Viltrox DC-550 Pro II brings 1400 nits and direct camera control

Viltrox has updated its DC-550 Pro field monitor with a second-generation model that raises brightness to 1400 nits and adds direct camera control. Priced at $238.

Viltrox has updated its DC-550 Pro monitor with the launch of the second-generation DC-550 Pro II, a 5.5-inch (14 cm) portable field monitor that adds camera control and raises brightness to 1400 nits.

The DC-550 Pro II's full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS panel has a 178° viewing angle and HDMI 2.0 input and output

The screen is a full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS panel with a 178° viewing angle. Connectivity is via HDMI 2.0, supporting input and output up to 4K60. An SD card slot handles firmware updates and custom 3D LUT imports.

Second generation additions

New in the second generation DC-550 Pro II 

The main changes and improvements over the original Pro model are direct camera control and an Onion Skin overlay function. Camera control lets users adjust aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus mode, and trigger recording from the monitor via USB-C or WiFi. The interface combines full-screen touch with a precision control dial and three custom shortcut keys.

In case 1400 nits isn't enough, the unit also comes with its own detachable sunhood

Power comes from NP-F series batteries (F550, F570, F750, F770, F960, F970), USB-C, or DC input (12-18V). A simple ventilation slot handles heat dissipation. It's slightly lighter than the original too, at 254 g (8.96 oz) compared to the original's 280 g (9.88 oz).

Pricing and availability

The DC-550 Pro II is available now priced at $238.