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Shimbol M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI HDR Touchscreen Monitor

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Shimbol M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI HDR Touchscreen Monitor
Key Features
  • 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display
  • Up to DCI 4K25 and UHD 4K30 HDMI Input
  • 1200 cd/m² Brightness
  • HDR Monitoring, 3D LUT Support
Monitor your 4K HDR video on the M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI Touchscreen Monitor by Shimbol with its 1200 nit brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio IPS screen with viewing angles up to 160 degrees, and built-in HLG mode and PQ support. The M5 monitor is calibrated to cover 100% of the Rec. 709 color space with a low Delta E of 0.6 for color accurate monitoring, supports resolutions up to DCI 4K25 or UHD 4K30, and features extensive monitoring tools such as 17- and 33-cube 3D LUT monitoring. The aluminum housing encloses a passively cooled design, which is possible due to its low power consumption of 3.5 to 6.5W, for a lightweight, quiet, and capable on-camera monitor.
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Shimbol M5 Overview

Monitor your 4K HDR video on the M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI Touchscreen Monitor by Shimbol with its 1200 nit brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio IPS screen with viewing angles up to 160 degrees, and built-in HLG mode and PQ support. The M5 monitor is calibrated to cover 100% of the Rec. 709 color space with a low Delta E of 0.6 for color accurate monitoring, supports resolutions up to DCI 4K25 or UHD 4K30, and features extensive monitoring tools such as 17- and 33-cube 3D LUT monitoring. The aluminum housing encloses a passively cooled design, which is possible due to its low power consumption of 3.5 to 6.5W, for a lightweight, quiet, and capable on-camera monitor.

Professional Monitoring Tools
  • In the scope menu, find your waveform, RGB parade, histogram, and vectorscope to facilitate color and exposure monitoring of your scene.
  • In the focus menu, find adjustable peaking and zoom functions to assist with focus.
  • Load 17- or 33-cube 3D LUTs in the color menu through the SD card, adjust your gamma from 2.2 to 2.6, toggle HLG mode or PQ for HDR monitoring, and adjust the color temperature.
  • False color allows for quick and accurate exposure adjustments.
  • The mask feature provides aspect ratio guides.
Buttons and Ports
  • The top of the monitor features a power button and three programmable function buttons for your most used monitoring tools.
  • On the left are two HDMI 1.4 ports, one input, and one output, as well as a DC input for extended power.
  • On the right is an SD card slot used to load up to 99 custom LUTs in addition to the eight log-monitoring LUTs included. A 1/4"-20 mounting thread below gives vertical or side-mounting options, and a 3.5mm input allows for audio monitoring. Levels are displayed on the monitor as well.
  • Another 1/4"-20 thread on the bottom is for conventional on-camera mounting. The adjacent USB-C port facilitates firmware updates.
  • At the rear is an L-Series/F970 battery plate for mobile power.

Shimbol M5 Specs

Key Specs
Display Size
5.5" / 14.0 cm
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Yes
HDR Support
Yes
Video I/O
HDMI
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC [LUT Upload Only]
Video Format
HDMI
DCI 4K: 25/24/23.98
UHD 4K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
Battery
1x L-Series Mount on Fixed Plate
Power Consumption
6.5 W (Maximum)
Display
Panel Type
IPS-Type LCD
Display Size
5.5" / 14.0 cm
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Viewing Angle
Horizontal: 160°
Vertical: 160°
Touchscreen
Yes
Maximum Brightness
1200 nits / cd/m2
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
HDR Support
Yes
LUT Support
Yes
Image Controls
Check Field, Color Temperature Selection, Customizable Aspect Ratios, False Color, Histogram, Waveform, Zebra
Inputs/Outputs
Video I/O
1x HDMI 1.4 Input
1x HDMI 1.4 Output
Embedded Audio
HDMI
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Built-In Speaker
No
Power I/O
1x Barrel Input
Other I/O
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC [LUT Upload Only]
Wireless
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Format Support
Video Format
HDMI
DCI 4K: 25/24/23.98
UHD 4K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
1080i: 60/59.94/50
720p: 60/59.94/50
Power
Input Power
6.5 to 16.8 VDC
Battery
1x L-Series Mount on Fixed Plate
Power Consumption
6.5 W (Maximum)
Mounting
Tripod/Accessory Mounting
2x 1/4"-20 Female
General
Environmental Resistance
No
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Storage Conditions
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Dimensions
5.8 x 3.4 x 1" / 146.6 x 87.6 x 26.5 mm
Weight
0.6 lb / 283.5 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.805 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.4 x 7.5 x 3"

Shimbol M5 Reviews

Pretty good for the price

By Aden
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-25

Really not bad, solid bang for your buck. My biggest gripe is the focus peaking on the screen is completely useless. It doesn’t truly reflect the actual camera focus and requires my to rely on my built in lcd monitor, kind of defeating the purpose of getting this. That said, the display itself is pretty solid, so not necessarily a bad product.

Shimbol M5

By Jason
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-05-15

Great, affordable monitor! If you don't need internal recording, this is the monitor. Build quality is top notch and the 1200 nit brightness lets you see in direct sunlight.

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Can it be used in vertical mode? To record shorts ...

Can it be used in vertical mode? To record shorts and reels
Asked by: Gregg
Yes, the Shimbol M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI HDR Touchscreen Monitor can be used in vertical mode but the footage will need to be imported to your choice editor in 9:16.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-05-01

Would this DC power cable fit the power input on ...

Would this DC power cable fit the power input on the monitor? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1539258-REG/camvate_c2399_
Asked by: Thierry
Yes, the DC input of the Shimbol M5 display is Inside diameter: 2.1MM; outside diameter: 5.5MM allowing the CAMVATE D-Tap to DC Barrel Cable to be used as a DTAP power cable with the display.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-03-28

Is this monitor compatible with Hollyland Mars 4K ...

Is this monitor compatible with Hollyland Mars 4K video transmitter?
Asked by: Nay
Yes, you can use the Hollyland Mars 4K Wireless Video Transmission System with the Shimbol M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI HDR Touchscreen Monitor.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-12-22

is it compatible with OM-1 mark ii camera?

is it compatible with OM-1 mark ii camera?
Asked by: Jose
The Shimbol M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI HDR Touchscreen Monitor is compatible with the OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera via Micro-HDMI.
Answered by: John W
Date published: 2024-12-11

Can this monitor supply power to the Shimbol TP ...

Can this monitor supply power to the Shimbol TP Mini 600' HDMI Wireless Video Transmission System?
Asked by: Austin
The Shimbol M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI HDR Touchscreen Monitor does not supply any power output. It would be recommended to use L Series style batteries such as the Genaray 2 x NP-F770 4400mAh Batteries & 2 x Compact Chargers Kit, BH #GENPF770CS, to power the Shimbol TP Mini 600' HDMI Wireless Video Transmission System.
Answered by: Tim Z
Date published: 2024-08-14

Would this monitor fit the Sony a7rv camera? What ...

Would this monitor fit the Sony a7rv camera? What accessories do I need to buy for use when I purchase this monitor? Thank you.
Asked by: Daesuk James
Yes, the Shimbol M5 5.5" 3D LUT 4K HDMI HDR Touchscreen Monitor is compatible with the Sony A7RV Mirrorless Camera. You will need NPF batteries to power it, an HDMI cable to get a signal, and a way to mount it to the camera.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-08-06
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