SmallHD 503 UltraBright SK RX Director’s Bundle (V-Mount)

Description

SmallHD 503 UltraBright Director’s Kit (V-Mount): The Brightest 5″ Monitor for Directors

The SmallHD 503 UltraBright Director’s Kit (V-Mount) offers the ultimate monitoring solution for directors and cinematographers seeking unparalleled visibility and comprehensive software tools in a compact 5-inch form factor. This kit provides a remarkably bright display, essential accessories for director’s use, and flexible power options, making it an indispensable tool for critical on-set viewing in any environment.

Ultimate Visibility with Unmatched Brightness

At the core of this kit is the SmallHD 503 UltraBright monitor, featuring a 5-inch Full HD LCD with a crisp 1920×1080 resolution. Its standout feature is an astonishing 2200 nits of brightness, making it the brightest 5-inch monitor currently available. This extreme luminosity ensures crystal-clear, glare-free viewing even in direct sunlight, allowing directors to confidently assess shots and make crucial decisions outdoors. The display is further protected by durable Gorilla Glass, enhancing its ruggedness for demanding production environments.

PageBuilder OS: Professional Software Tools at Your Fingertips

The 503 UltraBright is powered by SmallHD’s intuitive PageBuilder OS, a highly customizable software platform that puts a comprehensive suite of professional monitoring tools at your command. Quickly and easily access tools like:

• Focus Peaking & Custom Focus Assist: Achieve critical focus with a bright highlight on in-focus subjects and adjustable color/intensity.
• HD Waveform & Scopes: Display up to three fully customizable scopes (including Luma & RGB Waveforms, Vectorscope, RGB Parade, and Histograms) with pixel-accurate data analysis. Utilize the Color Picker to show raw pixel values.
• 3D LUT Support & HDR Preview: Load any 3D LUT via SD card using SmallHD’s ColorFlow 3D LUT engine for accurate color pipelines. The monitor also features HDR Preview with a 10-Bit ColorEngine, allowing fine-tuning with white point and black point adjustment sliders.
• Exposure with Confidence: Utilize Exposure Assist with both ARRI and Spectrum-based false color, complete with built-in IRE guides. Employ 2x Zebra warnings, customizable to your chosen brightness level, ideal for matching exposure across multiple cameras.
• Dual View: Simultaneously monitor two input sources, applying individual LUTs and tools to each for comparing A/B cameras or pre/post LUT footage.
• Cross Conversion: Seamlessly convert HDMI to SDI and SDI to HDMI signals directly on the monitor, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
• Output Preview: Send your video signal downstream with applied LUTs via the Output Preview page.
• Versatile Image Framing: Overlay standard markers, safety areas, and custom aspect ratios (4:3, 1.85, 2.39:1, 16:9, and user-selectable Custom) with adjustable opacity and colors.

Efficiently UltraBright & Rugged Design

Despite its groundbreaking brightness, the 503 UltraBright maintains remarkably low power consumption at just 11 watts, maximizing battery life on set. Its rugged milled aluminum housing ensures exceptional durability, making it ready for the rigors of professional use. Physical features include a 81​ inch headphone jack for audio monitoring, multiple function buttons for quick access, and an SD card slot for loading LUTs and firmware.

Director’s Kit Enhancements

This specific Director’s Kit (V-Mount) bundles the essential accessories needed to create a robust and comfortable monitoring setup for directors:

• V-Mount Battery Plate: Provides robust and long-lasting power using professional V-Mount batteries (batteries sold separately). The monitor also features a 12V 2-pin LEMO input for secure, continuous power.
• Director’s Handles: Offers a comfortable and secure grip for handheld monitoring.
• Cage and Sun Hood: Enhances durability and provides glare protection for clear viewing in bright conditions.
• Neoprene Sleeve & Screen Protectors: Ensures the monitor is protected during transport and use.
• BNC Cables: Essential for connecting to SDI video sources.