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SmallHD ULTRA 5 Bright Touchscreen Monitor

BH #SM160527 • MFR #16-0527
 5 reviews
SmallHD
SmallHD ULTRA 5 Bright Touchscreen Monitor
Key Features
  • 5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
  • 3G-SDI and HDMI Inputs & Outputs
  • Bright 3000 cd/m² LCD Panel
  • 10-Bit 4:2:2 DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Add an ultra-bright monitor to your production rig with the SmallHD ULTRA 5 Bright Touchscreen Monitor, which features a 3000 bright cd/m² display for viewing in just about any indoor or outdoor environment. The 5" 1920 x 1080 touchscreen LCD provides a sharp image and 10-bit 4:2:2 Rec. 709 color processing, ideal for focus pulling and image analysis on set and in the field.
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SmallHD ULTRA 5 Overview

Add an ultra-bright monitor to your production rig with the SmallHD ULTRA 5 Bright Touchscreen Monitor, which features a 3000 bright cd/m² display for viewing in just about any indoor or outdoor environment. The 5" 1920 x 1080 touchscreen LCD provides a sharp image and 10-bit 4:2:2 Rec. 709 color processing, ideal for focus pulling and image analysis on set and in the field.

The ULTRA 5 features HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs and outputs, and it also features physical buttons for use in conditions that might require gloves. It can also be used to control your camera, and it features a 5-pin USB port for optional RED camera control, and it also has an Ethernet port for optional ARRI and Sony VENICE camera control. All the functionality of the monitor is available via PageOS 5, which provides advanced functionality with a simple and efficient graphical user interface.

Features
Daylight-viewable, 5" touchscreen on-camera monitor with 3000 cd/m² brightness
Slim, lightweight design with 10-bit 4:2:2 DCI-P3 color, touchscreen LCD panel
HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs and outputs
Buttons around the monitor allow you to use the monitor in any conditions
The PageOS 5 toolset with EL Zone Exposure Assist, best-in-class waveform, false color, Look-Around Camera Control (sold separately), advanced Teradek RT overlays, and more
Four 1/4"-20 mounting threads on the left, right, bottom, and back of the monitor
Power using a 2-pin power input
Optional RED camera control via the micro-USB port
Optional ARRI/Sony VENICE camera control via the Ethernet port
Durable aluminum chassis
Display Tools
Pixel zoom: 2x and 4x with pinch-zoom
Aspect ratios: Preset and customizable
DSLR scale: Canon 5D Mk II and Canon 7D
Custom scale: Underscan only
Anamorphic de-squeeze: 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.66x, 2.0x
Image flip: Auto and manual
Image rotation: Auto and manual
Cross conversion: HDMI to SDI, SDI to HDMI
Color focus assist: Adjustable style and intensity
Peaking: Adjustable intensity
False color: Spectrum, ARRI-style, and customizable
Zebra: Dual, customizable
Waveform: Luma and RGB, customizable with region-of-interest highlighting
Vectorscope
RGB parade, customizable
Histogram: Luma and RGB
Image capture, with dedicated button and image gallery
Custom LUTs: Load as looks on pages or as system-wide calibration via the settings menu
LUT import: Via SD card or USB storage device
Image overlay: Opacity slider and blink setting
Image capture
Audio meters: Up to eight channels
UPC: 811786033461

SmallHD ULTRA 5 Specs

Key Specs
Display Size
5.0" / 12.7 cm
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
Video I/O
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1 x HDMI Output
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
1 x HDMI Input
Display
Panel Type
LCD
Display Size
5.0" / 12.7 cm
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Touchscreen
Yes
Maximum Brightness
3000 nits / cd/m2
Bit Depth / Color Support
10-Bit (1.07 Billion Colors)
HDR Compatibility
None
Pixels Per Inch (ppi)
443 ppi
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Image Controls
Blue Only, False Color, Focus Peaking, Image Flip, Pixel-to-Pixel Zoom, RGB Parade, Screen Markers, Waveform
Inputs / Outputs
Video I/O
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1 x HDMI Output
1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
1 x HDMI Input
Embedded Audio
HDMI
SDI
Audio I/O
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Built-In Speaker
None
Power I/O
1 x LEMO 0B 2-Pin (2.1 A / 34 VDC) Input
Other I/O
1 x LEMO 5-Pin Output
1 x RJ45 Output
Media/Memory Card Slot
None
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Mobile App Compatible
No
*As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Format Support
Video Format
SDI (10-Bit 4:2:2)
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080PsF: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
480i
576i
HDMI (8/10/12-Bit)
UHD 4K: 30
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/25/24/23.98
1080PsF: 30/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 120/119.88/100/60/59.94/50/30/25/24/23.98
576p: 100/50
480p: 120/119.88/60/59.94
480i: 240/239.76/120/119.88/60/59.94
576i: 200/100/50
Power
DC Input Power
10 to 34 VDC at 2.1 A
Battery Type
None
Mounting
Mounting
6 x 1/4"-20 Female
Environmental
Certifications
CE, FCC, IC, RoHS
*as per Manufacturer
General
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Dimensions
5.9 x 3.4 x 1.3" / 150 x 86 x 34 mm
Weight
1.1 lb / 504 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.985 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.5 x 7 x 2.5"

SmallHD ULTRA 5 Reviews

Poor Design

By Darren
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-18

The monitor has a bright screen and good operating system. But, there's a design issue. The DC power connection is too close to the bottom mount, making mounting tricky without blocking the DC port. If you're using DC power, you'll likely need a right-angle lemo because straight connectors don't have much clearance. I've added pictures for clarity. The only mount I've found that doesn't block the port is the Wooden Camera Tilting Monitor Hinge (BH #WOA10004). The cheaper SmallHD swivelling mounts I've tried all block the DC. It seems SmallHD might've designed this for different mounts or perhaps it's just an oversight. I personally can't stand articulating arms and ball-mounts for monitors. You can also use a battery plate, but I mainly got this to keep my setup minimal by powering it from my camera's v-mount.

Ultra recommend the Ultra 5

By Matt
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-04

I've tried a number of different monitors and this is the first that fully meets all of my goals! The vmount plate and metal build. Function buttons built in. Best menu system I've used. The best on-camera monitor you can buy right now. Obviously quite expensive but do you really want to skip on what acts as your eyes for the camera image? I don't. Get this monitor!

Definitely not cheap, but professional monitor.

By Simon with
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-28

When you choose SmallHD, you probably want the functionality more than the low price. So I'm not going to complain about the price. I have both Indie 5 and Ultra 5. Unlike Indie's 1000 nits, Ultra's 3000 nits is perfect for any scenario I need. The aluminum body also helps with cooling. (The Indie has a plastic back.) If you're as curious as I was about the location of its fan, it's tucked away in that concave and convex structure on the back. You can't see it in the pictures on the site, but it's there. Indie is 1.6A, and Ultra is 2.1A. I plan to test how much more power the Ultra consumes than the Indie. In addition, the physical buttons give it a huge improvement in operation. Physical buttons can jump to the different windows faster on set. Both monitors have a slight lag in switching windows side by side, but the Ultra's physical buttons made the lag perfectly acceptable. The other three custom buttons also work well in the new system. The most distinctive feature of Ultra, and the biggest difference between it and Cine and Indie, is the power supply plan. Ultra is designed entirely for cinema cameras. It can only be powered by a 2-pin Lemo cable. I see a lot of complaints about the thickness of Cine and Indie. The thickness of Ultra is reduced due to being batteries-free. You also get this by around 100 grams more weight. But 100g on a cinema camera never being a problem. You know what I mean. I hope this review helped you to make your decision.

Excellent attention to the details.

By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-04

First off, the SmallHD PageOS operating system is by far the best I have used and is why this system is worth a significant premium over monitors with similar*cough* specs. If you need easy access to a fully customizable array of professional tools INSTANTLY, there really is nothing like it. I strongly suggest reading the full PageOS manual and also looking at some of the Exposure Tools tutorials. The fully customizable false color exposure assist that has multiple presets you can flip between is a fantastic tool worth fully exploring. This is my third SmallHD monitor, and every one has been great. The design evolution is really obvious, and attention to the details is great. The Ultra is built like a tank and pretty heavy, so keep that in mind when chosing a mount. I use a magic-arm, or a SHAPE pushbutton monitor bracket. Don't cheap out on the mounting. Image quality is quite good, with nice color gamut. (Note: Color has some shift in high-brightness mode, but if you need it that bright you arent judging color visually). Standard brightness mode is really really bright. More than I need in 99% of situations. High Brightness mode is visible in extremely bright conditions, like desert/beach/water, but you will still want a proper hood. Note: the SmallHD hood is not adequate, just too small, and the open bottom for touchscreen access makes it ineffective. Considering the monitor has full physical buttons and does not NEED to be operated as a touchscreen, a full four sided soft hood would work way better. Overall I am very satisfied.

Good picture, features

By Gustavo J.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-26

Bought this during a B&H flash sale. It has all the good features and high NITS that you'd expect from a monitor at this price point. I like having the inputs/outputs on the bottom rather than the side. The battery plate integrates nicely on the back. If you use it with a Canon R5C as I do on occasion, you can power the monitor off a small gold mount or v-mount battery and use the power tap to power camera with a dummy battery. Will also convert HDMI in to SDI out which is useful for multi-camera setups going into the same monitor. Niggling complaints: If light weight is important to you, this is kind of heavy compared to some other models. Also, I wish SmallHD would put their recessed anti-twist holes at the same distance as ARRI does.

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