The most versitile on-camera HDMI & SDI display ever
Monitor/Viewfinder Combo with Full HD Display
Sidefinder: The Ultimate HD On-Camera Display.
A groundbreaking new HD Viewfinder and 5-inch HD Monitor Combo
Groundbreaking. Award winning.
The Sidefinder and 500 Series Field Monitors won 5 awards at NAB 2015.
Dual-purpose device: Highest Resolution EVF + Full HD Field Monitor
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.
Personalized viewing experience. Full control over how you view your image.
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.
Universal mounting. Affordable mounting solutions without sacrificing stability.
A universal viewfinder requires more than one acceptable mounting solution. The Sidefinder comes with a solid aluminum mounting bracket that allows shooters to mount the viewfinder extremely close to the camera using any popular mounting solution.
15mm Rod (quick release): ARRI rosette (via 1/4-20 accessory)Wireless control. Access all your tools without moving an inch.
The Sidefinder makes accessing tools even more convenient with the wireless remote. Use Joystick Zoom or flip between Pages without taking your eyes off your shot or even moving your hand. The wireless remote is included with the Sidefinder.
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 nits |
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 |
Diopter Range | -2 to +4 |
Effective Viewing Distance | |
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 |
3G-SDI | |
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 |
SD-SDI | |
HDMI | Supports YCC 4:2:2, 8/10/12 bit color in RGB & YCC 4:4:4 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p29.97 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98,1080i120, 1080i119.88, 1080i100, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 720p120, 720p119.88, 720p/100, 720p60, 720p59.94 , 720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25, 720p24, 720p23.98, 480p59.94, 480p60, 480p100, 480p119.88, 480p120, 480p239.76, 480p240, 576p50, 576p100, 576p200, 480i59.94, 480i60, 480i119.88, 480i120, 480i239.76, 480i240, 576i50, 576i100, 576i200 |
Component | |
Composite | |
Audio | HDMI and SDI |
3G-SDI | |
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 |
SD-SDI | |
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 |
Component | |
Composite | |
Audio | Stereo Out (headphones) |
SDI | 1 SDI (in), 1 SDI (out) |
HDMI | 1 HDMI (in), 1 HDMI (out) |
Component | |
Composite | |
Audio | 1/8in Mini Stereo Headphone |
Power In | |
Power Out | LP-E6 style |
USB | Micro-USB 5V @ .5A |
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 |
USB Remote / External Control | |
Storage | SD Card (full-size) |
USB | Factory use and Future user functionality |
Wireless | |
Wifi | |
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 |
Battery Chemistry | |
Output Voltage (VDC) | |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | |
Battery Charging Time (hours) | |
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) | 7.4oz (209.79g) |
Weight (Packaged) | 59.2oz (1678.29g) |
Mount Points | (3) ¼-20 thread points (bottom, back & right side) |
Note: | |
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) | Yes |
Image Flip (Manual/Automatic) | Manual and Auto Flip |
Cross Conversion | Yes |
Focus Assist (Colors) | Yes |
Peaking | Yes |
False Color | Yes |
Zebra | Yes - Multiple |
Waveform | Yes |
Vectorscope | |
PIP | No |
RGB Parade | Yes |
Histogram | Yes |
Horizon Indicator | No |
Image Capture | Yes with Dedicated Capture Button |
Dailies Recording/Playback | |
Master Recording | |
Wifi Streaming | |
Custom LUTS | Yes |
LUT Creation | No |
LUT Downstream | Yes |
LUT Import | Yes |
Onion Skinning | |
Image Overlay | Yes |
Blue Only | No |
Firmware | User Upgradable. Current Version: 2.0 |
Audio Meters | Yes |