Overview

The Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7" 3G is a professional monitor and recorder designed for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators who require larger on-camera monitoring and high-quality recording. Featuring a bright 7-inch Full HD HDR touchscreen, it provides accurate image evaluation while enabling direct recording to SD cards or external USB-C storage. Its professional connectivity and advanced monitoring tools make it an ideal companion for cinema cameras, broadcast cameras, DSLR and mirrorless systems.

Performance / Features

The Video Assist 7" 3G combines a large Full HD HDR touchscreen with professional recording capabilities, supporting Apple ProRes and Avid DNx codecs for efficient post-production workflows. Dual SD UHS-II card slots provide continuous recording, while USB-C enables direct recording to external storage devices. Professional 3G-SDI and HDMI interfaces ensure broad camera compatibility, and integrated scopes including waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, histogram, focus assist, false color, zebra, and 3D LUT support provide accurate exposure and focus monitoring. Dual mini XLR audio inputs with phantom power allow high-quality professional audio recording directly into the recorder.

Applications / Integration

The Video Assist 7" 3G is ideal for feature films, television production, documentaries, ENG, corporate video, live events, education, houses of worship, streaming, and professional content creation. It integrates seamlessly with cinema cameras, broadcast cameras, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, production switchers, and post-production workflows requiring high-quality monitoring and recording