Portkeys was showcasing its latest on-camera monitor, the LS7P, at the IBC 2025 show in Amsterdam.
The LS7P is a 7-inch on-camera monitor with HDMI and SDI video input/output ports, wireless camera control capabilities, and a handy rotatable built-in Sony NP-F dummy battery plate.
The LS7P introduces a new control system that features a unique way to control multiple Portkeys monitors and cameras, all from one monitor.
I did a full review of the Portkeys LS7P that you can see here.
The Portkeys LS7P features a 7-inch touchscreen panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. It has a claimed maximum brightness of 1,000nits and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. The 10-bit (8+2 FRC) panel is factory color-calibrated.
The LS7P weighs 409g / 0.9 lb. It has physical dimensions of 176.2 x 103.8 x 39.3 mm (6.93 x 4.08 x 1.54 inches).
On the left-hand side, there is a 3G-SDI 1080p60 video input and a 3G-SDI output. Additionally, cross-conversion from SDI input to HDMI output is possible. Below the SDI ports is a 7-20V DC barrel input.
The LS7P also features one 4K DCI 30p/1080p60 HDMI input port and one 1080p60 HDMI output port, which are both located on the bottom of the monitor.
The Portkeys LS7P monitor can be powered using a single Sony NP-F battery. With a low power draw of just 13W, a single Sony NP-F970 battery can power the monitor for up to 3.5 hours.
Additionally, the monitor features a DC 7-20V power input with a locking DC 5.5×2.1mm barrel connector. This allows you to extend the monitor’s usage time by powering it via a V-Mount or Gold Mount battery using the included D-TAP to screw-in DC power cable.
First introduced with the Portkeys HS8 director’s monitor, the LS7P features a patented design that includes a built-in Sony NP-F power output dummy battery plate.
This rotatable battery plate can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically.
It also offers power pass-through capabilities (8V/10W), enabling you to connect and power a wireless video receiver directly at the back of the LS7P. This is a nice way of creating a wireless director’s monitor without a lot of cables.
The Portkeys LS7P also features a new exposure tool called Log Stops. Unlike the traditional False Color tool, the Log Stops feature is based on the camera’s actual stop data. This tool is claimed to be unique to Portkeys monitors and automatically identifies the camera’s LOG signal, regardless of the brand or picture profile in use. The LOG signal is then divided into multiple exposure level zones. Each of these exposure levels can be displayed in a customized mode, either as false color or zebra, and users can turn them on or off as needed.
The LOG signal auto-recognition feature supports Sony cameras, but support for other brands will be added soon through a free firmware update.
Currently, you need to set your camera brand and color gamut (and EI in the case of ARRI) manually for it to work with most cameras.
It will then show you a range of stops above and below 18% grey. How many stops it shows depends entirely on what camera and gamut are selected.
In the case of ARRI and LogC4, you will see 6 stops below middle gray and 10 stops above.
You can also change the colors for the stops, which some users may prefer to do.
The LS7P features wireless camera control capabilities, which allow you to control a wide range of cameras from brands such as ARRI, RED, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Sony, and Panasonic. It supports popular models, including the Sony FX3, FX30, and FX6, as well as the Canon EOS C80 and C400, among others.
Above, you can see exactly what cameras it supports and what wireless control capabilities are available.
You can adjust settings like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, ND filter, and white balance directly on the monitor’s screen.
It will work with popular cameras, such as the Sony FX6.
Portkeys has an instructional video on how to set it up. I suggest you watch it, as there are quite a few steps you need to take.
Pricing & Availability
The Portkeys LS7P is available to purchase for $449 USD.
