PORTKEYS LH7P 7" High-Bright Touchscreen Monitor with Wireless Control (Black) Review
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The Portkeys LH7P is much more than just another 7-inch field monitor; for many creators, it's a complete camera command center. Its defining feature is undeniably the built-in wireless camera control, which brings a level of remote operation previously reserved for much more expensive setups. For solo shooters or small crews using compatible Sony and Blackmagic cameras, this functionality is a workflow game-changer, especially for gimbal, jib, or car-mounted shots where the camera body is inaccessible. When you combine this advanced control with a large, high-brightness touchscreen at such an aggressive price, it's easy to see why it has generated significant buzz.
Of course, its value is almost entirely dependent on your camera system. If you aren't using one of the supported cameras, it's just a solid, bright monitor. But if you are, the ability to start and stop recording, pull focus with a tap, and adjust key camera settings from the 7-inch screen is transformative. While the build is primarily plastic, which is expected at this price point, the display itself is bright and usable in daylight. The LH7P's proposition is simple: it delivers a powerful, professional-level feature set that dramatically enhances efficiency for a specific, but large, segment of the creator community.
- Integrated wireless camera control for specific Sony and Blackmagic cameras
- Large and bright 7-inch touchscreen is effective in daylight
- Exceptional value, offering pro-level features at a budget price
- Enables remote start/stop, settings changes, and touch focus
- Excellent for solo operators and complex rigging
- Wireless control is not universal and only works with specific camera models
- Primarily plastic construction feels less durable than premium alternatives
- The deep feature set can be complex and requires a learning curve
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Portkeys has released 3 new monitors: the LH7P Wireless Camera Control Monitor for Sony & Blackmagic cameras for $349, the BM7IIDS Wireless Camera Control Monitor for $899, and the MT22DS Dual Screen Cinema Production Monitor for $1749.
The PORTKEYS LH7P 7″ High-Bright Touchscreen Monitor with Wireless Control is on sale for $209 USD, which is a discount of $140 USD.
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About this product
The PortKeys LH7P is a 7" on-camera touchscreen monitor featuring 1920 x 1080 resolution and 1000 cd/m² brightness. It supports DCI 4K24 or UHD 4K30 video input/output via HDMI and offers wireless control for select Sony and Blackmagic Design cameras.
Specs
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.64 oz / 245.00 g
- Battery
- 1x L-Series Mount on Fixed Plate
- Audio I/O
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Power I/O
- 1x Barrel (24 VDC) Input 1x USB-A (5 VDC / 2 A) Input
- Video I/O
- HDMI
- Dimensions
- 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.7" / 176.2 x 103.8 x 18.4 mm
- Panel Type
- LCD
- HDR Support
- No
- Input Power
- 7 to 24 VDC
- LUT Support
- Yes
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Display Size
- 7.0" / 17.8 cm
- Video Format
- HDMI DCI 4K: 24 UHD 4K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 576p: 50 576i: 50 480p: 60/59.94/50 480i: 60/59.94
- Viewing Angle
- Horizontal: 170° (85/85) Vertical: 170° (85/85)
- Contrast Ratio
- 1000:1
- Embedded Audio
- HDMI
- Image Controls
- Anamorphic De-Squeeze, Check Field, Color Temperature Selection, Focus Peaking, Histogram, Image Flip, Waveform, Zebra
- Built-In Speaker
- No
- Native Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Power Consumption
- 9 W
- Maximum Brightness
- 1000 nits / cd/m2
- Mobile App Compatible
- No
- Media/Memory Card Slot
- No
- Environmental Resistance
- No
- Material Of Construction
- Plastic
- Tripod/Accessory Mounting
- 2x 1/4"-20 Female
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