Desview R5II 5.5" On-Camera Touch Monitor Review
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The Desview R5II stakes its claim in the crowded field of budget on-camera monitors, offering a compelling package for creators upgrading from their camera's small flip-out screen. Its primary function is well-executed, providing a bright, 800-nit full HD display that is a clear step up for framing and focus. The lightweight, 5.5-inch form factor makes it an easy addition to almost any rig without adding significant bulk, and the inclusion of professional tools like 3D LUT support is a welcome feature at this accessible price point.
However, its affordability comes with notable compromises, particularly concerning the user experience. The touchscreen functionality, which should be a highlight, can be sluggish and less responsive than its more premium competitors. This can lead to some friction when trying to quickly access menus or tools in the middle of a shoot. While it delivers on the core promise of a larger, brighter image, the interface keeps it from being a truly seamless tool. It successfully provides the essentials, but the polish is what you sacrifice for the price.
- Affordable price point offers great value
- Bright 800 cd/m² display is usable in many lighting conditions
- Full HD (1920x1080) resolution
- Lightweight and compact 5.5-inch design
- Supports custom 3D LUTs and other pro monitoring tools
- Touchscreen can be laggy and unresponsive
- User interface is not the most intuitive
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The Desview R5II 5.5" On-Camera Touch Monitor is a great offering if all you care about is getting a larger, brighter look at your image, though its touchscreen functionality may leave something to be desired.
The Desview R5II 5.5″ is a lightweight on-camera touchscreen monitor with a 1920 x 1080 display with 800 cd/m² of brightness.
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About this product
The R5II 5.5" On-Camera Touch Monitor from Desview is a lightweight and portable on-camera monitor boasting a bright 800 cd/m² display with a 178° viewing angle and a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. It features an HDMI input that handles up to DCI 4K24 and an HDMI loop out, alongside a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB input for custom 3D LUTs.
Specs
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Weight
- 7.05 oz / 200.00 g
- Battery
- 1x L-Series/LP-E6 Combination Mount on Fixed Plate
- Audio I/O
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
- Bluetooth
- No
- Other I/O
- 1x USB-A 2.0 Input
- Power I/O
- 1x Barrel 2.1 mm (24 VDC) Input; 1x Barrel 2.1 mm (8 VDC) Output
- Video I/O
- HDMI
- Dimensions
- 6 x 3.5 x 0.9" / 151.4 x 89.1 x 22 mm
- Panel Type
- IPS-Type LCD
- HDR Support
- Yes: Hybrid Log Gamma
- Input Power
- 7 to 24 VDC
- LUT Support
- Yes
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Display Size
- 5.5" / 14.0 cm
- Viewing Angle
- 178°
- Contrast Ratio
- 1000:1
- Built-In Speaker
- Mono
- Native Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Power Consumption
- 9 W (Maximum)
- Maximum Brightness
- 800 cd/m2
- Storage Conditions
- -22 to 149°F / -30 to 65°C
- Operating Conditions
- 12 to 87°F / -20 to 55°C
- Mobile App Compatible
- No
- Media/Memory Card Slot
- No
- Tripod/Accessory Mounting
- 2x 1/4"-20 Female
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