If you're anything like me, the idea of using a video monitor when your camera already has a perfectly serviceable LCD screen for shooting feels like an extravagance. That was until I used the Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G, which is considered one of the best on-camera monitors currently available.
This is ultimately a small professional video monitor that despite only being 5 inches, provides much more screen real estate than a 3-inch camera LCD, alongside a much clearer on-screen image and additional functionality. This makes it an enticing option for enthusiasts looking for a smaller video monitor ideal for location shooting, rather than 7-inch models that are packed with higher-level features and functionality.
