The wireless connection via Bluetooth is only for BMD Pocket 4K/6K/6K Pro currently. Method 2: Camera Control for BMPCC via Wireless (Bluetooth Paired)

The settings that can be controlled by Camera Control through wired connection are as follows: The camera models that support wired control are as follows: When using the correct cable, the Portkeys monitor supports multiple Blackmagic Design cameras, which actually depend on your Blackmagic Design camera model. How to setup camera control Blackmagic Design cameras? Method 1: Camera Control via LANC control cableĮstablishing all physical connections, including connecting power supply for the Portkeys monitor, connecting Portkeys monitor with your camera using LANC control cable, as well as setup a wired HDMI or SDI connection, you should be able to use the control functionality. If you use a BMPCC 4K, 6K, or 6K Pro, you will no need to use the camera’s control cable, instead, you can connect with the camera through a Bluetooth paired connection.

The Camera Control of Portkeys monitors is available via wireless and wired connections. The signal (HDMI/SDI) cable must be connected to allow the monitor to communicate with the camera. This guide will show you how to setup Blackmagic design camera control from Portkeys monitors ( BM5 WR, BM5 III +BT1, LH5P, and LH5H).