The PORTKEYS HS8 is a 8″ 3G-SDI 4K HDMI/3G-SDI High-Bright Monitor with 3D LUT Support.
The HS8 features an 8-inch 10-bit (8+2 FRC) panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1200. The display has a claimed maximum brightness of 1,100 nits and a contrast ratio of 1000:1.
Key features
- 8-inch, 10-bit panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.
- Daylight viewable with a maximum brightness of 1,100nits.
- Factory color-calibrated, precise, and accurate monitoring with no color banding.
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 input, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x 3G-SDI input, 1 x 3G-SDI output with cross-conversion.
- 3D LUT monitoring and 3D LUT HDMI/SDI output capabilities.
- Professional monitoring tools: Waveform, Histogram, Zebra, Peaking, False Color, Anamorphic image de-squeeze, Audio Meters.
- Built-in dual Sony NP-F style battery plates.
- DC 7-20V 5.5mm barrel connector power input for external power (D-Tap cable included). VESA 100 x 100 mounting points for V-Mount/Gold-Mount batteries.
- Built-in Sony NP-F dummy battery plate with power passthrough(8V/10W) to attach and power a wireless video receiver at the back of the HS8.
- Rugged all-aluminum housing: only 675g / 1.48 lbs.
- Custom Operating System.
The Portkeys HS8 has a durable all-aluminum housing with removable and replaceable protective glass in front of the display. It has dimensions of 208 x 133.7 x 50.5mm and a weight of 675g / 1.48 lbs.
At the bottom of the monitor are all the video and power input/output ports that are recessed to protect the connectors and prevent accidental damage. The Portkeys HS8 includes one 4K DCI 60p HDMI and one 3G-SDI 1080P60 video input port. Furthermore, there is one HDMI and one 3G-SDI video output port, which both support resolutions up to 1080P60. Cross-conversion is possible from HDMI input to SDI output and from SDI input to HDMI output. You can also output a 3D LUT via the SDI and HDMI output to maintain consistency throughout the video monitoring chain.
The Portkeys HS8’s bottom also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB-A port for future firmware updates and loading custom LUTs.
As far as power is concerned, there is a DC 7-20V power input with a locking DC 5.5×2.1mm barrel connector to power the monitor for an extended time via a V-Mount/Gold Mount battery and the included D-TAP to screw-in DC power cable.
At the back of the monitor, you’ll find a dual Sony NP-F battery plate with hot-swap capabilities. The maximum power draw is 20W, and two Sony NP-F970 batteries can power the monitor for close to five hours.
What arguably sets the HS8 apart from the competition and makes it unique is the addition of a removable and rotatable Sony NP-F power output dummy battery. This Portkeys patent design built-in Sony NP-F dummy battery plate with power passthrough (8V/10W) allows you to 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.
The back of the monitor also has VESA 100 x 100 mounting points. These mounting points allow installing the HS8 on a light stand or C-stand via an optional monitor mount.
At the top of the monitor there are four user-assignable buttons to quickly turn On/Off monitoring tools, an on/off switch, and a dedicated video input button to switch from HDMI to SDI input. A dual-function menu and scroll wheel allow you to navigate the HS8’s custom-made Menu and operating system.
The HS8 has four 1/4″-20 mounting points and locating pins on each side of the monitor.
The Portkeys HS8 has a full suite of monitoring tools, including:
- 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.
The Portkeys HS8 ships with a D-Tap to locking 5.5mm power cable, a screen cleaning wipe, a USB key, a set of M3 Allen screws, an Allen key, and replacement cup head gaskets for the protection screen.
Price & Availability
You can order the Portkeys HS8 for $399 USD.
