Portkeys has released a new budget-friendly director’s monitor, the Portkeys HS8, which offers directors the ability to view 1080P HD footage from a 4K 60p video signal.
The monitor supports custom LUTS and excels in brightness when used outdoors.
The Portkeys HS8 is an eight-inch HD monitor that can receive 4K video signals at up to 60 frames per second via HDMI.
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It also supports SDI at up to 1080p at 60 frames per second and has the option for wireless reception through an optional dual-band CineView wireless module.
With 1100 nits of brightness, the monitor ensures excellent viewing in bright, ambient conditions. It also boasts 10-bit color calibration for accuracy.
The company states that this calibration ensures a consistent color gamut when using multiple screens on set and eliminates color banding.
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Additional features of the HS8 include a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 178° viewing angle (both vertical and horizontal), and support for 3D Luts to monitor original camera files in the approved color-corrected state. It also includes four function buttons for assigning various monitoring tools and a turn wheel for navigating the monitor’s menu system.
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These monitoring tools include:
- 3D LUT monitoring with 3D LUT SDI output capabilities. Custom LUTs can be loaded via the USB-A port at the bottom of the monitor.
- RGB and Luma Waveform/Histogram exposure tools. There is also an adjustable Zebra tool.
- Customizable False Color with 13 different colors, including ARRI False Color.
- Anamorphic image de-squeeze with all the standard ratios (1.33x, 1.5x, 2.0x) and the possibility to enter a custom aspect ratio from 0.25 to 4.0x.
- Peaking and Zoom functions to nail focus easily.
- 3G SDI Level A/B auto output and SDI transform from Progressive to Interlaced capabilities.
- Framing tools: crosshair, check field, guides, grids, rectangle crop.
- Audio meters.
- Monitor adjustments: black level, backlight, contrast, color temperature, sharpness, chroma, brightness, tint, HDR HLG, OSD Flip mode.
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The HS8 is powered by a pair of hot-swappable Sony BP-F L Series rechargeable batteries, as well as supporting V-mount batteries or a 720V DC power supply.
There is also a removable and rotatable Sony NP-F power output dummy battery built into the design that provides power passthrough of 8V/10W and can attach and power a wireless video receiver directly at the back of the HS8.
You can rotate this battery power adapter 360° without any tools via the large yellow knob at the center.
It also includes multiple 1/4-20 attachment points for mounting on a camera tripod, or handheld cage. It weighs 675 grams (1.49 pounds) and has dimensions of 208-133.7×50.55 millimeters.
There is even a 3.5mm minijack for headphone audio monitoring.
Pricing and availability
The Portkeys HS8 is available for purchase now at a retail price of $399 through Portkeys Direct and its network of authorized retailers.
Shipping will begin on July 24, 2024. Please note that as a special order, it cannot be canceled or returned.
[source: Portkeys]
Order Link:
- PORTKEYS HS8 8″ 3G-SDI 4K HDMI/3G-SDI High-Bright Monitor with 3D LUT Support (B&H)
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