Published: August 29, 2024

SmallHD Introduces Custom Colors for Ultra 7 Monitors

SmallHD is excited to announce the ability for users to customize colors on their flagship onboard monitor: Ultra 7. This versatile, and ultra-bright monitor now offers a range of customizable color options on the buttons and bumpers, as well as allowing filmmakers to personalize their gear while maintaining the rugged durability and advanced performance of […]

SmallHD is excited to announce the ability for users to customize colors on their flagship onboard monitor: Ultra 7. This versatile, and ultra-bright monitor now offers a range of customizable color options on the buttons and bumpers, as well as allowing filmmakers to personalize their gear while maintaining the rugged durability and advanced performance of the latest monitor to be released from SmallHD.

“We know camera crews use arts and crafts to express their individual styles…and sometimes even to ensure that critical equipment is differentiated between cameras on set. In the spirit of the endless hours spent cutting and applying color-coded tape, we’re offering the ability to order a custom Ultra 7 built with 10 different color options,” says Greg Smokler, VP of Cine Products at Creative Solutions. “This offering is something new for us, and we are excited to see how it is received by our community.”

Each model of the Ultra 7 can be customized, including every variation of the Ultra 7 Bolt 6 RX and Ultra 7 Bolt 6 TX. Ultra 7 Bolt variants include a custom color Teradek antenna band that matches its monitor. The colors available are:

  • Red
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Yellow
  • Olive Green
  • Orange
  • Teal
  • Purple
  • Pink
  • Gray
  • (Original) Black

Ultra 7 boasts 2300nits brightness, 6G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 connectivity, and the award-winning PageOS platform for streamlined creative control. Adding custom-colored buttons and shock-absorbing bumpers does not affect the IP54 weatherproof rating, making these monitors just as rugged and durable as the original Ultra 7. Each custom color Ultra 7 is made-to-order at SmallHD. MSRP for a custom color of each model is $200 above the original price. This special customization is only available on SmallHD.com. (Wait time varies depending on color and availability.)

Gabriel Mays

AbelCine Director of Rental

As Director of Rental, Gabriel Mays oversees growth of Rental by nurturing business relationships and unifying the customer experience nationwide. In his previous role as the LA Rental Manager, Gabriel worked with producers, cinematographers, and assistant camera operators to provide the highest level of customer service possible. He also ensured that all their equipment needs are met on budget. Before coming to AbelCine in 2015, Gabriel previously worked as a Communications Instructor and Electronic Media Engineer at a private university. He taught various courses in electronic media, including film, broadcasting, and digital arts. Gabriel is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and editor known for his innovative research and implementation of new film techniques. He was also one of the first to implement HDSLR cameras into filmmaking. He has been the cinematographer on dozens of independent films, documentaries, and music videos.