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Preston MDR pinout for Arri Alexa 3-pin Fischer start stop cable connection

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What the thread found

  • MDR pin 2 connects to Arri 3-pin Fischer pin 1
  • MDR pin 5 connects to Arri 3-pin Fischer pin 3

Depends on

  • Information comes from an individual's personal reference notes rather than official documentation
  • Pinout applies specifically to Preston equipment and Arri Alexa cameras with 3-pin Fischer start stop cables

Gear in this thread

MDR

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