SmallHD has just updated its 5-inch professional monitor lineup with 3 models belonging to the new Smart 5 series: Ultra 5, Cine 5, and Indie 5. All three monitors feature a 1080p display, dual SDI/HDMI connectors, and cross-conversion capabilities. The Ultra 5 can reach up to 3000 nits of brightness. Pricing starts at $1,299. It’s been a long time since SmallHD last released a 5” on-camera monitor designed for professional workflows. The company has recently launched an affordable HDMI-only model, the Action 5 (review here). This device offers great value for money but lacks some of the essential features demanded by high-end users, starting from SDI input/output. Now, the wait is finally over. Indeed, the company has just unveiled no more than three 5” monitors for any budget and need. During IBC 2022, Greg Smokler from Creative Solutions took some time to introduce us to this new family of products. Let’s take a closer look. SmallHD Smart 5 Series: Overview The new SmallHD Smart 5 series consists of three 5-inch LCD touchscreen displays, all sharing the same 1080p resolution and 4:2:2 10-bit color depth. These common features are packed into an anodized aluminum chassis, which also offers a few mounting points for accessories. Moreover, all monitors are equipped with dual 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 (4K UHD 30p) input/outputs, and support signal cross-conversion. Here’s where the similarities end. The biggest differences between the three models reside in their maximum brightness, power options, connectivity, and button layouts. Their specs differ as follows:...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 14 September, 2022