Viltrox launches its third and best 7in on-camera monitor yet (and it still costs under $300)

Viltrox DC-A1 on-camera monitor
(Image credit: Viltrox)

With on-camera monitors becoming increasingly popular with vidomakers and photographers, Viltrox has launched yet another seven-inch screen to give you a bigger view as you frame and review your shots.

Just recently, Viltrox launched the DC-L1 and DC-L2 (see our review here) – two budget-priced models with the principal different between the two being that the DC-L2 offered more pro-level SDI connection sockets.

Now, Viltrox is offering a more premium model - the DC-A1 - with a higher resolution screen that offers a significantly brighter image. Its IPS touchscreen offers 1920x1080 Full HD resolution and a remarkable 2800 nits brightness. But amazingly the top model in this new range still retails for under US$300.

Viltrox DC-A1 in use (Image credit: Viltrox)

The new screen supports input and output via lossless, high-definition HDMI 2.0 in 4K resolution at 60Hz. It supports a range of pro tools 3D LUT, gyroscope, focus peaking, false color, anamorphic de-squeeze, and more. Its custom LUT import capability claims to enable seamless color consistency, from on-set monitoring to post-production.

The screen is supplied with carrying case, tilt and swivel mount, NF-F550 battery, quick-release sunhood,  screen protector, and cables. It is on sale now for $280/£269.

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Viltrox on-screen monitors compared
Header Cell - Column 0 DC-A1

DC-L1

DC-L2

Screen size

7in touchscreen7in touchscreen7in touchscreen

Resolution

1920x1080

1280x800

1280x800

Brightness

2800 nits

600 nits

600 nits

ConnectivityHDMI 2.0HDMI HDMI & SDI
Row 4 - Cell 0 Row 4 - Cell 1 Row 4 - Cell 2 Row 4 - Cell 3

See our full guide to the best on-camera monitors and recorders

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Chris George
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Chris George has worked on Digital Camera World since its launch in 2017. He has been writing about photography, mobile phones, video making and technology for over 30 years – and has edited numerous magazines including PhotoPlus, N-Photo, Digital Camera, Video Camera, and Professional Photography. 

His first serious camera was the iconic Olympus OM10, with which he won the title of Young Photographer of the Year - long before the advent of autofocus and memory cards. Today he uses a Sony A7 IV, alongside his old Nikon D800 and his iPhone 15 Pro Max.

He is the author of a number of books including The Book of Digital Photography, which has been translated into a dozen different languages.

In addition to his expertise in photography and videomaking, he has written about technology for countless publications and websites including The Sunday Times Magazine, The Daily Telegraph, What Cellphone, T3 and Techradar.

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