Portkeys HD7H 1000Nits 4K Camera Monitor

Portkeys HD7H 1000Nits 4K Camera Monitor

The Portkeys HD7H is a very affordable 7-inch on-camera monitor designed for filmmakers seeking quality and affordability. This HDMI-only monitor supports video signals up to 4K30p and features a daylight-viewable display with a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits, ensuring clear visibility in various lighting conditions. It can be powered for hours using a single Sony NP-F battery or through its external power input, making it a versatile choice for both beginners and those in need of a budget-friendly secondary monitor, equipped with essential professional monitoring tools.

Key features:

• 7-inch, 8-bit panel with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.
• Maximum brightness of 1,000nits.
• 1 x HDMI input, 1 x 3.5mm audio output, 1 x AV input.
• Built-in loudspeaker.
• Maximum input resolutions: 4K DCI at 24p or 4K UHD at 30p.
• Professional monitoring tools: Luma Histogram, False Color, Peaking.
• Anamorphic de-squeeze: 1.33x, 1.5x, 2.0x, and custom aspect ratio from 0.25 to 4.0x.
• Powered via a single Sony NP-F style battery or 5.5mm barrel connector 7.4V-24V power input.
• Low power draw: only 10W.
• Lightweight and rugged ABS and PC housing: only 278g/9.8oz.

Brightness

The HD7H features a 7-inch display with a maximum brightness of 1,000nits, making it an excellent monitoring solution, no matter if you’re shooting indoors or in bright daylight conditions. Also, it has a vast 178° viewing angle thanks to a frosted screen with anti-glare coating.

4k Resolution and Ports

At the bottom of the Portkeys HD7H, you’ll find all of the ports, including one full-size HDMI video input port that can take video signals up to DCI 4K at 24p, UHD 4K at 30p, or 1080p at up to 60p. Next to the HDMI input is an AV input port that doubles as a 3.5mm audio input.

You’ll also find a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-A port for future firmware upgrades, and a DC 7-24V power input with a 5.5mm barrel connector, which allows you to power the monitor externally.

Power Supply Options

At the back of the HD7H, you’ll find a built-in Sony NP-F-style battery plate. With a low power draw of only 10W, a single Sony NP-F750 battery can power the monitor for up to 10 hours at full brightness, making it easy to go through an entire shooting day. 

Buttons

At the top of the monitor, you’ll find two user-assignable buttons to toggle on and off your favorite monitoring tools quickly. The power switch, battery eject, menu, and navigation controls buttons are also located at the top of the monitor, so all of the Portkeys HD7H controls are right at your fingertips.


 

Functions:

The Portkeys HD7H has most of the essential professional monitoring tools you can expect, including:

– Peaking with a new algorithm that is more precise than ever when focusing manually.

– Picture zoom.

– Anamorphic image de-squeeze with all the standard ratios (1.33x, 1.5x, 2.0x) and the possibility to enter a custom aspect ratio from 0.25 to 4.0x.

– Exposure assist tools, including Luma Histogram and False Color.

– Grids, Cross Hair, Check Field, Guides and Clip Guides.

– Vertical and Horizontal image flip, Display flip, and OSD flip modes.

– Contrast, Sharpness, Tint, Chroma, Colour Temperature, Brightness, and Backlight image adjustment settings.

– Function setting.

Mounting Points

Flexibility is key on set, so we implemented three 1/4″ mounting points on the HD7H’s bottom, left, and right sides. You’ll never struggle to mount the monitor anywhere you want on your camera, camera rig, tripod, gimbal, table stand, etc.

Included:

1x Portkeys HD7H Monitor
1x Sunshade rubber cover
1x HD7H sunshade
1x A to A HDMI Cable
1 x A to D HDMI cable
1 x AV cable
1 x Monitor mount
1 x Manual