The compact and lightweight INDIE 5 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor from SmallHD provides professional monitoring in a sharp 5" LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 10-bit 4:2:2 Rec. 709 color processing, 1000 cd/m² brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, touchscreen-only control, and updated SmallHD PageOS 5 firmware. It features HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs and outputs.

The INDIE 5 features a handy touchscreen lock slider, so you don't have to worry about accidentally touching the screen when it's in use. Using the intuitive SmallHD PageOS 5, you can turn on and save pages of various monitoring tools and focusing aids with a finger tap. It also features a settings dashboard, preconfigured pages and tabs, templates, exposure assist, overlays, function buttons, and numerous improvements. You can also utilize optional RED camera control via the monitor's micro-USB port.

The monitor is powered using the DC barrel input with a DC adapter, and its durable aluminum chassis protects the monitor in any production environment.

5" 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen Display    RED RCP2 Camera Control Upgrade    Micro-USB to 5-Pin Adapter & Cable    Microfiber Cleaning Cloth    1000 cd/m², 10-Bit IPS LCD Panel

Daylight-viewable, 5" touchscreen on-camera monitor with 1000 cd/m² brightness

Slim, lightweight design with 10-bit, touchscreen-only LCD panel

HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs and outputs

The included PageOS 5 Toolset with EL Zone Exposure Assist, best-in-class waveform, false color, Look-Around Camera Control (sold separately), Advanced Teradek RT Overlays, and more

The PageOS 5 UI offers quick and repeatable setups and full control over all parameters and display tools

Four 1/4"-20 mounting threads on the left, right, bottom, and back of the monitor

SmallHD PageOS 5 has all the features of OS 4 to organize and save customized function and settings pages as well as a settings dashboard, page tabs, false color overlays, improved function buttons, pixel zoom, focus assist, peaking, and more

Power using a DC barrel input

Optional RED camera control via the micro-USB port

Durable aluminum chassis

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this monitor output on Sdi and hdmi simultaneously?

A: Yes, as it is also performing signal conversion if you were to go from HDMI IN to SDI OUT, which will "route" out to the active output(s).

Q: 2. Ehat size is the barrel input? Looking to get a dtap connection

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer has not publicly published this specification and because we have yet to receive the monitor into stock, we are unable to verify at this time.

Q: 3. Differences with cine 5?

A: When comparing the SmallHD CIne 5 with the Indie 5 using the B&H item comparison tool, I can see that the Indie 5 has half the brightness (1000 nits compared to 2000 nits). The indie is powered with a 10VDC barrel and the Cine with an industry standard 2 pin LEMO input,.The Indie has Micro-USB for firmware updates and Cine 5 has a 5-pin LEMO. The Indie has SingleSlot:SD/SDHC/SDXC and the Cine 5 does not.

Q: 4. How do I get this to control my red dsmc2 gemini?

A: The monitor can be used with optional paid software upgrades that enable camera control access to RED DSMC2 and KOMODO cameras. These software licenses allow users to control camera functions and project settings such as Start/Stop Record, FPS, Shutter Speed, ISO, Color Temperature/White Balance, and Clip Playback. But you need to have the DSMC2 control license firmware.

Q: 5. Does this monitor work with the teradek rt focus overlay?

A: Yes, RT overlays begin were introduced with OS3 and are currently available in PageOS 5.

Q: 6. The SmallHD Website says it covers 100% of Rec 709, but 75% of DCI-P3, is there a typo in your specs?

A: 100% rec709 is similar to around 75% of DCI-P3. SmallHD also only states that the Indie 7 covers 100% rec709. It doesn’t cover 100% DCI-P3 like the Cine 7 or 702 Touch.

Q: 7. How long does battery last with two L series batteries? I would be using Np750/770 7.4v 5600 mAh 41.4wh

A: The runtime of the SmallHD INDIE 7 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor when using two NPF-770 style batteries would be in the range of 6.5 hours.

Q: 8. Can this monitor be used as a standalone unit without the Komodo?

A: Yes. The Komodo Kit just allows it to communicate with the camera; otherwise, it's just a normal monitor.

Q: 9. Does indie 5 camera control support blackmagic cam?

A: No, the SmallHD INDIE 5 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor currently supports RED, ARRI, and Sony Venice only with optional control kits from SmallHD. However, the Portkeys LH7P listed below can control Blackmagic Pocket and URSA cameras wirelessly. PORTKEYS LH7P 7" High-Bright Touchscreen Monitor with Wireless Control (Black) BH #POLH7PB Supported cameras and features: https://bhpho.to/3KOKJz0

Q: 10. is sony A7iv camera compatible with smallhd indie 5 monitor

A: No, there is no camera control between the SmallHD Indie 5 RED RCP2 Monitor Kit and Sony alpha series cameras.