You may remember the new “not-s0-small” HDR production monitors from SmallHD that we told you about last week, and now you can see these very monitors go through a series of extreme torture tests that would surely make you cringe, but ultimately leave you with your jaw to the floor in the end. These things are apparently indestructible due to the durability that the milled aluminium process gives to the monitors.
Even though SmallHD is a company known for high-quality on-camera monitors like the DP4, AC7 OLED, DP7 Pro, and the newer 502 and 702 series, the new 17-inch, 24 and 32-inch HDR production monitors (named 1700, 2400 and 3200 series) were born out of customer demand for larger displays.
The HDR functionality is compatible with the company’s proprietary LUT engine and the combination of the two is surely going to change the way people shoot especially in LOG. We’ve already seen Atomos announce their 7-inch Flame HDR monitor/recorder, but these are in a different league and a completely different segment – that of the larger production reference/client/director display.
See the makers of the SmallHD HDR monitors try to destroy their creations in the video below.
Check out also the promo SmallHD prepared for their new monitor line-up:
See pricing details and features for the new HDR monitors from SmallHD below:
Features – 1703 HDR Production Monitor
- Display size: 17-inch (1920 x 1080 resolution)
- Input: 2 x SDI, HDMI
- Output: 2 x SDI, HDMI
- Construction: Milled Aluminium for maximum durability
- 1000 Nits brightness
- Save time with revolutionary accessory rail system
- Convenient table stand with built-in C-stand mount
- XLR power input and 12v Lemo power out
- Price: $3,999 for the 17 inch monitor
SmallHD 2403 HDR Monitor 24-inch
Full Specifications (1703 Monitor):
Display
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Size Diagonal | 17.25 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 128 PPI |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Area | 15(W) x 8.42(H) |
| Brightness | 1100 Nits |
| Contrast | 600:1 |
| Color Gamut | 100% REC709 |
| Color Depth | 8 bit |
| Viewing Angle | 70 deg. Left/Right; 50 Deg. Up; 70 Deg Down |
| Backlight Type | LED |
| Adjustable Backlight | Yes |
| Temperature Adaptive Color | No |
Input Signal Types/Formats
| 3G-SDI | YCC 4:2:2 @ 8 bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 |
| HD-SDI | YCC 4:2:2 @ 8 bits: 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psF30, 1080psF29.97, 1080psF25, 1080psF24, 1080psF23.98, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98 |
| SD-SDI | Not Supported |
| HDMI | Supports YCC 4:2:2 @ 8 bits, 8/10/12 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98,1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p100, 720p60, 720p59.94 , 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p120, 480p119.88, 480p100, 480p60, 480p59.94, 576p100, 576p50 |
| Component | Not Supported |
| Composite | Not Supported |
| Audio | HDMI & SDI Monitor through Speakers in Front Bezel or through Headphone Jack Metering up to 8 channels |
Output Signal Types/Formats
| 3G-SDI | YCC 4:2:2 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, |
| HD-SDI | YCC 4:2:2 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psf30, 1080psf29.97, 1080psf25, 1080psf24, 1080psf23.98, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98 all at 8 bits |
| SD-SDI | Not Supported |
| HDMI | Supports YCC 4:2:2@ 8 bits, RGB & YCC 4:4:4 @ 8 bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98,1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p100, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p120, 480p119.88, 480p100, 480p60, 480p59.94, 576p100, 576p50, 480i120, 480i119.88, 480i60, 480i59.94, 576i100, 576i50 |
| Component | Not Supported |
| Composite | Not Supported |
| Audio | No Audio output (for initial firmware release) to be supported at a later release |
Connector Type
| SDI | 2x 3G Inputs, 2x 3G Outputs |
| HDMI | 1x Input, 1x Output |
| Component | Not Supported |
| Composite | Not Supported |
| Audio | 1x Headphone Jack on Front of Monitor |
| Power | 1x AC Power Input -3 Prong 90-260V, 1x XLR 4pin Input 12-34VDC, 1x Lemo Output 12VDC @ 4A Max |
| USB | 1x Front USB2, 2x Rear USB2 |
Controls
| Primary Control Interface | Joystick Navigation, Dedicated Back Button. Additional Dedicated buttons for: LUT Selection; Backlight Level; Input Switch; Settings Menu; Multi View; Page 14 Instant Selection; Tools Menu |
| Record/Capture | Dedicated Capture Button on Front Bezel |
Data I/O
| Storage | SD Card for LUTs, Captured Images, Image Overlays, Firmware Upgrades |
Power
| Connector Type | 3Pin Grounded AC 120/240V IN, Dual XLR 1234VDC IN for Batteries, 12V Lemo 2pin OUT 4A Max |
| Battery Types | Gold Mount / VMount via 4pin XLR Connector |
Environmental
| Compliance | FCC, IC, CE, RoHS |
| Operating Temperature | 32F 100F |
| Storage Temperature | 4F-120F |
| Screen Protection | Acrylic Screen Protector Available as an Option |
| Height | 11.5” (29.21cm) |
| Width | 17.5” (44.45cm) |
| Depth/Length | 2.5” (6.35cm) |
| Weight (Item Only without battery) | 193oz (5471.45g) |
| Weight (Packaged) | 1.2oz (34.02g) |
| Mount Points | Multiple 1⁄4”20 & 3⁄8”16 Threads on Top, Bottom, Left & RightMultiple 1⁄4”20 & 3⁄8”16 Threads on Top, Bottom, Left & Right Sides. Cold Shoe Style Rails on Back of Monitor |
| Construction | Full Anodized Aluminum Chassis with Four Sided Rubber Impact Protection for LCD Panel |
Software
| Pixel Zoom (type) | 2x & 4x Zoom with smooth pan via joystick |
| Frame Guides | Yes: Preset Aspect Ratios & Customizable |
| DSLR Scale | Canon 5DMkii & Canon 7D |
| Custom Scale | Yes (Underscan Only) |
| Anamorphic De-Squeeze | Yes: 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.66x, 2.0x |
| Image Rotate(Manual/Automatic) | Yes Automatic |
| Image Flip (Manual/Automatic) | Yes Automatic |
| Cross Conversion | Yes: HDMI → SDI & SDI → HDMI |
| Focus Assist (Colors) | Yes User Adjustable Color and Intensity |
| Peaking | Yes User Adjustable Intensity |
| False Color | Yes Rainbow & Arri Style |
| Zebra | Yes Dual User Configurable |
| Waveform | Yes Luma & RGB Style, Fully User Customizable w/ Region of Interest Highlighting |
| Vectorscope | Yes |
| RGB Parade | Yes Fully User Customizable |
| Histogram | Yes Luma & RGB Style |
| Image Capture | Yes With Dedicated Button |
| Custom LUTS | Yes Loadable by Page or as Systemwide Color Calibration |
| LUT Downstream | Yes Available on SDI 1 or HDMI Out |
| LUT Import | via SD Card |
| Image Overlay | Yes with Intensity Slider and Blink Setting |
| Firmware | Compatible with 1700 Series Firmware V3.0 and Later |
| Audio Meters | Yes HDMI & SDI up to 8 channel |
The 24-inch 2403 HDR monitor has also been revealed to be priced at $5499 and the 3203 HDR 32-inch monitor at $7999.
The pricing on these monitors may be quite a bit more than what some have expected, I for one expected them to start at the 2,5-3K USD mark, but given their super ruggedness and quick setup up thanks to the rail design, both of which pretty much puts these in a league of their own, I can see why they would cost that much.
I think that these monitors would give the established Sony PVM and Panasonic 17 and 24 inch production monitors some serious competition despite the price tag. Rental houses would flock to these, and medium-sized prod co’s would definitely benefit from a shiny bright HDR monitor to impress their clients with on set.
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