SmallHD has become known for its high-end monitors geared towards indie filmmakers. Whether it’s a larger display for collaboration, a brighter display for intense shooting environments or wireless monitors for camera crews, SmallHD monitors provide real-time confidence for creatives.

With each of its monitors, filmmakers have access to industry standard tools that include waveform, scopes, false color and focus peaking and the ability to load unlimited 3D LUTs via SD card. 

SmallHD has also partnered with Teradek to create very reliable, easy-to-use, HD wireless monitoring systems. With fully integrated transmitters and receivers, the FOCUS Bolt 500 RX/TX series has made wireless video more manageable and more attainable for independent filmmakers. 

As productions demands grow, SmallHD continues to have your back. Here are the SmallHD products you need to know about. 

702 Touch - $1,299

The 702 Touch packs a lot of punch. It’s a 7-inch on-camera IPS LCD touchscreen monitor capable of 1500 nits of brightness. The daylight viewable display is 100% DCI-P3 color accurate with 10-bit processing (8-bit panel) color depth and a pixel density of 322ppi.

The 702 Touch has a wide 160-degree viewing angle and a 16:10 aspect ratio at resolution of 1920 x 1200 with a 1000:1 contrast to display its crisp images. A video signal can be sent through one of two 3G SDI inputs at up to YCC 4:2:2 10-bit  1080p60 or HDMI at  YCC 4:4:4 1080p60. Both 3G SDI and HDMI have an output return to send a signal downstream for viewing. The 702 Touch has cross conversion built in that will replicate the exact image displayed to the output monitor.

The unit also has a variety of power options including 10V to 34V DC power and it comes with a Sony L-series battery bracket with two slots. You can also use Gold or V-Mount batteries with the available SmallHD mount.

The 702 Touch is built to withstand the rugged nature of any production. It has 4 different 1/4-20” mounting points and 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to monitor audio.

Equipped with SmallHD OS3 software and SWIPE user interface 702 Touch offers the operator quick-customizable professional tools including waveform, vectorscope, false color and focus assist/peaking, anamorphic de-squeeze, framing guides and unlimited 3D LUTs via SD card.

Specs

• Display: 7-inch, 1920 x 1200
• Brightness: 1500 nits
• HDMI: 1x HDMI In, 1x HDMI Out
• SDI: 1x 3G SDI In, 1x 3G SDI In/Out
• Audio: 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Power: 2x Sony L Series Battery, Gold, V-Mount, DC

FOCUS 7 - $699

If 3G SDI support is unnecessary, but you still prefer a larger screen, FOCUS 7 is a perfect fit. The on-camera monitor features 1000 nits brightness, 1920 × 1200 resolution and a 160-degree viewing angle all on a IPS LCD touchscreen display. 

FOCUS 7 offers 75% DCI-P3 color accuracy, 10-bit processing color depth and a pixel density of 323ppi. It’s full-size HDMI input is capable of accepting video up to 4K resolution at 30/29.97 fps and 8 channels of audio.

Mounting solutions for the FOCUS 7 include 4 ¼”-20 threads and an optional Tilt Arm mounting accessory. Customized for the FOCUS 7, the Tilt Arm utilizes the camera’s cold shoe and provides friction-based tilt for easy monitor adjustments.

For power, the 7” touchscreen is a battery only device and comes with the same double slot Sony L-Mount bracket as the 702 Touch. Similarly, it’s built around SmallHD’s OS3 operating software.

Specs 

• Display: 7-inch, 1920 x 1200
• Brightness: 1000 nits
• Input: HDMI, Micro USB
• Audio: 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Power: 2x Sony L Series Battery

FOCUS 5 - $299

When size matters, the compact FOCUS 5 is the perfect choice. The 5” IPS LCD touchscreen is available in two models: a single micro HDMI or a single full-sized SDI. Both displays offer 800 nits of brightness, 1280 x 720 resolution and a pixel density of 294ppi.

FOCUS 5 has 10-bit color depth utilizing 70% NTSC color gamut. Like its 7” sibling, it accepts video up to 4K resolution at 30/29.97 fps and 8 channels of audio with  a 160-degree viewing angle. Its 3.5mm headphone jack makes monitoring audio simple and easy.

Powering the 5” display is done via a single Sony L-Mount battery slot. You can also use its convenient barrel connector to power your camera.

The unit is made from a durable rubberized plastic and features three 1/4-20” mounting points on the top, bottom and right side. It also comes with a Tilt Arm accessory that can easily be mounted to the cold shoe of the camera for 180-degrees of viewing. The FOCUS 5 is also built around OS3 offering tools like waveform, false color, focus assist and the ability to load custom 3D LUTs.  

Specs 

• Display: 5-inch, 1280 x 720
• Brightness: 800 nits
• Input: Micro HDMI, Micro USB
• Audio: 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Power: 1x Sony L Series Battery

FOCUS 7 Bolt 500 RX & FOCUS 5 Bolt 500 RX - $1,699 / $1,499

The FOCUS Bolt 500 RX series adds wireless capability to any production. The models are built around the FOCUS 7 and FOCUS 5 touchscreen monitors with the added benefit of a Teradek receiver built inside to offer up to 500ft line-of-sight wireless monitoring.

Each FOCUS Bolt 500 RX model pairs effortlessly through the system’s Pairing Mode to one of several wireless transmitters including the FOCUS Bolt 500 TX and Teradek 500, 1000, 3000 and Sidekick II transmitters. 

The wireless transmission from the FOCUS Bolt 500 TX or a Teradek transmitter can multicast up to four FOCUS Bolt 500 RX receivers simultaneously. This allows multiple crew members access to a live view, untethered.

Setup is simple. After pairing, the FOCUS Bolt TX or Teradek transmitter is positioned on the camera and connected via HDMI or SDI. The FOCUS Bolt 500 RX can then receive can then receive the wireless signal – it's that simple. Plus, the handles on the FOCUS Bolt 500 RX series are removable, making it a versatile tool that can act as a director’s monitor as well as a bright on-camera monitor.

Since the FOCUS Bolt 500 RX series is built around the FOCUS series on-camera monitors they offer the same outstanding daylight viewing capabilities and the OS3 operating system to give you professional monitoring tools at your fingertips.

Specs

• Display: 7-inch or 5-inch
• Brightness: 1000 or 800 nits
• Compatible with FOCUS Bolt 500 TX
• Compatible with Teradek 500, 1000, 3000 and Sidekick II 
• Audio: 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Removable Handles