SmallHD FOCUS 7 Monitor: Bigger & Brighter!

The SmallHD FOCUS monitor family just added a bigger, 7-inch brother to the lineup. A lot of you out there were asking for a 7-inch SmallHD monitor that is more affordable, and now with the new SmallHD FOCUS 7 you get your wish granted. The new FOCUS 7 features a 7.0-inch IPS touchscreen with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, quite a bump compared to the 1280 x 720 resolution on the OG FOCUS 5-inch monitor.

The new FOCUS 7 sports a new 7.0-inch display with 323ppi, so pixel density is on par with much more expensive monitors, and the display is also daylight-viewable, thanks to its 1000 nits brightness. Power is derived from 2x Sony L-Series, NP-F style batteries; alternatively you can use a dummy battery to D-tap and power from your V-mount or Gold mount battery of choice.

Despite the larger screen real estate, the FOCUS 7 should feel not only rugged built, but also lightweight thanks to its sleek, svelte profile. This new design detail makes the FOCUS 7 easy to attach to a camera and easy to share with a team member or client on set.

The SmallHD FOCUS 7 is priced at $699 US and thus positioned as an affordable and high quality on-camera monitor/gimbal monitor for those using a single-grip gimbal or something more traditional like a Ronin M for example.

It has a full-size HDMI input that is slightly recessed to keep the connection secure and support signals up to 4Kp/30/29.97. Users have the ability to load their own custom 3D LUTs via a full-size SD card slot. Audio output is also available using the monitor’s stereo headphone jack.

Images by SmallHD

To help you rig the new 7-inch external monitor to your camera or gimbal setup without too much fuss, SmallHD have made a new and more robust 7-inch SmallHD Tilt Arm. Available in the FOCUS 7 Gimbal Accessory Pack, the 7-inch Tilt Arm provides a simple and convenient way to mount the FOCUS 7 on-camera or on-gimbal.

SmallHD FOCUS 7 Features

• 7-inch High-Bright Touchscreen with 1000nits
• IPS Display with 1920 x 1200 and 323 PPI
• Powered via 2x Sony NP-F Style Batteries
• Load Custom 3D LUTs via SD Card or USB Storage Device
• 4K/30p HDMI input
• Huge Range of Professional Monitoring Tools:
  • Pixel Zoom (type) 2x & 4x
    • with smooth pan via pinch zoom gesture
  • Frame Guides
  • Anamorphic De-Squeeze:
    • 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.66x, 2.0x
  • Image Rotate: (Manual/Automatic)
  • Image Flip: (Manual/Automatic)
  • Focus Assist (Colours)
    • User Adjustable Colour Style and Intensity
  • Peaking: User Adjustable Intensity
  • False Colour
  • Zebra (Dual and User Configurable)
  • Waveform: Luma & RGB Style
    • Fully User Customizable
    • with Region of Interest Highlighting
  • Vectorscope/RGB Parade/Histogram (Luma & RGB Style)
• Includes Tilt/Swivel Arm
• Pre-order: $699 at B&H

SmallHD FOCUS 7 Technical Specs:

• Panel Type/Active Area: IPS LCD Touchscreen/7.0 inch
• Resolution: 1920 x 1200
• Pixel Density: 323ppi
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Brightness: 1000 nits
• Color Gamut: 75% DCI-P3
• Colour Depth: 10-bit processing
• Viewing Angle: 160 Degrees
• Backlight Type: White LED
• Supported Resolutions (HDMI)
  • 4K at 30/29.97fps
  • 4K at 24/23.98fps
  • 1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50
  • 1080p/30/29.97/25/24/23.98
  • 1080i/120/119.88/100/60/59.94/50
  • 720p/120/119.88/100/60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24
• Audio: Stereo Out (headphones)
• Connector Type: HDMI input, Full Size HDMI
• Audio: ⅛” Stereo mini-jack
  • Audio Meters Up to 8 channel
• Power via: 2 x Sony L-Style Battery slots
• Power Out Barrel
  • (3.5mm outer, 1.1mm inner), for powering camera via battery adapter cables
  • (Voltage 6.0 – 8.4V)
• USB: 1 x Micro-USB
• Data I/O: Storage SD Card for Image Capture/Overlay, LUT Loading, Firmware Upgrades
• Wireless: Compatible with SmallHD BTR1 Wireless Remote
• Overload Protection: Yes
• Operating Temperature 32F to 158F
• Dimensions:
  • Height 4.69″ (11.91 cm)
  • Width 1.1″ (2.79 cm)
  • Depth/Length 6.92″ (17.58 cm)
  • Weight (Packaged) 28oz (793.79 g)
• Mount Points: (4) ¼-20 thread points (bottom, left & right side, back)

To learn more about the new SmallHD FOCUS 7 on-camera monitor and pre-order head over to SmallHD here.

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