Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7" 12G HDR

I have had the 5" 3G and this 7" 12G. The 3G is worth it just for colour accuracy alone. This 12G is an absolute beast and with current firmware updates now does 1080p 120FPS and 8K 30FPS. Complete animal. Even has pro level preamps. It's a game changer.

Brilliant bright image, great recording options, sturdy design
Needs calibration options, and the headphone jack doesn't have the cleanest output, but good enough for on set monitoring

Very happy with these HDR units especially their price. Installed them in our studios, there is no similar product anywhere in their price range.

Works well, raw rec is imaculate.

Only issue is delay from sensor to image, but that is from the camera, not the monitor

As a wedding and commercial filmmaker, I’ve used many monitors, but this one truly stands out. The 7" HDR screen is bright enough to handle even the harshest daylight conditions, and the color accuracy is spot on—perfect for checking skin tones and exposure in real time. Dual SD card recording gives me peace of mind on critical shoots, and the intuitive UI makes setup effortless. Whether you're shooting elopements in the mountains or cinematic interviews, this monitor delivers.