SmallHD 1303 HDR and 1703 P3X Bolt Sidekick – Wireless Production Monitors

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by Jakub HanMay 30^th, 2019

SmallHD announced new 13-inch and 17-inch wireless production monitors, which will be on display at CineGear 2019 (starting tomorrow). The 1303 HDR Bolt Sidekick and 1703 P3X Bolt Sidekick can receive full HD video from Teradek 500, 1000, or 3000 Bolt transmitters at distances up to 500 feet line-of-sight. They have high-brightness 1080p screens and variety of smart functions with the SmallHD OS3.

New SmallHD 1303 and 1703 Bolt Wireless Monitors

SmallHD has been offering their 5″ and 7″ monitors with built-in wireless technology from Teradek for a while. Last year at NAB SmallHD introduced the Focus Bolt 5-inch monitors following with the 7-inch Focus Bolt this year. SmallHD is now expanding their range of wireless monitors by announcing bigger two larger screens. The SmallHD 1303 HDR Bolt Sidekick and 1703 P3X Bolt Sidekick are new 13″ and 17″ production monitors with built-in Teradek Sidekick II receivers.

SmallHD 1303 HDR and 1703 P3X Bolt Sidekick Monitors

The 1303 HDR Bolt Sidekick and 1703 P3X Bolt Sidekick can receive full HD video from Teradek 500, 1000, or 3000 Bolt transmitters at distances up to 500 feet line-of-sight. Both new wireless monitors have 2 SDI inputs, as well as 1 HDMI and 2 SDI outputs. There is zero latency when cross converting from SDI to HDMI. The monitors provide a wide viewing angle of 178° horizontally and vertically, so a number of crew members can view simultaneously.

The 1303 HDR Bolt Sidekick features 1500 nit daylight viewable 13-inch screen with full HD (1920×1080) resolution. It delivers 10-bit color at 100% of Rec.709 color gamut, 1150:1 contrast ratio. As the name already implies, it is HDR capable. With a dense 170 pixel-per-inch (ppi) display, it is suitable for focus pulling. The dimensions of the monitor are 13″ x 9″ x 2.88″ (33.02 x 22.86 x 7.32 cm) plus antennas. The weight is 9 lbs (4.1kg).

SmallHD 1303 HDR Bolt Sidekick

The 1703 P3X Bolt Sidekick delivers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and 10-bit color depth. The screen is Full HD (1920×1080) at 1000 nit-brightness. It features a 1400:1 contrast ratio, and a pixel density of 133 pixels-per-inch (ppi). The dimensions of this monitor are 17″ x 11.7″ x 2.5″ (43.18 x 29.72 x 6.35cm) plus antennas. The weight is 12 lbs (5.4kg).

smallHD 1703 P3X Bolt Sidekick

Both monitors can be powered either by Gold-mount or V-mount battery packs via an optional battery pack adapter. AC power is, of course, also supported. These monitors feature a rugged milled aluminum chassis. The 17” offers hardened rubber corner bumpers and user-replaceable 3mm-thick screen protectors that drop-in and self-lock, as well as the RapidRail system that provides easy accessory mounting. The 17” also offers an ergonomic carry handle as well as multiple ¼-20 and ⅜-16 threaded mounting options around the frame.

The new monitors are equipped with SmallHD OS3 software, so they offer quick-customizable professional tools including HD Waveform, Vectorscope, False color and Focus Assist/Peaking, Anamorphic De-squeeze, Framing Guides, and unlimited 3D LUTs via SD card.

Price and Availability

Both monitors are available now for pre-order. The price has been set to $5,500 US for the 13-inch 1303 HDR Bolt Sidekick and to $5,700 US for the 17-inch 1703 P3X Bolt Sidekick.

We will update this post with buy / preorder links to B&H and CVP as they become available.

SmallHD is of course present on CineGear Expo in LA and they will have their new wireless monitors on display in their booth 118. Our cinema5D team will try to get early hands-on with these new monitors so stay tuned for that.

What do you think about the new 13″ and 17″ wireless monitors from SmallHD? Do you have experience with the 5″ or 7″ SmallHD Bolt wireless monitors? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.