field monitor

Build a High-Res Camera Monitor from a Discarded Chromebook

Mar 4, 2026 David Prochnow

Bigger, brighter, better color;  these hyperbolic-sounding capabilities serve to define the primary benefits that can be derived from adding an external on-camera monitor to your…



Atomos Shinobi 7 RX: A Wireless Video Monitor Built for Creators

Sep 26, 2025 Anzalna Siddiqui

Every year at events such as IBC, new equipment launches to simplify your work and enhance the quality of your videos. Personally, I’m always looking…



PortKeys just dropped three new camera monitors, and one’s for live streaming

Oct 30, 2024 John Aldred

PortKeys has announced three new monitors. Two are updates to the company’s flagship models, the BM5 IV ($599) and BM5 IV WR ($749). These 5.5″…



First look: Feelworld Seetec P215 PRO-CO 21.5″ Portable Director’s Monitor

Sep 24, 2024 John Aldred

Feelworld is no stranger to most filmmakers. Almost all of us use or at least own a Feelworld monitor or three, even if they’re not…



Hollyland Pyro 7 wireless transceiver monitor features internal recording

Jul 25, 2024 John Aldred

Hollyland has announced the Pyro 7 Wireless Transceiver Monitor. The unit combines the functions of a transmitter, receiver, and monitor into one unit. As such,…



Portkeys HS8 is a low-budget 10-bit 4K60 8″ director’s monitor

Jul 11, 2024 John Aldred

Portkeys has announced the new Portkeys HS8 ($399). It’s an interesting looking 8-inch director’s monitor with a pretty low price point. It offers full 1080p…



Feelworld S7 is a tough and rugged field monitor with 12G SDI input

May 23, 2024 John Aldred

Feelworld has announced the new Feelworld S7 (buy here) field monitor. This 7″ touchscreen IPS display device is essentially an SDI version of the company’s…



Is PortKeys $99 HD7H Monitor the best value 7″ field monitor on the market?

May 22, 2024 John Aldred

PortKeys has announced the new PortKeys HD7H ($99) monitor. As the name suggests, it displays an HD picture, but only 720p, on a 7″ display….



Konvision A7S is a 7″ touchscreen monitor/recorder that records 4K60fps ProRes

May 14, 2024 John Aldred

Konvision has announced the new Konvision A7S. And no, it has nothing to do with Sony. It’s a 7″ 1920×1200 touchscreen monitor/recorder supporting up to…



Shimbol M7 and Memory 7 Pro 7″ field monitors feature built-in recording

Mar 1, 2024 John Aldred

Shimbol has announced its newest monitors, the Shimbol M7 (buy here) and the Memory 7 Pro (buy here). The two monitors are essentially 7″ versions…