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SmallHD ULTRA 5 Bright Touchscreen Monitor

BH #SM160527 • MFR #16-0527
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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, features a 5-pin USB port for optional RED camera control, and 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
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
HDR Support
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Wireless
No
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: 60/59.94/50/30/25/24/23.98
576p: 50
480p: 120/119.88/60/59.94
480i: 60/59.94
576i: 50
Battery
No
Display
Panel Type
LCD
Display Size
5.0" / 12.7 cm
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Touchscreen
Yes
Maximum Brightness
3000 nits / cd/m2
Color Support
1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit)
HDR Support
No
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
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1x HDMI Output
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Input
1x HDMI Input
Embedded Audio
HDMI
SDI
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Built-In Speaker
No
Power I/O
1x LEMO 0B 2-Pin (34 VDC / 2.1 A) Input
Other I/O
1x LEMO 5-Pin Output
1x RJ45 Output
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Wireless
Wireless
No
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
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: 60/59.94/50/30/25/24/23.98
576p: 50
480p: 120/119.88/60/59.94
480i: 60/59.94
576i: 50
Power
Input Power
10 to 34 VDC at 2.1 A
Battery
No
Mounting
Tripod/Accessory Mounting
6x 1/4"-20 Female
General
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Dimensions
5.9 x 3.4 x 1.3" / 150 x 86 x 34 mm
Weight
1.11 lb / 504.00 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.985 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.5 x 7 x 2.5"

SmallHD ULTRA 5 Reviews

Great quality image, terrible ergonomics.

By Terence
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-27

I love the image I get from the Ultra 5 as it's very crisp, bright, and makes judging exposure and focus very easy. The menu system can be a bit of a faff and color correcting isn't the easiest (the factory calibration is very warm and throws colors off). But the Ultra 5 can be frustrating to mount on the camera due to the placement of the cables all along the bottom edge, some very close to the 1/4-20 mounting hole limiting what can be placed there. Also, SmallHD limited the powering options so one has to use Gold, V-, or B-mount batteries in a proprietary sled, removing the option for smaller NP-F batteries. That again makes mounting the monitor a challenge due to the sheer weight of the monitor plus a battery (all together it's almost heavier than my camera). Lastly, this thing gets incredibly hot. Using it outdoors in the summer and having to grab it when adjusting viewing angle feels like I could burn myself.

Has Endured Years Of Abuse

By Chris
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-04

My Ultra 5 Has Been A Tank And My Preferred Handheld Onboard For The Last 18mos. I Came To Buy A 2nd One! The Straight Lemo Is Terrible Though, Should Be Right Angle! I've Also Used The Touchscreen Version And Hated It. Camera Menu Interface In A Touchscreen Is Useless IMO And Not Worth The Hassle Of Accidentally Cycling Windows On The Monitor While Shooting.

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