I use this ALL the time and I LOVE it.

I'm really enjoying using this! It has a certain distant jank to it, but it accomplishes everything I was looking for: a sharp, bright external monitor for my cinema rig. Very happy - might get another.

The build quality feels quite solid. I have paired it with my EOS-M (magic lantern) so I am missing out on a few things but other than that I really love the monitor. The cables included are quite good as well. To start with, I would definitely recommend this as your first monitor. The only downside would be the software which is a bit laggy at times but then again it does the job well enough so I am more than happy with that.

This is a great option if you’re looking for a budget 4k monitor!

Very usefull with a lot of features. Best use with gimbals.

The resolution is crisp and bright. Conversion LUTs are already installed, and it records FHD 60p. All of the settings and features are useful and easily accessible and it literally comes with almost everything you need to use it right out of the box. If you have a Sony NP-F then you do have everything you need to use it right out of the box. I went ahead and ordered a SmallRig tilt and swivel mount thinking the one in the box would be junk, but it is a legit all metal tilt and swivel cold shoe mount. It even comes with a full size SD card. It's seriously worth every penny but it does have some setbacks. It does not playback over HDMI but it does playback everything you capture internally. Focus peaking does not work while recording either. There really isn't any other option at this price point and I have to admit my expectations were a little low but this thing not only blew me away but has earned a permanent spot on my camera. The cable included is full size so if you shoot Canon you will need to get a micro.

I love it

As a user of Portkeys monitors, I was excited to try out the PT5 as a solution for my gimbal setups. While most monitors on the market tend to be quite heavy, the PT5 is amazingly lightweight - even lighter than my iPhone 14! Adding an NP Sony battery doesn't affect the weight drastically, so I can carry a bunch of those slim NPs that can last up to an hour on full brightness.




Recently, I had the chance to put the PT5 through its paces on an outdoor shoot that required 100% outdoor filming, and I was extremely pleased with its performance. While the monitor's brightness may not be as robust as a 2000 nits monitor in direct sunlight, it was comfortable to use and incredibly sharp, which made nailing focus on moving shots with my Ronin much easier. The included sunhood definitely helped in bright conditions. Overall, I find the quality of this monitor quite decent for its price point. The included carry case and hotshoe mount are a nice touch as well.




In conclusion, I believe this monitor has more pros than cons. I plan on continuing to use and test it, but I'm already quite satisfied with it. My only small quibble is with the overall brightness of the screen, since I'm used to SmallHD and Portrays BM5II which are incredibly bright outdoors. However, the PT5 performs well with the sunhood, so it's more than adequate in most situations. For quick run and gun shoots and especially when I'm using it on my Ronin, the PT5 is a great monitor to have. I'm particularly impressed with how light and sharp it is, and how well its colors match those on my cameras' LCD monitors.

All in all, I give this monitor my enthusiastic recommendation, especially if you're on a tight budget and looking for a trustworthy, affordable, and decent-quality solution.

I love it the best monitor i have