Portkeys has just released a firmware update for their LH7P, LH7H, PT6, and LH5P II on-camera monitors: MOVNORM OS. This free update includes a revamped user interface, additional features, and new camera control options for compatible monitors. So, let’s take a closer look at it! Portkeys is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in affordable on-camera monitors with a complete suite of monitoring tools and innovative features. Over the years, the company also released various budget-friendly electronic viewfinders, such as the LEYE III. Furthermore, Portkeys introduced the MT22DS last year, a 21.5-inch production monitor with multiple 3G-SDI and HDMI input/output ports and a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. I’m a long-time Portkeys user, and I’ve already reviewed their PT5 and LH5P on-camera monitors. However, one of the significant drawbacks of Portkeys’ products has always been their user interface, which can get in the way and be frustrating. As I said in my LH5P review, a product must be intuitive. To me, you should be able to give a monitor – and any product in general – to any camera assistant on set, and everybody must be able to make it work and find the functions he’s looking for without reading the user manual. Portkeys listened to their user feedback and went back to the drawing board to revamp the operating system of their LH7P, LH7H, PT6, and LH5P II monitors entirely, introducing MOVNORM OS. MOVNORM OS. Image credit: Portkeys Portkeys MOVNORM OS firmware update – what’s new As mentioned, MOVNORM OS is...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 22 February