Portkeys has released the HS8 director monitor, featuring an 8-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200, and a maximum brightness of 1,100nits. The brand announces it as a versatile monitor with HDMI/SDI video input and output ports. The Portkeys HS8 sells for less than $400 and is packed with a plethora of features, so let’s check it out! After releasing the highly affordable HD7H on-camera monitor a month ago, Chinese monitoring solutions specialist Portkeys is already back with one of their first director’s monitors: the HS8. The company continues to offer affordable monitoring solutions for filmmakers and content creators, and the HS8 is no different, as it comes packed with many exciting features for its price range, such as HDMI and SDI video input/output ports and a built-in Sony NP-F dummy battery plate with power passthrough, that can be used to power camera accessories such as a wireless video receiver. The Portkeys HS8 on set. Image credit: Portkeys Portkeys HS8 design and main features The Portkeys HS8 is the first director monitor from the brand. Built of aluminum alloy, the HS8 weighs 675g/1.48 lbs and measures 208 x 133.7 x 50.5mm/8.18 x 5.26 x 0.20in. As people around the set usually touch the monitor, there is a user-replaceable protective glass that screws in front of the display, which is a nice add-on. The 8-inch screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1200, a maximum brightness of 1,100 nits, and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. When you invest in...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 11 July, 2024