SmallHD makes professional on camera and production monitors that run PageOS, its own monitoring software with tools such as waveform, false colour, LUTs and camera control. In Australia, SmallHD is distributed by Black Flag Distribution, based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, and is available through Specialised Australian camera dealers and rental houses supplied by Black Flag Distribution.
Overview: SmallHD Q&A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does SmallHD make? | On camera monitors, production monitors and director's monitor kits. |
| What software do the monitors run? | PageOS, with waveform, vectorscope, EL Zone, false colour, multiview and LUT tools. |
| What sizes are available? | From 5 inch on camera monitors through to large production monitors, including the Quantum 27 and Quantum 32. |
| What is the newest production monitor? | The OLED 16, launched at Cine Gear 2026, with 1,000,000:1 contrast, up to 400 nits and four 12G SDI inputs and outputs. |
| Is wireless video available built in? | Yes. Selected models come with an integrated Teradek Bolt receiver, such as the Ultra 7 Bolt 6 RX. |
| Can the monitors control cameras? | Selected models and kits support RED KOMODO and DSMC3, plus a range of Canon cameras. |
| What batteries do they take? | Gold Mount and V Mount kits are available. |
| Who distributes SmallHD in Australia? | Black Flag Distribution |
| Where can I buy it? | Through Specialised Australian camera dealers and rental houses supplied by Black Flag Distribution. |
Welcome to SmallHD
SmallHD is now available through Black Flag Distribution, and we are thrilled to bring its professional monitors to Australian dealers, rental houses and production facilities.
The monitor is where decisions get made on set. Focus, exposure, framing and colour are all judged on a screen, often in harsh light and under time pressure. SmallHD has built its reputation on making that screen something crews can trust completely, with bright, accurate displays and software that puts powerful tools at the operator's fingertips.
In this introduction we look at what makes SmallHD stand apart, why it suits filmmakers who care deeply about their image, and how it fits seamlessly alongside the other tools on your rig.
What makes SmallHD different
SmallHD's defining strength is that every monitor is also a powerful software platform. PageOS, SmallHD's page based toolkit, puts tools such as waveform, vectorscope, EL Zone, false colour, multiview and LUT workflows on screen, laid out the way each operator likes to work (ProVideo Coalition).
That software is paired with hardware built for real sets:
- A complete range, one interface. SmallHD offers on camera and production monitors from 5 inches up to 24 inches and beyond, so an operator who learns PageOS on a 7 inch can step up to a production monitor without relearning anything (SmallHD on LinkedIn).
- Bright, accurate displays. High bright models are built for daylight exteriors, while OLED and quantum dot OLED models deliver true blacks for colour critical work.
- Camera control from the monitor. Selected SmallHD monitors can adjust camera settings directly, including dedicated RED kits for KOMODO and DSMC3 and camera control software for a range of Canon cameras (American Cinematographer).
- Consistency across the set. With WiFi and Fleet Control on supported monitors, settings, LUTs and configurations can be pushed to multiple monitors at once (Newsshooter).
- Rugged by design. Machined aluminium chassis built to survive the knocks of daily production.
Made for filmmakers who care about the craft
Filmmakers who care about their image want to know, not guess. Is that highlight clipping? Is the skin tone right under this LUT? Is the focus truly on the eyes? SmallHD is built for people who ask those questions on every take.
The camera operator gets a bright, sharp on camera monitor with the exposure tools they rely on. The focus puller gets peaking and magnification they can trust from metres away. The DP and DIT get colour accurate production monitors that match one another across the cart and video village.
Whether it is an owner operator building a first professional kit or a rental house outfitting a feature, SmallHD scales to the job, with the same familiar PageOS experience from the smallest on camera screen to the largest production display.
Leading innovation: OLED 16 and beyond
SmallHD's newest production monitor, OLED 16, launched at Cine Gear 2026 and brings reference grade OLED performance into a size that suits DIT carts, DP stands and video village (Newsshooter).
- True blacks and zero haloing. A self emissive OLED panel with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and up to 400 nits, for confident exposure and shadow detail (Newsshooter).
- Hands on control. Four machined multi function dials, plus a joystick and function buttons, let users customise how they drive PageOS (ProVideo Coalition).
- Serious connectivity. Four 12G SDI inputs and outputs, HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, WiFi, and two locking 2 pin outputs to power devices such as Teradek wireless systems (The Broadcast Bridge).
OLED 16 joins a range that keeps moving forward, including the Ultra 7 and Ultra 10 on camera monitors, the Cine series high bright monitors, and the Quantum 27 and Quantum 32 quantum dot OLED monitors, with Quantum 32 developed in partnership with Samsung (American Cinematographer). Regular PageOS updates continue to add new tools and camera control to monitors already in the field, so a SmallHD purchase keeps getting better over time.
One system, working together
SmallHD sits within Videndum's Creative Solutions family alongside Teradek, Anton Bauer, Wooden Camera and Sachtler, and these brands are designed to live on the same rig.
- Teradek wireless video. Monitors such as the Ultra 7 can be specified with an integrated Teradek Bolt 6 receiver, turning a director's or focus puller's monitor into a single, cable free unit (Newsshooter). Bolt 6 XT added a 5 pin USB port for simpler wireless camera control with SmallHD Smart monitors, and Teradek's latest Bolt 7 brings automated RF management into PageOS itself (ProVideo Coalition).
- Anton Bauer power. SmallHD monitors and director's kits are offered with Gold Mount and V Mount battery options, so the same batteries can power camera, wireless and monitoring.
- Wooden Camera mounting. Wooden Camera monitor mounts, arms and director's cages give SmallHD monitors a secure, adjustable home on the camera or on a stand.
- Sachtler support. From a monitor on the camera to a production display at video village, the picture stays consistent wherever the Sachtler head takes the shot.
For dealers and rental houses, that means one conversation can cover the whole package: support, power, rigging, wireless video and monitoring, all designed to work as one.
SmallHD FAQ
What is SmallHD PageOS?
PageOS is the operating system that runs on SmallHD monitors. It organises monitoring tools such as waveform, vectorscope, EL Zone, false colour, multiview and LUTs into customisable pages, and SmallHD adds new features to existing monitors through software updates.
Where can I buy SmallHD in Australia?
You can buy SmallHD direct from blkflag.com.au at RRP, or through Australian camera dealers and rental houses supplied by Black Flag Distribution. Dealers can log in to the site to see their trade pricing. For advice on the right monitoring setup, contact us at sales@blkflag.com.au.
Which SmallHD monitor is right for me?
It depends on where the monitor will live. On camera models such as the Ultra and Indie ranges suit camera operators and focus pullers, high bright Cine models suit daylight and director's monitoring, and production monitors such as the OLED 16 and Quantum range suit DPs, DITs and video village. Your dealer can help match a model to your camera and workflow.
What is the SmallHD OLED 16?
The OLED 16 is a 16 inch 4K OLED production monitor aimed at DIT and DP workflows. It offers a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, up to 400 nits, four 12G SDI inputs and outputs, WiFi with Fleet Control, and four customisable control dials (Newsshooter).
Can SmallHD monitors control my camera?
Selected SmallHD monitors can. SmallHD offers RED kits for KOMODO and DSMC3 cameras, and camera control software for a range of Canon cameras (American Cinematographer). Check compatibility for your exact camera and monitor with your dealer.
Do SmallHD monitors have built in wireless video?
Some do. Models such as the Ultra 7 Bolt 6 RX 1500 combine a SmallHD monitor with an integrated Teradek Bolt 6 receiver (Newsshooter).
Can I power SmallHD monitors with Anton Bauer batteries?
Yes. SmallHD monitors and director's kits are offered with Gold Mount and V Mount battery options, which accept Anton Bauer batteries in the matching mount.
SmallHD through Black Flag Distribution
At Black Flag Distribution we work with the brands we believe in, and SmallHD is a natural fit. Monitors that tell you the truth about your image mirror our own approach: simple to deal with, straight to talk to, and always on your side.
Because we also carry Teradek, Anton Bauer, Wooden Camera and Sachtler, we can help our dealer partners build complete, compatible monitoring packages and give straight advice on which SmallHD model suits a customer's camera, budget and workflow.
If you are a dealer, rental house or production facility and would like to stock SmallHD or talk through a monitoring setup, get in touch with us at sales@blkflag.com.au. We would love to help.
Sources
- Newsshooter: SmallHD OLED 16
- ProVideo Coalition: SmallHD announces the new OLED 16 production monitor
- The Broadcast Bridge: SmallHD announces the new OLED 16
- American Cinematographer: SmallHD news archive
- Newsshooter: SmallHD monitor deals including Ultra 7 Bolt 6 RX
- ProVideo Coalition: Teradek Bolt 7 unified wireless system
- SmallHD on LinkedIn
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