Portkeys BM5 IV WR 5.5" 2000nit Weatherproof Touchscreen Monitor with Wireless Camera Control — 5.5-inch 2000nit weather-resistant monitor with wireless control of ARRI / RED / Sony / Nikon cameras, CINENORM OS and Cross Conversion
The Portkeys BM5 IV WR is the weather-resistant version of the 5.5-inch camera monitor, designed for outdoor shoots exposed to rain, dust or water spray. It displays 10-bit color (8+2 FRC) at 1920×1080 with up to 2,000 nits of brightness for clear visibility in sunlight. It supports HDMI 4K60P input and output, plus 3G-SDI input and output, with built-in Cross Conversion between formats. It runs CINENORM OS with up to 7 customizable screen pages, and includes Waveform, Vectorscope, Peaking and ARRI False Color, 3D LUT display and 3D LUT output via SDI, PBP, PIP and H2V multi-view, and the ability to create your own 3D calibration LUT with an X-Rite color probe. The key difference from the standard model is wireless camera control, supporting ARRI, RED, Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic and Blackmagic Design cameras — adjust camera settings and trigger recording from the screen without touching the camera. It also offers wired control of Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD and ZCAM E2, plus wired control of the TILTA Nucleus N/M wireless follow focus. It has a built-in Sony NP-F battery slot and 4-pin and 2-pin LEMO 7.4V–24V power inputs (D-Tap cable included). The rugged aluminum body weighs just 358 g.
Key Features
- 5.5-inch, 10-bit color (8+2 FRC), 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
- Clearly visible in sunlight with up to 2,000 nits of brightness
- HDMI 4K60P Input and Output , 3G-SDI Input and Output with cross-conversion
- CINENORM OS with up to 7 customizable screen pages
- Waveform, Vectorscope, Peaking, ARRI False Color tools
- 3D LUT display and 3D LUT output via SDI
- Split screen to view multiple layouts simultaneously (PBP, PIP, H2V)
- Create your own 3D calibration LUT with an X-Rite color probe
- Wireless camera control of ARRI, RED, SONY, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, and Blackmagic Design cameras.
- Wired camera control for Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD, and ZCAM E2
- Wired control of TILTA Nucleus N/M wireless follow focus
- Built-in Sony NP-F battery slot
- 4-pin and 2-pin LEMO 7.4V-24V inputs for external power (D-Tap cable included)
- Rugged aluminum body, weighing just 358 g
Best For
- Outdoor shoots exposed to rain or water spray
- Documentary work and shooting in harsh environments
- Shoots with the camera on a gimbal or crane (wireless control)
- Productions using ARRI or RED cameras
- Shooting in harsh sunlight
Specifications
| Type |
On-Camera Monitor (Weather Resistant) |
| Color Depth |
10-bit (8+2 FRC) |
| Weather Sealing |
Water and dust resistant |
| Screen Size |
5.5" |
| Resolution |
1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Brightness |
2,000 nits |
| I/O |
HDMI 4K60P in/out and 3G-SDI in/out with Cross Conversion |
| OS |
CINENORM OS — up to 7 customizable screen pages |
| Scopes |
Waveform, Vectorscope |
| Assist Tools |
Peaking, ARRI False Color |
| LUT Support |
3D LUT display and 3D LUT output via SDI |
| Multi-view |
PBP, PIP, H2V |
| Self Calibration |
Create your own 3D calibration LUT with an X-Rite color probe |
| Follow Focus Control |
TILTA Nucleus N/M (wired) |
| Battery |
Built-in Sony NP-F slot |
| Build |
Aluminum |
| Weight |
358 g |
| Wireless Control |
ARRI, RED, Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic Design |
| Wired Control |
Sony, Canon, Panasonic, BMD, ZCAM E2 |
| Power Input |
4-pin and 2-pin LEMO 7.4V–24V (D-Tap cable included) |
In the Box
- Portkeys BM5 IV WR monitor × 1
- D-Tap cable × 1
- User Manual
- Retail Box
FAQ
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Q: How water resistant is it?
A: It is Weather Resistant — it can handle light rain and water spray during shoots, and resists dust in sandy environments, but it is not designed to be submerged or used underwater.
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Q: How does wireless camera control work?
A: The monitor connects to the camera wirelessly, letting you adjust ISO, aperture and shutter and trigger recording from the screen. It's especially useful when the camera is on a crane, gimbal or anywhere out of reach.
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Q: Is it worth the extra cost over the standard model?
A: It depends on your work. If you often shoot outdoors or need to control a camera that's out of reach, these two features are well worth it. If you shoot in a studio with the camera close at hand, the standard model is enough.
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Portkeys BM5 IV WR 5.5" 2000nit Weatherproof Touchscreen Monitor with Wireless Camera Control — official Thai warranty
