SmallHD 703 UltraBright Sony L Directors Kit

Description

This SmallHD 703 UltraBright Director's Kit with dual L-series battery plate provides you with a 7", 2200 cd/m² brightness monitor, a cage and sun hood, accessory handles and neck strap, as well as screen protectors, BNC cable, LEMO power lead cable, and a cleaning cloth. This kit makes it simple for the director to see what the camera sees, whether indoors or out. The battery plate enables powering the 703 with either one or two batteries (L-series batteries not included).The included handles and neck strap allow the monitor to be easily gripped, positioned, or held, while the neck strap helps prevent the monitor from crashing to the ground when held by an easily distracted operator.

The UltraBright monitor's display is easily visible outdoors even in bright days, and the included anti-reflection screen protector helps with visibility on gray, overcast, glare-riddled days. If you don't need the anti-glare properties, you can use the included clear screen protector instead. Either protects your screen from day-to-day wear, but the screen protector will not protect your monitor or screen from impact damage.

Though monitoring HD video signals outdoors can be difficult, the SmallHD 703 UltraBright On-Camera Monitor , with its 2200 cd/m² bright backlight, overcomes this environmental difficulty. The 7" 1920 x 1080 LCD provides a sharp image, ideal for focus pulling and image analysis on set and in the field. Another advantage of the high-brightness panel is the monitor's ability to preview HDR content. HDR preview extends the display's dynamic range to portray a greater range of brightness in the image.

A unibody aluminium exterior keeps the monitor durable yet lightweight, while also acting as a heatsink for the internal electronics. The LCD panel itself is protected by a layer of optically-bonded Gorilla Glass, notable for its transparency and toughness. The optical bonding process ensures that blacks are not washed out and reduces the harshness of reflections.

On the sides of the display are the SDI and HDMI I/O. Having dual SDI ports allows for A/B viewing of two different SDI signals, or the secondary port can be assigned as an output for sending an SDI signal downstream to another monitor, switcher, or wireless accessory. All the functionality of the monitor is available via the PageBuilder OS, which provides advanced functionality with a simple and efficient graphical user interface.

The SmallHD Sony L-Series Battery Plate for 503/703 UltraBright On-Camera Monitor is designed to work with and power either the SmallHD 503U or 703U on-camera monitor. The battery plate enables powering with either one or two L-series type batteries.

These Monitor Handles and Neck Strap from SmallHD give you a comfortable way of holding a compatible monitor. Easy to instal, the lightweight black rubber handles attach securely to your monitor's side threaded holes using the included screws. The padded neoprene neck strap is adjustable and fastens onto the handles.

At only 2.75mm in diameter this Thin BNC Cable from SmallHD will snake around nearly any component you have in your rig, perfect for use in compact camera setups with an EVF or on-camera monitor which uses SDI.

At only 2.75mm in diameter this Thin BNC Cable from SmallHD will snake around nearly any component you have in your rig, perfect for use in compact camera setups with an EVF or on-camera monitor which uses SDI.

At only 2.75mm in diameter this Thin BNC Cable from SmallHD will snake around nearly any component you have in your rig, perfect for use in compact camera setups with an EVF or on-camera monitor which uses SDI.

The 2-Pin LEMO to Bare Wire Cable from SmallHD is used to create your own custom power cable. This 72" cable features a 2-pin LEMO connector on one end and two flying leads on the other. The LEMO connector is a compatible power connector for select SmallHD production and on-board monitors, and select third-party wireless transmitters.

This SmallHD Clear Screen Protector for 703 Bolt and 703 Ultra Bright is flexible and features a clear screen with no anti-reflection properties. It protects your screen from incidental contact, scratches, and wear. However, it does not provide impact protection to your screen.

This SmallHD Ultra Matte Screen Protector for 703 Bolt and 703 Ultra Bright is flexible and features anti-reflection properties that minimise glare. It protects your screen from incidental contact, scratches, and wear. However, it does not provide impact protection to your screen.

Made from a non-abrasive material, this Microfiber Cleaning Cloth from SmallHD is a safe option for cleaning glass surfaces and coatings on a monitor or camera. It measures approximately 7 x 7" and is easily stored in a bag or pocket when not in use.

Features

PageBuilder OS
PageBuilder OS is an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) that puts all the advanced functionality of the 703 UltraBright at your fingertips. Rather than have confusing menus, this GUI allows you to selectively apply monitoring tools such as waveform, vectorscope, multiview, LUTs, and focusing aids on different "pages". These pages can be easily flipped through using the joystick. The buttons on the front panel can also toggle monitoring tools on and off for each page.

ColorFlow 3D LUT Processing
To keep your images consistent from production through to post-production, ColorFlow allows you to import 3D LUTs and display the treated image side-by-side with the untreated image to correctly gauge exposure while visualising what is being recorded by the camera. Side-by-side preview can also be used with the HDR preview function. Separate LUT-treated images can be sent downstream over SDI and HDMI so you can have the 703 UltraBright display a log image or LUT-treated image, while the director or client monitors connected to the outputs can receive images treated with a different LUT. An image capture function saves a still frame from the incoming video stream onto an SD card, and records the applied 3D LUT for post-production reference.

On-Set Problem Solving
PageBuilder OS has a dedicated "Output Preview" page which allows you to apply LUTs and other image adjustments specific to the output signal from the monitor. Whether you have your camera connected to the HDMI or SDI input on the 703 UltraBright, you are not limited by that protocol; the 703 UltraBright cross-converts to ensure compatibility with downstream hardware.

HD Scopes
Fill the screen with up to three simultaneous scopes, including waveform, vectorscope, and histogram, while still being able to observe the camera feed.

Exposure Tools
Exposure Assist supports both ARRI and Spectrum based false colour, with built in IRE guides for reference. Utilise 2x Zebra to warn you when reaching a brightness level of your choosing. This is great for matching exposure across shots and cameras.

Customisable Focus Assist and Peaking Tools
As recording resolutions increase, so does the importance of focusing precision. With Focus Assist, you can highlight the areas that are in focus with a bright colour. These highlights are easily visible on the fly for quick focus confirmation. Focus Peaking increases the sharpness of the image for a subtler focus confirmation without the need for bright outlines. The colour and intensity of these tools are adjustable to fit your preference.

Versatile Frame Guides
Select standard markers and safety areas that can be overlaid on the display as lines or matte overlays, with custom opacity level and colours. Default aspect ratios include 4:3, 1.85, 2.39:1, 16:9, and Custom (user selectable).

Power Options
Separately available DV, V-Mount, or Gold Mount battery plates can be attached to the rear of the display. A mounted battery can power the monitor, as well as attached accessories, through the 12V LEMO pass-through connection.