Portkeys has announced the new Portkeys HD7H monitor, an affordable option for those looking for a compact, lightweight, budget-friendly monitor. For under $100, the monitor features a 1280×720 resolution, enough for creators on a budget who do not need a high-end solution for their productions. Portkeys is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in monitors and viewfinders. Not long ago, we featured their Portkeys BM7 II DS. This time, the brand releases the Portkeys HD7H, an affordable monitor with another target customer in mind, or for those who want to add a second monitor without breaking the bank. Portkeys HD7H, fitting basic monitoring needs The HD7H features a 7” display with a resolution of 1280×720 that covers 75% of the Rec.709 color space and has a 1000:1 contrast ratio. With a maximum brightness of 1,000nits, these features give us a clue about the purpose of this monitor. We are not looking for a super precise monitoring scenario under bright sunlight and with details in mind. These features aim more at a standard production scenario where we need feedback about our shots in broad strokes. However, the Portkeys HD7H still delivers and gives us the advantages of monitors in this price range. With a compact size, made of ABS and PC, and weighing 278g/9.8oz, the monitor could fit any run-and-gun setup without adding too much to our current setup. It has a 178° viewing angle thanks to a frosted screen with anti-glare coating, and it also has a decent amount of ports, including...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 21 May