Portkeys has released major firmware updates for their monitor lineup that feature unified camera control, customization, and compatibility enhancements.
These free firmware updates improve camera control capabilities and support numerous new camera models. Additionally, this upgrade includes numerous new monitoring features, such as the Log Stops function, a one-to-many collaborative control system, and color calibration options.
Advanced Camera Control & Compatibility
Portkeys has expanded Wi-Fi and/or Type-C camera control for popular camera models from Sony (A7M5, A9III, FX6, PXW-Z380), Nikon (ZR, Z8, Z9), Canon (R5II, R6III, C50, R1, C400, C80), Panasonic (GH7).
Bluetooth control support for the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K has also been added.
For the Sony FX3, FX30, and FX2 cameras, you can now switch between Shutter angle and Shutter Speed settings.
There is also resolution control for Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K and a recording duration display for Sony cameras.
One-to-many Collaborative Control system
With a single Portkeys monitor equipped with wireless control compatibility, you can simultaneously control up to four Portkeys monitors (built-in wireless camera control function) within 50m. This enables parameter adjustment and touch focus control across different camera brands and models.
Note: When one-to-many Collaborative Control is enabled on the LS7P, it cannot connect to Sony A7M5, FX6, or PXW-Z380 via Wi-Fi.
Enhanced camera control functionality
Users can adjust ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, AF mode, and recording directly from the monitor.
Touch Focus and Touch Focus tracking frame display for Sony & other supported cameras
This feature allows users to select and move the camera’s tracking frame box directly on the monitor’s touchscreen.
When the Portkeys monitor is connected to control the corresponding camera, it can display a focus frame and enable tracking focus mode. The focus frame moves with the focus objects. This is the Touch Focus Tracking Frame function.Portkeys monitors supporting this update: BM7II DS, BM5IV WR, BM5IV, LS7P, LH7P, LH5P II, LH5CS
Supported Camera Models: Sony A1, A9 II, A7S III, A7C II, FX3, FX30, ZV-E1, ZV-1, RX10, A7 IV, A7 V, A7R IV, A7R V, ILX-LR1, A6700, A9 III
Enhancements for Canon, Sony, and ARRI cameras
Portkeys has added exposure, EV, white balance, color temperature, and ND control enhancements for Canon, Sony, and ARRI cameras.
User Interface & Customization
- Added customization of length and thickness for Crosshair.
- Added customization of thickness for Guide Frame and Grid Lines.
- New languages: added Italian.
- The Anamorphic function has been moved from the Image to the Function page, similarly to the Image Flip function. Addition of full-screen and position adjustment capabilities.
- Addition of Black color option for guides, crosshair, and grid.
- Color Bars are now available in Log Stops UI.
- Stretch Leg mode: “Exit” key now clears the screen, and “Confirm” key wakes up the UI.
- Auto Screen-Off feature when no input signal is detected.
- Gesture Zoom has been added to the function list.
Monitoring & Image Analysis Enhancements
- Log Stops function improvements: option to hide charts, automatic synchronization of Sony camera LOG data, detection of pre-LUT features, and the option to load LUTs for faster LUT worklow.
- Support for displaying user-added LUT files directly on-screen.
- Dynamic Range control added to System Settings.
- Independent switches for calibration data, including DCI-P3 and D65.
- New color calibration tool for select models: Calman integration, compatible with all major color probes, including Datacolor, Jeti, SpectraCal, and X-Rite spectral color measurement solutions.
LOG STOPS
Based on the camera’s STOP data, the LOG signal is automatically identified and accurately divided into multiple exposure level zones, and the exposure status is visualized by percentage histograms, zebra, and false color. Each exposure level can be displayed in a customized mode (false color or zebra) and can be individually enabled or disabled. This helps the filmmakers to get a more accurate image exposure, with at-a-glance exposure information and support for personalization to ensure that every frame is perfectly rendered in detail. It can show up to 19 exposure level zones.
After connecting the camera, the monitor automatically identifies the LOG profile from various camera brands and loads the matched exposure data — no manual set required. With intuitive exposure visuals, by quickly displays exposure data and image information, significantly improving shooting efficiency.
Compatible monitors
Firmware update available for:
- LH7P V1*
- LH7P V2*
- LH5P V3II
- LH5P V3III
- LH5C
- LS7P
- BM5 V4
- BM5 V4WR
- BM7IIDS
* The LH7P has two firmware versions, V1 and V2, each with different hardware setups. You cannot upgrade from V1 to V2; only V2 includes the LOG Stops function.
Important Note: This cross-version upgrade will trigger a forced device reset. Please back up your data separately before updating.
All the new firmware updates are available for download immediately on the official Portkeys website.
