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Power connector and voltage specifications for Moviecam Compact MK2 camera
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What the thread found
- The Moviecam Compact MK2 may use either a 4-pin XLR power connector with 24V on pins 1 and 2, or a 2-pin Fischer connector depending on the specific unit and region
- Remote on/off functionality typically uses a 3-pin Lemo connector
- Moviecam cameras are sensitive to high input voltage and may experience magazine motor shutdown and film jamming if voltage exceeds approximately 28V
- Battery systems like Anton Bauer can supply up to 31-32V, which exceeds the camera's tolerance
- Rental houses often provide voltage regulator boxes to protect the camera from overvoltage conditions
- A battery discharger can be used to manage voltage levels when a regulator is unavailable
- As a fallback, the camera can be powered from a battery belt
Depends on
- Power connector standards vary by region and individual unit modification history
- The specific polarity of the 4-pin XLR connector was uncertain to the respondents
- No official specification document was referenced
- Voltage sensitivity threshold may vary between individual units