Last week SmallHD introduced the Indie 7; a brand new, 7” on-camera monitor. An entry-level addition to their “Smart 7 Monitor Family”, along with the mid-range 702 Touch and the flagship Cine 7.
Each of these monitors is built off the same anodised aluminium chassis; has a 7” HD display, 4K HDMI & 3G-SDI connections, 1:1 pixel mapping and utilises the same PageOS 4 firmware, giving you all of the tools you need in an on-camera production monitor; LUTS, scopes, frame guides…the list goes on!
So, while they look almost identical and share so many great features, it is important to know how they differ so that you can make the best decision for your production requirements.
Probably the most instantly noticeable difference is how bright they are… The Indie 7 comes in at 1000 nits, the 702 Touch at 1500 nits and the Cine 7 has a massive 1800 nits. While all of these are daylight viewable, you may find that the lower brightness monitors might struggle in direct sunlight, however this can be helped with a sunhood.
The Indie 7 covers the rec.709 colour gamut; a standard colour space that’s been widely used since the 90’s. The 702 Touch and Cine 7 both cover the DCI.P3 colour spaces, a gamut that renders a much wide range of colours than rec.709. More commonly used in cinema projection, as well as UHD TVs, monitors and even some mobile phones too.
SmallHD offer control licenses for the ARRI Alexa, Sony Venice, RED DSMC2, and RED Komodo, which can be purchased individually or as part of a monitor kit. The Indie 7 and 702 Touch only have access to the RED DSMC2 and Komodo licences, whereas the Cine 7 can access the full range. This is down to the Cine 7 having an ethernet port on the back, which is required for the cable connection to the Sony Venice and ARRI Alexa.
If it’s purely a budget concern for you, then the Indie 7 represents great value for money; however for more demanding productions, the added features of the 702 Touch and Cine 7 would be great assets.
Indie 7 |
702 Touch |
Cine 7 |
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Environmental |
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Item Weight (g) | 536 | 536 | 567 |
Package Weight (g) | 737 | 737 | 907 |
Dimensions (in) (HxWxD) | 4.67 x 7.09 x 1.32 | 4.67 x 7.09 x 1.32 | 4.67 x 7.09 x 1.32 |
Operating Temp (°c) | 0° - 40° | 0° - 40° | 0° - 40° |
Storage Temp (°c) | -18° - 50° | -18° - 50° | -18° - 50° |
Compliance | FCC, IC, CE, RoHS | FCC, IC, CE, RoHS | FCC, IC, CE, RoHS |
Mount Points | 4 x 1/4-20 (left, right, bottom, back) | 4 x 1/4-20 (left, right, bottom, back) | 4 x 1/4-20 (left, right, bottom, back) |
Construction | Anodised aluminium chassis | Anodised aluminium chassis | Anodised aluminium chassis |
Display |
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Panel Type | IPS LCD Touchscreen | IPS LCD Touchscreen | IPS LCD Touchscreen |
Diagonal Size (in) | 7.02 | 7.02 | 7.02 |
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 323 | 322 | 322 |
Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 | 16:10 |
Active Area (in) | 5.95 x 3.72 | 5.95 x 3.72 | 5.95 x 3.72 |
Brightness | 1000 Nits | 1500 Nits | 1800 Nits |
Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
Gamut | 100% rec709 | 100% DCI-P3 Coverage | 100% DCI-P3 Coverage |
Colour Depth | 10-bit Processing (8-bit panel) | 10-bit Processing (8-bit panel) | 10-bit Processing (8-bit panel) |
Viewing Angle | 160° | 160° | 160° |
Backlight Type | LED | LED | LED |
Adjustable Backlight | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input Signal |
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3G-SDI Input Types | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 |
HD-SDI Input Types | 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 | 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 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psf30, 1080psf29.97, 1080psf25, 1080psf24, 1080psf23.98, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 080i50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98 |
SD-SDI Input Types | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i59.94, 576i50 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i59.94, 576i50 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i59.94, 576i50 |
HDMI Input Types | YCC 4:2:2 @ 12 bits, 8/10/12/16 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 3840x2160 30p, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p100, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p240, 480p239.76, 480p120, 480p119.88, 480p60, 480p59.94, 576p200, 576p100, 576p50, 480i240, 480i239.76, 480i120, 480i119.88, 480i60, 480i59.94, 576i200, 576i100, 576i50 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 12 bits, 8/10/12/16 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 3840x2160 30p, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p100, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p240, 480p239.76, 480p120, 480p119.88, 480p60, 480p59.94, 576p200, 576p100, 576p50, 480i240, 480i239.76, 480i120, 480i119.88, 480i60, 480i59.94, 576i200, 576i100, 576i50 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 12 bits, 8/10/12/16 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 3840x2160 30p, 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p100, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p240, 480p239.76, 480p120, 480p119.88, 480p60, 480p59.94, 576p200, 576p100, 576p50, 480i240, 480i239.76, 480i120, 480i119.88, 480i60, 480i59.94, 576i200, 576i100, 576i50" |
Audio Inpt Types | HDMI & SDI - Monitor through Speakers in Front Bezel or Through Headphone Jack - Metering up to 8 channels | HDMI & SDI - Monitor through Speakers in Front Bezel or Through Headphone Jack - Metering up to 8 channels | HDMI & SDI - Monitor through Speakers in Front Bezel or Through Headphone Jack - Metering up to 8 channels |
Output Signal |
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3G-SDI Output Types | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100 |
HD-SDI Output Types | 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 | 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 | 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 Output Types | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i59.94, 576i50 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i59.94, 576i50 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i59.94, 576i50 |
HDMI Output Types | YCC 4:2:2 @ 12 bits, 8 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 2160p30, 2160p29.97, 2160p25, 2160p24, 2160p23.98, 1080p120, 1080p119.88, 1080p100, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p240, 720p239.76, 720p200 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 12 bits, 8 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 2160p30, 2160p29.97, 2160p25, 2160p24, 2160p23.98, 1080p120, 1080p119.88, 1080p100, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p240, 720p239.76, 720p200 | YCC 4:2:2 @ 12 bits, 8 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 2160p30, 2160p29.97, 2160p25, 2160p24, 2160p23.98, 1080p120, 1080p119.88, 1080p100, 1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p240, 720p239.76, 720p200 |
Audio Output Types | HDMI & SDI - Incoming Audio Stream is sent downstream via HDMI or SDI connection | HDMI & SDI - Incoming Audio Stream is sent downstream via HDMI or SDI connection | HDMI & SDI - Incoming Audio Stream is sent downstream via HDMI or SDI connection |
Connector Type |
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SDI | 1x BNC 3G input and 1x BNC 3G selectable input/output | 1x BNC 3G input and 1x BNC 3G selectable input/output | 1x BNC 3G input and 1x BNC 3G selectable input/output |
HDMI | 1 input and 1 output: HDMI Type-D Receptacles (full size) | 1 input and 1 output: HDMI Type-D Receptacles (full size) | 1 input and 1 output: HDMI Type-D Receptacles (full size) |
Audio | 1x 3.5mm 3-pin Stereo Headphone Jack | 1x 3.5mm 3-pin Stereo Headphone Jack | 1x 3.5mm 3-pin Stereo Headphone Jack |
Power In | Barrel, 2.0mm ID, 5.5mm OD (center pin positive) | Barrel, 2.0mm ID, 5.5mm OD (center pin positive) | 2-pin Locking |
USB | 1x USB 2.0 Micro-B receptacle | 1x USB 2.0 Micro-B receptacle | 1x USB 2.0 Micro-B receptacle |
Control |
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Primary | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | Touch Screen |
Record Capture | Image Capture Tool | Image Capture Tool | Image Capture Tool |
Power |
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Connector | Barrel, 2.0mm ID, 5.5mm OD (center pin positive) | Barrel, 2.0mm ID, 5.5mm OD (center pin positive) | LEMO |
Voltage | DC in - 10V minimum to 34V maximum, Battery terminals - 6.0V minimum to 16.8V max | DC in - 10V minimum to 34V maximum, Battery terminals - 6.0V minimum to 16.8V max | DC in - 10V minimum to 34V maximum, Battery terminals - 6.0V minimum to 16.8V max |
Consumption | 17.3 watts (2160p30, 100% bright, tools enabled), (2.4A @7.2V battery, 1.4A @12V barrel, 0.7A at 24V barrel) | 17.3 watts (2160p30, 100% bright, tools enabled), (2.4A @7.2V battery, 1.4A @12V barrel, 0.7A at 24V barrel) | 17.3 watts (2160p30, 100% bright, tools enabled), (2.4A @7.2V battery, 1.4A @12V barrel, 0.7A at 24V barrel) |
Battery Plate Included | L-Series standard (V Mount or Gold Mount optional accessories) | L-Series standard (V Mount or Gold Mount optional accessories) | N/A (L-Series, V Mount or Gold Mount optional accessories) |
Power Supply | Recommend DC 12~15V at ~2.5 amp or greater | Recommend DC 12~15V at ~2.5 amp or greater | Recommend DC 12~15V at ~2.5 amp or greater |
Battery Types | L-Series, V Mount, Gold Mount | L-Series, V Mount, Gold Mount | L-Series (included), V Mount, Gold Mount |
Overload Protection | DC input: Reverse polarity | DC input: Reverse polarity | DC input: Reverse polarity |
Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion | Li-ion |
Battery Charging Time | Monitor does not support the charging of batteries | Monitor does not support the charging of batteries | Monitor does not support the charging of batteries |
Software |
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Pixel Zoom | 1.1-2.0x & 2.0-8.0x via swipe up/down. Infinitely adjustable via pinch & zoom | 1.1-2.0x & 2.0-8.0x via swipe up/down. Infinitely adjustable via pinch & zoom | 1.1-2.0x & 2.0-8.0x via swipe up/down. Infinitely adjustable via pinch & zoom |
Frame Guides | Preset Aspect Ratios & Customisable | Preset Aspect Ratios & Customisable | Preset Aspect Ratios & Customisable |
DSLR Scale | Canon 5DMkii & Canon 7D | Canon 5DMkii & Canon 7D | Canon 5DMkii & Canon 7D |
Custom Scale | Yes (Underscan Only) | Yes (Underscan Only) | Yes (Underscan Only) |
Anamorphic De-Squeeze | 0.75x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.66x, 2.0x, 2.5x | 0.75x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.66x, 2.0x, 2.5x | 0.75x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.66x, 2.0x, 2.5x |
Image Rotate | Automatic or Manual Control | Automatic or Manual Control | Automatic or Manual Control |
Image Flip | Automatic or Manual Control | Automatic or Manual Control | Automatic or Manual Control |
Cross Conversion | Yes: HDMI → SDI & SDI → HDMI | Yes: HDMI → SDI & SDI → HDMI | Yes: HDMI → SDI & SDI → HDMI |
Focus Assist | User Adjustable Color Style and Intensity | User Adjustable Color Style and Intensity | User Adjustable Color Style and Intensity |
Peaking | User Adjustable Intensity | User Adjustable Intensity | User Adjustable Intensity |
False Colour | ainbow, Arri Style, Custom with up to 10 nodes | ainbow, Arri Style, Custom with up to 10 nodes | ainbow, Arri Style, Custom with up to 10 nodes |
Zebra | Dual - User Configurable | Dual - User Configurable | Dual - User Configurable |
Waveform | Luma & RGB Style, Fully User Customisable with Region of Interest Highlighting | Luma & RGB Style, Fully User Customisable with Region of Interest Highlighting | Luma & RGB Style, Fully User Customisable with Region of Interest Highlighting |
Vectorscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RGB Parade | Fully User Customisable | Fully User Customisable | Fully User Customisable |
Histogram | Luma & RGB Style | Luma & RGB Style | Luma & RGB Style |
Image Capture | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Custom LUTS | Loadable as Looks on Pages or as Systemwide Color Calibration via the settings menu | Loadable as Looks on Pages or as Systemwide Color Calibration via the settings menu | Loadable as Looks on Pages or as Systemwide Color Calibration via the settings menu |
LUT Downstream | Available on SDI or HDMI Out. Applied on Output Preview Page. | Available on SDI or HDMI Out. Applied on Output Preview Page. | Available on SDI or HDMI Out. Applied on Output Preview Page. |
LUT Import | via SD Card or USB Storage Device | via SD Card or USB Storage Device | via SD Card or USB Storage Device |
Overlay | With Opacity Slider and Blink Setting | With Opacity Slider and Blink Setting | With Opacity Slider and Blink Setting |
Audio Meters | HDMI & SDI up to 8 channel | HDMI & SDI up to 8 channel | HDMI & SDI up to 8 channel |
Camera Control Software | RED DSMC2 & Komodo | RED DSMC2 & Komodo | RED DSMC2 & Komodo, ARRI and Sony Venice |
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