Hi. So I’m assuming you have connected the HDMI cable for the video?
@ashleyjvarela Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I have hdmi to hdmi
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
And the hdmi monitor shows nothing?
@ShawnBustamanteАй бұрын
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.
@PaulJoyАй бұрын
It likely has the newer firmware on it. Have a look at my videos and watch the one about the movnorm update.
@ShawnBustamanteАй бұрын
@@PaulJoy That’s what Portkeys told me. I contacted them after I posted this. They sent me a link for the latest firmware update and some instructions on how to connect my Sony to the monitor. They said if I was still having trouble getting an image to contact them again. I am about to go through the steps that they gave me I. I just don’t know why I’m still not getting an image when connected by Wi-Fi but thank you for your response. I will let you know how this unfolds.
@PaulJoyАй бұрын
No image is sent using the wireless, that’s only for control data. The image is sent via HDMI cable.
@ShawnBustamanteАй бұрын
@@PaulJoy So you're telling me when you connect via Wifi that you can't monitor your image? That it's only good for controlling the settings?
@PaulJoyАй бұрын
@@ShawnBustamante You need to use both together. The HDMI cable carries the video & audio from the camera to the monitor and the wireless connection allows control of the camera and data from the camera to be displayed.
@Sethmotley2 жыл бұрын
I just got my monitor today and I’m not able to screw in the antenna to the back of the unit. Did your monitor come with antenna already attached to the monitor?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Seth. No I screwed mine in, it was a bit fiddly but went on easy enough.
@Sethmotley2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy Thanks I finally got it in but I’m waiting for the firmware update because I’m having issues with the Z Cam menu.
@RobinsonAndrew2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, just one more questions, can you adjust the fan on this monitor for low noise mode or even to off?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew. Yes, it changes between high and low. I recorded a sample at 04:40
@RobinsonAndrew2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I've ordered the monitor today from Isabelle at Portkeys!
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@RobinsonAndrew Nice one, let me know how you get on. I was out shooting with mine today and it's taking me a while to get the muscle memory with all the different swipes but it was a pleasure to work with.
@RobinsonAndrew2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy HI Paul, I've tested it on my Sony A7IV and it works fantastically well. I've just ordered the FX3 to use that on the gimbal, again with full control via the monitor. May I ask, do you have any audio buzzing issues on your FX3 when you use the 3.5 phono jack directly on the side of the camera?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@RobinsonAndrew Glad you like it, I was doing a shoot on Saturday that was all on the Ronin and wish I'd taken the PortKeys. I used the Shinobi just because I have a sunshade for it. Having to touch the LCD on a gimbal causes a wobble on the gimbal so that would be a great use for the PortKeys. I'll have to find a shade for it. I haven't heard any buzzing although the 3.5mm input is a little noisier. I actually recently compared them... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYGoinl9hbKFoNE
@paulmasonmiller Жыл бұрын
im wanting to be able to do touch focus. i have the multi cable but it doesnt display anything that allows me to do touch screen focus on the monitor? is this maybe a firmware problem?
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
I've noticed that you need to be in a spot focus zone for it to work, give that a try and see if it helps.
@paulmasonmiller Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I thought focus tracking was supposed to work? I don't see any difference in the options that are on screen with the multi cable other than record start/stop.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
@@paulmasonmiller focus tracking does work, as can be seen in the video. In order to select an object to track you need the camera to to be in a spot focus zone though.
@paulmasonmiller Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy I understand that. I am in spot focus mode on the camera and I am able to track focus using the camera's touch screen but not on the Portkeys monitor.There isn't even a menu option for focus. I can only hit the focus icon on the bottom and it will do a general autofocus but no tracking or even touch focus. To be clear I am using the sony control cable not wifi. I, like others see no option to pair with wifi. I have a brand new fx3 as well as portkey monitor. The FX3 menu in your video looks different so I am wondering if you have an older version of wither FX3 or Portkeys monitor?
@Slabysz2 жыл бұрын
How bad is the fan noise?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Not bad at all, it's much quieter than a Ninja v for example
@wayneyudp2 жыл бұрын
Hi wondering if u have any signal cur out issue when u hit playback button on fx3 paired up with portkeys monitor? thanks
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
Can you give me an idea of what you mean by signal cut out? The fx3 always blanks out the on screen display when you go to playback using an hdmi monitor.
@wayneyudp2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy yea that’s what I am saying that when you go to playback on ur fx3, will the monitor’s signal got cut out for few seconds and pop up the signal back again? Or it is not affecting the monitor at all
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@wayneyudp I haven’t noticed any change but I’ll check when I’m back with the camera.
@wayneyudp2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy awesome thanks
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
@@wayneyudp I just tried it and it seems to work the same way it always did. If you press the playback button with an hdmi monitor attached the on camera screen turns off, the external monitor goes blank for a moment (no output) and then it shows the playback screen.
@lionbeatscobra Жыл бұрын
Battery life is kind of lame. That definitely should be on there.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
It will depend on brightness, I’ve found with brightness around 5 the battery life is pretty good!
@lionbeatscobra Жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy sure I just mean I wish they included the battery life meter
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
@@lionbeatscobra Oh, yea totally!
@citywillseeru4400 Жыл бұрын
FIX LH5PII PROBLEMS!! This monitor does not work with Sony fx3 firmware v2.00 Wifi does not see the camera when the phone sees it. Disgusting monitor update support. Firmware LH5P-V.3.05.05.C20.B27. I bought a monitor for normal work with focusing - now it is not available due to irregular updates. There were 3 hot pixels out of the box. The quality and attitude to the consumer is not clear. I hope that at least the firmware will be corrected.
@PaulJoy Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your issues. I'm running v2.02 on my FX3 and it works fine with the LH5pII so there must be something else going on with your setup. Best of luck getting it sorted.
@chansam26757 ай бұрын
$400 for a device like this? I prefer to pay $4 to get a USB-C TO HDMI by using a cable to connect to camera. Then download an app, DSRL controller to tablet. Work great with me.
@PaulJoy7 ай бұрын
Depends what phone you have I guess, it’s not so great on my old iPhone X :)
@FLASHnMODELSdk2 жыл бұрын
will the auto focus square box show on the monitor after firmware 2.0 like it now does on the phone apps for the FX3?
@PaulJoy2 жыл бұрын
No it doesn’t, I’m not sure if that’s something Portkeys could add.
@FLASHnMODELSdk2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulJoy ok ty. well it should be on sonys side not portkeys. The Monitor + app has not been able to show the square until sony released firmware 2.0 and the same day both the monitor + and image edge apps had the square box visible. I also noticed that your video: "Sony FX3 v2.0 - 10 features you might have missed!" Does not show the square box either, when you tapped the focus on the image edge app.. But I assure you its there. maybe you did not activate it on your end?