Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
If you have ever thought “Why would I ruin a small mirrorless setup by adding a monitor,” I get it. But once you shoot with a proper on-camera monitor, it is hard to go back. Your mirrorless camera LCD is deceiving you, especially with focus, exposure, and bright daylight.
In this video I break down why an external monitor can instantly level up your footage and confidence on set.
• Why camera LCDs can mislead you, even when the image “looks good”
• Focus accuracy, manual focus pulls, and why a bigger screen matters
• Brightness outdoors, and seeing what you are actually getting
• Exposure mistakes caused by LUTs and viewing conditions
• Using tools like waveform and a log reference to stop guessing
• Why solo shooters and multi-cam setups benefit the most
• 5-inch vs 7-inch monitors, and what I personally use
LINKS TO MY CAMERA GEAR
• CANON R5 C: amzn.to/3NeI1UJ
• CANON RF 24-70 f/2.8: amzn.to/402Pxt8
This is the lens I used in 80% of the shots showing my R5 C footage...
(Note: I may earn a small commission from purchases through these links, which helps support the channel at no extra cost to you.)
MONITOR
• Portkeys LH5P II 5.5" Camera Monitor: amzn.to/3N7kOHx
Website: roughcutproductions.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/AshvonChamier
Instagram: instagram.com/ashroughcut
Facebook: facebook.com/ash.roughcut
TikTok: tiktok.com @AshvonChamier
CUE THE MUSES (My Band)
Website: cuethemuses.com
Youtube: youtube.com/@CueTheMuses
SOLO MUSIC
youtube.com/@AshvonMusic
#ExternalMonitor #MirrorlessCamera #Cinematography #Filmmaking #Videography #FocusPeaking #Exposure #CanonR5C
If you have ever thought “Why would I ruin a small mirrorless setup by adding a monitor,” I get it. But once you shoot with a proper on-camera monitor, it is hard to go back. Your mirrorless camera LCD is deceiving you, especially with focus, exposure, and bright daylight.
In this video I break down why an external monitor can instantly level up your footage and confidence on set.
• Why camera LCDs can mislead you, even when the image “looks good”
• Focus accuracy, manual focus pulls, and why a bigger screen matters
• Brightness outdoors, and seeing what you are actually getting
• Exposure mistakes caused by LUTs and viewing conditions
• Using tools like waveform and a log reference to stop guessing
• Why solo shooters and multi-cam setups benefit the most
• 5-inch vs 7-inch monitors, and what I personally use
LINKS TO MY CAMERA GEAR
• CANON R5 C: amzn.to/3NeI1UJ
• CANON RF 24-70 f/2.8: amzn.to/402Pxt8
This is the lens I used in 80% of the shots showing my R5 C footage...
(Note: I may earn a small commission from purchases through these links, which helps support the channel at no extra cost to you.)
MONITOR
• Portkeys LH5P II 5.5" Camera Monitor: amzn.to/3N7kOHx
Website: roughcutproductions.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/AshvonChamier
Instagram: instagram.com/ashroughcut
Facebook: facebook.com/ash.roughcut
TikTok: tiktok.com @AshvonChamier
CUE THE MUSES (My Band)
Website: cuethemuses.com
Youtube: youtube.com/@CueTheMuses
SOLO MUSIC
youtube.com/@AshvonMusic
#ExternalMonitor #MirrorlessCamera #Cinematography #Filmmaking #Videography #FocusPeaking #Exposure #CanonR5C
