2017Monitors forum
SmallHD 703 Ultra Bright on-board monitor specifications and features
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What the thread found
- The 703 Ultra Bright produces approximately 2500 nits of brightness compared to 1000 nits on the 702 model.
- Power consumption is approximately 12-13 watts, which is roughly half that of the DP7 High Bright monitor.
- The monitor features a glass bonded screen and includes Lemo connectors for power with a second Lemo for pass-through power delivery.
- The 703 has four 1/4-20 inch mounting holes on the back and top/bottom, with a modular cage system and sun shade in development.
- The monitor uses a different Molex connector compared to the DP7 series, with V-Mount and Anton Bauer battery plate compatibility, though Sony L-series plates may require modification.
- Function buttons can be individually assigned to specific operations rather than just page navigation.
- Heat dissipation was improved compared to the 502 model to avoid reducing LCD lifespan.
- The 703 is heavier than the 702 and may require an additional battery mounted on the back for Steadicam use.
Depends on
- Actual measured power draw specifications were questioned and remained unconfirmed in the discussion.
- Actual sunlight performance was not directly observed by discussion participants.
- The prototype development meant some features like the cage system and shade were still being finalized.
- Zoom function performance compared to competing monitors like TVLogic was not evaluated.
- Boot-up behavior and power restoration characteristics were not addressed.