A 40cm LANC-protocol control cable for PortKeys BM5-series monitors. LANC is the older but very widely supported camera control standard used by Blackmagic BMPCC 4K/6K/6K Pro, URSA Mini and URSA Mini Pro, Sony FS5/FS7 and Z CAM E2. This single cable lets the monitor drive any of them.

Cameras it works with

  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K / 6K / 6K Pro
  • Blackmagic URSA Mini, URSA Mini Pro, URSA Mini Pro G2
  • Sony FS5, FS7
  • Z CAM E2 series

Function support depends on what each camera exposes over LANC. The most universally supported control is record start/stop.

Available from Filmgear Canada, with Canada-wide shipping.

40cm LANC control cable for Portkeys BM5 monitor camera-control workflows
supports Z CAM E2 and Blackmagic BMPCC, URSA Mini, and BMPC workflows when the camera and monitor support LANC control
control-cable role is monitor-to-camera control rather than video signal transmission
best used when the camera and monitor firmware support the desired camera-control function
Portkeys LANC control cable

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FAQ

What is the PortKeys LANC Control Cable (40cm) for BM5 monitor - Works used for?

It is used as a Portkeys monitor camera-control cable, not as a general video signal cable. The important question is whether the connector, monitor model, and camera system match your setup.

Will this cable work with every Portkeys monitor?

No. Portkeys cables are model and connector dependent. Match the cable to the specific Portkeys monitor family and the camera or power connection named in the product title before ordering.

Is this cable for HDMI or SDI image feed?

No. This product is for camera-control communication between a Portkeys monitor and a compatible camera, so HDMI or SDI image-feed cabling is still handled separately.

Who should buy this Portkeys cable?

It is for camera operators, assistants, rental kits, and production crews that already use a compatible Portkeys monitor and want a tidy control or power connection on a compact rig.

When should I choose another cable?

Choose another cable if your camera connector, monitor control port, power input, battery system, or cable length requirement is different. For image feed to a monitor, use the correct HDMI or SDI signal cable instead.