Portkeys LS7P Monitor Announced – SDI, HDMI, 1000Nits 7″ Screen, and Camera Control
8 days ago1
We met at the Portkeys booth with Samuel Wang, who gave us a quick tour of the upcoming Portkeys LS7P monitor. This model features a 1000 nits, 7-inch, 1080p panel, both HDMI and 3G-SDI in/out ports, camera control, and more for under $500.
What caught my attention with Portkeys monitors a few years back was perhaps the camera control capability, as they were among the first companies to offer this. Nowadays, Portkeys has a wide range of products for every budget and size.
Last year in September, during the IBC show, we got a first look at their BM5 IV WR monitor. This year at NAB, the Chinese monitor manufacturer introduced a new 7″ monitor with camera control – the Portkeys LS7P. Let’s take a quick look at its specs and features.
Portkeys LS7P monitor
The display unit used in the upcoming LS7P monitor is a 7″ LCD (1920×1080) screen with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and 1000 nits brightness. The available color gamut is a classic Rec.709
In terms of connectivity, the monitor has both SDI and HDMI input/output ports. The HDMI supports up to 4K 30fps input and up to 1080p 60fps output. Both SDI ports are 3G-SDI, so they are limited to 1080p. The LS7P supports SDI cross-convert to HDMI.
The wireless camera control features are included with this model, and Samuel told us Portkeys added new camera models to the supported camera control list, including the Canon C400, Canon C80, and Sony FX6 (including the control of the built-in ND filter).
As usual, this new Portkeys monitor includes many assist features (histogram, focus peaking, false color, vectorscope, etc. The included MOVNORM OS also features the Log exposure chart and the Touch focus frame function.
Also, as Samuel told us, Portkeys is working on two new techniques that are still in the testing phase and expected to roll out later this year (I suppose as a firmware update to select Portkeys monitors):
- Stop-based log false color – this is similar to the EL-zone false color. You can select the level of exposure that you would like to see on the monitor. However, please note that this feature will not be available on the LS7P, but it might be available on selected future models via a firmware update.
- Multi-camera control.
The Portkeys LS7P chassis is made of aluminum alloy, and the whole product weighs 409g/0.9 lbs. The monitor can be powered with an NP-F battery, a power cable, or via the Portkeys BD1 dummy battery. The maximum power consumption is 13W, the input voltage is 7-20V, and you can attach and power a wireless video transmitter or receiver directly to the NP-F dummy battery plate at the back of the monitor.
Price and availability
The final price of the monitor has not been finalized yet, but as Samuel told us, Portkeys will aim to keep it below $500.
Do you use Portkeys monitors for your productions? What do you think about the new Portkeys LS7P? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section underneath the article.
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