The SmallHD FOCUS Bolt 500 TX On-Camera Monitor combines SmallHD's popular FOCUS monitor with Teradek's Bolt 500 wireless transmitter, all in a single unit. Using the built-in transmission, the Focus Bolt can send uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 HD video to a Teradek Bolt 500, Bolt 500 LT, Bolt 500 XT, or Sidekick II receiver, or to a SmallHD FOCUS Bolt 500 RX or 703 Bolt monitor, up to 500' away. What's more is this monitor fits right atop your camera's accessory shoe using the included tilt-arm. An L-series battery kit, cable clips, matte and glossy screen protectors, a cleaning cloth, and an assortment of HDMI cables are included as well.

Display-wise, the FOCUS Bolt 500 TX is based off the same display and I/O as the well-regarded standard FOCUS models. The bright, 800 cd/m², 1280 x 720 touchscreen IPS LCD panel can be viewed in daylight, and is driven by a single micro-HDMI input. Using the intuitive Swipe OS, you can turn on various monitoring tools like waveform, false color, and vectorscope, as well as focusing aids like peaking, with a tap. If your camera outputs UHD 4K over HDMI, the FOCUS will support that input resolution as well as HD and SD inputs. At the rear of the monitor, a single NP-F battery bay accepts the included available L-series battery for power, while an integrated power output can also power your camera with a separately available DC coupler.

5" 1280 x 720 Touchscreen Display    Built-In Teradek Transmitter    500' Wireless HD Video Transmission    Micro-HDMI Input    Supports UHD 4K, HD, and SD Input    800 cd/m² 10-Bit IPS LCD Panel    SD Card for Presets and Loading LUTs    L-Series Battery Mount    Camera Power Output    Swipe OS

Built on SmallHD's intuitive PageBuilder OS, Swipe OS offers the same intuitiveness of a graphical user interface (GUI), though with touchscreen navigation. Rather than have confusing menus, this GUI allows you to selectively apply monitoring tools such as waveform, vectorscope, and focusing aids to up to 12 different "pages". Using the touchscreen, swipe through different preset pages and toggle monitoring tools on or off with ease.

This monitor complements smaller cameras by providing power output and a headphone jack. The power output lets you power your camera directly from the NP-F battery mounted on the monitor, increasing runtimes over the standard batteries of many mirrorless cameras. If your camera doesn't have a headphone jack, the FOCUS de-embeds the audio from the HDMI stream for real-time feedback of audio.

The FOCUS monitor secures to your camera using the included FOCUS Tilt Arm via shoe mount or 1/4"-20 thread. The Tilt Arm enables 180° of tilt for convenient monitoring at nearly any angle. A cold shoe on the Tilt Arm lets you secure equipment (like a microphone, or LED light) that would otherwise be displaced from the camera's accessory shoe.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. do they have an SDI Version?

A: For a similar product with local SDI inputs you would need to look at the original SmallHD 703 Bolt 7" Wireless Monitor, B&H # SMMON703. However keep in mind that the Bolt 500 RX Wireless Monitor will accept the signal from a transmitter like the Teradek Bolt 500 with a 3G-SDI connection, B&H # TEBLT926P5TV. https://bhpho.to/2C13Xic

Q: 2. Are the handles removable? I have a Tilta Nucleus M set that comes with handles that attach via rosette mount. it would be great to pass this off to an AC so they can control the lens and have their own monitor wirelessly.

A: Yes, the handles are removable. However they are connected through a 1/4"-20 thread, not a Rosette. You will need to look at a solution to connect a rosette. This SmallRig ARRI Standard Rosette Bolt-On Mount (M6 Thread), B&H # SM1939, may work in this case. This would be a custom solution though that you would need to test out for yourself, however it is possible. https://bhpho.to/2Rb9ZCX

Q: 3. are the handles on this monitor removable?

A: The handles are able to be removed.

Q: 4. Does this kit have the transmitter and receiver ?

A: This offers just a built-In Teradek Receiver. It does not include a transmitter.

Q: 5. Can I preview my LUTs in realtime with this monitor?

A: Yes you can.

Q: 6. How long does a 7900MA battery last with wireless going?

A: SmallHD lists this as having a 11.2W power consumption. The Watson NP-F975 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V, 7800mAh), BH #WANPF975, is the equivalent of a 57.72 Watt Hour battery. You should expect to get around 5 hours with a battery like that.

Q: 7. Will this connect to the Teradek Bolt 500 XT?

A: A Teradek Bolt 500XT receiver can be used with the FOCUS Bolt 500 TX On-Camera Monitor.

Q: 8. Will this work with newly released Bolt 500 Ace HDMI Receiver? Thank you.

A: Yes it will. The Teradek Ace 500 HDMI Wireless Video Receiver, B&H # TE101807, works with SmallHD monitors with integrated Bolt transmitters. https://bhpho.to/2LBhXVh

Q: 9. Can you use the monitor separately without having to link it to the director's monitor at all times? So just hook it up to the camera as a normal monitor?

A: The transmitter monitor and receiver monitor can be used by themselves. Both monitors offer a micro HDMI input.

Q: 10. Does receiver have hdmi out ?

A: This is not going to have an HDMI out.