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The Sidefinder is a fully featured HD viewfinder with a 5-inch flip-out 1080p display. It’s the clever union between the SmallHD 500 Series field monitor and a compact,
patent-pending viewfinder accessory. The Sidefinder gives shooters all the benefits of using a field monitor AND an EVF, without compromising speed, agility, or quality of the image. The Sidefinder represents the highest resolution EVF and the highest resolution 5-inch on-camera monitor in one device.
Crisp, clear image.
Take the guesswork out of focusing.
- See the details of your image in High Definition through the viewfinder or the monitor
- With higher sharpness and resolution than iPhone 6, your image remains crisp under magnification
- A quick adjustable diopter gives you the range of focus needed to clearly see through the eyepiece (-2 to +4)
- Instantly zoom-in to your image and check critical focus with 2x and 4x magnification via Joystick Zoom.
- Customizable focus assist and peaking add even more assurance that your shot is in focus.
Adjustable field-of-view
Some prefer a viewfinder to have a large image to observe greater detail, and others prefer a small image to reduce eye strain. Everyone else is somewhere in between. Now you have a choice. The Sidefinder is the first viewfinder to allow users to adjust the virtual size of the image. At the 40 degree maximum, the experience is like watching a 60-inch television from 6.8 feet away.
High resolution 3D LUTs
Apply a 3D LUT to your shot and see what it will look like after the color grading process. Share it with others on set using the flip-out 1080p display. Load 3D LUTs of any format and any cube size via the SD card slot and intuitive user interface. The Sidefinder's implementation of 3D LUTs is best-in-class, automatically converting all 3D LUTs to a high-resolution 17-point cube before hitting the display.
Pages of custom work environments
Substitute traditional function buttons with Pages—the fastest, most convenient way to access your tools. The Sidefinder's use of Pages gives you complete control to organize toolsets exacly how you want them, and access them without taking your eyes off of the image. Pages take "presets" to a groundbreaking new level.
Display
Panel Type | LCD |
Size Diagonal | 5 |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Pixel Density (PPI) | 441 |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 Native |
Active Area | 5.0 in |
Brightness | 400 cd/m2 |
Contrast | 1500:1 |
Color Gamut | 85% NTSC (100% Rec 709) |
Color Depth | 24 Bit (8bpc) |
Viewing Angle | Full 179 Degrees |
Backlight Type | LED |
Adjustable Backlight | Yes |
Temperature Adaptive Color | Yes |
Viewfinder (EVF)
Resolution | 1366x768 |
Diopter Range | -2 to +4 |
Variable Field of View | 20-40 degrees |
Height | 3" (7.62cm) |
Width | 8.3" (21.08cm) |
Depth | 3.7" (9.40cm) |
Weight | 8oz (226.80g) |
Construction Material | ABS and Aluminum |
Input Signal Types/Formats
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 |
HDMI | 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 |
Audio | HDMI and SDI |
Output Signal Types/Formats
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 |
HDMI | 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 |
Audio | Stereo Out (headphones) |
Connector Type
SDI | 1 SDI (in), 1 SDI (out) |
HDMI | 1 HDMI (in), 1 HDMI (out) |
Audio | 1/8in Mini Stereo Headphone |
Power | LP-E6 style |
USB | Micro-USB 5V @ .5A |
Controls
Primary Control Interface | Joystick + “Back” button |
Record/Capture | Capture button |
User Defined Functions | Uses “Pages” in conjunction with the Joystick control to provide any number of user defined monitoring options. |
RF Wireless Remote / External Control | Via Remote |
Data I/O
Storage | SD Card (full-size) |
USB | Factory use and Future user functionality |
Power
Connector Type | LP-E6 style |
Voltage | 6.0 - 8.4 volts |
Power Consumption | 8 watts |
Battery Plate Included | LP-E6 (2 battery slots) |
Recommended Power Supply | LP-E6 coupler with built-in 7.2v, 2A regulator |
Overload Protection | Yes |
Smart Battery Compliant | Yes |
Battery Types | LP-E6 |
Environmental
Compliance | CE, FCC, IC |
Operating Temperature | 30F to 90F |
Storage Temperature | 0F to 120F |
Screen Protection | 1mm Acrylic (user replaceable) |
Height | 2.9" (7.37cm) |
Width | 5.8" (14.73cm) |
Depth/Length | .8" (2.03cm) |
Weight (Item Only without battery) | 80oz (2267.96g) |
Weight (Packaged) | 136.8oz (3878.21g) |
Mount Points | (3) ¼-20 thread points (bottom, back & right side) |
Construction | Aluminum Frame with Rubberized Coating |
Software
Pixel Zoom (type) | 2x & 4x with smooth pan via joystick |
Frame Guides | Yes |
DSLR Scale | Canon, Nikon |
Custom Scale | Yes |
Anamorphic De-Squeeze | Yes |
Image Rotate(Manual/Automatic) | Near Future |
Image Flip (Manual/Automatic) | Manual and Auto Flip |
Cross Conversion | Near Future |
Focus Assist (Colors) | Yes |
Peaking | Yes |
False Color | Yes |
Zebra | Yes - Multiple |
Waveform | Yes |
PIP | No |
Histogram | Near Future |
Horizon Indicator | No |
Image Capture | Individual and Time Lapse |
Custom LUTS | Yes |
LUT Creation | No |
LUT Downstream | Future |
LUT Import | Yes |
Image Overlay | Yes |
Blue Only | No |
Firmware | User Upgradable. Current Version: 0.3 |
Audio Meters | Near Future |
- Choice of 501 or 502 - Full HD On-Camera Monitor
- Sidefinder Accessory (for 500 Series)
- Wireless Remote - 500 Series
- Medium Hard Case - For Sidefinder
- LP-E6 Battery and Charger Kit
- Universal Mounting Kit - for Sidefinder
- Hot Shoe Ball Mount
- 5 Inch Neoprene Sleeve
- Anti-Glare Screen Protector
- 36-inch HDMI to HDMI Cable
- 24-inch Thin Micro-HDMI to HDMI Cable
- 24-inch Thin Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable
- 8GB SD Card
- SmallHD Cleaning Cloth
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