SmallHD Indie 5: A lightweight 5-inch Full HD monitor with 1000 nits brightness, PageOS 5 tools, and RED® camera control. Perfect for filmmakers seeking portability and precision.
The SmallHD Indie 5 is a compact yet powerful 5-inch on-camera monitor designed for filmmakers who demand precision in a lightweight form factor. Featuring a Full HD 1920x1080 IPS display with 10-bit color processing and 1000 nits brightness, it delivers exceptional clarity and accurate color reproduction even in challenging lighting conditions. Its PageOS 5 operating system provides an intuitive interface with advanced monitoring tools such as waveform, vectorscope, false color, EL Zone, and LUT management, ensuring complete control over image quality.
Engineered for modern workflows, the Indie 5 supports HDMI and 3G-SDI input/output with loop-through capability and offers camera control for RED® DSMC2 and RCP2 systems via optional licenses. With Tetrahedral LUT interpolation and Teradek RT overlays, it integrates seamlessly into professional setups. The monitor’s rugged yet lightweight design includes multiple mounting points and an integrated Sony L-Series battery plate for flexible power options, making it ideal for handheld rigs or gimbal configurations.
Whether used as a standalone monitor or paired with wireless systems, the Indie 5 combines portability, durability, and advanced functionality to meet the demands of high-end productions without compromise.
Display
Panel Type
Touch-Screen
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Max Brightness
1000nits
Backlight Type
Edgelit
Input Signal
3G-SDI Input Types
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
SD-SDI Input Types
YCC 4:2:2 @ 10-bits: 480i59.94, 576i50
HDMI Input 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, 8/10/12/16 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4 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 Input Types
HDMI & SDI - Monitor through Speakers in Front Bezel or Through Headphone Jack - Metering up to 8 channels
Output Signal
3G-SDI Output Types
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
SD-SDI Output Types
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, 8/10/12/16 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4: 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 Output Types
HDMI & SDI - Incoming Audio Stream is sent downstream via HDMI or SDI connection
Connector Type
SDI
1x 3G-SDI (In), 1x 3G-SDI (In/Out)
HDMI
1x HDMI 2.0 (4Kp30) [In], 1x HDMI 2.0 (4Kp30) [Out]
Audio
1x 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack
Data I/O
Storage Media
1x SD Card Slot
USB
1x Micro USB
Power
Input
Barrel Power Input
Overload Protection
DC input: Reverse polarity
Battery Chemistry
Li-ion
Software
Pixel Zoom
Yes
Focus Assist
Yes
Peaking
Yes
False Color
Customizable False Color Overlays
Waveform
Customizable 4K Waveform w/Region of Interest Highlighting (Coming Soon)
Custom LUTS
17pt 3D-LUT on Output/Input 33pt 3D-LUT on Output/Input