Lilliput

Lilliput FS5 5.4 inch 4K HDMI 3G-SDI Camera Monitor

The Lilliput FS5 puts 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 and 3G-SDI loop-through in a 5.4-inch on-camera monitor built for professional video production.

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Overview

The Lilliput FS5 fills the role of a professional on-camera or operator-side monitor for productions ranging from corporate video and broadcast ENG to indie narrative work. Its dual 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs with matching loop-through outputs allow it to sit in a signal chain without interrupting downstream feeds — a practical advantage when routing to a director's monitor, a video village feed, or a recorder simultaneously. The 5.4-inch 1920×1200 panel keeps rig weight manageable while providing enough screen area for focus peaking, false color, and framing guides to be legible under normal set conditions.

The FS5 supports custom 3D-LUT loading, HDR monitoring, and selectable on-screen tools including waveform, histogram, and zebra overlays. At 600cd/m², the panel handles shaded exterior and interior work without issue, though direct sunlight requires a hood for reliable monitoring. Power is supplied via a DC input or an NP-F battery adapter (sold separately), which is standard for on-camera monitors in this class. The monitor's 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 compatibility ensures signal integrity from current-generation cameras, though the display itself renders at 1080p — adequate for focus and exposure work but not for pixel-level 4K evaluation.

Specifications

Screen Size
5.4 inch
Resolution
1920 × 1200
Brightness
600 cd/m²
Input
3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 (4K 60Hz)
Output
3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 (4K 60Hz)
Features
3D-LUT, HDR
Model
Lilliput FS5

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The FS5 accepts 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K 60Hz) and provides both SDI and HDMI loop-through outputs, so you can feed a second monitor, switcher, or recorder from the same signal without a splitter.
The FS5 includes a standard cold shoe mount and a 1/4"-20 thread mount, compatible with most camera hot shoes, articulating arms, and cheese plate rigs. It does not have a built-in battery plate — it powers via Sony NP-F style battery plates sold separately or via the DC input.
Yes. The FS5 supports custom 3D-LUT files, allowing you to apply a show LUT or camera manufacturer's viewing LUT for accurate on-set monitoring of log-encoded footage from cameras shooting S-Log, V-Log, or similar profiles.
The FS5 is rated at 600cd/m². This is adequate for shaded outdoor conditions and overcast daylight, but may be insufficient in direct sunlight without a monitor hood. For bright exterior work, a hood or a higher-brightness alternative should be evaluated.
The panel is 1920×1200 Full HD. While the monitor accepts 4K input signals, the display itself renders at 1080p resolution — useful for framing and exposure monitoring on 4K productions, though pixel-level 4K focus peaking will be downsampled.