Sony Has Some New Monitors for Expanded Monitoring and Control Options
A look at the new Sony RM-DP5 and RM-DP7 remote control units as part of the company’s Cinema Monitor Controller line.

Sony Cinema Line Monitor Controllers
Set to be new two-in-one monitoring and control solutions for your favorite Sony cinema cameras, these new monitors, or remote control monitor units, are here for you to consider. Sony has unveiled not just one, but two new versions, both jam-packed with features and ideal for Sony cinema camera workflows.
The RM-DP5 is the more compact option, with a 5” 1920 x 1080 2000 cd/m² LCD touchscreen, while the RM-DP7 is the larger 7” model, also with a 1920 x 1080 2000 cd/m² LCD touchscreen and 12G-SDI connectivity.
Both are solid options to consider for your favorite Sony workflows, so let’s check them out.
Sony RM-DP5 Cinema Line Monitor Controller
As mentioned above, the Sony RM-DP5 Cinema Line Monitor Controller is the smaller of the two models of two-in-one monitoring and control solutions. The RM-DP5 will feature a 5" 1920 x 1080 2000 cd/m² LCD touchscreen and an included control knob.
It should be bright enough for daylight use, and the monitor’s intuitive control interface should enable accurate monitoring. Wireless operation is unlocked by integrating a third-party video transmitter via HDMI input.
Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- 5" 1920 x 1080 LCD Touchscreen
- Control and Monitor Your Footage
- Comprehensive Image Monitoring Tools
- Control Knob, Side Handgrip
- HDMI I/O, USB-C Connectivity
- LUT Support, Accurate Color Reproduction
- 1/4"-20 Threads, Strap Holes
- BP-U Battery Powered, Aluminum Body
Sony RM-DP5 Cinema Line Monitor Controller (5")

The Sony RM-DP5 Cinema Line Monitor Controller is a two-in-one monitoring and control solution for compatible Sony camera models. The compact monitor is ideal for on-camera operation thanks to its 5" 1920 x 1080 2000 cd/m² LCD touchscreen and included control knob.
Sony RM-DP7 Cinema Line Monitor Controller
The Sony RM-DP7 Cinema Line Monitor Controller is the larger, slightly more sophisticated option, offering the same two-in-one monitoring and control solutions and compatible with the same Sony camera models.
The RM-DP7 will feature a 7" 1920 x 1080 2000 cd/m² LCD touchscreen and 12G-SDI connectivity for professional workflows. It will be just as bright and intuitive for accurate monitoring, and it will also support wireless operation by integrating a third-party video transmitter via HDMI input.
Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- 7" 1920 x 1080 LCD Touchscreen
- Control and Monitor Your Footage
- Comprehensive Image Monitoring Tools
- SDI and HDMI I/O, USB-C Connectivity
- Control Knob, Side Handgrip
- LUT Support, Accurate Color Reproduction
- 1/4"-20 Threads, Strap Holes
- BP-U Battery Powered, Aluminum Body
Sony RM-DP7 Cinema Line Monitor Controller (7")

The Sony RM-DP7 Cinema Line Monitor Controller is a two-in-one monitoring and control solution for compatible Sony camera models. The large-screen monitor features a 7" 1920 x 1080 2000 cd/m² LCD touchscreen and 12G-SDI connectivity for professional workflows.
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