Blackmagic Video Assist 7 3G 7" monitor/recorder

The scopes alone make this a game-changer for nailing exposure on my Sony, and the 7-inch screen is crisp and bright even outdoors. Recording directly to SSDs through the built-in slots is so much faster than messing with SD cards.

Pulled this out of the box and the 7-inch screen instantly made framing shots on my Sony so much easier—the scopes are a lifesaver for nailing exposure. It doubles as a recorder, so I’m skipping a separate device for most shoots, and the build feels solid enough for field work. Honestly, the only th

After using this with my Sony camera, the 7-inch screen makes critical focus checks really easy during shoots. The four-in-one functionality is convenient, though the interface took me a couple days to get used to.