Portkeys LH7P - My Search For The Perfect On Camera Monitor

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Tell me - am I wrong on my thoughts of on camera monitors? In a world where the iPad can be as thin as it is with a built in all day battery why are on camera monitors as thick as they are and the batteries the way there are? Is there no innovation in the camera space anymore?
This has been my thought for years, and I'm tired of it. Time to explore what's out there and what works best as far as UI, Camera Control, and power options. Here's my LH7P Monitor review/overview!
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0:00 - A Rant About Camera Monitors
2:47 - The LH7P overview and unboxing
5:26 - Working a Real Wedding with the LH7P
6:30 - Final Thoughts and Problems
9:55 - Please Help Me Find the Perfect Monitor
10:29 - Subscribe!!

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@ThatDeltaDood 2 ай бұрын

Glad I stumbled across this video. I haven't gotten into using any monitors yet, but it was nice to hear some (what seem to be common) complaints about other models. Looking forward to review of a better monitor in the future, possibly? Also, I really like the aesthetic of your studio. It has a very relaxing vibe to it. Have you done a studio setup walkthrough?

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

Dudeeeeeeeeeeee!! I’m working on a full office tour. Unfortunately, like most things in film, it’s an absolute mess, but what’s in frame looks good and that’s all I need. I’ll get on that soon!

@juscuro 2 ай бұрын

About the monitor, the scopes could be applied to read the signal before luts are applied? Or just after? Thanks. I've searched for that info but I couldn't find anything.

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

I use the waveforms continuously, and the waveforms are accurate before AND after a lut is applied. 👍🏼

@SCINEMACREW 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for bringing this up ! Like wtf why doesn’t sony just make a monitor? We’d all buy it if it had touch-focus

@SCINEMACREW 2 ай бұрын

Also for it prob disconnected cause 2.4 wifi signal was probably having interference from everyones phone/more devices?

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

@@SCINEMACREW my thoughts exactly. I’m not entirely sure what the issue was that particular night, but I’ve used it at 3 receptions since with no issues. Still has its quirks, but I’m starting to love this monitor more and more. Follow up video coming soon!

@kellcoleStyleEnt 10 күн бұрын

What kinda dc cable it take to use for a rig set up I m use in the cano R10 small rig v mouth plate with and the 99 pro v mouth battery

@RossBarnett02 7 күн бұрын

links to the cables are in the description! I'm taking the 8v barrel out of the Smallrig battery into the barrel connection of the monitor for power with a right angle cable. Clean setup!

@bettadenu7 2 ай бұрын

Hey bro I have the Sony a7siii with the port keys lh7p and for some reason when I drag my clips into post, I notice some of the clips have a quick black flicker for a frame or two ? Do you know why this happens ??

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

I have no idea what that could be - but I’m fairly certain it would have nothing to do with the LH7P since the HDMI out of the A7S works independently of the recording. I would try a new SD card.

@PortkeysMonitor 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, could you please send the video of the issue to us via FB or email? Thanks a lot~

@ErikLysak Күн бұрын

Didnt Sony recently release an oled 5 inch monitor that works with their cameras but it’s past $1000. I saw something like that on B&H a bit ago.

@ErikLysak Күн бұрын

Looked it up it’s the Sony portable Data Transmitter at $1099 6.1inches. Let’s you livestream, transmit and view your media and screen for Sony cameras…

@djrightonbeat 18 күн бұрын

if you turn off your camera,,, not monitor,,,,, to change battery, change lens whatever,,,, do you have to re pair,/ connect camera again to monitor, every time I turn camera back on, I have to dive into menu setting and reconnect ? takes like 15 seconds to do,,,, I just want to power up and be connected, I use touch focus mostly.

@RossBarnett02 18 күн бұрын

@@djrightonbeat from what I’ve seen, if I power the camera off I have to reconnect the monitor when the camera powers back on. It’s quick, but it doesn’t auto connect.

@ChrisM-yq2pq 2 ай бұрын

I thought I was only one who hated ninja v interface

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

Plot twist: I hate all on camera monitor interfaces equally. 😂 Honestly the new software ‘Movnorm’ on portkeys is pretty good. But, still has a few bugs I don’t understand.

@juscuro 2 ай бұрын

Hi there Ross! I've read some comments about the fan noise being too loud? What do you think about it? Thanks, great video.

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s too loud at all. I barely even noticed a fan noise at all. Granted, most of our work is in live events where audio is always run off camera - so I can’t speak to those who use it with on camera microphones as their primary source of audio.

@juscuro 2 ай бұрын

@@RossBarnett02 thanks so much! Keep it up!

@ChangtseQ 2 ай бұрын

Have you tried the OSEE Lilmon 5?

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

I have not - does it have a way to display the camera settings on screen?

@soussouproductions4878 2 ай бұрын

I bought a Portkeys and returned it. The monitor kept turning off and had a loose hdmi connection. I ended up buying the Atmos Shogun. Very happy with the quality and battery life. But I don’t like the added weight on my gimbal all day for weddings with the heavy batteries needed.

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

Makes sense, I’ve never been a “gimbal + monitor” fan because of the weight and dangly HDMI cables.

@PortkeysMonitor 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your review and choosing our product. Could you please tell me your camera model? If you want to have a monitor which can control your sony camera via control cables, LH5PII is suitable~

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

Hey there! I’m typically on the Sony A7Siii or Sony FX30!

@PortkeysMonitor 2 ай бұрын

@@RossBarnett02 LH5PII is suitable for both! It can control them via wifi and control cable!!!

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

@@PortkeysMonitor if you’d like to send me one I would love to be a part of raising awareness for others. 👀

@PortkeysMonitor 2 ай бұрын

@@RossBarnett02 Hi~For cooperation, you can contact us via email

@runliftuk 16 күн бұрын

I think I’ll be returning mine, I’ve noticed that when taking photos, the images take so long to process, which stops me from being able to record video while it’s still processing (not ideal for event videography or probably any videography 😂) The screen also goes black for a few seconds when shooting in 30p, but 24 120 & 240 are all instant- this is very strange (and annoying because I use 30p a lot for B roll) I’ve also found the UI incredibly clunky

@RossBarnett02 16 күн бұрын

@@runliftuk interesting! What camera are you shooting on? On my A7Siii I don’t have any blackout screen issues in 30 (or any other framerate for that matter) However, I don’t know anything about taking a photo - so I have no idea what that process is like with a monitor like this attached.

@runliftuk 16 күн бұрын

@@RossBarnett02 I use an a7C I guess with the photo issue - it’s kind of my fault as monitors are designed for video, not photo I just like to get video and photo for my clients at the same time so obviously there’s no point disassembling my rig just to take photos I do quite like taking photos with a monitor however, it’s a lot easier to compose shots better!

@_loois 2 ай бұрын

My biggest issue with the cheaper monitors (portkeys, desview) are the lut conversions. shooting in slog and using the lut conversion in monitor to rec 709 are pretty bad with alot of banding and werird color shifts in the shadows. Again Ive used the shinobi and thats probably the only one in that price range that accuratly covnerts slog

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

Good point - I’ve noticed this too and it’s all just a part of the screen quality. For me, having camera settings and recording viewable on screen is still my first priority. And even the expensive monitors don’t do that. I just want the perfect camera monitor 😩

@samuelhansenproductions 2 ай бұрын

Can you post a link for your power setup? Cables or dummy battery?

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rd-gg9CVxpvFaXU.html Here's a general overview of the rig, cables have changed slightly just to have better management. It's a fairly simple 3 cable setup. I run a usb-c to usb-c from the Smallrig V-Mount battery to the USB-C on the camera. This lets me keep a normal Sony battery in the camera body which charges the camera all day and has better reliability overall than a dummy battery setup. (camera can still run even if the v-mount dies/unplugs) Then, a barrel cable from the 8v out of the Smallrig v-mount battery to the 8v connector onto the monitor. Then, of course, right angle HDMI to HDMI cable for the monitor feed.

@GUNMENusa 2 ай бұрын

If you have affiliate links to everything I’ll use them. Looking specifically for the cables you used to power the monitor and hdmi

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

@@GUNMENusa I appreciate that - give me a day I’ll get it all set up. 🤙🏼

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

@@GUNMENusa product links have been updated in the description! Including the usb-c cable, power cable + right angle HDMI that I've used for the last 2+ years. Appreciate you!

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

All power cables have been added as affiliate links in the description below the video.

@iamwannabefilmmaker 2 ай бұрын

The issues I have with this "cheap" monitors is the mirroring on the screen. Use only with sun hood.

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never been a sun hood fan mainly just for having the smaller footprint of my rig, but - I definitely agree this glossy screen is difficult to see in the sun.

@sebasfilmedit 24 күн бұрын

Use a matte screen protector. That’ll remove all reflections

@iamwannabefilmmaker 24 күн бұрын

@@sebasfilmedit never thought about that thanks man

@RossBarnett02 24 күн бұрын

@@sebasfilmedit that’s a good idea actually. I didn’t think about that!

@chrisjenkins9978 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the warning. I guess I’ll bite the bullet and buy the SmallHD. 😢

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

How will the smallHD fit your needs better?

@chrisjenkins9978 2 ай бұрын

@@RossBarnett02 - Better overall color accuracy and camera control functionality. Also, it’s the industry standard. I hate the price though and they always say you gotta pay to play.

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

@@chrisjenkins9978 true - of all of those camera control seems to be my biggest need. From what I understand camera control on smallHD is only for the big names in cinema (arri, red & Sony Venice). Not Sony alpha. I might be wrong about that, but from what I’ve read that’s what I understand.

@chrisjenkins9978 2 ай бұрын

@@RossBarnett02 - Might be time to join the big-boys.

@htxvisualz 6 күн бұрын

They have to hit certain price points

@RossBarnett02 6 күн бұрын

@@htxvisualz true, but all the price points seem to be lacking the feature I want. (Wired Camera control)

@RedStar89 Ай бұрын

My nikon Z6 has a good monitor. I've been using only. Touch screen works everytime. I've used sony cameras and i can tell the screen really sucks compared to my nikon. I never understood how such a great and popular camera has a bad screen and limited touch screen options.

@RossBarnett02 Ай бұрын

Interesting! I’ve only ever commented on the size of using the built in monitor - never thought to consider it could be the UI/brightness level. Now I’m interested to see how a z6 compares.

@RedStar89 Ай бұрын

@@RossBarnett02 The UI isbquite friendly screen brightness is good. Even during sunny days image is still visible enough to shoot

@RossBarnett02 Ай бұрын

@@RedStar89 all good things to have! But also - a 7” behemoth of a monitor on top of your camera to see your framing is always a nice touch 😅

@RedStar89 Ай бұрын

@@RossBarnett02 Indeed I do have one but I don't always use it. It really depends on what I do. Sometimes I shoot photos and take videos at the time for small highlight clips

@KeshenMac 2 ай бұрын

smallhd ?

@KeshenMac 2 ай бұрын

specifically the Cine 5 (best value imo, $300 more for double the indie 5's brightness from 1000 to 2000 nits)

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

SmallHD seems like they only offer camera control compatibility for ARRI, RED, & Sony VENICE. I haven’t tried it - but reading the website it doesn’t mention any of the Sony Mirrorless lineup.

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

@@KeshenMac I guess that’s my entire frustration. It’s nice as far as display goes, but for me it has the same issues as a $199 portkeys monitor if you can’t see what’s happening while you’re recording. A better display and better brightness means nothing if I still have to rely on the Sony screen to change camera settings.

@_loois 2 ай бұрын

well the good ones are expensive. small hd cine 5 is great but pricey. Atomos shinobi is probably the best for the price

@RossBarnett02 2 ай бұрын

True, the image quality gets better & better the more expensive you go. But - I still have the same basic issues with the Small HD and Shinobi (no ability for camera control and no settings viewable on screen).