Okay so I am about to lose my mind with this Sigma fp. I love the image quality and that tiny form factor is great for what I do but the screen on the back is actually killing me. I am doing this documentary shoot out in the high desert near Joshua Tree in like three weeks and I literally cannot see a single thing on the display if there is even a hint of sun. Its just a glossy mirror at this point and I cant even tell if my focus is sharp or not. Plus the fact that it doesnt tilt is such a massive pain for low angle shots and my neck is starting to hate me.

I have been scouring forums and watching way too many YouTube reviews and I am stuck between three options but honestly I just need someone who has actually used these with a Sigma to tell me what wont break or lag. I was looking at the Atomos Ninja V because everyone says its the gold standard but it feels bulky and I dont really need the external recording right now since I usually just shoot to SSD anyway. Then there is the Portkeys LH5P II which looks cool because it can actually control the camera settings through the cable but I heard the software is buggy as hell and I dont want it crashing mid-shoot. My third choice was the Blackmagic Video Assist 5 inch 12G because I heard it plays nice with the raw output if I ever decide to go that route but its getting pricey and might push me over my $600 budget once I buy batteries and those stupidly expensive micro-HDMI cables.

I am mostly worried about the micro-HDMI port on the Sigma being super fragile so I need something that wont put too much strain on it or has a good cage setup that actually fits. I just need something bright enough to see in the desert sun without a massive hood if possible because the wind out there is no joke. Also I am on a tight timeline so I need to order this like yesterday so it gets to me here in LA before I head out. Which of these is actually going to work best without making me regret my life choices? Is the Portkeys camera control actually worth the headache or should I just stick to a standard monitor that just works?