Viltrox DC-550 Review: Brightness and Color Done Right!

[@andrew_veale]

What's the dynamic range like? I have the atomos shinobi but it always looks blown out in the highlights even if the footage is fine

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

In my opinion it is good, no blow out highlights.

[@andrew_veale]

@@AndreiDimaReviews cheers!

[@lexgraham]

Agreed. I can’t stand that about the Shinobi. I thought it was just me

[@CarloAnardu]

This looks interesting, probably i'll finally buy a field monitor. It's not essential for my work so i couldn't spend too much on it and the other budget monitors never convicend me. This one looks really solid and the monitor looks really good.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

From the budget monitors I tried so far, this one is the best.

[@pepebenitezruiz]

But you can't see the image at 100% of the screen, do you?

[@Zejakov]

Can it be charged via usb c while shooting with external baterry?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Yes.

[@Zejakov]

@@AndreiDimaReviews Thanks!

[@TexpatOTG]

Very comprehensive review. I am in Philippines, not sure I can look at one here. Might just have to do an Amazon order and hope I like it. Cheers

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mxrcusirl]

great video, will definitely purchase this

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@zaboorchaudhry327]

Hey man, how do you get all the icons from the camera onto the monitor like at 1:30 - all the camera settings etc. ATM all I added are the built in widgets but I think I'd prefer if it just copied my camera screen like at yours!

[@iamwannabefilmmaker]

Hey Andrei thanks for the to make this video. My problem with this kind of “cheap” monitors are the reflections outdoor. Mirroring so it’s taff to see. This has to as I can see so i wished the sun hood would be more like a box top preventing the mirroring. Keep going my friend ✌️👏👏👏

[@JackieDElia]

Awesome review. Thanks!

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@THE_45th_PARALLEL]

How much input lag is there on the monitor from the camera?

[@NoreenCasey-gg7kd]

How to set the frame rate on the DC550?

[@watzmaaname]

Thanks Andrei! Just to confirm - the cold shoe mount is tiltable, yes?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Yes, it is!

[@watzmaaname]

@@AndreiDimaReviews That is generous! whoo

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Glad I could help.

[@lionheart4424]

Looks good! Can you please confirm if it can be used while charging via USB-C (like via a power bank) and not with the battery? Cheers.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

It is. If you are asking if the monitor can be powered thru the USB-C port without having a battery, the answer is yes.

[@lionheart4424]

@@AndreiDimaReviews thank you!

[@eYACTION]

I like the design of this monitor Andrei 😉

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Glad you like it!

[@bota_akemieva]

does usb-c port charge for example dummy battery?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

You can power the monitor thru the usb-c port without having a battery on.

[@aaronsafe27]

how to put luts

[@davidson.mp4]

Great video! Does it support 4K60? I'm curious about it since the XH2S doesn't let you output 1080p60 while filming in 4K60..

[@lagrajera1004]

following on this any updates?

[@davidson.mp4]

@@lagrajera1004 I actually traded my XH2S for the FX30 before I could buy this monitor. But I hope for an answer one day lol

[@davidson.mp4]

@@lagrajera1004 looks like it doesn’t support 4K60.

[@jasdeepdhiman]

Hey Andrei I need help when i press record my camera display doesn't show the image I can only see the image on an external monitor how can I fix that

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Hello, what camera are you using?

[@reynoldsetiadi7941]

Hi man! Thanks to your video,now im consider this monitor, may i know how power the monitor through usb c? is it connected to a charger? or battery / powerbank?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

The monitor works with an NP-F battery. You can also use a power bank to charge the battery thru the usb type c port.

[@alessandrocavaliere2417]

Con npf battery which is autonomy ?

[@Diskomehl]

Hi. How can i use the touch focus function? I have a fuji xh2s and can‘t find the option in the monitor.

[@IngweMutliMediaProductions]

you have no control over the camera, you are able to pinch zoom and punch into the area to make sure you in focus .

[@senaritradutta]

Can I record the evf with this monitor by any chance ?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

No.

[@montanavlog]

Felicitari 🎉

[@Iman.strange_photography]

nice review! is it compatible with xs20?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you! Yes.

[@ayanskee]

Is it a regular DC 550 or DC 550 pro? On the website, it says that only the pro version has a touchscreen.

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

This is a standard DC-550 model. According to the information on Amazon, it mentions that this particular unit also features touch functionality. Please note that this unit is a review sample. I have reached out to Viltrox via email to seek clarification.

[@ibro_47]

Seems like Viltrox sent Pro versions labeled as non-pro (DC 550 for some and DC 550 lite for others) to reviewers. Because they clearly stated on their website that only the pro has touchscreen and 3 histograms

[@ayanskee]

@ibro_47 I ordered a regular version from Aliexpress and it has a touchscreen. Before ordering the seller also was saying that a regular version doesn't have a touchscreen. Honestly, I don't know whether the website has incorrect info or not

[@ibro_47]

@@ayanskee very strange indeed. Does yours have all histograms why different colors?

[@SmetcH_13]

Any adittional info about touchscreen? It seems to me that both 550 and 550 pro are indeed touchscreen?

[@b-art.]

Thanks for a review. I have a question, is there a possibility to record video directly on SD card inserted to the monitor (when you put the card to the monitor, camera recognizes it as external recorder)?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Thank you! No, you cannot.

[@jlsmedia8960]

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

[@mirrorlessmemory]

Yeah on Sony cameras if you leave the “HDMI Info” on, you’ll see what you see on your monitor but a scaled portion. Once you turn this option off, you’ll get a clean feed on the entire screen, but you won’t see your settings anymore, only on the camera screen.

[@Zejakov]

​@@mirrorlessmemoryon my R8 for some reason i cant take video to sd card when i do this

[@leocath]

I just bought it thanks to your video! I currently have an issue, the monitor display my image in a 4:3 ratio, its not in full screen mode, any tips? Thanks Andrei

[@diegocaracasfc]

Same here! IDK if I have to upgrade the firmware or not...

[@leocath]

@@diegocaracasfc i fond the answer! Go into your camera settings: Menu / Setup / 11 External Output / HDMI Info. Display / Off

[@diegocaracasfc]

@@leocath yes that works, but 1. The camera screen now turns on, and 2. The info menu and everything else is not showing on the monitor, so idk if it's a good solution. Thank you though!

[@leocath]

@@diegocaracasfc you can turn on waveform, vectors scope etc from the monitor if you need some info :)

[@carlosezetagomez]

How long it’s the green hdmi cable? 1ft?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Yes.

[@kingtutt3492]

i am confused. there seems to be no differences between the regular and pro version

[@personaltrainersg]

Touch screen on the pro...

[@roncemine4948]

does this support touch auto focus? from the camera

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

From what I know, no.

[@Malick333]

If you switch to shooting in 4K/60 will the display disappear or just show it at 4K/30?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

The display disappears.

[@Malick333]

@@AndreiDimaReviews 😭😭😭

[@JonatanCastro]

Honestly only the on/off switch is already worth upgrading :D

[@tiagophotos1]

can i shoot 4k 50 on camera?

[@PixelArtist]

Ofcourse, just set the hdmi output to full hd 30 fps :)

[@girlsloveshein97]

Hi can you do autofocus?