The ultracompact Focus 504 On-Camera Monitor from SmallHD provides professional monitoring for handheld and gimbal operations that require lightweight peripherals. Features include a sharp 5" LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution, Rec. 709 color processing, 1000 cd/m² brightness, touchscreen control, and ...

Low-profile, portable monitor offers precise control and is simple to use

SmallHD's Focus 504 is a 5 in, 1000-nit monitor with SDI and HDMI I/O and PageOS. It costs $999 and is the company's thinnest yet.

Another new on-camera monitor solution is here for filmmakers who want to take their cameras on the run, into tight situations, and find new angles to help their films and video content stand out. That new on-camera monitor is the Focus 504 from SmallHD, which, as the company’s name implies, is small and HD. Let’s take a look at this new on-camera monitoring solution and what it aims to provide with its sharp 5” LCD screen, Rec. 709 color processing, and other helpful features and specs. * * * ### The SmallHD 504 On-Camera Monitor At this point, there are 50 great on-camera monitors for filmmakers and video pros to choose from when rigging their cameras with helpful monitoring solutions. With that diversity comes opportunity, since most of them are solid and affordable. This new Focus 504 from SmallHD continues this trend as it offers some great specs and features with its 5" LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution, Rec. 709 color processing, 1000 cd/m² brightness, touchscreen control, and the latest SmallHD PageOS firmware, which are all available for under $1,000 here at launch. The SmallHD 504 will really shine with PageOS, as shooters can customize pages of monitoring tools and focus aids with a tap. This is where you'll get the most support: the app unlocks a settings dashboard, preconfigured pages and tabs, templates, LUT support, exposure assist, overlays, function buttons, and other helpful tools. ### Price and Availability The Focus 504 also provides HDMI 2.0 and 3G-SDI input and output for broad video compatibility and extension, and includes locking USB-C ports for power, data, and video. You’ll also have integrated 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for connectivity with cameras, and the monitor will be powered via a 2-pin LEMO-type input with an external power source, an L-series battery using the built-in rear battery plate, or via the USB-C input. To learn more about this new on-camera monitoring solution, here are the full specs and purchase options. * 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display * Light & Compact for Handheld Operation * 1000 cd/m² Brightness, 100% Rec.709 * Integrated Wi-Fi for Camera Control * HDMI 2.0 & 3G-SDI Inputs & Outputs * USB-C Outputs for 5V Accessory Power * SmallHD PageOS with Image Assist Tools * L-Series, USB-C & 2-Pin Power Options * Function Buttons, Four 1/4"-20 Threads ### SmallHD Focus 504 5" On-Camera Monitor The ultracompact **Focus 504 On-Camera Monitor** from **SmallHD** provides professional monitoring for handheld and gimbal operations that require lightweight peripherals. Features include a sharp 5" LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution, Rec. 709 color processing, 1000 cd/m² brightness, touchscreen control, and the latest SmallHD PageOS firmware.

ARRI and SmallHD have launched a Monitor Overlay License that displays live Hi-5 lens data directly on compatible PageOS 6 monitors. The new tool removes the need for external overlay boxes and gives focus pullers a cleaner, more integrated monitoring workflow.

Another new touchscreen cine monitor has arrived and, like the rest of the crowded market, it looks well-designed, capable of a wide range of uses, and packed with versatile connectivity. Can this new SWIT K7 stand out against its SmallHD, Atomos, and many other competitors? Let’s look at what this new 7-inch monitor offers: a bright FHD display, a rugged full-metal body with rubber corner protection, and 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 (4K60p) connectivity. * * * ### The New SWIT K7 is Here While not SWIT's first cine monitor, the new K7 model suggests the company is doubling down on high-end, highly capable monitors for a wide range of pro-level productions, from on-location shoots to more stable studio setups. The SWIT K7 will likely stand out with its optically bonded 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, which should deliver a bright, clear image even in the brightest locations. The K7 will also feature a precision-CNC full-metal aluminum body with protective rubber corner guards that should help to ensure reliable protection on hectic sets and give filmmakers some nice peace of mind that any drops or smashes won’t ruin their shoots. The K7 is also set to offer a range of physical controls for tactile precision, including a scroll wheel for quick menu navigation, two customizable function keys, and a dedicated button that should let filmmakers instantly lock or unlock the touchscreen to prevent accidental inputs during critical takes. ### Connectivity and LUTs Another big selling point for this SWIT K7 is its 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 (4K60P) inputs and loop-out, plus SDI/HDMI cross-conversion to bridge different camera systems and external devices seamlessly. Filmmakers and video crews can also choose whether to apply the LUT to the SDI or HDMI output, helping send a graded signal to monitors that don't support internal LUTs. The K7 will also come preloaded with delog LUTs for SONY S-Log2/3, Canon C-Log2/3, ARRI LogC3/C4, and RED Log3G10 to Rec.709, which should further enable accurate color preview on set. The K7 also supports importing User 3DLUTs via SD card in 17/32/33/64/65 formats and comes with a 4GB SD card, so you can upload your custom LUTs immediately and take full creative control of your monitoring workflow. ### Price and Availability Here’s a full list of key features: * 7-inch 1920×1080 optically bonded display * Multi-touch screen and physical control buttons * 2,800nits ultra bright for sunlight viewing * All-metal with protective rubber corners guards * 3G/HD-SDI and HDMI 2.0 (4K60p) in & out * Support SDI ↔ HDMI cross conversion * Support SDI / HDMI output with LUT * Built-in Multiple Camera Delog Luts * Up to 50× User Luts import via SD card * Include a free 4GB SD card * Image Capture and overlay with transparency * Anamorphic desqueeze custom ratio 0.5x - 2x * Menu orientation rotate and image rotate/mirror * Peaking, Zebra, False color and full assist scopes * 4-ch audio meters and a 3.5mm audio output * Built-in dual NP-F battery slots with hot-swap * Battery level on-screen display * 2-pin LEMO 7-34V DC input * USB-C PD 9V/12V/15V/20V DC input Overall, the SWIT K7 is new and looks promising, with a decent price point and a range of cage and kit options, based on its current starting retail price of $768.90; you can find more info on the company’s website here.

SmallHD, a market leader in on-set monitoring solutions, has further solidified its commitment to professional cinematographers with a significant firmware update to its proprietary PageOS software. Announced this week, the update introduces "Fleet Control" for multi-monitor operations, a new Por...

SmallHD has released the PageOS 6.1.0 Firmware Update. While this isn't a huge update, it does rectify a lot of bug issues that users were experiencing.

For today only B&H Photovideo has on sale the SmallHD Cine 18″ 4K High-Bright Production Monitor for only $3999, saving you $2000. Features include; Purchase the SmallHD Cine 18″

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