SmallHD 1703 P3X Bright 17" Monitor Rental in San Diego
The SmallHD 1703 P3X Bright 17" Monitor is a professional production monitor designed for directors, cinematographers, camera assistants, clients, agency teams, video village, and on-set monitoring. With a 17-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS LCD panel, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, factory calibration, true 10-bit rendering, and 1000 cd/m² brightness, the SmallHD 1703 is built for accurate image monitoring in both studio and location environments.
This monitor is frequently rented for commercials, interviews, branded content, documentaries, television production, feature films, video village setups, director monitoring, and client review. Its size, brightness, color accuracy, and SDI/HDMI connectivity make it one of the most useful production monitors for professional shoots.
Key Features
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17" IPS LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution
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100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage
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Factory calibrated for color accuracy
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1400:1 contrast ratio
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1000 cd/m² brightness for daylight viewability
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SDI and HDMI inputs for versatile connectivity
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ColorFlow 3D LUT processing for accurate color monitoring
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True 10-bit rendering for smooth color transitions
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PageBuilder OS for intuitive monitor tools and layout control
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RapidRail shoe mount system for accessory attachment
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Milled aluminum construction for professional set durability
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Screen protector with advanced glare reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SmallHD 1703 P3X Bright used for?
The SmallHD 1703 P3X Bright is used for professional on-set monitoring, director viewing, video village, client monitors, focus reference, camera department monitoring, and production review. Its 17-inch screen size makes it large enough for directors, producers, clients, and agency teams to evaluate framing, lighting, performance, and product visibility during production.
Is the SmallHD 1703 good for video village?
Yes. The SmallHD 1703 is an excellent video village monitor because it provides a large, bright, color-accurate image that can be viewed by directors, producers, clients, and agency teams. It is frequently paired with a Video Village Cart and wireless video systems.
Can the SmallHD 1703 be used outdoors?
Yes. With 1000 cd/m² brightness and glare reduction, the SmallHD 1703 P3X Bright is well suited for many daylight and exterior production environments. For very bright exterior shoots, shade, monitor tents, or flags may still be helpful.
Does the SmallHD 1703 support SDI and HDMI?
Yes. The SmallHD 1703 supports SDI and HDMI connectivity, making it compatible with professional cinema cameras, wireless video systems, playback systems, and production monitoring workflows.
Is the SmallHD 1703 color accurate?
Yes. The SmallHD 1703 P3X Bright includes factory calibration, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, ColorFlow 3D LUT processing, and true 10-bit rendering, making it a strong choice for accurate on-set color monitoring.
Who usually rents a SmallHD 1703 monitor?
The SmallHD 1703 is commonly rented by directors, cinematographers, producers, camera assistants, digital imaging technicians, agency teams, commercial production companies, documentary crews, and video village teams.
Customer Reviews
"Perfect for client monitor setups."
★★★★★
"The SmallHD 1703 gave our client and agency team a clean, bright image all day. It made approvals and framing decisions much easier on set."
- Amanda, Agency Producer
"Great video village monitor."
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"We used the 1703 as our main video village monitor on a commercial shoot. The image was bright, sharp, and easy for everyone to see."
- Chris, Director of Photography
"Reliable and professional."
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"The monitor worked perfectly with our wireless video system and helped the director stay connected to the camera without crowding the operator. Flander's monitor could be slightly better."
- Michael, Commercial Director
SmallHD 1703 vs Other Monitoring Options
SmallHD 1703 vs On-Camera Monitor
An on-camera monitor is useful for the camera operator, but it is too small and too close to the camera for directors, producers, clients, and agency teams. The SmallHD 1703 provides a larger image for shared viewing, making it much better for video village and client monitoring.
SmallHD 1703 vs Consumer Television
A consumer television may be inexpensive, but it is not designed for professional production environments. The SmallHD 1703 offers professional SDI/HDMI connectivity, production tools, stronger build quality, improved daylight visibility, LUT support, and better on-set reliability.
SmallHD 1703 vs Smaller Field Monitor
Smaller monitors are useful for focus pulling, camera operation, handheld work, and compact setups. The SmallHD 1703 is better for directors, clients, video village, and situations where multiple people need to see the image clearly.
Common Use Cases
Expert Advice
Our recommendation: rent the SmallHD 1703 whenever the director, producer, client, agency, or department heads need a larger image on set.
The 1703 is one of the most useful monitors for professional production because it bridges the gap between small field monitors and large video village displays. It is large enough for group viewing, bright enough for many location environments, and professional enough for camera department workflows.
For the best setup, pair the SmallHD 1703 with a Teradek Bolt 6 LT Set, Video Village Cart, and the appropriate cinema camera package.
Production Examples
Commercial Video Village Package
Interview Production Package
Agency Client Monitor Package
Frequently Rented Together
Why Rent the SmallHD 1703 P3X Bright Monitor?
The SmallHD 1703 P3X Bright is one of the most practical monitoring tools for professional production because it gives directors, producers, clients, agencies, and camera teams a large, accurate, production-ready image on set. It improves communication, speeds up approvals, and helps everyone evaluate the image clearly during production.
Whether you are filming a commercial, corporate interview, documentary, music video, feature film, live event, or branded content campaign, the SmallHD 1703 provides a professional monitoring solution for San Diego productions.
Need help building the right monitoring or video village package? Contact San Diego Film Equipment and our team can recommend the best combination of monitors, wireless video, cameras, support, lighting, and production accessories for your shoot.
