What the thread found

• The Hirose 1.8A connector on Sony F5/55 cameras can power a BFD receiver with FMG-6 motors, but current draw during lens stops can momentarily exceed the connector rating and trip the fuse.
• FMG-6 motors typically draw under 1.5 amps, while BFD receivers draw maximum 3 amps only under worst-case conditions.
• Paralleling two 1.8A Hirose circuits or using a D-Tap power adapter provides more reliable power delivery than relying on a single Hirose connector.

Depends on

• The claim about safety margins comes from a manufacturer communication and was not independently verified in the thread.
• Experience reported is specific to FMG-6 motor setup.
• The assertion that connector amperage ratings apply only to plug/unplug events rather than continuous draw is stated but not substantiated.

Gear in this thread

BFD

Parts

Follow Focus

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