Wireless video transmitter and receiver options for camera equipment

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2009Video Assist and Video Accessories forum

17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

The 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz frequency bands are more commonly used for wireless video than 1.2 GHz.
Microwave frequency systems generally offer better performance but cost significantly more than UHF alternatives.
UHF wireless video systems work adequately for typical shooting distances of a few hundred feet and are generally more affordable than microwave solutions.
Radio frequency interference from other wireless equipment on set is nearly unavoidable regardless of frequency choice, and can be mitigated through antenna design and transmitter power within legal limits.
Transmitter output power is legally limited to approximately 0.25 watts to operate without a license in many jurisdictions.
The 2009 digital television transition in the United States reallocated UHF channels 52-69 to other services, leaving channels 7-51 for television use.
Channels 14-20 in the UHF range are sometimes allocated for land mobile radio use, particularly in major cities.
Consumer-grade and low-cost video transmitter systems in the 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz ranges exist from manufacturers like RF Links and Teletest.
Cellular phone emissions, particularly from GSM and 3G devices, can cause interference with wireless audio microphone systems on set.
UHF video transmission equipment operating on channels being reallocated for cellular service may eventually become unusable as new services deploy in those frequency bands.

Discussion is from 2009 and reflects spectrum regulations specific to that era in the United States.
The effects of digital television transition on specific frequency allocations depend on how new services are deployed and may take considerable time to materialize.
No comparative performance testing results are provided between different budget-level systems.
The experience described relates primarily to handheld camera and motion control applications in corporate, documentary, and commercial production.