Portkeys recently launched the PL5, a compact and lightweight 5.4-inch monitor with live streaming features via its USB-C port. The PL5 has HDMI input/output ports and monitoring tools and works with a single Sony NP-F battery. Let’s take a closer look! Live streaming has become an essential part of content creation, and many manufacturers are incorporating that feature into their gear. As social media platforms grow as the main channel of video consumption, streamers need tools to produce videos with reliability and quality. Portkeys has just launched the PL5, a monitor whose differential aspect is the ability to stream videos via the included USB-C port. Portkeys PL5, plenty of tools on a budget The PL5 is a compact and lightweight monitor (154.5g/5.45oz) that features a 5.4-inch 10-bit (8+2 FRC) touchscreen display with a resolution of 1920 x 1152, a maximum brightness of 500nits, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a 178° viewing angle. As you could have guessed, with 500nits, the monitor’s purpose is not precisely to shine under sunny exteriors or similar situations. It has a minimalistic design with only one On/Off switch, one switch to lock the screen and the user interface, and one battery release button at the top of the monitor. There are two 1/4 “-20 mounting points with locating pins at the bottom and right sides of the monitor. Regarding power and connectivity, the PL5 takes Sony NP-F-style batteries. Portkeys assures one Sony NP-F 550 battery can power the monitor for over two hours, while the...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 4 November