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SmallHD FOCUS Monitor Comparison Guide
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| Panel Type | LCD | LCD | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size Diagonal | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 441 | 441 | 441 | 443 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 Native | 16:9 Native | 16:9 | 16:09 |
| Active Area | 5.0 in | 5.0 in | 5.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits | 1000 nits | 2200 nots |
| Contrast | 1500:01:00 | 1500:01:00 | 1500:01:00 | 1000:01:00 |
| Color Gamut | 85% NTSC (100% Rec 709) | 85% NTSC (100% Rec 709) | 100% Rec 709 | 70% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 8 Bit | 8 Bit | 10 Bit Color Processing | 10 Bit |
| Viewing Angle | Full 179 Degrees | Full 179 Degrees | Full 179 Degrees | 170 degrees Typical |
| Backlight Type | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Adjustable Backlight | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Temperature Adaptive Color | Yes | Yes | ||
Input Signal Types/Formats |
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| 3G-SDI | 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i100, 1080i119.88, 1080i120 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p60 1080p59.94 1080p50 1080i60 1080i59.94 1080i50 |
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| HD-SDI | RGB/YCC 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, 080i60, 080i59.94, 080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080pSF23.98, 1080pSF24, 1080pSF25 , 1080pSF29.97, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50 | 1080i60,1080i59.94,1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psF30, 1080psF29.97, 1080pSF25, 1080pSF24, 1080pSF23.98, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psf30, 1080psf29.97, 1080psf25, 1080psf24, 1080psf23.98, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98", 1080i60, 080i59.94, 080i50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psF30, 1080psF29.97, 1080pSF25, 1080pSF24, 1080pSF23.98, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98 | |
| SD-SDI | 576i50, 480i59.94 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i29.97 576i25 |
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| HDMI | Supports YCC 4:2:2, 8/10/12 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98,1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p/100, 720p60, 720p59.94 , 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p59.94, 480p60, 480p100, 480p119.88, 480p120, 480p239.76, 480p240, 576p50, 576p100, 576p200, 480i59.94, 480i60, 480i119.88, 480i120, 480i239.76, 480i240, 576i50, 576i100, 576i200 | Supports YCC 4:2:2, 8/10/12 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98,1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p/100, 720p60, 720p59.94 , 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p59.94, 480p60, 480p100, 480p119.88, 480p120, 480p239.76, 480p240, 576p50, 576p100, 576p200, 480i59.94, 480i60, 480i119.88, 480i120, 480i239.76, 480i240, 576i50, 576i100, 576i200 | Supports YCC 4:2:2, 8/10/12 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 . Supports YCC 4:2:2, 8/10/12/16 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4, 1080p30, 1080p29.97 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p/100, 720p60, 720p59.94 , 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p59.94, 480p60, 480p100, 480p119.88, 480p120, 480p239.76, 480p240, 576p50, 576p100, 576p200, 480i59.94, 480i60, 480i119.88, 480i120, 480i239.76, 480i240, 576i50, 576i100, 576i200 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 8 bits, 8/10/12 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98,1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080i30, 1080i29.97, 1080i25, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p100, 720p60, 720p59.94 , 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p120, 480p119.88, 480p60, 480p59.94, 576p100, 576p50, 480i240, 480i239.76, 480i120, 480i119.88, 480i60, 480i59.94, 480i30, 480i29.97, 480i24, 480i23.98, 576i200, 576i100, 576i50, 576i25 |
| Component | Not Supported | |||
| Composite | Not Supported | |||
| Audio | HDMI | HDMI and SDI | HDMI and SDI | HDMI & SDI - Monitor through Speakers in Front Bezel or Through Headphone Jack - Metering up to 8 channels |
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Output Signal Types/Formats |
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| 3G-SDI | 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i100, 1080i119.88, 1080i120 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50 | ||
| HD-SDI | RGB/YCC 4:2:2 and 4:4:4,1080i60,1080i59.94,1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080pSF23.98, 1080pSF24, 1080pSF25 , 1080pSF29.97, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50 | 1080i60,1080i59.94,1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psF30, 1080psF29.97, 1080pSF25, 1080pSF24, 1080pSF23.98, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psf30, 1080psf29.97, 1080psf25, 1080psf24, 1080psf23.98, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98 | |
| SD-SDI | 576i50, 480i59.94 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i29.97, 576i25 | ||
| HDMI | Supports YCC 4:2:2, 8/10/12 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98,1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p/100, 720p60, 720p59.94 , 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p59.94, 480p60, 480p100, 480p119.88, 480p120, 480p239.76, 480p240, 576p50, 576p100, 576p200, 480i59.94, 480i60, 480i119.88, 480i120, 480i239.76, 480i240, 576i50, 576i100, 576i200 | 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 | Supports YCC 4:2:2, 8/10/12 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 . Supports YCC 4:2:2, 8/10/12/16 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4, 1080p30, 1080p29.97 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p/100, 720p60, 720p59.94 , 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p59.94, 480p60, 480p100, 480p119.88, 480p120, 480p239.76, 480p240, 576p50, 576p100, 576p200, 480i59.94, 480i60, 480i119.88, 480i120, 480i239.76, 480i240, 576i50, 576i100, 576i200 | |
| Component | Not Supported | |||
| Composite | Not Supported | |||
| Audio | Stereo Out (headphones) | Stereo Out (headphones) | Stereo Out (headphones) | HDMI & SDI - Monitor through Speakers in Front Bezel or Through Headphone Jack - Metering up to 8 channels |
Connector Type |
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| SDI | 1 SDI (in), 1 SDI (out) | 1 SDI (in), 1 SDI (out - selectable) | 1 SDI (in), 1 SDI (out) | |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI (in), 1 HDMI (out - always ON) | 1 HDMI (in), 1 HDMI (out) | 1 HDMI (in), 1 HDMI (out - selectable) | 1x Input, 1x Output |
| Component | Not Supported | Not Supported | ||
| Composite | Not Supported | Not Supported | ||
| Audio | 1/8in Mini Stereo Headphone | 1/8in Mini Stereo Headphone | 1/8in Mini Stereo Headphone | 1/8in Headphone Jack |
| Power In | LP-E6 style | LP-E6 style | LP-E6 style Battery X 2 | Locking Power 2-pin Connector |
Power Out |
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| USB | Micro-USB 5V @ .5A | Micro-USB 5V @ .5A | Micro-USB 5V @ .5A | Micro-USB |
Controls |
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| Primary Control Interface | Joystick + “Back” button | Joystick + “Back” button | Joystick + “Back” button | Joystick Navigation, Dedicated Back/Power Button. 2 Additional User Assignable Function Buttons |
| Record/Capture | Capture button | Capture button | Capture button | |
| User Defined Functions | Uses “Pages” in conjunction with the Joystick control to provide any number of user defined monitoring options. | Uses “Pages” in conjunction with the Joystick control to provide any number of user defined monitoring options. | ||
| RF Wireless Remote / External Control | Via Remote | Via Remote | Wireless Remote | |
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Data I/O |
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| Storage | SD Card (full-size) | SD Card (full-size) | SD Card (full-size) | SD Card for LUTs, Captured Images, Image Overlays, Firmware Upgrades, Profile Saving. |
| USB | Factory use and Future user functionality | Factory use and Future user functionality | Self Color Calibration | USB port supports storage devices for LUTs, Captured Images, Image Overlays, Profile Saving |
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| Connector Type | LP-E6 style | LP-E6 style | LP-E6 style | 2x Power 2-pin Connector: 1 for Power Input, 1 for Power distribution to an external device (Requires Power Input) |
| Voltage | 6.0 - 8.4 volts | 6.0 - 8.4 volts | 6.0 - 8.4 volts | With DV Battery Plate: 6.0 - 8.4V 7.2V Nominal With High Voltage Battery Plate: 12 - 34V 14.4V Nominal With Power Input: 12 - 34V Max |
| Power Consumption | 6 watts | 8 watts | 7 - 9 watts | 11 watts |
| Battery Plate Included | LP-E6 (2 battery slots) | LP-E6 (2 battery slots) | ||
| Recommended Power Supply | LP-E6 coupler with built-in 7.2v, 2A regulator | LP-E6 coupler with built-in 7.2v, 2A regulator | Included | |
| Overload Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Battery Compliant | Yes | Yes | ||
| Battery Types | LP-E6 | LP-E6 | LP-E6 | |
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Environmental |
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| Compliance | CE, FCC, IC | CE, FCC, IC | CE, FCC, IC | FCC, IC, CE, RoHS |
| Operating Temperature | 30F to 90F | 30F to 90F | 30F to 85F | 0 - 100 degrees F |
| Storage Temperature | 0F to 120F | 0F to 120F | 0F to 120F | -4 - 120 degrees F |
| Screen Protection | 1mm Acrylic (user replaceable) | 1mm Acrylic (user replaceable) | AR Coated Gorilla Glass Optical Bonding on Panel | |
| Height | 2.9" (7.37cm) | 2.9" (7.37cm) | 3.4" (8.64cm) | 3.36" (8.53cm) |
| Width | 5.8" (14.73cm) | 5.8" (14.73cm) | 6" (15.24cm) | 6.16" (15.65cm) |
| Depth/Length | .8" (2.03cm) | .8" (2.03cm) | 1.1" (2.79cm) | 1.13" (2.87cm) |
| Weight (Item Only without battery) | 7oz (198.45g) | 7.4oz (209.79g) | 9.4oz (266.49g) | 15.2oz (430.91g) |
| Weight (Packaged) | 14.88oz (421.84g) | 15.36oz (435.45g) | 16oz (453.59g) | 25oz (708.74g) |
| Mount Points | (3) ¼-20 thread points (bottom, back & right side) | (3) ¼-20 thread points (bottom, back & right side) | (3) ¼-20 thread points (bottom, back & right side) | 1 ¼”-20 Thread on Top of Monitor, 1x ¼”-20 Thread on Bottom of Monitor, 1x ¼”-20 Thread on back of Monitor @ Bottom Center |
Software |
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| Pixel Zoom (type) | 2x & 4x with smooth pan via joystick | 2x & 4x with smooth pan via joystick | 2x & 4x with smooth pan via joystick | 2x & 4x with smooth pan via joystick |
| Frame Guides | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes: Preset Aspect Ratios & Customizable |
| DSLR Scale | Canon, Nikon | Canon, Nikon | Canon, Nikon | Canon 5DMkii & Canon 7D |
| Custom Scale | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (Underscan Only) |
| Anamorphic De-Squeeze | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes: 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.66x, 2.0x |
| Image Rotate(Manual/Automatic) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - Automatic or Manual Control |
| Image Flip (Manual/Automatic) | Manual and Auto Flip | Manual and Auto Flip | Yes | Yes - Automatic or Manual Control |
| Cross Conversion | Yes | Yes | Yes: HDMI -> SDI & SDI -> HDMI | |
| Focus Assist (Colors) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - User Adjustable Color Style and Intensity |
| Peaking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - User Adjustable Intensity |
| False Color | Yes | Yes | Yes: ARRI, Custom | Yes - Rainbow & Arri Style |
| Zebra | Yes - Multiple | Yes - Multiple | Yes - Multiple | Yes - Dual - User Configurable |
| Waveform | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - Luma & RGB Style, Fully User Customizable w/ Region of Interest Highlighting |
| Vectorscope | Yes | Yes | ||
| PIP | No | No | No | |
| RGB Parade | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - Fully User Customizable |
| Histogram | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - Luma & RGB Style |
| Horizon Indicator | No | No | No | |
| Image Capture | Yes with Dedicated Capture Button | Yes with Dedicated Capture Button | Yes | Yes - With Dedicated Button |
| Custom LUTS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - Loadable as Looks on Pages or as Systemwide Color Calibration via the settings menu |
| LUT Creation | No | No | No | |
| LUT Downstream | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - Available on SDI 1 or HDMI Out. Applied on Output Preview Page. |
| LUT Import | Yes | Yes | Yes | via SD Card or USB Storage Device |
| Image Overlay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes with Opacity Slider and Blink Setting |
| Blue Only | No | No | No | |
| Firmware | User Upgradable. Current Version: 2.0 | User Upgradable. Current Version: 2.0 | Compatible with 1300-1700-2400-3200 Firmware VX.x and later. Firmware Version to support 503UB & 703UB Does not yet exist. Version number not yet known. | |
| Audio Meters | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - HDMI & SDI up to 8 channel |
