INKEE Benbox HDMI Transmitter/Camera Controller Review

Links to Pergear websites for purchase:
GERMANY STORE
www.amazon.de/dp/B087FJ4H6J/r...
US STORE
www.amazon.com/Transmitter-Wi...
The Benbox HDMI transmitter/Camera controller from INKEE.com is a wireless video transmitter able to transmit the HDMI video output signal from a camera and monitored on a smartphone/tablet or PC. It has a low latency of about 150mSec so minimal delay between the actual scene and the image on the smartphone.
In addition, for some cameras which can be controlled via USB tethering commends the app can allow users to adjust ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed from within the app. It can be used to start and stop video recording or capture still images.
This video shows the product and the feature set of the INKEE app.
UPDATE INFO. The app will run under Windows 10 (although the default download is all in Chinese - just accept the defaults to get it to install) - You could then use OBS to capture the window for streaming etc.
In the app as well, performing a double tap on the screen gives a clean screen view that you can screen capture via the standard IOS screen recording software.
App download www.in-kee.com/download/
My website: www.grahamhoughton.com/

[@iSpike]

Yes, the multi monitor options are quite appealing and the fever operations are good too. 👍🏻

[@flymanhawaii]

Thank you for the review. Wonder if camera taking 4k video, can it still use Benbox transmit 1080 video to my phone as an external monitor?

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Graham, excellent video, well explained. My question, would this device be compatible with the older Canon 60D?

[@kapot0wned]

Nice video! Does this also work with the gopro hero 5? That has an micro HDMI output.

[@katelikesrectangles]

This was helpful, thank you!

[@ouijafilms7870]

Good job Graham! Thank you! I can add that by using an inexpensive wrist mount for an iphone one can frame their shot when using a boom or a low angle.

[@EcBaPr]

the app link in the description didnt work.. the one you listed in the video worked though..

[@davidnathan147]

Hi Graham, will this work with Panasonic Fz2500/2000 cameras. Only other issue I have found with the app, is it is designed for iPhone on iOS, on the iPad one has to use the expand button. Hopefully the developer will accommodate the iPads in his next upgrades of the app.

[@garypoole716]

looks like a well built little unit and very neat!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thanks Gary, yes and with a little more development it could be a neat little gadget.

[@edodolll]

Hi Graham!
Could it work for the Nikon D3400??
this particular model does not have Wifi connect therefore I cannot control the camera through the cell phone

[@WilliamOscarRodrigues]

I use a Panasonic FZ 2500, I can get the feed out on my android phone, But cannot control the camera using the micro USB cable. Should I use the 2.5 remote cable?

[@stevesculptor1]

PS; the bump on top of the transmitter is the antennae

[@spoon1882]

Bought this and I am so bumbed there is no focus peaking. Should have gone for the Cineeye. Hopefullythey will update the software and provide this feature.

[@raysanders332]

Are you saying it transmits stills as well as videos?

[@denniscontreras113]

Can you help me. I cant detect the benbox as a wifi source in my pc. Is there any way to resolve the prob?

[@raysanders332]

How do I download English version for Windows 10, only find Chinese version?

[@marcusoswald5880]

you might take a look to the HDMI Transmitter from PFY Germany, called EagleEye.

[@medialex78]

Is it possible to switch off all those function keys of the app to get a clean video signal for screencasting?

[@reeco357]

Double click screen

[@paulohiran5234]

can i use any cables to connect the inkee to the camera or only the cables that already have the device work?

[@reeco357]

Yes

[@iSpike]

B R I L L I A N T - Looks good mate. Cheers from #iSpike Western Australia- New KING of Live Streaming. Wondering if this will be better than my Elgato 4K for the HDMI Feed or my Panasonic wireless GH5 app?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

I finally got the Windows 10 app running (even though the installation is all in Chinese - just accept the screens as you go) and that means you can use OBS to capture the Inkee window for live streaming etc. It transmit camera audio (which is a shame) but audio can be captured externally and fed into OBS. I've contacted Pergear to try and get some of these issues resolved. Double-tap on the app to get a clean screen is another undisclosed operation.

[@mnkpro1]

Finally got the unit. I'm following the steps, but nothing is showing up on the phone screen. It is connected to the benbox wifi, hdmi is plugged in. Anyone else having this issue?

[@johnhumbug5199]

there's no wifi connection showing up on my screen... was it that simple to connect to the benbox wifi? pressed the pwr button once followed by a hold. the wifi indicator is working but no wifi within my area -.- (benbox wifi)

[@PHUKU]

Also having issues the Wi-fi light or video feed indicators are not coming on for me despite having connected everything correctly

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Same here

[@Ry311GP]

Read some reviews that say connection issue with Android devices. Are you on ios or android?

[@narathipthisso4969]

Connect with Canon80D ?

[@reeco357]

Yes it will

[@doubledark2]

got all excited until the bit about no audio :( Will have to give this a miss

[@aeeshamayor7694]

This device is not fully functional on most Nikon DSLRs. Once connected on USB, liveview of Nikon shall route on USB instead on HDMI which seems not supported by this device.

[@johnhumbug5199]

DISCLAIMER[2020-06-22]:
- NO BLACKMAGIC CAMERA SUPPORT
- CAN'T CONNECT TO WIFI (ANDOIRD HONOR 6X, HP LAPTOP, PC WITH ADDED WIFICARD) BUT DOES CONNECT TO AN IPHONE OF A FRIEND OF MINE

[@Ry311GP]

Seems this device has a hard time connecting to Android. If you do connect w yoir Android phone some functions turned off (shutter speed, aperture, iso) unlike w Iphone.