What the thread found

• Cameras with mechanical toggle switches for focus motor control typically operate in continuous run mode
• Cameras with push button controls for focus motor control typically operate in momentary mode
• Older Arri camera models operate in continuous mode
• Newer Arri models with 24-volt systems operate in continuous mode when using 11-pin Fischer connectors, but operate in momentary mode when using RS 3-pin Fischer connectors

Depends on

• The general rule about toggle switches versus push buttons may not apply to all camera models
• The connector type determining continuous versus momentary mode applies specifically to newer 24-volt Arri models and may not generalize to other manufacturers

Parts

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