SmallHD Focus 7 Bolt is a wireless model of popular Focus 7

After SmallHD received many demands for a wireless version of its Focus 7 monitor, the Focus 7 Bolt looks to be exactly what everyone was asking for.

As you probably have guessed now, the Focus 7 Bolt is in fact a wireless monitor. The monitor shares the same 7-inch diagonal screen as the original Focus 7. Plus it sports the same 1920×1200 screen resolution and 1000nits brightness. When it comes to connecting to devices with its new wireless capability, SmallHD claims it offers the “perfect pairing” setup, with a now built-in Teradek 500’ receiver.

Focus 7 Bolt’s pairing setup

Since the monitor is wireless, there obviously has to be a way to pair to your camera. The actual pairing process doesn’t seem to take much time at all to do, especially since the device’s screen is touch-enabled.

However, it’s important to note the Focus 7 Bolt doesn’t come with a transmitter, meaning you’d have to make an extra purchase to transmit the footage from your camera. You will have to purchase a FOCUS Bolt 500 TX or a Teradek Bolt 500 transmitter. Personally, we think it’s a cool setup, but it does snowball the setup price to over $3,000. That could be in the price range for some professionals, but for many, that will be a turn off considering you can get a well-rounded mirrorless camera for that amount and still have some change left over.

SmallHD Focus 7 Bolt receiving data
The Focus 7 Bolt can wirelessly receive data from your camera with a FOCUS Bolt 500 TX or a Teradek Bolt 500 transmitter. Image courtesy smallhd.com.

New design features

The design changes for the Focus 7 Bolt from the original aren’t hard to see. First off, there are new handles to make it easier for directors to hold the display. Also, if you aren’t a fan of the handles, you can choose to take them off — they’re removable. Plus there’s also three antennas sticking out the top because of its built-in receiver. The monitor weighs just 2 pounds.

Pricing and availability

The FOCUS 7 Bolt is out now for $1699. Remember, you also need to purchase a transmitter to transmit the footage from your camera to the Bolt. You can learn more at SmallHD’s website.

Image courtesy smallhd.com

Sean Berry
Sean Berry
Sean Berry is Videomaker's Managing Editor.

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