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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.

SmallHD 501 Specifications

About SmallHD 501

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

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