Portkeys' New On-Camera Touchscreen Monitor Makes 3D LUT Monitoring Easy

While the film and video industry remains at a high point, despite potential tariffs threatening possible price increases and reductions in manufacturing, the on-camera monitor market in particular has been blazing hot.The latest new addition to this area comes from the Chinese monitor company Portkeys with their new 5.4-inch on-camera monitor. The Portkeys PT5 III is made out of ABS and polycarbonate weighs only 154.5g/5.45oz and has dimensions of only 135.1 x 82.5 x 22mm. With such compact dimensions, this featherlight monitor is an easy option to add to the top of your camera, anywhere on your rig, or on a gimbal to take your productions in motion.Let’s look at this new Portkeys PT5 III and explore what it has to offer with its lightweight and affordable design.Introducing the Portkeys PT5 IIIFeaturing a 5.4-inch 8-bit touchscreen display that boasts a resolution of 1920 x 1152, a peak brightness of 800 nits, a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and a wide 178° viewing angle, the Portkeys PT5 III does appear quite promising for those looking for a light, affordable, and easy-to-use on-camera monitor option.Powered by MOVNORM OS, the Portkeys PT5 III promises to be extremely easy to use and navigate. It is also set to come with all of the essential professional monitoring tools necessary for making accurate and assured decisions on set.On the left side of the PT5 III is one HDMI video input port that will be able to support resolutions up to 4K DCI at 30p, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 3.5mm microphone input. On the right side of the monitor, users will find a HDMI output port that can support resolutions up to 1080P60.Above the HDMI output port, users will find one USB-C port, which can be used to power the monitor externally via a power bank or a V-Mount/Gold Mount battery.3D LUT MonitoringAnother notable feature that is worth mentioning is that the Portkeys PT5 III will include 3D LUT monitoring with 3D LUT HDMI output capabilities so that users will be able to load Custom LUTs via the USB-A port at the bottom of the monitor. The Portkeys PT5 III will also include an integrated battery plate compatible with Sony NP-F style batteries. With a low power consumption of just 7W, a compact and lightweight Sony NP-F 550 battery can power the monitor for over two hours. For extended usage, you can connect the PT5 III to an external power source using its USB-C port. Additionally, there is a USB-A port located at the bottom of the monitor for performing firmware updates and uploading custom LUTs.Price and AvailabilityThe biggest selling point here might simply be the price though. Coming in at $169 to start, pending any changes, this should make the Portkeys PT5 III quite affordable and a solid option for many. Here are the full specs and a link to review on Portkey’s website.5.4-inch, 8-bit panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1152 and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.Maximum brightness of 800 nits.1 x HDMI input, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C port, 1 x 3.5mm audio output, 1 x 3.5mm audio input.Maximum input resolution: 4K DCI at 30p.Maximum output resolution: 1080P60.Powered by MOVNORM OS, with a full set of professional monitoring tools: Waveform, Histogram, Peaking, False Color, and 3D LUT monitoring.Built-in 360° color grader to adjust the Hue and Saturation of a select part of the image.Powered with a single Sony NP-F battery or USB-C power input.Low power draw: only 7W.Lightweight and rugged ABS Plastic housing: only 154.4g/5.45oz.Price: $169

Apr 24, 2025 - 19:14

Portkeys' New On-Camera Touchscreen Monitor Makes 3D LUT Monitoring Easy

While the film and video industry remains at a high point, despite potential tariffs threatening possible price increases and reductions in manufacturing, the on-camera monitor market in particular has been blazing hot.

The latest new addition to this area comes from the Chinese monitor company Portkeys with their new 5.4-inch on-camera monitor. The Portkeys PT5 III is made out of ABS and polycarbonate weighs only 154.5g/5.45oz and has dimensions of only 135.1 x 82.5 x 22mm.

With such compact dimensions, this featherlight monitor is an easy option to add to the top of your camera, anywhere on your rig, or on a gimbal to take your productions in motion.

Let’s look at this new Portkeys PT5 III and explore what it has to offer with its lightweight and affordable design.

Introducing the Portkeys PT5 III

Featuring a 5.4-inch 8-bit touchscreen display that boasts a resolution of 1920 x 1152, a peak brightness of 800 nits, a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and a wide 178° viewing angle, the Portkeys PT5 III does appear quite promising for those looking for a light, affordable, and easy-to-use on-camera monitor option.

Powered by MOVNORM OS, the Portkeys PT5 III promises to be extremely easy to use and navigate. It is also set to come with all of the essential professional monitoring tools necessary for making accurate and assured decisions on set.

On the left side of the PT5 III is one HDMI video input port that will be able to support resolutions up to 4K DCI at 30p, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 3.5mm microphone input. On the right side of the monitor, users will find a HDMI output port that can support resolutions up to 1080P60.

Above the HDMI output port, users will find one USB-C port, which can be used to power the monitor externally via a power bank or a V-Mount/Gold Mount battery.

3D LUT Monitoring

Another notable feature that is worth mentioning is that the Portkeys PT5 III will include 3D LUT monitoring with 3D LUT HDMI output capabilities so that users will be able to load Custom LUTs via the USB-A port at the bottom of the monitor.

The Portkeys PT5 III will also include an integrated battery plate compatible with Sony NP-F style batteries. With a low power consumption of just 7W, a compact and lightweight Sony NP-F 550 battery can power the monitor for over two hours.

For extended usage, you can connect the PT5 III to an external power source using its USB-C port. Additionally, there is a USB-A port located at the bottom of the monitor for performing firmware updates and uploading custom LUTs.

Price and Availability

The biggest selling point here might simply be the price though. Coming in at $169 to start, pending any changes, this should make the Portkeys PT5 III quite affordable and a solid option for many. Here are the full specs and a link to review on Portkey’s website.

5.4-inch, 8-bit panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1152 and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.
Maximum brightness of 800 nits.
1 x HDMI input, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C port, 1 x 3.5mm audio output, 1 x 3.5mm audio input.
Maximum input resolution: 4K DCI at 30p.
Maximum output resolution: 1080P60.
Powered by MOVNORM OS, with a full set of professional monitoring tools: Waveform, Histogram, Peaking, False Color, and 3D LUT monitoring.
Built-in 360° color grader to adjust the Hue and Saturation of a select part of the image.
Powered with a single Sony NP-F battery or USB-C power input.
Low power draw: only 7W.
Lightweight and rugged ABS Plastic housing: only 154.4g/5.45oz.

Price: $169