Why this is the BEST monitor for BMPCC 4K/6K

[@whoiskevinagain]

very in-depth and good review!

[@terryhatziieremias]

you look like mr.beast. I really enjoy your storytelling man.

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

Thanks mate. I hope his huge success is all down to his looks 🤣

[@PortkeysMonitor]

Hi Chris, thanks for the review! You could long press the Exit button to turn on/off the touch screen function. And the antenna, the location of the LH5P II antenna was different from LH5P, we have also redesigned it on BM5WR. Both of them could be put in the case with the antenna screw on. You could check our official site at your convenience. Thanks again!

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

Thanks for the info on the long press to turn on/off the touch screen. I didn't know that. Any chance of a software update to add Arri false color to the LH5P, please?

[@PortkeysMonitor]

@@ChristopherMichaelLaw Yes, I think it has been done. You could upgrade your monitor to the latest firmware version.

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

I've updated the monitor to the latest firmware and there is still no Arri False color in it. Is it possible this is something you could include???? It would be most appreciated.

[@abrahamsotelo6188]

I have it and I love it!

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

cool

[@rattusrodney]

what would you suggest for the BMPCC og? portkeys PT5 II?

[@cjadams7434]

Looks like there might be a 7 inch version soon ...and also long press the false color and you can adjust it a little

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

A 7 inch version would be good.

[@landonp629]

5.5" is simply too small in my opinion. I'd rather use the built-in screen if I was going that small.

[@KungfuJoeProductions]

I was thinking the same thing....I think a 7inch should be best

[@delmixedit]

Dang that’s a bummer on the false color

[@cjadams7434]

Would love to see a review of the BM5 iii wr

[@filmspotzshorts]

Very informative! I use false color all the time and seeing this monitor uses different type of color is going to throw me off. Does the LH5P 2 use the same false colors as black magic monitor?

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

I believe it is only the more expensive BM5 III that has the Arri false colour option - which is very similar to the one BM use.

[@user-fs3gv6sm7i]

Why not just use the built in false color through hdmi with status text on?

[@CSAFilm]

HELLO! 1. CAN I CONTROL THE AUDIO GAIN FROM THE MONITOR? FOR ME IS IMPORTANT WHEN I'M USING THE GIMBAL. 2. CAN I USE PINCH ZOOM FOR BETTER FOCUSING? THANK YOU!

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

I don't believe you can change the audio, only monitor it. You can pinch to zoom for better focus

[@quiztasiarocks]

I have the LH5P ii monitor but cannot use the focus function or zoom with the BMPCC 6K G2, did you find this or that it worked ok? I'm using it with the Sigma 18-35 F1.8. Would it only work with that lens if it is set to AF?

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

I’ve not had that problem. Are you talking about actually zooming the lens or just magnifying the image on screen?

[@quiztasiarocks]

@@ChristopherMichaelLaw zooming and focusing. Even with my 18-35 on AF it doesn’t allow for it.

[@alexisferrenbach]

Same for me, can't use my focus button with my sigma and metabones speedbooster, have you found a solution ? @@quiztasiarocks

[@alexisferrenbach]

Found the solution, in case you still have it or for the persons stepping by, you have to uncheck the AF button before updating the firmware of the metabones !

[@jroth74]

Great review! Question though. I'm struggling with focus on the native screen, my vision is deteriorating. Would this help? It's almost the same size as the native screen. Or should I go for a 7'?

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

If your eyes are deteriorating I'd go with a 7' monitor. Portkeys make a couple themselves, although I've never used them I'd imagine they're good quality. I've never noticed a dramatic difference between the back of the camera monitor and any external 5' monitor in terms of picture quality - they can be a lot brighter which helps in daylight and being able to change the viewing angle could help with visibility but I think a bigger screen would have a bigger impact. Remember you can increase the strength of your focus assist in the settings of the camera and that double tapping the screen zooms in x2 for help with checking focus.

[@earnieboy54]

Funny enough I went on B and H and it’s discontinued. Apparently there’s a LH5P mark 2 out. It’s on Amazon.

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

Yes, that's what I said at the end of the video and I talk about the differences and upgrades. You can still find the mark one in plenty of places.

[@earnieboy54]

@@ChristopherMichaelLaw I commented 4 minutes into the video. Lol

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

@@earnieboy54 haha, no worries.

[@braxinho85]

is it possible to have touch focus with bmpcc4k?

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

I can’t remember off the top of my head but when I get a chance I’ll check it for you.

[@albertoolvera167]

My touchscreen is unresponsive…Buying this will still work?

[@ChristopherMichaelLaw]

It should do. Depends if anything else is broken inside the camera. It can't control everything though. Like, you can't format the cards with this. I'd contact BM about the screen and get it fixed. They are normally pretty good about it.

[@albertoolvera167]

@@ChristopherMichaelLaw everything works fine, just the touchscreen is unresponsive. But, I still will buy it, I need a monitor. Thanks 🙏 for responding

[@dummag4126]

Si, ma che monitor è? non lo dici?