Overview
Experience precise 4K HDR video monitoring with the Shimbol M5 5.5″ 3D LUT 4K HDMI Touchscreen Monitor. Boasting 1200-nit brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a high-quality IPS panel with 160° viewing angles, this monitor ensures exceptional clarity even in challenging lighting conditions. It features built-in HLG and PQ support, delivering true HDR capabilities. Calibrated to cover 100% of the Rec. 709 color space with an impressive Delta E of 0.6, the M5 guarantees accurate color reproduction. Supporting resolutions up to DCI 4K25 and UHD 4K30, it offers advanced tools like 17- and 33-point 3D LUT monitoring for professional-grade workflows. The durable aluminum housing incorporates a passively cooled design, ensuring quiet operation while maintaining low power consumption between 3.5W and 6.5W, making it an ideal lightweight, on-camera monitoring solution.
Advanced Monitoring Features
- Access tools like waveform, RGB parade, histogram, and vectorscope in the scope menu to monitor color and exposure with precision.
- Utilize adjustable peaking and zoom in the focus menu for enhanced focusing accuracy.
- Load 17- or 33-point 3D LUTs via the SD card in the color menu, adjust gamma levels from 2.2 to 2.6, enable HLG or PQ for HDR monitoring, and fine-tune color temperature.
- Leverage false color for fast and precise exposure adjustments.
- Use the masking tool to apply aspect ratio guides for framing.
Controls and Connectivity
- Located on the top of the monitor are a power button and three customizable function buttons for quick access to frequently used tools.
- The left side houses two HDMI 1.4 ports (input and output) and a DC input for continuous power supply.
- The right side features an SD card slot for importing up to 99 custom LUTs, complementing the eight preloaded log-monitoring LUTs. A 1/4″-20 thread allows vertical or side mounting, while a 3.5mm input enables audio monitoring with real-time level displays.
- A 1/4″-20 thread on the bottom provides traditional on-camera mounting options. The adjacent USB-C port supports firmware updates.
- The rear panel includes an L-Series/F970 battery plate, offering a portable power solution.
In The Box
Shimbol M5 5.5″ 3D LUT 4K HDMI HDR Touchscreen Monitor
HDMI Cable
Micro-HDMI Cable
Screen Protector
Cleaning Cloth
Carry Case
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Specifications
Panel Type |
IPS-Type LCD
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Display Size |
5.5″ / 14.0 cm
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Native Resolution |
1920 x 1080
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Aspect Ratio |
16:9
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Viewing Angle |
Horizontal: 160°
Vertical: 160° |
Touchscreen |
Yes
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Maximum Brightness |
1200 nits / cd/m2
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Contrast Ratio |
1000:1
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HDR Support |
Yes
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Pixels Per Inch (ppi) |
400 ppi
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Image Controls |
Check Field, Color Temperature Selection, Customizable Aspect Ratios, False Color, Histogram, Waveform, Zebra
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Video I/O |
1x HDMI 1.4 Input
1x HDMI 1.4 Output |
Embedded Audio |
HDMI
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Audio I/O |
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
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Built-In Speaker |
No
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Power I/O |
1x Barrel Input
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Other I/O |
No
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Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
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Wi-Fi |
No
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Bluetooth |
No
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Mobile App Compatible |
No
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Video Format |
HDMI
DCI 4K: 25/24/23.98 UHD 4K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1080i: 60/59.94/50 720p: 60/59.94/50 |
Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG, HDR-PQ
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Input Power |
6.5 to 16.8 VDC
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Battery Type |
1x L-Series
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Power Consumption |
6.5 W (Maximum)
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Mounting |
2x 1/4″-20 Female
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Environmental Resistance |
No
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Operating Conditions |
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
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Storage Conditions |
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
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Material of Construction |
Aluminum
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Dimensions |
5.8 x 3.4 x 1″ / 146.6 x 87.6 x 26.5 mm
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Weight |
0.6 lb / 283.5 g
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