SmallHD 501 5" HDMI FHD LCD On-Camera Monitor with Waveform w/Monitor Case,LP-E6
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SmallHD 501 5" HDMI Full HD LCD On-Camera Monitor with Waveform Kit, Includes Monitor Case, LP-E6 Battery & Charger Kit, Acrylic Protector, 5" Neoprene, Hot Shoe Mount, 8GB SD Card

SKU: SMMON501KIT1

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Review Summary

2018-08-14T23:46:03

Rated 5 out of 5

You can't go wrong with it

Awesome ! Make my job easier and Professional

Marco Y.

2018-04-24T06:29:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely Useful

I use this with my Canon C100 and with DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Having a screen larger than the on-camera LCD is critical to accurate focus and exposure and makes framing easier as well. I like having the HDMI in and out so I can connect the camera to the 501 then connect the 501 to a larger monitor for clients or for students when I'm teaching. I also appreciate that it operates on the same batteries that I use in my Canon 5D mk3.

Stewart S.

2018-01-10T09:57:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect workhorse confidence monitor

has all the options you would want for an onboard replacement viewfinder monitor, with LUT options and accurate color representation

ROB W.

2017-05-10T11:45:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality...Quality..Did I say Quality?

when you open the package you immediately know this is a company who is in it for the long haul. Very well made, simple to use, and, it works. In an age of new models coming out each week from every manufacturer, and costs being cut on build quality, Small did not do that with this unit. I've used it all day, and it does get hot, but worked as advertised and I'm very happy with it.

RICHARD R.

2016-10-12T22:07:48

Rated 5 out of 5

love it

I bought this monitor for use on my gimbal and my Sony A7S. The main reason was for the size and because the A7S does not show it's zebras/peaking when outputting to a monitor so I needed a monitor with those built in features.

DAVID E.

2016-08-25T08:24:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Small, Light, Good!

I was debating between this and the atomos ninja flame. I bought this instead because it has a fantastic interface. I really love the UI as I can have access to so much information real quick - which is a must on set.

Ashish D.

2016-03-24T19:34:18

Rated 5 out of 5

It's well worth the price, highly recommended.

Using with my C100 and it makes shooting much easier and the design is a total home run by SmallHD. The LCD on the C100 mk1 is lacking in color accuracy and the 501 aids in that regard and the full HD screen makes focusing a breeze. The menus and tools are very easy to configure to the users preference. Today I mounted it upside down and I was wondering how far I would have to go into the menu to flip the image but the 501 flipped the image automatically! Just one of the many smart tools the 501 offers. It's well worth the price, highly recommended.

CHRISTOPHER C.

SmallHD 501 Specifications

  • Panel Type

    LCD

  • Size Diagonal

    5"

  • Resolution

    1920 x 1080

  • Pixel Density (PPI)

    441

  • Aspect Ratio

    16:9 Native

  • Active Area

    5"

  • Brightness

    400cd/m2

  • Contrast

    1500:1

  • Color Gamut

    85% NTSC (100% Rec 709)

  • Color Depth

    24 Bit (8bpc)

  • Viewing Angle

    Full 179 Degrees

  • Backlight Type

    LED

  • Adjustable Backlight

    Yes

  • Temperature Adaptive Color

    Yes

  • Output Signal Type: HDMI

    Supports 8/10/12 bit color, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080pSF23.98, 1080pSF24, 1080pSF25, 1080pSF30, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50

  • Output Signal Type: Audio

    HDMI

  • Connector Type: HDMI

    1 HDMI (in), 1 HDMI (out)

  • Connector Type: Audio

    1/8in Mini Stereo Headphone

  • Connector Type: Power

    LP-E6 style

  • Connector Type: USB

    Micro-USB 5V at .5A

  • Primary Control Interface

    Joystick + "Back" button

  • Record/Capture

    Capture button

  • User Defined Functions

    Uses "Pages" in conjunction with the Joystick control to provide any number of user defined monitoring options.

  • Data I/O: Storage

    SD Card (full-size)

  • Data I/O: USB

    Factory use and User functionality

  • Connector Type

    LP-E6 style

  • Voltage

    6.0 - 8.4Volts

  • Power Consumption

    6Watts

  • Battery Plate

    LP-E6 (2 battery slots) Included

  • Recommended Power Supply

    LP-E6 coupler with built-in 7.2v, 2A regulator

  • Overload Protection

    Yes

  • Smart Battery Compliant

    Yes

  • Battery Types

    LP-E6

  • Compliance

    CE, FCC, IC

  • Screen Protection

    1mm Acrylic (user replaceable)

  • Mount Points

    (3) 1/4-20 thread points (bottom, back & right side)

  • Construction

    Aluminum Frame with Rubberized Coating

  • Pixel Zoom (type)

    2x & 4x with smooth pan via joystick

  • Frame Guides

    Yes

  • Custom Scale

    Yes

  • Focus Assist (Colors)

    Yes

  • Peaking

    Yes

  • False Color

    Yes

  • Zebra

    Yes - Multiple

  • PIP

    No

  • Horizon Indicator

    No

  • Image Capture

    Individual and Time Lapse

  • Custom LUTS

    Yes

  • LUT Creation

    No

  • LUT Import

    Yes

  • Blue Only

    Yes

  • Firmware

    User Upgradable. Current Version: 0.1

  • Operating Temperature

    30 to 90 deg. F / -1 to 32 deg. C

  • Storage Temperature

    0 to 120 deg. F / -18 to 49 deg. C

  • Dimensions (L x H x W)

    0.8 x 2.9 x 5.8" / 2.03 x 7.37 x 14.73cm

  • Weight

    80oz / 2267.96g (without battery)

  • UPC Code

    850246006010

About SmallHD 501

FEATURED REVIEWS

Small, Light, Good!

By Ashish D.

I was debating between this and the atomos ninja flame. I bought this instead because it has a fantastic interface. I really love the UI as I can have access to so much information real quick - which is a must on set.

It's well worth the price, highly recommended.

By CHRISTOPHER C.

Using with my C100 and it makes shooting much easier and the design is a total home run by SmallHD. The LCD on the C100 mk1 is lacking in color accuracy and the 501 aids in that regard and the full HD screen makes focusing a breeze. The menus and tools are very easy to configure to the users preference. Today I mounted it upside down and I was wondering how far I would have to go into the menu to flip the image but the 501 flipped the image automatically! Just one of the many smart tools the ...

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A brilliant display with a desirable form factor
The SmallHD 501 is the lightest 5-inch, 1080p Full HD field monitor with color capabilities that rival OLED technology. It's a mere 7.4 oz light and is able to reproduce 100% Rec 709 color.

Durability: futureproof your investment.
Cameras come and go; SmallHD oncamera monitors are built to last. Housed in a milled aluminum frame with a rubberized coating, the 500 Series has durability in its DNA.

Exposure Assist: professional, accurate exposure tools.
Whether you prefer Waveform, False Color, Vectorscope or Zebra, the 500 Series has a uniquely customizable tool set to help you properly expose your shot. Through the use of Pages, you can organize and optimize your monitoring workflow for speed and agility.

LUT Preview: creative confidence during production.
Most largescale productions have a crew dedicated to producing and distributing live color grades on set. The 500 Series brings the benefits of post production LUT preview to an affordable, 5inch oncamera monitor.

A user experience that will enhance your on set workflow
• Navigate by simply moving and clicking the joystick - this allows easy access to 'pages' which can be customized with any feature, including custom looks (3D LUTs)
• With pages set up, the 501 becomes an invaluable on-set tool for letting you quickly spot-check your entire shot for problem areas as well as using LUTs to 'see' new opportunities for shots on the fly.
• Zoom into your image at any time by pressing Upon the joystick; click to switch to pan mode and at any time press the back button to reset.

Designed with the Sidefinder in mind
The 500 Series monitor is the key component to the SmallHD Sidefinder (the highest resolution EVF with a flip-out 1080p display).

Updated 2.2 Firmware
SmallHD has updated the 2.2 Firmware on the MON-501 with many new features. Click here to view the 2.2 firmware overview video.

SmallHD 501 Features

  • HD Waveform, Vectorscope and Histogram
  • Headphone Jack
  • Still Image Capture
  • Audio Meters
  • Custom Zebra
  • Peaking
  • Custom Scale
  • Pixel Zoom
  • DSLR Scale

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Key Features

  • HD Waveform, Vectorscope and Histogram
  • Headphone Jack
  • Still Image Capture
  • Audio Meters
  • Custom Zebra
  • Peaking

What's in the box:

  • SmallHD 501 5" HDMI Full HD LCD On-Camera Monitor with Waveform
  • Monitor Case
  • LP-E6 Battery and Charger Kit
  • 3' HDMI to HDMI Cable
  • 1.5' Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable
  • Acrylic Screen Protector
  • 5" Neoprene Sleeve
  • Hot Shoe Ball Mount
  • 8GB SD Card
  • SmallHD Cleaning Cloth
  • Battery Plate
  • SmallHD 1 Year Limited Warranty