Portkeys has introduced the LS7P, a 7-inch on-camera monitor with wireless camera control, 3D LUT support, and a one-to-many control system that connects to up to four additional monitors. Designed for filmmakers working in bright or demanding environments, it features a 1000-nit, 10-bit display, full HDMI and SDI I/O with cross-conversion, and a power passthrough plate for streamlined setups. If you’ve ever wrestled with your rig in harsh daylight or juggled focus pulls between cameras, the LS7P might be worth a look. Let’s dive in!
Following the affordable PT5 III and the live-streaming PL5, the LS7P adds more robust monitoring and control options to the Portkeys lineup. In case you missed it, we got a look at it during NAB 2025.
Design and build
The Portkeys LS7P monitor is housed in aluminum, weighs 409g / 14.42 oz, and it’s quite compact at 176.2 x 103.8 x 39.3mm / 6.94 x 4.08 x 1.54 inches. The 1920×1080 touchscreen features a 10-bit (8+2 FRC) panel with 1,000 nits of brightness and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. Viewing angles are listed at 80°. Two screen protectors are included.
HDMI and SDI inputs/outputs sit on opposite sides and support up to 1080p60, with SDI-to-HDMI cross-conversion. A USB-A port (for LUTs and firmware) and a headphone jack are on the bottom. Mounting threads are positioned on the top, bottom, and side. Power is supplied via a single NP-F battery for up to 3.5 hours or with a locking DC barrel connector. There is also a rotatable dummy NP-F plate on the back that enables 8V/10W passthrough power to accessories like wireless video receivers.
Mounting threads are located on the top, bottom, and right side, with a 1/4″-20 mounting with locating pins along the top edge. The touchscreen, which has a lock switch, has four assignable physical buttons at the top.
Portkeys LS7P monitor – key features
The LS7P runs on MOVNORM OS and has a full set of monitoring tools. You can load up to 20 custom 3D LUTs and firmware via USB-A and apply them both on-screen and to the HDMI output. Anamorphic de-squeeze options cover all the standard ratios from 1.33x to 2.0x, plus a custom setting from 0.25x to 4.0x.
Exposure tools include zebra, 13-level false color (ARRI-style), and a new Log Stops mode that divides the image into exposure zones based on the camera’s LOG profile. At launch, this auto-detection only works with Sony, but support for other brands is expected in future updates. Also of interest to those shooting side-by-side comparisons or stop-motion: the freeze frame function lets you grab a still to compare against the live feed.
Image analysis features include RGB and luma waveform, vectorscope, and luma histogram. There are a variety of framing tools, including guides, grids, rectangle crop, crosshair, and check field. Focus aids include peaking with a customizable frame, zoom assist, and a vertical “stretch leg” mode. Additional controls cover backlight, color temperature, HDR/HLG, black level, sharpness, and image flip (H/V).
Camera control and touch focus
In addition to monitoring, the Portkeys LS7P monitor offers wireless camera control for many mirrorless and cinema cameras, including models from ARRI, RED, Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, and Blackmagic Design. Supported functions include aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and internal ND filter adjustments.
Touch focus is available on supported models like the Sony FX3, FX6, a7S III, A7C, and Canon EOS C80/C400. Once connected, you can shift focus points directly on the screen, which is useful for gimbal or shoulder-mounted setups where reaching the camera isn’t ideal.
One-to-many control system
A standout feature of the Portkeys LS7P monitor is its “one-to-many” system. With this, you can control up to four other Portkeys monitors wirelessly at distances up to 50 meters / 165 feet using a “master” monitor. Each connected unit must support camera control. Once linked, the master LS7P can adjust settings like aperture, ISO, and focus points across all cameras. This works regardless of brand.
This function is compatible with other Portkeys models, including the LH7P, LH5PII, BM7IIDS, and BM5IV WR. It’s not essential for solo shooters. However, it’s a handy addition for teams working in multi-camera setups.
Price and availability
The Portkeys LS7P is available for preorder now at $449, with shipping expected by the end of August. The package includes a safety box, 2.4GHz straight mini antenna, mini USB stick, screen wipes, two screen protectors, and a D-Tap to 5.5mm locking power cable. For more information, please see the Portkeys website.
Have you used Portkeys monitors before? Does the LS7P offer something your current monitor setup doesn’t? Let us know in the comments below.